tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948862230201694042.post143561536876712872..comments2024-03-28T07:45:15.551-04:00Comments on Color Outside the Lines: The Good Ole' Daysniartisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08328154164462941199noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948862230201694042.post-22697744657761389542009-07-15T13:21:51.994-04:002009-07-15T13:21:51.994-04:00Hi Artie :)
Remember me? ;)
I think I was one of ...Hi Artie :)<br /><br />Remember me? ;)<br />I think I was one of the first people that commented on your space at RMS as hthrrue. Those were the days, but after 2 years it began to get on my nerves. I look back fondly on it, but you can never go back. Besides, most of our friends from there have blogs now and to me, that's much more fun :)<br /><br />Thanks for the memories...<br />rueRuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18127064683340688898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948862230201694042.post-67483809595612099582009-07-03T07:41:26.131-04:002009-07-03T07:41:26.131-04:00RMS was a lot of fun and you could see lovely insp...RMS was a lot of fun and you could see lovely inspiration rooms. I "dared" to post a room in April and was told:<br />"the furniture seems huddled together like survivors in a lifeboat."<br /><br />HOW does one respond to THAT, <br />LOL???Lori Beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05112644063539565323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948862230201694042.post-11985128778686565992009-07-02T23:49:51.787-04:002009-07-02T23:49:51.787-04:00i loved this Artie. I am always sorry I missed ou...i loved this Artie. I am always sorry I missed out on the fun of rms. i would have loved it. oh well. i love the first bedroom - with the picture - so pretty!!!!cotedetexashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06421509668956556785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948862230201694042.post-77708813943055719692009-06-28T21:01:43.866-04:002009-06-28T21:01:43.866-04:00Wow! That bathroom is gorgeous!! I need one of tho...Wow! That bathroom is gorgeous!! I need one of those. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06075900980882119233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948862230201694042.post-3644107591860258572009-06-27T20:25:53.036-04:002009-06-27T20:25:53.036-04:00I am just wondering when you put up Mr. Linky?
bjc...I am just wondering when you put up Mr. Linky?<br />bjconklin@xanadoo.com<br />Thanks, Artie!!bjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04432398383127199206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948862230201694042.post-26067661757580994432009-06-27T13:57:48.168-04:002009-06-27T13:57:48.168-04:00Impeccable examples Artie! Thank you for sharing ...Impeccable examples Artie! Thank you for sharing them.<br /><br />Re the 'good ole' days' of RMS, how well do I remember them. On occasion I still visit there, but as stated by so many 'it is just not the same'.<br /><br />Changing the subject, I do hope you will find your camera SOON. Looking forward to your Newspaper debut and the unveiling of your finished patio. Hugs -Brenda-mrsbenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13490065292054880863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948862230201694042.post-67629812055000967432009-06-26T18:42:37.478-04:002009-06-26T18:42:37.478-04:00Hi there, thanks for stopping by my blog, I like t...Hi there, thanks for stopping by my blog, I like to try to reply to all who stop. I like your patio. TTFNWandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18161714111799645767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948862230201694042.post-41711996909788860122009-06-26T16:49:47.312-04:002009-06-26T16:49:47.312-04:00Artie,
RMS, is slower then molasses and last I loo...Artie,<br />RMS, is slower then molasses and last I looked I’m not getting any younger! I sometimes log on at 3:00 am (yes, I’m an insomniac) then can actually maneuver around the site. <br />CathyThe Stylish Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05211932273412899121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948862230201694042.post-46633220105854484202009-06-26T15:17:20.797-04:002009-06-26T15:17:20.797-04:00Thanks artie for taking me back ...I loved rms and...Thanks artie for taking me back ...I loved rms and it was what taught me to use this computer thing, nothing but design would make me learn how to down load a picture...and you were alway so sweet to help a old lady like me. I never go back. After being down rated by the same nut over and over it lost all joy for me. But I am glad I found it and met so many nice, like minded people there. I am thankful the rms came along.Room Service ~ Decorating 101https://www.blogger.com/profile/00391177317831699246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948862230201694042.post-69539870834868479762009-06-26T15:00:33.968-04:002009-06-26T15:00:33.968-04:00these pictures are gorgeous!
