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Playroom Progress: Chalkboard Wall and DIY Capiz Garland (and some serious thoughts about blogging)

October 1, 2014 by Cassie 132 Comments

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Happy Wednesday!  I’ve actually made some progress in the playroom and thought I would share it with you today.  Last week I shared my plans (and actually left this part out of the plan, but moving on…..) and this week I set into action.

Capiz Garland and Chalkboard Wall

 

The wall behind the TV was a big awkward blank slate.  Because this space is in the basement, the ductowrk runs through and there is a section of lower ceiling.  (And the ceiling is something to talk about another day- it’s textured and where it’s not textured, there is an awkward array of wood paneling ( it’s above the antelope in the photo above.  The ceiling will probably be ignored throughout this makeover as it needs professional help and that’s just not in the budget).  Anyhow, with the white credenza which I’ve had since before we moved here, and the big black honking television, I needed a plan that would help hide that TV.  I opted for chalkboard paint, planning to paint the wall behind the TV.  However, the walls in that space create a little nook, so I decided just to paint the whole nook after I wasn’t happy with the one wall finished.  It took two coats of paint, and I let it cure for 24 hours before writing on it.

In the meantime, got to work on the antelope.  My mom bought him for me this past weekend at homegoods, and I loved him as is, but he blended into the walls too much.  So I did what any gold loving blogger would do….. I placed him in the gilding chamber for a transformation!  To the gilding chamber with you!

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So he got a lovely gold makeover!

And another piece I worked on for this wall was a DIY capiz garland!

DIY capiz garland

I love how this turned out!  It was SUPER simple, given the right pieces. I found a tangled old capiz pendant lantern at a favorite haunt and scooped it up for something like $1!  Here it is in a tangled mess on my island….

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All I did as cut off random sections  with strands of 1-4 shells.  I used a piece of natural colored yarn and tied the sections of shell to the yarn about every 8″.  I did it in a random pattern as I didn’t want it to be too perfect or even.  I tied one end to the hook on my antelope, and the other end was tacked onto the wall, as well as a mid point.

DIY Capiz Garland

I love the shimmering and magical effect capiz shells have.

capiz5The last step was to write on this wall!  I wanted to write sayings that would inspire my children to be the kind of people they should be- kind, loving, and good citizens.  And here is where I get serious for a moment.

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The past couple of weeks have been pretty crazy on the blog front, with Young House Love taking a hiatus, and so many reactionary articles and posts in places like the NY Times, and on blogs like Design Sponge.  And I have to admit that I have been feeling a lack of motivation, but good friends are amazing for encouraging and motivating, and I am lucky enough to be surrounded by some awesome people who are funny, kind hearted, and full of creativity and love.  They inspire me on a daily basis and are helping me get through these feelings.  However, last week, I was accused of copying something, because I simply asked these friends to work with me, and motivate each other as we tackle rooms in our houses.  The fact that people I have known and loved believed ill of me is what hurt the most.  I thought long and hard all weekend about my future in blogging and I can tell you that right now I don’t know what it holds.  I do it for love and passion, but when negativity comes so quickly onto the scene, it sucks out all joy.

So right now, in this moment, I am choosing to continue to be a positive place, and to not let any of the negativity get to me.  I have to make that choice and be cognizant of it, work at it, because if I don’t I find myself in that funk, and not wanting to even log in to write a post.  And if I let it get to me, what is that teaching my kids?  So in writing on their walls, I thought about everything that’s happened over this past week, and what I can do to keep moving forward….

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Sometimes it starts with just one.  Young House Love walked away and suddenly it seemed the blogworld was spiraling downward, all of us in a funk and thinking about our futures.  But right here and right now, I am choosing to change that way of thinking and instead BE RIGHT HERE AND NOW.  I don’t know what 2015 will bring for my blog (perhaps an end, perhaps a new start, perhaps a continuation?) but I can’t worry about it.  Because right here and right now, I have this amazing group of inspiring, loving hysterical, and quirky friends.  And I have two beautiful children looking to me to be their example of poise and class, and how to treat other people, how to problem solve together.  And I am going to be here for my friends as they are for me, be here for my kids as they are for me, and be here for you, as you are for me, reader.

Now that I’ve gotten that off my chest, how about some more pictures of the playroom progress?

Here is the entire space (and yes I realize I need to store that Wii box somewhere else!  Or find some way to hide it, but this is just the beginning!)

