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  • George KG Offline
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    George K
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    #1

    https://www.domesticatedcompanion.com/home-decor-trends-that-should-stay-in-the-past-part2/85?xcmg=1

    'Fess up. How many are you guilty of?

    Things that I actually am responsible for? Four (including linoleum that we installed in our 1st house, in 1980).

    Things that were there when we bought the residence? Seven (including tiled countertops and lots of paneling).

    "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

    The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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    • JollyJ Offline
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      Screw 'em.

      Most decorating trends are just that - trends. It's some way for people to sell you something new to replace something fully functional.

      “Cry havoc and let slip the DOGE of war!”

      Those who cheered as J-6 American prisoners were locked in solitary for 18 months without trial, now suddenly fight tooth and nail for foreign terrorists’ "due process". — Buck Sexton

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      • Catseye3C Offline
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        Catseye3
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        #3

        "Hell is full of potpourri." LOL.

        This article provided me with many "now-that-you-mention-it" moments. Yes, I agree these trends need to stay back there -- especially tropical prints, lace curtains, metal wall sculptures, beaded curtains, and doilies.

        I confess to a plastic tablecloth, and my jury is out on beaded lampshades. Approached with care -- okay, great care -- they could still have a place in modern times.

        Success is measured by your discipline and inner peace. – Mike Ditka

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        • JollyJ Jolly

          Screw 'em.

          Most decorating trends are just that - trends. It's some way for people to sell you something new to replace something fully functional.

          Doctor PhibesD Offline
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          Doctor Phibes
          wrote on last edited by
          #4

          @jolly said in Home Decor Sins:

          Screw 'em.

          Most decorating trends are just that - trends. It's some way for people to sell you something new to replace something fully functional.

          Also, the same types of people now writing that magazine are the ones who suggested many of these monstrosities in the first place.

          I was only joking

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          • George KG Offline
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            George K
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            #5

            @george-k said in Home Decor Sins:

            https://www.domesticatedcompanion.com/home-decor-trends-that-should-stay-in-the-past-part2/85?xcmg=1

            Things that I'm guilty of:

            Brass hardware in bathrooms (but not shiny!)
            The aforementioned linoleum floor
            The lace curtains (in the bath at the Cheddarshack)
            Tiffany Lamps (still have 'em)

            Things I inherited:

            Tiled countertop (bath and kitchen!)
            Paneling
            Wooden (butcher block) countertop
            Glass Block Window (x 2!)
            Vertical Blinds
            Hollywood lights
            Sponge wall

            "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

            The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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            • Doctor PhibesD Doctor Phibes

              @jolly said in Home Decor Sins:

              Screw 'em.

              Most decorating trends are just that - trends. It's some way for people to sell you something new to replace something fully functional.

              Also, the same types of people now writing that magazine are the ones who suggested many of these monstrosities in the first place.

              George KG Offline
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              George K
              wrote on last edited by
              #6

              @doctor-phibes said in Home Decor Sins:

              Also, the same types of people now writing that magazine are the ones who suggested many of these monstrosities in the first place.

              Funny, that, no?

              "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

              The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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              • George KG George K

                @doctor-phibes said in Home Decor Sins:

                Also, the same types of people now writing that magazine are the ones who suggested many of these monstrosities in the first place.

                Funny, that, no?

                89th8 Offline
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                89th
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                #7

                @george-k said in Home Decor Sins:

                @doctor-phibes said in Home Decor Sins:

                Also, the same types of people now writing that magazine are the ones who suggested many of these monstrosities in the first place.

                Funny, that, no?

                +1

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                • 89th8 Offline
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                  89th
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                  The house we moved into has 3 of those things (mainly the brass fixtures, metal wall art, and some ridiculously large heavy curtains on the main living room window), we are slowly updating it all. We are personally guilty of zero of those items on the list, but I'm sure if we check again in 20 years...

                  And @George-K I'm disappointed you don't have a massive painting of the Mrs. above your fireplace!

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                  • 89th8 89th

                    The house we moved into has 3 of those things (mainly the brass fixtures, metal wall art, and some ridiculously large heavy curtains on the main living room window), we are slowly updating it all. We are personally guilty of zero of those items on the list, but I'm sure if we check again in 20 years...

