tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518721847478228439.post2220505349516333458..comments2024-03-27T02:30:45.263-05:00Comments on Mod Vintage Life: I'm Feeling OverwhelmedNita Stacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13833196166679983378noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518721847478228439.post-40884138215761338852010-12-11T18:12:52.621-06:002010-12-11T18:12:52.621-06:00YES! Overwhelmed has been my word lately. I get so...YES! Overwhelmed has been my word lately. I get so many great ideas from blogs, but sometimes I also get so discouraged- so many things I want to do and so little time and money. Yesterday I was staring at our tree talking about all the things I wanted to do differently and how it would look much better this or that way...and then I had to just snap out of it. Christmas is not about perfection, but enjoying decorating the tree and being at home all cozy. P.S. I only have 2 cookie sheets-nothing wrong with having one! I only attempt to bake during the holidays (and it is always a disaster). I usually end up making chocolate covered pretzel sticks- no baking required. Hope your cookies came out delicious. If I had to bake even ONE dozen cookies I would probably panic!Melanie {The Tiny Tudor}https://www.blogger.com/profile/03333850561872321707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518721847478228439.post-60656441936792710092010-12-09T23:16:56.556-06:002010-12-09T23:16:56.556-06:00Oh, Nita! I had a bit of a breakdown last night. I...Oh, Nita! I had a bit of a breakdown last night. I literally cried! I was feeling so stressed after realizing I don't have everything done and pictures taken...And looking at blogs just made it worse. Then I looked around my house and realized I couldn't come close to all the great stuff that was out there...<br /><br />After a little pity party, I ended up realizing that my house going is not going to become perfect, that I can only decorate what I've got, and this is just as good as it's going to get. And that's what The House of Healy is all about. My house. I wish my house and my talent was more spectacular, but I'm doing as good as I can today! Hee hee!The House of Healyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17706158317183746084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518721847478228439.post-52989218230605678122010-12-09T07:59:55.215-06:002010-12-09T07:59:55.215-06:00Loved all the photos! Starting to feel that feelin...Loved all the photos! Starting to feel that feeling! Yuck!It's a Wannabe Decorator's Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16704969795118538347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518721847478228439.post-57064796262631231232010-12-09T05:22:28.021-06:002010-12-09T05:22:28.021-06:00We just got our tree last night. I haven't don...We just got our tree last night. I haven't done one Christmas post other than a Glee song. Pretty lame. Oh, and we haven't done any shopping either. I think tonight we're going to order our kids' whole Christmas on Amazon! So anyway, yeah, not quite ready here. We're also trying to finish up home reno projects so yesterday instead of Christmas stuff I was painting the last of my kitchen cabinets! <br />Oh well, it is what it is. I know how you feel with all the blogs that had their decor up the minute the Thanksgiving Turkey was cool. I just can't keep up with that! Esp this year. I figure better to just enjoy what you do and what gets done, gets done, what doesn't doesn't. You can always buy cookies at the store!Elisabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10054624188896928543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518721847478228439.post-33312175049846677002010-12-08T23:21:12.558-06:002010-12-08T23:21:12.558-06:00Oh I am so there with you! I am not done decorati...Oh I am so there with you! I am not done decorating either, my goal is by Saturday night to be done w/ all the inside and have my white lights up outside. I might fall apart if I don't have it done!! Just takin' baby steps...a little each night and it will happen, don't feel alone!!DreamgirlLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06568371938372751839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518721847478228439.post-72009565555361661482010-12-08T22:11:09.180-06:002010-12-08T22:11:09.180-06:00Hi Nita~ I hear you. I am behind this year and am ...Hi Nita~ I hear you. I am behind this year and am not even inspired as much as usual which makes it harder to get things decorated! I am trying to catch up on blogs too... Great inspiration pics and glad your heat is on! :)Courtney ~ French Country Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00513476834711422874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518721847478228439.post-13289141421514634102010-12-08T21:04:20.955-06:002010-12-08T21:04:20.955-06:00I just wanted to tell you a few things (for now).....I just wanted to tell you a few things (for now).......I love your blog, style, glam bath and have been a fan of batchelder tiles for quite some time. Also, I thought I was the only person in the world who had a dog named Newman. I've only made it up to your February posts but had to say "hey", and feel like I have found another sister! My home is not as stylish and creative as yours but I live with men/boy and do what I can with their interests in mind. Thanks for the BC Clark jingle, my hubby and I just had to get up and dance. "Fun Times" great nostalgia.D.B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02012190421578654870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518721847478228439.post-21888400882152442762010-12-08T20:08:27.773-06:002010-12-08T20:08:27.773-06:00Ooooh your blog is so much fun. I just found it vi...Ooooh your blog is so much fun. I just found it via Beatrice Banks! So pretty too.<br /><br />Hey, at least you KNOW about the linky parties going on... I'm reading your post thinking "WHAT LINKY PARTIES?"<br /><br />I'll catch up sooner or later. Maybe after New Years!<br /><br />Jillian<br />Bella Rosa AntiquesJillian's Bella Rosa Antiqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04325276255189392605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518721847478228439.post-73160605608857679682010-12-08T19:44:44.562-06:002010-12-08T19:44:44.562-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09559612002837383953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518721847478228439.post-85160818764780214602010-12-08T19:39:10.933-06:002010-12-08T19:39:10.933-06:00Nita,