Playroom with chalkboard wall and capiz garland

I just love how this space is coming together, and the kids came home from school yesterday and squealed in delight when they saw it! (Who even says squealed in delight?  Apparently I do.)capiz4

And just to give you an idea of where this nook sits, that’s our sectional to the left.  And do you see the TV?  You had to strain, didn’t you?  🙂

playroom progress chalkboard wall

playroom progress chalkboard wall

I am really happy with how this space is progressing, but more importantly the kiddos are thrilled!  And that’s what it’s all about.  That and the hokie pokie.

Sharing here: The Inspiration Gallery,  Catch as Catch Can, Creativity Unleashed,  Inspire Me Please

 

 

 

 

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Comments

  1. [email protected] this top that says

    October 1, 2014 at 6:48 am

    wtw?? keep doing what you are doing cassie. love you and your blog…and how your game room is turning out. perfect for the kids and the family to enjoy each other, play some Wii and some hangmen on the walls. love it!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      October 1, 2014 at 2:55 pm

      thank you so much, laura! hangman on the walls is a great idea!!!

      Reply
  2. [email protected] says

    October 1, 2014 at 6:53 am

    Love how it is progressing! And I agree you can barely see the TV. Perfect

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      October 1, 2014 at 2:55 pm

      thank you- i am really excited to see progress!

      Reply
  3. Meaghan says

    October 1, 2014 at 6:58 am

    Cassie, Just want to say I would be in a funk if you stopped your blog! I love reading your posts, seeing your home improvements and diy projects. You give me inspiration! You are authentic and genuine and so very talented. Don’t let others get you down. You can’t please everyone. There is way more positive support for you and your blog than negative. Hang in there! Hope to get to Sweet Clover soon one of these weekends!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      October 1, 2014 at 2:55 pm

      thank you so much for that, meaghan! i appreciate it! hope to see you soon, too! XOXO

      Reply
  4. [email protected] says

    October 1, 2014 at 7:11 am

    The blogging world does seems to be spiraling, doesn’t it? I love your blog, and I hope you don’t let the turkeys get you down.

    As for this project – I love how the tv just disappears with the chalkboard wall – so clever!

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    • Cassie says

      October 1, 2014 at 2:54 pm

      thank you so much, jenny!

      Reply
  5. Megan @ Our Pinteresting Family says

    October 1, 2014 at 8:02 am

    I love your blog, Cassie. You are so inspiring and always come up with some fun ideas. I say go with your heart though. 🙂 Keep your head up…know that there are more positive people out there then the negative nellies. Your playroom is looking so great. What lucky kiddos!! That capiz banner is so creative too.

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    • Cassie says

      October 1, 2014 at 2:54 pm

      thank you so much, megan! i appreciate it! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Shelley | Crazy Wonderful says

    October 1, 2014 at 8:09 am

    Um… Wtf?!?! I don’t know what the hell is going on out there, but what I do know is I love you and your blog! I love you, man! 😀 Is it that there are now so many blogs out there now that people are feeling and acting desperately?? Who knows. As long as your enjoying it, keep on truckin’.

    That was a brilliant move to paint the tv nook. I love how you seriously can’t see the tv! That’s turning in to one badass basement. I’m remembering back on the basements me and my friends hung out in as kids and lets just say they were exactly pretty.

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    • Cassie says

      October 1, 2014 at 2:53 pm

      i love you, man!!!!!!!!! thank you for that, shelley!
      and than you on the basement- we always hung out in basements, too, so i want it to be a cool place and not a dungeon. or if it is a dungeon a moody playful one.

      Reply
  7. Dana says

    October 1, 2014 at 8:10 am

    I hope you’re able to flush those poisonous words right out of your system, Cassie. Also hoping that your kiddos dance many rounds of hokie pokie in their fun playroom!

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    • Cassie says

      October 1, 2014 at 2:52 pm

      flushing! 🙂 thank you!!!!

      Reply
  8. Andrea says

    October 1, 2014 at 8:33 am

    You go girl!! So glad you are here are and now and doing your thing. Loving the playroom and looking forward to following along for the ride.