                    And @George-K I'm disappointed you don't have a massive painting of the Mrs. above your fireplace!

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                    George K
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                    @89th said in Home Decor Sins:

                    And @George-K I'm disappointed you don't have a massive painting of the Mrs. above your fireplace!

                    That's where the TV is. Not as entertaining, not as practical, but you gotta make do.

                    "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

                    The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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                    • JollyJ Jolly

                      Screw 'em.

                      Most decorating trends are just that - trends. It's some way for people to sell you something new to replace something fully functional.

                      MikM Away
                      MikM Away
                      Mik
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                      @jolly said in Home Decor Sins:

                      Screw 'em.

                      Most decorating trends are just that - trends. It's some way for people to sell you something new to replace something fully functional.

                      Exactly. Everything listed in that article will come back at some point.

                      “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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                      • Aqua LetiferA Offline
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                        Aqua Letifer
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                        #11

                        I'm not going to take an article with ads about "how to unclog toilet" with secret powders as a voice of authority about anything, let alone what to do with one's home.

                        Please love yourself.

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                        • Aqua LetiferA Aqua Letifer

                          I'm not going to take an article with ads about "how to unclog toilet" with secret powders as a voice of authority about anything, let alone what to do with one's home.

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                          Doctor Phibes
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                          @aqua-letifer said in Home Decor Sins:

                          I'm not going to take an article with ads about "how to unclog toilet" with secret powders as a voice of authority about anything, let alone what to do with one's home.

                          There's another article entitled "How to connect with your spirit animal". I think I'll pass.

                          I was only joking

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                          • Doctor PhibesD Doctor Phibes

                            @aqua-letifer said in Home Decor Sins:

                            I'm not going to take an article with ads about "how to unclog toilet" with secret powders as a voice of authority about anything, let alone what to do with one's home.

                            There's another article entitled "How to connect with your spirit animal". I think I'll pass.

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                            Catseye3
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                            #13

                            @doctor-phibes said in Home Decor Sins:

                            There's another article entitled "How to connect with your spirit animal".

                            How about "How To Connect With Your Spirit Animal Using Secret Powders"?

                            Success is measured by your discipline and inner peace. – Mike Ditka

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                            • Catseye3C Catseye3

                              @doctor-phibes said in Home Decor Sins:

                              There's another article entitled "How to connect with your spirit animal".

                              How about "How To Connect With Your Spirit Animal Using Secret Powders"?

                              Aqua LetiferA Offline
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                              Aqua Letifer
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                              #14

                              @catseye3 said in Home Decor Sins:

                              @doctor-phibes said in Home Decor Sins:

                              There's another article entitled "How to connect with your spirit animal".

                              How about "How To Connect With Your Spirit Animal Using Secret Powders"?

                              It's probably bath salts, which I would guess the article writers do know a thing or two about.

                              Please love yourself.

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                              • LuFins DadL Offline
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                                LuFins Dad
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                                #15

                                I like butcher block…

                                The Brad

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                                • LuFins DadL LuFins Dad

                                  I like butcher block…

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                                  wrote on last edited by
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                                  @lufins-dad said in Home Decor Sins:

                                  I like butcher block…

                                  We inherited butcher block countertops. Still have them and they work. No reason to replace.

                                  We also inherited paneling in the entry and living rooms. Only one wall in the living room. It was stained and finished on-site in the early 1950s. I think it looks just fine.

                                  None of the other stuff.

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                                    brenda
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                                    Our house is over 120 years old. Their remarks about making a house "look old" made me laugh.

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                                    • brendaB brenda

                                      Our house is over 120 years old. Their remarks about making a house "look old" made me laugh.

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                                      mark
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                                      #18

                                      @brenda said in Home Decor Sins:

                                      Our house is over 120 years old. Their remarks about making a house "look old" made me laugh.

                                      Ours is over 70 years old. It has small bathrooms. Except, every bedroom has one. lol

                                      Who needs a giant room to do those activities anyway? Waste of space IMO.

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