tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post7245545631020470287..comments2024-03-18T10:09:45.611-04:00Comments on P i g t o w n * D e s i g n: Don’t Read ThisPigtown*Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13775512940294150252noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-22998243637816442412013-01-31T23:34:45.393-05:002013-01-31T23:34:45.393-05:00Hi Meg - it must have felt awful to get such negat...Hi Meg - it must have felt awful to get such negative, personal emails. I love your blog - love your voice, and your openness, your taste, your Conner...! Don't let the baddies get you down. You are so appreciated, especially on these grey winter days. I think I'll try to get in for the Kips Bay house. Thanks for mentioning.<br /><br />Have a great great day! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-66403240962689156152013-01-30T21:45:16.303-05:002013-01-30T21:45:16.303-05:00How DARE anyone disagree with you? And then to vo...How DARE anyone disagree with you? And then to voice their opinion and actually put a name to it? What is the world coming to? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-54886510079986711292013-01-29T14:22:36.209-05:002013-01-29T14:22:36.209-05:00"I can't do everything for you." Th..."I can't do everything for you." That made me laugh. Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01449014408472220783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-52961899105762609412013-01-29T10:34:33.372-05:002013-01-29T10:34:33.372-05:00Box of fabrics oh my. I scoop up patterns at thri...Box of fabrics oh my. I scoop up patterns at thrift stores. I justify it as building an archive of fashion design. So many un opened patterns an opportunity lost to create ones own style now it is up to me to pry my hands from the computer and put my fabrics to work alas not all fabrics are suited for all patterns I shall have to educate myself on 'What will work" and then makeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-19116853394206524972013-01-28T23:04:33.667-05:002013-01-28T23:04:33.667-05:00Meg, for readers who want only happytalk, there...Meg, for readers who want only happytalk, there's already plenty of fluffy blogs full of that stuff, where every gimcrack girly tchotcke is doted over and the latest Hunky-Decorator-of-the-Month is annointed as the Second Coming of Albert Hadley, but where actual ideas are far outnumbered by exclamation points!!! Thank you for being real. <br /><br />By the way, that incredible sofa David Magnaverdehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04231057342527140091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-22268106417913888922013-01-28T22:10:53.305-05:002013-01-28T22:10:53.305-05:00I had to stop by and show my support.
Please keep ...I had to stop by and show my support.<br />Please keep blogging and ignore the nasty, negative ones...<br />I took a break from blogging over the holidays because of some nasty comments.<br />I almost made my blog private, but ultimately I decided not to give those ogres power over my life.<br />I respect your decision to address this and cut them off at the knees.<br /><br />Your blog is a gift Velvet and Linenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07254920453147895763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-46756344376490975712013-01-28T21:31:04.155-05:002013-01-28T21:31:04.155-05:00Sigh, envying you the box of fabrics from the auct...Sigh, envying you the box of fabrics from the auction - what excellent luck!<br /><br />Your "I can't do everything for you" remark really tickles me......thanks for the chuckle!<br /><br />CeciliaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-9783567820095711862013-01-28T21:22:26.963-05:002013-01-28T21:22:26.963-05:00Just wanted to chime in and say "I read you.....Just wanted to chime in and say "I read you....loud and clear", and enjoy it always. :)<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-63480695037786996182013-01-28T18:19:07.174-05:002013-01-28T18:19:07.174-05:00Sadly, no, it no longer amazes me that hordes of s...Sadly, no, it no longer amazes me that hordes of stupid people inhabit our beautiful country. What's worse is many of them are actually educated and have no excuse to not "get" our first amendment: we're not in North Korea; you don't have to read anything you don't want to. Gah! Don't get me started.<br /><br />On the upside, take it as a sign that you've reachedLinda @ a design snackhttp://accessdesigngroup.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-13665872018509580612013-01-28T18:12:56.404-05:002013-01-28T18:12:56.404-05:00Great attitude Meg! What a gorgeous bouquet and wo...Great attitude Meg! What a gorgeous bouquet and wonderful gift. During the 4 years of visiting my son at JHU I was always looking to catch a glimpse of "Gomez' on campus - no luck. Glad you had the opportunity to meet him!<br />xo<br />CathyStitchforkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07751144845420493445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-46416465763252605392013-01-28T18:11:34.740-05:002013-01-28T18:11:34.740-05:00Hi, Meg,
Just another fan here in blogland wanting...Hi, Meg,<br />Just another fan here in blogland wanting you to know how much you and your blog posts are appreciated! I love that you have your own point of view and that Pigtown Design is not the same as many other blogs. Keep up the posting about all things British whenever the mood strikes you. I love hearing what you have to say!<br />xo, AnneHHAnneHHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13542200585732911121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-8830796810349779212013-01-28T16:31:56.945-05:002013-01-28T16:31:56.945-05:00Meg,
Your posts are interesting & original.