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      October 1, 2014 at 2:51 pm

      thank you so much, andrea! 🙂

      Reply
  9. Vick says

    October 1, 2014 at 8:52 am

    Wow! There are always going to be these negative people in the world and I feel these kinds of comments react out of jealousy. I will pray you find what is best for you and your family in the future but I will remind you that yours in one of my very favorite blogs that I go to FIRST each day. Your ideas truly speak to affordable design and that is so inspiring. Please know that most of the readers love you and see your genuinely sweet spirit with your friends, family and readers. Make the decision you need but don’t give them your life!! Love you.

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    • Cassie says

      October 1, 2014 at 2:51 pm

      thank you so much for that, vicky! you are the sweetest!

      Reply
  10. [email protected] says

    October 1, 2014 at 8:54 am

    This is looking bad a$$. Just like you.

    You know I won’t let you quit blogging, right? Well, at least until I move next door to you. Because my life would be sad without Cassie in it.

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      October 1, 2014 at 2:51 pm

      that’s me, bad a$$! and i would love for you to be my neighbor!!! you can make me some infinity scarves since it’s too confusing for me.

      Reply
  11. [email protected] says

    October 1, 2014 at 8:54 am

    Love how it’s coming together!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      October 1, 2014 at 2:50 pm

      thank you so much, ashley!

      Reply
  12. Haley says

    October 1, 2014 at 8:58 am

    HATERS ALWAYS BE HATIN!

    The playroom is looking good! When you shared this wall on IG, it took me a while to even notice that there was a TV on top of the credenza.

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    • Cassie says

      October 1, 2014 at 2:50 pm

      yes they will but i’m just gonna shake shake shake. 😉
      thank you so much!!!

      Reply
      • Haley says

        October 1, 2014 at 3:18 pm

        bahaha.. I love it!

        Reply
  13. Gretchen says

    October 1, 2014 at 9:17 am

    You are so good at disappearing TVs! And I have a bunch of gilding chambers in my basement; who knew?! I thought they were just clutter. I’m glad to know that I NEED them 😉

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    • Cassie says

      October 1, 2014 at 2:50 pm

      housedini is another blog name i should consider. and yay for gilding chambers!

      Reply
  14. Korrie says

    October 1, 2014 at 9:20 am

    First, the playroom looks great!
    Second…so sorry you’ve had a negative experience, but good for you in keeping positive! Taking things one hour, one day, one week at a time…it’s all any of us can do.

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    • Cassie says

      October 1, 2014 at 2:49 pm

      thank you so much, korrie! you are so right!

      Reply
  15. Cathy says

    October 1, 2014 at 9:25 am

    So fun Cassie! Love the chalkboard painted nook and the happy direction this space is heading!

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    • Cassie says

      October 1, 2014 at 2:49 pm

      thank you so much, cathy!

      Reply
  16. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    October 1, 2014 at 9:58 am

    Love the little TV nook in all it’s deep dark moody goodness! … As for negativity, you just have to shake it off! There will always be those people in the world. Follow your heart and do what feels right for you, the rest really doesn’t matter!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      October 1, 2014 at 2:48 pm

      you are so right, my friend!!! and thank you!

      Reply
  17. Lisa @ Shine Your Light says

    October 1, 2014 at 10:01 am

    Cassie, the chalkboard walls looks great in that niche and blend the tv right into the space. How cute are your kiddos squealing with delight? So nice to get an enthusiastic response isn’t it?

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    • Cassie says

      October 1, 2014 at 2:48 pm

      thank you so much, lisa! and yes i didn’t tell them i did it and sawyer went downstairs when he came home yesterday from school and i heard him “wow! emmy, you have got to come see this!” she ran down and they read the quotes on the wall and were so happy!

      Reply
  18. Kelly @ View Along the Way says

    October 1, 2014 at 10:05 am

    The playroom is looking so hot right now. I love the black and white and invisible TV. You should just plan on blogging til you’re 90,because if you ever try to stop, I’m going to cry and yell and forbid it.

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      October 1, 2014 at 2:47 pm

      can you imagine what i will be blogging about when i am 90? how to make a table skirt to hide the bedpan?

      Reply
  19. Vidya @ Whats Ur Home Story says

    October 1, 2014 at 10:05 am

    Love how the room is shaping up already. I too have had similar thoughts on blogging especially now that life has become extremely busy. But in the end all I ask myself is, “Do I still love doing projects, decorating, and telling people about it?” And the answer is always a resounding Yes. So I keep chugging along concentrating on that and leaving the business side of blogging to do its thing by itself. Not ideal but that is OK. Love you, your blog, and the store. You are such an inspiration!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      October 1, 2014 at 2:47 pm

      thank you so much, vidya- i really appreciate it! and you are so right. 🙂

      Reply
  20. Dana says

    October 1, 2014 at 10:28 am

    You can’t quit us! There’s so much unnecessary drama and pressure in blogging. I am all for posting when there is something to share. Quality over quantity I suppose. Love how this room is progressing btw.

