tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492976373044265184.post1173612396288636566..comments2023-12-13T04:21:24.347-08:00Comments on The Half of It: My Adventures in Half Scale: A StaircaseDeborah Randolphhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10785563793295959835noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492976373044265184.post-29317737169557044592020-04-19T20:59:01.274-07:002020-04-19T20:59:01.274-07:00Thank you, Shannon!I like the idea of gold in the ...Thank you, Shannon!I like the idea of gold in the rug. That could definitely warm things up. Right now the cabinet is a mixture of black and natural wood, but I think adding gold would be really good. I am definitely keeping the inside light. It is such a beautiful little cabinet, I really want it in the house. I am going to make it work! :-)Deborah Randolphhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10785563793295959835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492976373044265184.post-11139046910982036932020-04-19T18:01:53.999-07:002020-04-19T18:01:53.999-07:00Aw, you say the nicest things. Thank you! (And y...Aw, you say the nicest things. Thank you! (And you have tried a bit of half scale and done very well at it. 😊) I do like floating shelves on a fireplace; it's worth considering, to show things off. A round rug could also be fabulous, but would be harder for me to cross-stitch. It's not out of the question, though, and now you have me thinking. I like the aqua/teal color, too. I think I could definitely incorporate a bit more of it.Deborah Randolphhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10785563793295959835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492976373044265184.post-19997904159139669342020-04-19T17:58:03.094-07:002020-04-19T17:58:03.094-07:00Thank you! Yeah, I'm not anxious to change th...Thank you! Yeah, I'm not anxious to change the steps themselves, but I *could* add a runner, which would add a bit more decoration and could add some more color and warmth.Deborah Randolphhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10785563793295959835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492976373044265184.post-87219716380146311412020-04-19T17:56:32.585-07:002020-04-19T17:56:32.585-07:00When I woke up Saturday morning, most of my pictur...When I woke up Saturday morning, most of my pictures had been replaced with circles with minus signs in the middle. I have no idea why! I reuploaded the pictures, and for now all seems good. I am definitely planning to use plants--I've picked up several kits from SDK, plus I'm pretty good at making my own flowers. And I think changing the rug will help. Thank you!Deborah Randolphhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10785563793295959835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492976373044265184.post-90813113164153386372020-04-19T15:45:06.122-07:002020-04-19T15:45:06.122-07:00Wow, the stair rail looks amazing Deborah! Serious...Wow, the stair rail looks amazing Deborah! Seriously great job! And I quite like the stair bracket things, but maybe wait to see whether they are needed once everything else is in place. As for the rug, it is lovely but to me it seems a little bit same-y. I am wondering if some gold might help, which would tie in with the little side table. Will the cabinet be wood or gold too? And yeah I get the issue with not being able to see inside. Bit of a pain. If you keep the inside light, darker accessories would be more visible. shannonc60https://www.blogger.com/profile/12411485172616395915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492976373044265184.post-21267601816422953062020-04-19T10:02:03.152-07:002020-04-19T10:02:03.152-07:00Wow Deb!!! The staircase and railing are phenomena...Wow Deb!!! The staircase and railing are phenomenal! I love the spacing of the circles and the intricacy of the design is a perfect balance! The changes to the landing and the steps look so right!<br />Shannon's cabinet is awesome!!! I am, as ever, so tempted by half scale, too! Someday...<br />I wonder if you could put the really special art deco decor pieces on floating shelves above the fireplace? In some arty formation?<br />The aqua/teal book really pops against the mauve, so I wonder if it might be worth a try, adding it in here and there, as your accent color?<br />Changing the coffee table top to oval is brilliant! So perfect for the space and your marble effect looks divine!<br />The rug colors are going to be great! I love the design! Just for fun, have you tried a large round rug in the room to mimic the shape of the cabinet? It might be terrible, but it might also be amazing!<br />You are one of the most creative people I know and it would be wonderfully entertaining to be on lockdown with you! I'm glad you are staying in touch with friends and family in spite of the virus!Jodi Hipplerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17493172804253306940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492976373044265184.post-66437811183755678732020-04-18T16:17:23.123-07:002020-04-18T16:17:23.123-07:00Okay, now all the photos appeared. I see what you ...Okay, now all the photos appeared. I see what you mean by changing the rug a bit to add warmth. Are you planning to use any plants? They might help. Sherrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03111126122198021886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492976373044265184.post-20272009110291868842020-04-18T14:00:02.314-07:002020-04-18T14:00:02.314-07:00I love your staircase railing! And adding a bit o...I love your staircase railing! And adding a bit of dark tread to the turn landing was genius. Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11074992134112478195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492976373044265184.post-8368611396193441032020-04-18T10:47:26.276-07:002020-04-18T10:47:26.276-07:00It is so beautiful Deborah. I especially love the ...It is so beautiful Deborah. I especially love the railing. I understand what you are saying about warming up the room. The natural wood of the cabinet works well. Maybe you could incorporate some more wood? I wonder what the steps would look like if they were wood rather than black? I know the last thing you want to do is change those steps!<br />Be well, and take care of yourself.Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05818119968796880220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492976373044265184.post-78524443409318510252020-04-18T08:02:25.556-07:002020-04-18T08:02:25.556-07:00Your first photo is stunning! You make half scale ...Your first photo is stunning! You make half scale look so easy, it’s tempting me. Unfortunately, I was not able to see many of the other photos. But from what I can see, your marble table is perfect and ties in nicely with your color scheme. Sounds like you have really figured out how to have fun with social distancing. So glad you are all healthy. Sherrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03111126122198021886noreply@blogger.com