tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post8966997135458752706..comments2024-03-18T22:33:57.339-04:00Comments on 5 Acres & A Dream: Bay Window for the Living RoomLeighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-71475435025466171962015-01-08T14:57:15.986-05:002015-01-08T14:57:15.986-05:00Looks great Leigh, how wonderful to be so handy!Looks great Leigh, how wonderful to be so handy!Kirstyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12046312998038020946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-31739326337116050402015-01-06T07:05:14.638-05:002015-01-06T07:05:14.638-05:00Donna, thanks. I love it too but if you ask Dan, h...Donna, thanks. I love it too but if you ask Dan, he says it would have been easier to build our own from scratch!<br /><br />Candace, good to hear from you! Yes, we do have a nice front porch. Originally I thought we'd use it more but it gets the afternoon and evening sun in summer, making it too hot to enjoy. :(<br /><br />Jen, good to hear from you too! Thanks! I know all about life being busy and from reading your blog lately, I'd say you top busyness. <br /><br />Ed, I'm guessing the neighbors are ecstatic, LOL<br /><br />Sandy, it's almost hard to believe it's our house! :)<br /><br />Sarah, it <i>is</i> fun. :)<br /><br />Nancy, I hope so. It's going faster than we thought, but we still have to do the ceiling, which is threatening to fall down in spots. That will be another big job.<br /><br />Karen, thanks! Oh, I can empathize! So many times we've wondered what the builder was thinking of. Then we've had to make make-do decisions and wonder if someone in the future will ask themselves the same thing of us. :)<br /><br />the Goodwife, thank you! I can't wait till it's done so I can show before and after pictures. :)<br /><br />Cassandra, it's a relief it's looking so good. I always wonder whether the idea in my head will look as good in reality. <br /><br />Melodye, thank you!<br /><br />Jayne, the window seat is still under discussion. I mention storage but he hasn't been real enthusiastic. My own hesitation is because of the humidity we have to live with. I'm not sure I'd want to store anything in a closed space without air circulation for any length of time. But we'll see. :)Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-34952127912406742612015-01-06T02:38:02.119-05:002015-01-06T02:38:02.119-05:00Oops, sorry - just saw that 1st Man already asked ...Oops, sorry - just saw that 1st Man already asked this.Bag End Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06190496929132717769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-6531750049216698372015-01-06T02:36:32.217-05:002015-01-06T02:36:32.217-05:00That's going to look outstanding when finished...That's going to look outstanding when finished, kudos to Dan! We changed a couple of windows last year and being able to sit and look out makes so much difference.<br /><br />You said that Dan did not want to cut the living room's cement board wall. Will you make part of the windowsill removable for storage underneath the seat?Bag End Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06190496929132717769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-816862035748261632015-01-05T20:47:51.691-05:002015-01-05T20:47:51.691-05:00They are simply beautiful!!!They are simply beautiful!!!Melodyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18138088161369004639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-31176499612219121642015-01-05T10:42:28.454-05:002015-01-05T10:42:28.454-05:00I love it! That's quite a lot of work and it t...I love it! That's quite a lot of work and it turned out so well.Cassandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02074532906052222281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-58420056058141210562015-01-05T10:37:27.697-05:002015-01-05T10:37:27.697-05:00Fantastic! That is so beautiful and I can imagine...Fantastic! That is so beautiful and I can imagine the difference it made on the inside of your house! Mama Messhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09541998872594946053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-90647943761432997052015-01-05T10:16:41.271-05:002015-01-05T10:16:41.271-05:00Great window!
The previous owner of our farm built...Great window!<br />The previous owner of our farm built the house himself. It is quite amazing the shortcuts he took. <br />Just means more projects for us.Karen@ onthebanksofsaltcreek.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10939656531839491575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-79387746387454607762015-01-04T21:31:21.301-05:002015-01-04T21:31:21.301-05:00Very nice looking and I am sure you ae really goin...Very nice looking and I am sure you ae really going to enjoy it! Nancy Cozy Thyme Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03933769393226611441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-41854377341805342112015-01-04T20:59:40.613-05:002015-01-04T20:59:40.613-05:00Leigh-
It looks wonderful! It's so much fun s...Leigh-<br />It looks wonderful! It's so much fun seeing all the changes you're making!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17105014798773711886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-2205905791388478162015-01-04T19:59:15.010-05:002015-01-04T19:59:15.010-05:00Leigh,
Between the new front door, and this new w...Leigh,<br /><br />Between the new front door, and this new window the front of your house has changed so much. I don't recognize it, it's gorgeous. <br /><br />Great work you two!!!Sandy Livesayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183449816586125720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-56483041411620278412015-01-04T15:25:02.745-05:002015-01-04T15:25:02.745-05:00You did great work! It certainly adds a lot of cur...You did great work! It certainly adds a lot of curbside appeal to your porch.Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13214319366049620074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-36743519783350152722015-01-04T13:17:07.029-05:002015-01-04T13:17:07.029-05:00The window looks fabulous! You two never cease to ...The window looks fabulous! You two never cease to amaze me. I only bounce in here every once in a while these days as life is so busy and as always you guys are busting out BIG moves. Your place looks great. Your 2015 list is inspiring. Aren't we lucky girls that our guys can do everything. Happy New Year Leigh, blessingsAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16711169722488606559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-42445482574934986642015-01-04T11:11:03.511-05:002015-01-04T11:11:03.511-05:00I love the way you did that. I would never have t...I love the way you did that. I would never have thought to put a window seat on the porch. I saw your front porch in another photo. It's huge. We would love to have a porch like that.Cat Eye Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02858322427127791100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-31793018080544111822015-01-04T09:07:06.083-05:002015-01-04T09:07:06.083-05:00Beautiful job Dan and Leigh. Love all the detailed...Beautiful job Dan and Leigh. Love all the detailed pictures. Bit by bit you have built yourselves one awesome home!!Donna OShaughnessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08266654110280149719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-27889548544012371762015-01-04T06:03:28.604-05:002015-01-04T06:03:28.604-05:00Gill, thanks!