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    • Cassie says

      October 1, 2014 at 2:46 pm

      i agree! and thank you so much, dana!

      Reply
  21. JoAnne says

    October 1, 2014 at 10:34 am

    This looks so great! I love how you are putting your feelings about blogging and life into the power of words on that wall.
    You are the change that is needed Cassie. And such an inspiration both in spirit and creativity 🙂
    xo

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    • Cassie says

      October 1, 2014 at 2:46 pm

      thank you so much, joanne! i appreciate that!

      Reply
  22. sarah dorsey says

    October 1, 2014 at 10:52 am

    Such a good solution to mask the TV!! Love the positive and sincere message from this post!

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    • Cassie says

      October 1, 2014 at 2:46 pm

      thank you so much, sarah!!! i appreciate it! 🙂

      Reply
  23. Kelly Goldman says

    October 1, 2014 at 11:16 am

    Where did your brilliant mother score this antelope? And I love the capiz shells. They are glorious.

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      October 1, 2014 at 2:45 pm

      we found it at homegoods! and thank you!!

      Reply
  24. lisa says

    October 1, 2014 at 11:19 am

    LOVE YOU! that is all xo

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      October 1, 2014 at 2:45 pm

      and i love you!

      Reply
  25. Anna [Directions Not Included] says

    October 1, 2014 at 11:45 am

    <3 you and the space.

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      October 1, 2014 at 2:45 pm

      and i heart you right back!

      Reply
  26. Julie W says

    October 1, 2014 at 12:01 pm

    I love what you do. I’ve hemmed and hawed over blogging since my first son was born in 2004. I’ll leave and come back, but it’s never been a full-time proposition for me. I can only imagine how difficult the balance must be for bloggers whose living is generated by the page.

    I know we writers feel a responsibility to our readers, but, our first responsibility should rightly be to our families. Those people who support and lift us up when we stumble on our paths in real life. What is right for you may not be right for me, but it’s not my place to judge your life. As I said, I love what you do, how you do it, and your family is adorable. You do for them, not for us, ok?

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      October 1, 2014 at 2:44 pm

      thank you so much, julie! i actually don’t generate much income- i pay 1/4 of our monthly car note with my ads if that tells you anything! 😉 so really it’s more about my joy i think.

      Reply
  27. Karah @ thespacebetweenblog says

    October 1, 2014 at 12:14 pm

    I am squealing with delight!! I love how you can hide a tv in those dark walls!! Looks like the perfect place to play. And blogging, I so wish I lived in MD still cause I’d be driving your way so we could share a bottle (or 2) of wine.

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      October 1, 2014 at 2:43 pm

      maybe a whole case? 😉 come on over and play and drink!

      Reply
  28. Amy says

    October 1, 2014 at 12:19 pm

    I’m not a blogger, but a blog stalker! haha, I have been loving your blog for about a year now and it’s such a shame that folks feel the need to be negative. You and others inspire me so much and I get joy out of discovering new ideas and seeing how others decorate and craft. It just makes my day happy. Thank you for putting yourself out there and being so inspiring and positive! I’m sad to hear that someone was being so negative but I love your reaction and response. Keep at it! I think it is great to see women supporting each other for a change instead of tearing each other down like we sometimes do. So just want to say thanks for your happy little blog and positive attitude 🙂

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      October 1, 2014 at 2:42 pm

      thank you so much, amy! i appreciate you taking the time to comment today! 🙂

      Reply
  29. Ali says

    October 1, 2014 at 12:48 pm

    Like, duh. Bather. lol
    You rule. The end. If you keep up the blog, I will 100% support you. And if you ditch it, I’ll support that too. See..duh.
    XOXO You are my favorite!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      October 1, 2014 at 2:42 pm

      perf. totes. 😉

      Reply
  30. Katja | Shift Ctrl Art says

    October 1, 2014 at 1:09 pm

    What TV? I don’t see it? 😀 Also, I LOVE that chapiz banner. So pretty and 1 dollar? steal!! Love the Ghandi quote as well and don’t you dare go anywhere. The world needs people like you to be bloggers 🙂 I know, I do 🙂 Always love coming here and reading what you have been up to.
    Now I am off to practice the Hokie Pokie while tempering my hysterical side 🙂 🙂 🙂

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    • Cassie says

      October 1, 2014 at 2:40 pm

      thanks, katja! i really appreciate it! 🙂 put your right foot in.

