tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6112309922451734002.post9154780813497655128..comments2023-05-23T04:23:02.602-05:00Comments on T h e - C o u n t r y p o l i t a n Report: Diary of a Project...The-Countrypolitanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14452307017722380930noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6112309922451734002.post-18100416219985594802010-04-16T21:04:10.343-05:002010-04-16T21:04:10.343-05:00A project to follow is a great learning opportunit...A project to follow is a great learning opportunity for a homeowner. Can't wait to see the development and progress.Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10420304054870082302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6112309922451734002.post-62298483257741848692010-04-16T10:53:37.790-05:002010-04-16T10:53:37.790-05:00Francine, Your website looks great! I love your ...Francine, Your website looks great! I love your inspirational photos and your product selection is wonderful...The-Countrypolitanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14452307017722380930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6112309922451734002.post-1790579297045739922010-04-16T05:39:52.120-05:002010-04-16T05:39:52.120-05:00I will be following the progress...love your thoug...I will be following the progress...love your thoughts about the ceiling. I just finished a house from the ground up and as you, worked every detail from floorplan, lighting, materials, ceiling , pool etc....It took a year and a half from breaking ground. Intense, but I learned so much. I embrace the challenge of every new project and always learn something new. Our biggest challenge was the ceiling as I specified antique large beams with no visible support or joinery...but the result was beautiful and gave the house its true personality. As for relocating my showroom, it has been quite an ordeal, but we are getting settled. Thank you for your kind encouragement......now I hope that our clientele( architects and designers) find their way to 228 east 58th Street. We are also revamping our website www.interieurs.com that alone is another challenge...Francine Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02042631088215474109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6112309922451734002.post-31035769926126493982010-04-13T19:31:45.780-05:002010-04-13T19:31:45.780-05:00Thanks Yvonne... these kind of projects get my adr...Thanks Yvonne... these kind of projects get my adrenaline going too!The-Countrypolitanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14452307017722380930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6112309922451734002.post-61141633090086675372010-04-13T16:52:21.183-05:002010-04-13T16:52:21.183-05:00OH! Boy .... What a project.
I built 2 houses, si...OH! Boy .... What a project.<br /><br />I built 2 houses, since 2000 so I know what you are going through. I was up all night going<br />over every detail.. The Best time is the day it's over.. I am so happy for you. It is exciting even for a 73 year old woman.<br /><br />yvonneLa Petite Galleryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553902574516930172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6112309922451734002.post-82660127094503477862010-04-12T09:37:50.601-05:002010-04-12T09:37:50.601-05:00Terry, I just read the essay by Quinlan Terry, an...Terry, I just read the essay by Quinlan Terry, and the whole reading is quite good... thanks for the link!The-Countrypolitanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14452307017722380930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6112309922451734002.post-81136893805722754392010-04-12T09:26:42.228-05:002010-04-12T09:26:42.228-05:00Terry, I like the quote... and I know it's tr...Terry, I like the quote... and I know it's true... I just hope that this project will be one of those that showcases their skills...<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by.The-Countrypolitanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14452307017722380930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6112309922451734002.post-4765278380848552072010-04-12T09:22:42.990-05:002010-04-12T09:22:42.990-05:00Maria, you can be sure that your country is in our...Maria, you can be sure that your country is in our prayers.The-Countrypolitanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14452307017722380930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6112309922451734002.post-36830919958401851632010-04-11T22:12:58.685-05:002010-04-11T22:12:58.685-05:00Thanks for visiting my place. I love your hand dra...Thanks for visiting my place. I love your hand drawn plans.<br /><br />I don't know your contractors but this always encourages me from Quinlan Terry:<br /><br />"People ask, 'How can you find men to do your class of work these days?' as if men no longer can or want to produce skilled work. The truth is that whenever there is good work to be done there are men to do it. We have never had difficulty in obtaining first class joinery; we prepare full size details and specify the quality, and provided a reputable builder is doing the work it normally needs no further explanation. The same goes for plasterers, bricklayers, slaters, stonemasons and even woodcarvers and coppersmiths. Generally, I find that the more intricate the detail, the more willing the tradesmen are to take on the work."<br /><br />It's from here <a href="http://www.qftarchitects.com/essays/sevenmisunderstandings.php" rel="nofollow">http://www.qftarchitects.com/essays/sevenmisunderstandings.php</a> and ther is more.Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14154846109609330503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6112309922451734002.post-27093882027622340222010-04-11T17:04:25.839-05:002010-04-11T17:04:25.839-05:00Hola, it seems a great project, I will gladly foll...Hola, it seems a great project, I will gladly follow the progress in your blog. Thank you very much for your kind words to my country and its devastation.<br />Cariños,<br />Maria Ceciliamaría ceciliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15077079753889048800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6112309922451734002.post-80912215396581061692010-04-11T11:51:42.958-05:002010-04-11T11:51:42.958-05:00Thanks for stopping by Greet. This is the type of...Thanks for stopping by Greet. This is the type of project that I love getting involved with... from the beginning. Of course, the end results will only be as good as the people working on it. I have not worked with this contractor or his subs before... hopefully his finish carpenters and cabinet makers can do exceptional work.The-Countrypolitanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14452307017722380930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6112309922451734002.post-79027094953593283612010-04-11T03:39:20.368-05:002010-04-11T03:39:20.368-05:00Wonderful project! I know that it takes a lot of e...Wonderful project! I know that it takes a lot of energy but I am sure that the result will be exceptional!!<br />Love to see the further process of it! I wish you success!!!<br />xx<br />Greet<br />PS Thank you so much for stopping by!Greet Lefèvrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01417048594754414357noreply@blogger.com