Comments on: Home #2

By: Stacey Peterson

Stacey Peterson — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 16:42:44 +0000

Lisa - I love your new Home pieces - can’t wait to see where you go with these.

And I’m glad you’re continuing with the remodel. It is easy to contract at times like these, but when you’re smart, these times can be so full of opportunity. I love hearing from people who view it that way, and your attitude is an inspiration as always!

By: Lisa Call

Lisa Call — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 21:44:09 +0000

Schnoobie - It’s cold in Denver today - those new windows can’t come soon enough. I hope you find some soon.

By: Schnoobie

Schnoobie — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 22:47:41 +0000

Smart and basic stuff is what it all sounds like.I’m actually envious of the wall insulation and the new windows!!!Both are needed badly here also. Thanks again for much some needed perspective from the Artist’s point of view.I think if we feed our souls the rest of our life’s tasks and everyday challenges become less trying.

By: Lisa Call

Lisa Call — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 22:29:49 +0000

Susan - yes - spending money wisely is a good way to keep the economy going. Thanks.

Jandi - thank you - and welcome to my blog.

Paula - I enjoy San’s blog also - her work does seem to sell sell sell!

Deborah - I like that proverb -thanks! And also welcome.

By: Lisa Call

Lisa Call — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 22:27:19 +0000

Tracy - yes - I agree - the house was a rental for 10 years. It will be happy to be a home once again. I think about the first time home buyers that must have been thrilled to have this house - in it’s day I’m sure it was the best. I’ll make it that again!

Tina - your recent posts were excellent - time to expand! Christine is wonderful.

Patty & Nikki - excellent to have the confirmation with your stories - thanks.

By: Deborah Paris

Deborah Paris — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 20:27:07 +0000

Hi Lisa. Found your blog a few weeks ago when I was trying to figure out what Twitter was and whether I should do it (enjoyed your post on that BTW). I do think we tend to contract in times like these and let our fears rule. Your renovation sounds like a wonderful plan- something that will not only enrich your life but add value to your home (which is after all an investment). Staying out of the studio just lets fear win- I keep thinking about a Chinese proverb I remember from somewhere- crisis is opportunity riding a dangerous wind. Let’s ride!

By: paula

paula — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 19:03:34 +0000

It does take courage to see our plans through despite what is going on around us. I applaud you, courage is different than stupidity and you sound smart in this. Hopefully you might end up paying a little less than you would have if everything was being greeded and gobbled up as before?
As for art and recession….I just go to San’s blog (on my sidebar Art and Life)
that woman sells sells sells and never talks about the sky falling!!!!! I prefer to look at her blog when I feel like who is buying art rather than look at the doomsday places.

By: Jandi Small

Jandi Small — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 17:32:29 +0000

Love your blog, Lisa! Beautiful artwork and lots of wisdom here. I’m a new subscriber but I’m working (enjoyably!) my way through your previous posts and I have found many good thoughts to ponder. Great good luck with all your remodeling projects.

By: Susan (Miss Snips)

Susan (Miss Snips) — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 16:06:32 +0000

Up North here in Canada, we keep hearing about the dire economics in the US. It has not come our way yet, so we are doing some kitchen and bath reno’s too. Our home is where we live and we have to live somewhere, no matter what the countries economics are. Whether we own or rent, about the same amount of money is paid to shelter so we figure we may as well be comfortable! Landlords rarely fix things so we love our place and just keep investing in it. Besides, by doing reno’s we are keeping a couple guys working and they in turn pay their bills and feed their families… If everyone stops spending money, pretty soon nobody has anything…

By: Nikki

Nikki — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 14:50:08 +0000

We’re also making a big financial jump right now. We’re moving up to a house almost twice the size. We really need it because we have four small children and 1300 just isn’t working. I figure right now is a great time to buy because prices are down so much. I would think remodelling would be good also since everybody is anxious for the work. Good job keeping the economey going is what I think.