      Reply
  31. Amber @ Wills Casa says

    October 1, 2014 at 2:11 pm

    The progress is beautiful! The chalkboard is the perfect dark solution for a playroom! Love you Cassie! You are an incredibly inspiring and positive person. Don’t ever let anyone take that away. Also don’t let them take away this blog. It would leave the world missing too much!!

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    • Cassie says

      October 1, 2014 at 2:39 pm

      thank you so much, amber! i am excited now that i really see a start! and thanks for all your words. 🙂

      Reply
  32. Krystine @ www.KrystineEdwards.com says

    October 1, 2014 at 4:23 pm

    This looks great Cassie! Keep up the great work! The kiddos are going to love this room!

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    • Cassie says

      October 1, 2014 at 9:30 pm

      thank you so much, krystine!

      Reply
  33. Jessica @ Dear Emmeline says

    October 1, 2014 at 4:24 pm

    1. I totally say “squeals with delight”…all the cool kids do!
    2. Basement is looking fabulous!
    3. Sorry meanies are messing with you. 🙁

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    • Cassie says

      October 1, 2014 at 9:30 pm

      thank you! i will squeal with delight when i see you this weekend! 🙂

      Reply
  34. [email protected] says

    October 1, 2014 at 5:33 pm

    You rock, Cassie! You know I love you and your blog! The chalkboard nook is looking fantastic and I just love your positive messages up there!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      October 1, 2014 at 9:30 pm

      thank you so much, brynne! right back at you! 🙂

      Reply
  35. Jill says

    October 1, 2014 at 10:08 pm

    I love your sweet spirit and your darling personality….I would miss you a lot if you gave up your blog. Why do people have to be so mean spirited? Geesh!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      October 2, 2014 at 8:23 pm

      thank you so much for that, jill!

      Reply
  36. [email protected] says

    October 1, 2014 at 10:12 pm

    Wow! You’ve made such great progress already. Love that the wall sort of masks the television – I love that it blends. And the capiz is a great touch.

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      October 2, 2014 at 8:23 pm

      thank you so much! i love capiz and it’s fun to say. capiz. say it with me. capiz.

      Reply
  37. kirby carespodi says

    October 2, 2014 at 6:21 am

    Oh fercryin’ outloud. You can’t leave (not yet, anyway) because we the people who do our thing have to stand firm and stick together. I felt the same way you did last month when I had those women call me stupid and a bad example and all that other junk. It hurt my feelings and I wanted to quit, but I said to myself “NO! Don’t let them bully you into quitting something you love to do!”
    If nothing else, you have a permanent record of how much you love your family, and someday in the faaar distant future, your beautiful and kind children can look at your blog and say “my mom really loved me and wanted to make our home a wonderful place to grow up.” What can be more important than that? When you are done telling your story, you’ll know it, and then you can move on to the next chapter of your life. Until then, keep on keepin’ on.

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      October 2, 2014 at 8:22 pm

      i don’t think i will- there is so much more that i love than that i don’t love. 🙂 and i have thought about that, too- how i look at the blog as documentation of our life, and if i die (not to be morbid, but…) it’s a great way for our kids to know how much i loved them.

      Reply
  38. Amber says

    October 2, 2014 at 11:16 am

    I love everything about this!!! I love chalkboard walls and garland and this mix for your kiddos is perfection.

    You rock. Thank you for being sincere and so kind. I am so sorry you had a negative experience. I have loved discovering the blogging world but understand those mixed up feelings. I have loved, loved following you and hope that you will continue (until you’re 90 like Kelly said!).

    We would love for you to link up these adorable garland wall at Your Designs This TIme Monday. 🙂

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      October 2, 2014 at 8:20 pm

      i will do my best to continue til i am 90! 🙂 i’m glad we’ve recently met, too- i can already tell i love you!