A...Meg, <br />Your posts are interesting & original.<br />Always enjoy your point of view, whether it<br />agrees with mine or not. I appreciate someone that states their opinion and doesn't try to sugar coat or please everyone, which is of course, impossible to do. You are always diplomatic and never offensive. Those that respond in a negative manner need to chill a bit and stop over Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13724871775184361617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-29041145935589920652013-01-28T16:03:58.011-05:002013-01-28T16:03:58.011-05:00Hi Meg, I'm the Live Event Painter, Patricia B...Hi Meg, I'm the Live Event Painter, Patricia Bennett. I really enjoyed reading your blog post about the Brightside Gardens opening and Brightside Gardens. I think you captured the feeling of the event perfectly. The Cylburn Association really knows how to throw a party! <br /><br />Thank you for including me in your blog:) too!<br /><br />Patricia Bennett Fine Art Painterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08508139126459157433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-63302904840472611932013-01-28T15:55:11.249-05:002013-01-28T15:55:11.249-05:00Such a lovely flower vases. Are they available in ...Such a lovely flower vases. Are they available in retail stores?Interior Glass Doorshttp://www.sanssoucie.com/?s=gallery>=c&id=503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-60717646273991470392013-01-28T15:44:01.259-05:002013-01-28T15:44:01.259-05:00Say anything you want! You are intelligent, ladyl...Say anything you want! You are intelligent, ladylike, and not blasphemous or scatological. That's perfect in my book. Don't worry about what the crazies say. Now, I must have been living in an East Coast hole. I never realized that brass was 'out.'. I don't collect Indian brass, only English,usually antique brass. The last few days several bloggers are rediscovering brassNutbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06582321253031488710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-87739268312273650932013-01-28T13:13:28.956-05:002013-01-28T13:13:28.956-05:00Don't take ANY notice of such people - rise ab...Don't take ANY notice of such people - rise above it! I love your blog - don't change anything. <br /><br />Some people are just jealous or spiteful - hence the name 'troll'.Vintage Maisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00929038050028476580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-39655382080382144722013-01-28T12:52:00.392-05:002013-01-28T12:52:00.392-05:00"If they aren't talking about you, you ar..."If they aren't talking about you, you aren't relevant",loved that quote from Phaedra Parks. The key here is he/she wanted You to unsubscribe + How funny. I know he/her comment must have been hard to read; however, You are doing a grand job. <br />Aren't those flowers from CA special? xxpeggybraswelldesign.compeggy braswellhttp://peggybraswelldesign.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-83846820311859057432013-01-28T11:38:24.325-05:002013-01-28T11:38:24.325-05:00Give me a break! Some individuals have too much ti...Give me a break! Some individuals have too much time on their hands and (I think) enjoy spewing negativity in every way they can. Meg, your blog is a joy to read as there is always a topic of interest to agree with or not. There is no reason for someone who's opinion differs to be just plain ugly! Isn't there an expression about it's not what you say but how you say it?<br />A happy Bonnie Gnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-81944149497512790942013-01-28T11:20:29.149-05:002013-01-28T11:20:29.149-05:00I always find it weird when people complain about ...I always find it weird when people complain about the opinions of others. They're opinions; we all have them. It's one thing to disagree, and even say so, but why would anyone waste their time berating a stranger for disliking a painting?<br /><br />I enjoy your blog, Meg. You always share such lovely (or ridiculous) things. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-65162074085525359062013-01-28T11:00:13.336-05:002013-01-28T11:00:13.336-05:00Meg, I am so sorry that you experienced such ugly ...Meg, I am so sorry that you experienced such ugly reactions, and although I would like to say "Just ignore the rash comments" I know that is not always possible. I read your blog every day and enjoy it so much. The only positive thing I can say is that at least someone had the guts to put their name on their comments. I truly appreciate the work that goes into your blog and someday I PattyMnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-9618652220007251882013-01-28T10:50:34.877-05:002013-01-28T10:50:34.877-05:00That picture of Kate was a hideosity. She is gorg...That picture of Kate was a hideosity. She is gorgeous, and it was lifeless. Dull. Blah. It did not capture her spark. <br /><br />I can't believe people sent you ugly emails about that. Ignore them. They'll go away, and if they don't, ignore them anyway.<br /><br />ElizabethAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-27352606376392490772013-01-28T10:40:17.425-05:002013-01-28T10:40:17.425-05:00Golly, all I get are spam comments telling me I ha...Golly, all I get are spam comments telling me I have many spelling mistakes in my posts. <br /><br />You seem to incite a much more excitable crowd.<br /><br />You also have a huge group of followers so I guess it's not surprising a few would disagree. But then again, why read you?<br /><br />You don't see me following a bunch of Log Cabin Republican blogs. Why? Cause I may have friends flwrjanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14905305551745652868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-3985627389360600292013-01-28T10:23:56.861-05:002013-01-28T10:23:56.861-05:00Isn't it amazing how many stupid people there ...Isn't it amazing how many stupid people there are in the world? It's one thing to have a different opinion and to voice it politely and another thing entirely to insist someone else change to suit them. Some folks do seem to thrive on indignation; can't be bothered myself. Love that couch - bet it's very cozy in winter!Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10239488936038510294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-65775400381034673022013-01-28T10:20:55.909-05:002013-01-28T10:20:55.909-05:00Meg, I am absolutely dumbfounded by people who act...Meg, I am absolutely dumbfounded by people who actually take the time to express such negativity to a blogger. Don't they realize the nature of blogs such as yours? As you so clearly stated, your blog is your place to express your opinions; it is not a forum for discussion or exchange of ideas. Those who disagree with you so strongly are more than welcome to create their own blog to share JayneThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11185513166187615038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-91599062726756226632013-01-28T10:07:20.285-05:002013-01-28T10:07:20.285-05:00I read your blog, Little Augury, Pure Style Home, ...I read your blog, Little Augury, Pure Style Home, Cote de Texas, and from time to time a few others. As a lover of portraits, I was perplexed at Kate's portrait: why is it so large? There is a size considered optimal - the head should be 3/4 life size in an oil portrait - as it gets larger it starts to be grotesque. Somehow the artist did not get the proportions quite right; he should havesuzanne hillhttp://suzannechillfineart.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com