Barb, well put, LOL. At least the c...Gill, thanks!<br /><br />Barb, well put, LOL. At least the cats will have a nice vantage point to watch the front garden. :)<br /><br />1st Man, I have to admit that Dan's talents mean we can do so much more. My grandmother had storage under hers but so far Dan hasn't committed to making ours that way!<br /><br />Martha, I've mentioned that too him but so far he's only talked about stuffing it with insulation!<br /><br />Teresa, I love all the light. :)<br /><br />Lynda, I hope to slap some primer on this week. Then, hopefully, we'll get the rest of the porch done soon so I can paint it for real. <br /><br />Amanda, we have that problem in summer too. In fact, I've had to keep the entire old window heavily draped all year long because of cold in the winter and heat in the summer. These windows should take care of that problem too!<br /><br />Jaime, thanks!<br /><br />Jessie, better make that three cats. ;)Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-54967289416029226602015-01-03T21:39:08.936-05:002015-01-03T21:39:08.936-05:00You sure do have a clever husband there. Well done...You sure do have a clever husband there. Well done Dan and I can't wait to see it all padded out with a cushion and a cosy cat, painted up and in use. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-29732571540739674722015-01-03T21:32:47.898-05:002015-01-03T21:32:47.898-05:00Wow. And you've gained a bit of square footage...Wow. And you've gained a bit of square footage on the inside now, too. It's beautiful!Ngo Family Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15484243776589015749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-66450625901781398422015-01-03T21:28:49.500-05:002015-01-03T21:28:49.500-05:00It already looks great; will look amazing when you...It already looks great; will look amazing when you get it all primed and painted. The improvements you're making are fantastic. We invested in insulated windows back when they were doing the "Cash for Caulkers." We have the opposite problem in Florida - we are desperate to keep the heat out - but changing those windows basically made the back half of our house livable in the afternoon. Some of the smartest money we've ever spent.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15236941724022074678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-37115383129299970232015-01-03T18:48:02.768-05:002015-01-03T18:48:02.768-05:00Seriously beautiful window. Its going to look so ...Seriously beautiful window. Its going to look so grand when its all painted up. Well done Dan Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12605358521258969537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-27798727842957352742015-01-03T18:08:26.951-05:002015-01-03T18:08:26.951-05:00That is so nice...we use to have one and loved it....That is so nice...we use to have one and loved it.Simply Handmade Farmhousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14490254292629390336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-3914339440567935972015-01-03T15:41:08.296-05:002015-01-03T15:41:08.296-05:00Great Look! It was wise to make the improvement a...Great Look! It was wise to make the improvement along with the porch repair. I do love a Bay Window! A window seat also provides hidden storage.Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15466085508341186919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-19948775601298868672015-01-03T15:00:48.687-05:002015-01-03T15:00:48.687-05:00How lovely that is. I've always liked a bay w...How lovely that is. I've always liked a bay window and love a window seat. Are y'all going to put hidden storage under the window seat in that space? We have a window seat in our house in town that has, when you take off the cushions, these two doors that lift up and give us access to that otherwise dead space. It's great for storing not often used things. <br /><br />I sure wish I (or 2nd Man) had the talent your hubby does. It would be much more affordable, ha. <br /><br />1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-20134697031755271362015-01-03T14:23:44.134-05:002015-01-03T14:23:44.134-05:00How delightful! It looks like a perfect place to ...How delightful! It looks like a perfect place to sit and contemplate. Since you two spend so much time sitting and contemplating. NOT!Farmer Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07596672416236302171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-85652135673944789982015-01-03T12:41:21.650-05:002015-01-03T12:41:21.650-05:00Looks brilliant Leigh! I can see you sitting there...Looks brilliant Leigh! I can see you sitting there looking out on your piece of earth.Frugal in Derbyshire https://www.blogger.com/profile/10221169113482164565noreply@blogger.com