      Reply
  39. Bliss says

    October 2, 2014 at 1:30 pm

    First of all, I’m looking a bit pale and need some bronzing so can you put me in the gilding chamber? Secondly, everyone must actually hate me and just never told me so, all I do is copy and improve or change the ideas of others in the decorating world. Whatever happened to imitation is the highest form of flattery? I’ll put out a hit for ‘ya.

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    • Cassie says

      October 2, 2014 at 8:19 pm

      come on into my gilding chamber, my dear. 😉 and thank you, my friend!

      Reply
  40. gail says

    October 2, 2014 at 2:29 pm

    singing… from Frozen “let it goooo” 🙂 Seriously, I had a rough day earlier in the week with some bad stuff. It just sort of jumps out and smacks you in the face, unexpectedly and totally unnecessary. Even so, it doesn’t make it any easier to get over. You have a great outlook about it. How you react does set an example for the kiddos and you’re so wise to see that and be the bigger person.
    Hoping you get past this and it is quickly behind you. (there will always be haters)

    gail

    ps loving the chalkboard nook!

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    • Cassie says

      October 2, 2014 at 8:18 pm

      oh i know i need to and i am totally trying to! and i think it’s working.

      Reply
  41. Linda @ It All Started With Paint says

    October 2, 2014 at 3:13 pm

    Your fans have spoken and it looks like you have a long and successful blogging career ahead of you!!!! And don’t we all just inspire each other? And sometimes inspiration means duplicating something we see and love in our homes. Otherwise why would be bother giving tutorials. I thought that’s what blogs are suppose to be all about!!!! Hang in there friend. You have a good head on those shoulders of yours!

    🙂 Linda

    P.S. I’m dying to paint a chalkboard wall of my own. But am I not allowed to since you and others have done so? Would I be accused of copying? 😉

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    • Cassie says

      October 2, 2014 at 8:16 pm

      OMG you crack me up! if you paint a chalkboard wall, i will hunt you down. 😉 and i completely agree with you!

      Reply
  42. Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage says

    October 2, 2014 at 4:26 pm

    Don’t let the negative nellies get you down. You are creative, original and unique. The rest, I can’t put in writing!!! But you know what I’m thinking!

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    • Cassie says

      October 2, 2014 at 8:15 pm

      no, i don’t. could you tell me right here. 😉 thank you so much, my friend!

      Reply
  43. Tracy Laverty says

    October 2, 2014 at 5:32 pm

    What a happy and inspiring blog you have!!! Keep going girl! I love your talent. I think there is a weird feeling out there in blog land, but I think we just keep trucking through it. I like Design Manifest’s article on Slow Blogging. Let those negative comments roll off your back. Basically, at this point everyone copies everyone (to a degree)- we all just tweak it a bit to look like our style.
    The playroom is so cool. I love how you disguised your tv with the chalk wall. Brilliant! And super fun for your kiddos. Great job!

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    • Cassie says

      October 2, 2014 at 8:15 pm

      thank you so much, tracy!!!! i appreciate that and think you are right!

      Reply
  44. Julia @ 551 East Design says

    October 2, 2014 at 7:45 pm

    Do what’s absolutely’s best for you Cassie, but I know so many of us would be heartbroken if you stopped blogging. 🙂
    Because dang girl that play room is the ultimate cross of family/kid friendly and sophisticated! That garland is amazing, I saw one of those shell things a few weeks ago and I should have got it! Dang it.

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      October 2, 2014 at 8:14 pm

      thank you so much, julia! you totally should have. 😉

      Reply
  45. Amanda M says

    October 2, 2014 at 10:51 pm

    I want that sofa. Also the credenza. That is all. <3

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    • Cassie says

      October 3, 2014 at 8:51 am

      thank you so much, amanda! the credenza was some 1970 office furniture made of particle board, but painted looks much better! 🙂

      Reply
  46. Heidi @ Decor & More says

    October 3, 2014 at 5:24 am

    Oh my dear, how I love you! You’ve summed up what all of us are thinking and I, for one, am just hanging loose for now. Onward! Ok, and that chalkboard wall? The perfect solution. Don’t even get me started on the gilded antelope.
    Have a blessed day, Cassie!
    xo Heidi

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    • Cassie says

      October 3, 2014 at 8:50 am

      than you so much, heidi! i really appreciate it- we need to stick around because we are the positive people the internet needs! 🙂

      Reply
  47. Debbie refresh restyle says

    October 3, 2014 at 6:35 am

    Cause the players gonna play, play, play, play, play
    And the haters gonna hate, hate, hate, hate, hate
    Baby, you just gotta shake, shake, shake, shake, shake
    shake it off, shake it off

    Love you Cassie!