thanks for stopping...these pictures are gorgeous! <br /><br />thanks for stopping by my blog. i'm actually back & forth in austin & beaumont.i'm loving it! hope to connect with u sometime. so u r a realtor right & does staging with homes, is that right?Maureen Stevenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07867941090215246763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948862230201694042.post-76751583697709899122009-06-26T14:02:17.098-04:002009-06-26T14:02:17.098-04:00I ditto what Sheila said! Although I was a latecom...I ditto what Sheila said! Although I was a latecomer I have been blessed to have made such wonderful friends that also led me to blogland where I am constantly inspired by people like you! I am sorry that I never saw your rooms...or maybe I did but just don't remember! I was lucky that people like Sheila and Vanna and Laurie and Connie found my rooms and were so sweet! But I too noticed the pettiness and the downright meanness that people started exhibiting. What a shame! God Bless! Lauralu :)Miss Laura Lu/RMS4291960https://www.blogger.com/profile/06773275230902868289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948862230201694042.post-39524644684896414932009-06-26T11:17:47.180-04:002009-06-26T11:17:47.180-04:00I remember one comment by a not so nice person ~ I...I remember one comment by a not so nice person ~ I had posted a photo of our high desert landscape. He/she came back with 'you can't take credit for this? Why would you post it?' <br /><br />I have totally given up on RMS but I would not be blogging today if I hadn't met picklepoo, fatirenedecorates, artieben, MoonlightandMagnolias, mom of a german shorthair, artis1111, beddow, therapistbyday, frenchkilt, hthrrue, vickydarnell, lv2look, twizzis, decopat, bjramsey, hey.paula, picketfences, gagesmom1, willow, mozartcat and so MANY others (yes, even rainhound).... <br /><br />I also clipped many photos for my inspiration folder! Enjoy your weekend, my friend.Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16619199535376925989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948862230201694042.post-86029335088281445722009-06-26T11:12:57.798-04:002009-06-26T11:12:57.798-04:00Arty, I am a fairly new blogger and was never invo...Arty, I am a fairly new blogger and was never involved in RMS so can't give an opinion, but so glad you visited me and hope you will be back often. I am so pleased to have found you. This post is full of inspiration. I plan to be back when I have more time to explore. Good day!From the Old InkWellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08267256837056940585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948862230201694042.post-5467555888014721362009-06-26T09:37:18.088-04:002009-06-26T09:37:18.088-04:00I went there once,and those people scared me!Never...I went there once,and those people scared me!Never went back.I just know what we like to live with,and to Hell with everybody else.They don't live here,we do.<br />Nice post.I have inspiration,but it's raining on my day off!No rain here in florida for weeks and then it rains on my day off!Grrrr...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08302610545871593886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948862230201694042.post-23474654533364061792009-06-26T09:07:06.408-04:002009-06-26T09:07:06.408-04:00Beautiful rooms Artie! I must have gotten out of R...Beautiful rooms Artie! I must have gotten out of RMS just in time before all the ugliness started. I did have a couple of bad comments on my rooms and it was always by people who didn't have a enough guts to post their rooms! Hope you have a stress free weekend! LuanneLuLo Designs/Blue Eyed Tangohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18432986911571557592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948862230201694042.post-18000755576952780312009-06-26T09:00:32.003-04:002009-06-26T09:00:32.003-04:00Morning, Dear Artieness! Oh, this was a great post...Morning, Dear Artieness! Oh, this was a great post! I too, remember RMS as a wonderful fun time and we had some gorgeous rooms to be inspired by! I remember your home and your rooms! You know I've gone back to RMS and it's terrible - too slow and no inspiration! Where are the pretty rooms? Even HGTV has changed - every room designed, well almost, looks so cold and there's no shows showcasing the traditional look anymore. Where's Homes Across America? Where's Kitty Bartholomew? It's so sad.<br />Well, we can count our lucky stars we got to enjoy the hay day of RMS!<br />We'll always remember. Hey, that's where I met you and most of my blogging buddies!<br />Be a sweetie,<br />Shelia ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948862230201694042.post-12558392462826065202009-06-26T08:53:16.423-04:002009-06-26T08:53:16.423-04:00I've only been back to RMS a couple of times s...I've only been back to RMS a couple of times since I started blogging. You're right... the site is totally ruined. it doesn't seem like there's any sense of "family" like it was when all of us bloggers were there way back when. We used to have so much FUN with it.