I'm having trouble keeping up with my bl...Nita,<br />I'm having trouble keeping up with my blog reading. I just skimmed yours but I think you should grab another cookie sheet or two.<br /><br />Did you notice that picture 2 and 3 are the same room? I don't know if the color is faded on the second of the two, or if they painted the niche a different color. I wouldn't have noticed but I love the mirror so I noticed they were the same.<br /><br />My mom and sister both had no heat yesterday too. It must be something in the stars.An Urban Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08666212353075804092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518721847478228439.post-471829319022507502010-12-08T19:12:20.732-06:002010-12-08T19:12:20.732-06:00Oh...Violet -
I don't do Christmas shopping ti...Oh...Violet -<br />I don't do Christmas shopping till very last minute...that way you really get to feel that Christmas rush! Really...I kind of enjoy the panic in the air. <br /><br />The reason I have to do 5 dozen cookies is that it's a Cookie Exchange Party and everyone is to bring 5 dozen and then leave with 5 dozen of a different type. <br /><br />So 5 dozen out of the house and 5 dozen into the house...like I need 5 dozen cookies!Nita Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13833196166679983378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518721847478228439.post-1247440024310786622010-12-08T19:06:11.843-06:002010-12-08T19:06:11.843-06:00Your writing just tickles me so. Even when you ar...Your writing just tickles me so. Even when you are complaining (sorry!) you say things in such an entertaining way. I know what you mean, I just can't look at too many blogs or I start comparing. And I wrestle with showing my own decor and not wanting those who see it to feel inadequate, not that they should, but I'm just saying we only show the good stuff! Not the unfinished or messy rooms or the sad faces from no one baking because they've been decorating. LOl! So, I may be done decorating, but have not gone Christmas shopping yet. In the middle of the night I began to almost panic.... how many days til Christmas?!?!?! uh oh.<br /><br />I agree with you about the chandelier. So, you know, if you have to bake that many cookies, you are going to be bringing a lot home. (Do you want my address so you can send me some?!? Te Heee!)<br /><br />~Violet"Create Beauty"https://www.blogger.com/profile/13351220132065841813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518721847478228439.post-20807259226112862982010-12-08T18:05:23.915-06:002010-12-08T18:05:23.915-06:00Haven't done a thing yet -- still hoping to ex...Haven't done a thing yet -- still hoping to execute my grand plan for LAST year! Ha!!! What I've learned is my cat will love me no matter what (as will your weenies). And that well love whatever you get done and share with us.Sharon in Chicagonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518721847478228439.post-41760741551208120912010-12-08T18:05:05.238-06:002010-12-08T18:05:05.238-06:00Ooh, I love those pretty homes and rooms. I am wi...Ooh, I love those pretty homes and rooms. I am with you on the lantern light. Better outside.<br /><br />I'm trying to keep things more simple this year and not do so much decorating. I want to enjoy the season and not feel overwhelmed.<br /><br />hugs<br />SissieSissie's Shabby Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01142205878984008123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518721847478228439.post-60721094058744148402010-12-08T16:47:00.480-06:002010-12-08T16:47:00.480-06:00Hi Nita, As I've told you before, I love the w...Hi Nita, As I've told you before, I love the way you write. I get a kick out of you, I really do, and I enjoy your stories. I'm totally overwhelmed this year, probably becuase blogging takes so much time. And, don't be impressed by other bloggers being all done. I think, like me, they're only showing what's done -- my behind the scenes of my photos? You wouldn't want to know! Hahaha. I try to tell myself to enjoy the moments and not let it all get the best of me. Your home is magical, don't fret about things.Carol@6WilsonBlog.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18207359295205754951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518721847478228439.post-39867778481916595512010-12-08T16:40:18.282-06:002010-12-08T16:40:18.282-06:00if you believe in miracles, then i'd say that ...if you believe in miracles, then i'd say that was one.<br /><br />the lantern looks awful in that room. i think they can look good in rooms (i say that b/c i have 2 inside) but that one just looks awful.<br /><br />am i stressing...hmmm. i have still not done one thing for xmas yet. not a one. this weekend i will and when i post pics you will most def be underwhelmed. but that is one way i stay destressed.<br /><br />but i love looking at what you and everyone else is doing. <br /><br />living vicariously through you~<br /><br />janetthe gardener's cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518721847478228439.post-36112929309057720182010-12-08T15:45:51.438-06:002010-12-08T15:45:51.438-06:00I'm so glad for your Christmas miracle, nothin...I'm so glad for your Christmas miracle, nothing worse than a cold house at this time of year.<br /><br />I don't feel overwhelmed at all because my apartment is tiny so I was able to decorate it in about an hour:) Maybe a tad jealous of all of you homeowners tho...sniffle sniffle.Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14871388473674516955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518721847478228439.post-72520502469059828882010-12-08T15:29:48.051-06:002010-12-08T15:29:48.051-06:00Hi You party animal, I am struggling, the water we...Hi You party animal, I am struggling, the water went out today, a main line burst in the street and now I am boiling water. The heat pump is simply not keeping up with the bitter cold weather and it's cold in the house. I did not get one thing done today and I travel over the next two days. Okay I whined. I agree that room needs a chandy. Heck all rooms need them...just sayin' ♥OOlivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04562775041134498313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518721847478228439.post-54063051063035104072010-12-08T15:16:36.736-06:002010-12-08T15:16:36.736-06:00I always find this time of year overwhelming, and ...I always find this time of year overwhelming, and I don't really decorate because we're an interfaith household (Hannumas) I have a gazillion truffles to make for my holiday gifts. I still have to plan dinner for my wedding anniversary on the 21st, and the only gift I've bought so far is the anniversary gift for my husband. Plus, all other gifts have to be wrapped, packed, and shipped to relatives in other states.<br /><br />I think we need an extra month between Thanksgiving and the New Year...Ms. Childfree Chichttp://www.childfreechic.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518721847478228439.post-43730467863777747102010-12-08T15:08:01.182-06:002010-12-08T15:08:01.182-06:00Hello Nita! I have just discovered your blog and a...Hello Nita! I have just discovered your blog and am thoroughly enjoying it :D <br />YES! I am feeling overwhelmed completely and so my tree is the only Christmas decor in my house this year. It makes me sad - as this should be a happy, exciting time but every year it descends more into stressed and frazzled territory. Oh well...<br />Good luck with your cookies. One sheet should bake 12, so that's about an hour to 90 minutes of oven time, total, that's all. You can get some decorating done while enjoying the aroma :) Good luck!Marniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272651064111226861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518721847478228439.post-13073050470641829992010-12-08T14:55:47.396-06:002010-12-08T14:55:47.396-06:00I've been doing my decorating slowly, in small...I've been doing my decorating slowly, in small areas and am just not going to put pressure on myself about anything...what gets done, gets done!Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12090973681675943970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518721847478228439.post-65461497607189626752010-12-08T14:54:33.736-06:002010-12-08T14:54:33.736-06:00How is it that some pieces just look like they wer...How is it that some pieces just look like they were made to go in a space, such as that lovely buffet? <br />I'd say you indeed got a miracle. Thankful. <br />I'm not really stressed or overwhelmed. It just started snowing here! Unbelievable for south GA! Of course, it's just flurries at the moment. But I can't be anything but happy when I see snowflakes. <br />Oh, and I'm on the fence about lanterns. It has to fit the decor for me. It does look awfully boxy with that delicate dining set but maybe the juxtaposition was purposed.Tammy @BeatriceBankshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08340198138320633828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518721847478228439.post-14797357741129584052010-12-08T14:53:24.555-06:002010-12-08T14:53:24.555-06:00Ha! I just got done with a post on my blog about b...Ha! I just got done with a post on my blog about being overwhelmed! I guess it's just that time of year. In my case, it's my own fault. I don't think things through and I create my own stress. sigh....<br />I haven't been invited to any parties but since I'm a bah humbug and hermit, it's probably for the best. Years ago I used to throw an annual "Cocktail Christmas Party" -black tie optional. All the girls would wear their festive party dresses (so they got another wearing out of them! Ha!) and the guys HAD to wear at least a tie. (Not to say that they weren't used for a limbo contest later!) it was fun but now that I'm an cranky old bat and everyone else has kids to worry about....<br />(SEE! I told you I was a Hum-bugger!)<br />XOXO - CindiCindi Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01475347748831862659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518721847478228439.post-41778571866277038372010-12-08T14:05:26.268-06:002010-12-08T14:05:26.268-06:00OK, I'm going to be the lone lantern person he...OK, I'm going to be the lone lantern person here. I have my eye on a lantern for above my bathtub. It's similar to the one you pictured, but rounded on the bottom. At first I wanted a chandelier over the tub, but I see them so often that now I'm thinking the lantern may be the way to go. And I was getting close to being done with decorating, but I just found out that I am hosting the family party this year. So that means I have to take it up a notch, plus I need to actually clean my house befoer they come.Pam Kesslerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14830005036551331029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518721847478228439.post-49092412257093302442010-12-08T13:21:25.448-06:002010-12-08T13:21:25.448-06:00Nita, I'm not struggling at all. But I've ...Nita, I'm not struggling at all. But I've never even tried to keep up with all the craziness people try to do, especially this time of year. I keep it simple, and this year I decorated in the middle of November. I do that so I won't have to put stuff up and then take it down again only 2 weeks later or something. We haven't been invited to any parties either so far but we have a small one of our own this Saturday. Haven't started on that yet but we're keeping it simple and low key as always. <br />As far as the cookies go I say just go to the store and get another one or two cookie sheets, they're not that expensive. And while you're there pick up a few of those ready made cookie dough packets in the refrigerated section, they're really good (and thus not good for you) and you just throw then in the oven and done! We have those all the time over here, yum!<br />Good luck with everything. The best way to get away from the stress is to lower your standards if you can't get out of a full schedule. You're the boss :)Titti @ Shoestring Pavilionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09956712535878692605noreply@blogger.com