    The room looks awesome!

    Thanks for the inspiration!

    xo,
    Debbie

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    • Cassie says

      October 3, 2014 at 8:49 am

      i’ve been singing that to myself all week long! 🙂 love you, too!

      Reply
  48. [email protected] says

    October 3, 2014 at 8:03 am

    Hey Girl, I am so sorry people didn’t trust your integrity. BUT, then their true colors showed so that might be good. i love your attitude and your drive and we should not lose you! I know that won’t happen because you are a very positive person. Keep these posts coming and all your DIY……because you are freakin’ awesome……True Story.

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    • Cassie says

      October 3, 2014 at 8:44 am

      thank you so much, kim- you are SOOOO right about people’s true colors. 🙂 and you are freakin’ awesome, too, ya know.

      Reply
  49. [email protected] says

    October 3, 2014 at 8:27 am

    Hey Cassie, I guess I am always playing catch up with some posts and commenting late but thank you for your comment on my blog about this same matter. To be truthful I didn’t really even read YHL as they weren’t my style but now everyone is reacting to one blog taking a break. I think many of us may have lost sight of our original inspiration and need to find our way back. I really hope you don’t give up as I enjoy reading your words more than anything. I have the negative toxic liver fire rising people around me as well and it truly only takes one bitchy comment to take down all the good ones and then we dwell on it. I am working on my issues with that and removing those people from my circle, I hope you can too. Life is just too short. Have a fantastic weekend.

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    • Cassie says

      October 3, 2014 at 8:44 am

      thank you so much for this. i really appreciate it and i am definitely focusing on all the good that has come from it. and this morning emmy decided to make bookmarks for all of her classmates and they all say “your the best because your awsome!” with a heart (and that’s her grammar and spelling just to keep it real). i thought to myself- she gets how important it is to pass on positivity and to let people know they are loved. and then i thought, i am doing something right because she’s learning that from me. so i can’t stop because some of us need to keep that going in the world, ya know?

      Reply
  50. Tania says

    October 3, 2014 at 10:15 am

    Wow! That looks so great and what an excellent way to camouflage the TV!

    Tania

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    • Cassie says

      October 5, 2014 at 5:27 pm

      thank you so much tania!

      Reply
  51. Anneke says

    October 3, 2014 at 12:44 pm

    Love you and heart for others Cassie! ❤️Keep doing YOU! And I love how this room is already looking – so cool!!!

    Reply
    • Anneke says

      October 3, 2014 at 12:45 pm

      ….and *your* heart! Lol

      Reply
    • Cassie says

      October 5, 2014 at 5:26 pm

      thank you so much anneke! i appreciate it! 🙂

      Reply
  52. Bethany @ Dwellings By DeVore says

    October 3, 2014 at 3:40 pm

    That’s a great idea for camouflaging the TV. Love how this is coming together! I need to get started!

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    • Cassie says

      October 5, 2014 at 5:25 pm

      thank you so much, bethany! i still have so much to do! eek!

      Reply
  53. Anu says

    October 3, 2014 at 3:45 pm

    Love the chalkboard wall and the capiz garland is perfect! I’m truly honoured that you asked me to participate in your series! <3

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    • Cassie says

      October 5, 2014 at 5:24 pm

      i am SO glad you joined us! i love all of your projects and can’t wait to see!

      Reply
  54. Lucy says

    October 3, 2014 at 8:00 pm

    Clever, clever girl…xo

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    • Cassie says

      October 5, 2014 at 5:24 pm

      thank you, lucy!

      Reply
  55. Danielle says

    October 3, 2014 at 11:40 pm

    How clever to mask the TV! I just had that song in my head reading your words on how you’re feeling. Def. do what is best for you, BUT I LOVE your blog and I would so miss you and your lovely projects if you stopped blogging. x

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    • Cassie says

      October 5, 2014 at 5:23 pm

      thank you, danielle! i am fairly sure i will but i need to re-evaluate my time.

      Reply
  56. Julie @ follow your heart woodworking says

    October 4, 2014 at 8:12 am

    Cassie, you have your own original style in DIYing and also in writing. I hope you keep blogging!

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    • Cassie says

      October 5, 2014 at 5:22 pm

      thank you so much, julie!