<br /><br />Justine :o )Justinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07011990752073017542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948862230201694042.post-12278283523190803032009-06-26T02:13:24.802-04:002009-06-26T02:13:24.802-04:00I was wondering a bit back why after 3 mins nothin...I was wondering a bit back why after 3 mins nothing came up, so I gave up. It really has changed & yes I'm going to be mean. I'm not a fan of the show. If I hear the words "boutique hotel bedroom" one more time.....Aliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04604123003856840475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948862230201694042.post-50623156785670158062009-06-25T23:39:55.862-04:002009-06-25T23:39:55.862-04:00Alas, I've never really been to RMS -- althoug...Alas, I've never really been to RMS -- although I did see some rooms linked from another board.<br /><br />But those bedrooms are classics.<br /><br />I can see where you get inspiration from them.Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18114417561785860122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948862230201694042.post-79095022891451218152009-06-25T23:39:12.873-04:002009-06-25T23:39:12.873-04:00Well put ArtieBen. I too have all but given up on...Well put ArtieBen. I too have all but given up on RMS. It's just not worth all of the effort to sign in and rate, etc. And you're right it's just too slow. It was fun though while it lasted. I too am thankful that our Dear Gollum inspired us all to join her in blogland. I am so impressed with everyone's talents, and we get to share not only decorating but our lives, too. It's been a pleasure learning all about you ~ Robynimjacobsmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00842267107516241617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948862230201694042.post-76288969606100033572009-06-25T23:31:22.976-04:002009-06-25T23:31:22.976-04:00At one time, in RMS's heyday...several of us b...At one time, in RMS's heyday...several of us bloggers first met there. We had an absolute BALL for about a year. I never ever rated a room...I never believed rooms should be rated...especially by non-pros. Good grief...rooms were meant to be loved and shown off but..not rated. ANYWAY...several of us really did have such fun on there...and drove some of the others NUTS. That was even more fun!! :) Then, it began to get nasty there so most of us pulled out. I have been trying to get back in to delete my photos but...haven't yet.<br />See ya Sunday...bjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04432398383127199206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948862230201694042.post-76275327291231182502009-06-25T23:01:11.434-04:002009-06-25T23:01:11.434-04:00I'm having a moment of sadness here rememberin...I'm having a moment of sadness here remembering how much joy I gleaned from my RMS days. The friendships formed there are still some of my dearest friends. I'm so glad you started a blog. I remember looking at the rooms of Artieben and thinking, "I wish I had 10% of this guys talent". Remember when we all found out that Gollum was actually Fatirenedecorates? Chgosouthpaw's rooms were also among my favorites. I'm glad to know that you're in agreement with me on what RMS has become. The "show" totally ruined it! Too bad! It was great to wander those halls wasn't it?<br />Carolcedwards55https://www.blogger.com/profile/06682128081005563323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948862230201694042.post-21854652019072042612009-06-25T22:52:14.598-04:002009-06-25T22:52:14.598-04:00I do so agree with all you've said. It was ok...I do so agree with all you've said. It was ok to give courteous advice to someone who really wanted it, but it was so sad to read all the comments people left. It has turned out to be a really bad option for inspiration, and really tacky for the commentary. I find much more inspiration here on blogland. Hugs, MartyMarty@A Stroll Thru Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12405504522777964549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948862230201694042.post-30935112989629826982009-06-25T22:35:06.965-04:002009-06-25T22:35:06.965-04:00Oh, yes, Artie! So sad what has happened to RMS! I...Oh, yes, Artie! So sad what has happened to RMS! I never even visit my spaces there anymore...too much trouble! And the new stuff there...forget it! The spaces you shared are gorgeous! And I remember drooling over yours, too! That first outdoor tablescape that you did...classic! How nice that we have all found blogland...a kinder, gentler and frankly much prettier world! Great post...DebbieConfessions of a Plate Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14264220207447111061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948862230201694042.post-33132321361865378522009-06-25T22:34:28.864-04:002009-06-25T22:34:28.864-04:00hmmm, interesting, I dabbled with RMS but had all ...hmmm, interesting, I dabbled with RMS but had all the same suspicions<br /><br />One of the reasons I was attracted to 'rating a space' was that it was a real space with the limitations that brings, not being a designer, not having a huge budget and as in the case of chgosouthpaw not having a bedroom that is bigger than this whole cottage I believe <br /><br />yeah I just don't really go there anymore and too many idiots giving their so-called design opinions on real homes that get lived in every day <br /><br />and funny that you were surfing bedrooms, I just posted mine and compared to these pics I feel my attempt pretty darn pathetic, but then I am no designer and the learning curve ahead of me is ermmm mighty steepabeachcottagehttp://www.abeachcottage.comnoreply@blogger.com