      Reply
  57. Anima says

    October 4, 2014 at 12:33 pm

    Hi Cassie,

    I am a new kid on the blog block. To be honest I have been reading a few blogs from sometime in 2012, not really knowing about this whole blog land. For me these were websites where people shared their stories, ideas, inspiring projects – some made me go back for the stories, some for their ideas. I considered the bloggers to be writers and artists and creatives, I still do. I am not even sure, why they are called bloggers and not artists,creatives,writers or designers.

    But given the fact that, I learned about blogging so late, started my blog so late ( Honestly I didn’t know I was so late, No one in my friends circle thinks I am late) , I am pretty sure that there are others like me too. I mean who are newly finding this whole beautiful world. When I started writing my blog two months back, I had to explain many of my friends, what is a blog, what is blogger, what is subscribing is – my point is there are tons of people who haven’t yet heard of this magic land, who are on their way to finding it and the crazy ideas they present us.

    So I would say, please do not worry about the future, as long as you have ideas, energy to pursue them and passion to do it every day, readers would be there – some old who love you no matter what and some new like me finding you freshly. I am not sure about the business part of it but as long as I find something inspiring, helpful and beautiful I plan to read what these writers and creatives have got to say.

    As far as young house love or any other person taking a break or even retiring – People are still painting even though Picasso is no longer around, still making music though Mozart is no longer around ,still writing though Homer lived and died when, 400 years back – why would it be different for this genre of writers and artists?

    Keep writing and making Cassie – Vast majority of people haven’t found you yet 🙂

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    • Cassie says

      October 5, 2014 at 5:21 pm

      thank you so much, anima, for taking the time to leave me a well thought out comment! you are so right. 🙂

      Reply
  58. Elizabeth @ The Little Black Door says

    October 4, 2014 at 11:30 pm

    Only those that are insecure themselves would accuse someone else. I’m sorry that anyone has bothered you but you are in the right my dear, so don’t let them get in your head. You stay strong and keep doing what you are doing! xo

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    • Cassie says

      October 5, 2014 at 5:20 pm

      thank you so much, elizabeth! i really appreciate that! you are the best!!!

      Reply
  59. Kris {Driven by Décor} says

    October 5, 2014 at 11:52 pm

    Oohhh – I’ve got the same situation in our basement with the white TV console and I love your chalkboard wall solution for hiding the TV! And I’m way jealous over your newest brass animal 🙂 You just keep doing what you’re doing my friend – obviously you’ve got lots of love and support all around you!

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    • Cassie says

      October 6, 2014 at 11:26 am

      never enough brass animals…. never…. 😉 and yes, i do- it was really inspiring to hear all the feedback.

      Reply
  60. angela says

    October 6, 2014 at 10:26 am

    Yup. Love that chalkboard wall and the garland you made. And seriously. Keep blogging. Don’t make me hunt you down. 😉

    Angela @ Number Fifty-Three

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    • Cassie says

      October 6, 2014 at 11:22 am

      thank you, angela! 🙂 i appreciate it! but i want you to come hunt me down, so there’s that.

      Reply
  61. Katrina says

    October 6, 2014 at 12:51 pm

    I’m so sorry you’ve had to deal with negativity – just remember ever let anyone steal your joy – when one of my dear friends told me that years ago, I keep as my mantra to myself!!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      October 6, 2014 at 9:51 pm

      you are so right, katrina!

      Reply
  62. Carolyn @ Sweet Chaos Home says

    October 6, 2014 at 1:02 pm

    First of all, your TV wall looks awesome! That was a brilliant (and super cute) solution. I’m sorry to hear about the blogging issue. You are such a bright light in the blogging world, that I can’t imagine anyone thinking or saying otherwise. Just follow your heart, my friend 🙂

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    • Cassie says

      October 6, 2014 at 9:51 pm

      thank you so much, carolyn! i really appreciate that! 🙂

      Reply
  63. [email protected] says

    October 6, 2014 at 9:12 pm

    First, the nook looks awesome! The tv totally blends into the wall and I love all the chalk messages.

    As far as the negativity goes, it sucks. I’ve had my experiences with it too. But we gotta shake off the haters and just keep doing what we love. I would be so very sad if you quit!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      October 6, 2014 at 9:48 pm

      shake shake shake. 🙂 i don’t think i am going anywhere- i am not going to let a couple people get in my way.

      Reply

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