tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post5728726310275453724..comments2024-03-28T16:30:38.394-04:00Comments on MARIETTE'S BACK TO BASICS: {Our Hallway}Mariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-50160287871207940562013-06-19T16:09:02.816-04:002013-06-19T16:09:02.816-04:00Dearest Daphne,
Thank you for your visit and sweet...Dearest Daphne,<br />Thank you for your visit and sweet comment. Oh, we could tour people around for days and tell stories about all the different items from around the world and family heirlooms. Fond memories and we cherish them!<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-43752311906727319622013-06-19T15:15:25.094-04:002013-06-19T15:15:25.094-04:00Good Evening Mariette, Your hallway is so beautifu...Good Evening Mariette, Your hallway is so beautifully light and bright and such a wonderful welcome for your visitors. The Italian chandelier is just so beautiful and you have so many beautiful items of interest to look at. It must take you an age before friends walk into your living room, they must stop with every step and enjoy your beautiful pieces on the walls. I especially like the Royal Tichelaar Makkum wall plate, there is so much beautiful detail to enjoy.<br />Thank you for sharing your lovely home it has been a real treat to visit.<br />Best Wishes to you,<br />DaphneIvy, Phyllis and Me!https://www.blogger.com/profile/09988502694544216304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-80145346734909219242013-06-18T19:22:38.382-04:002013-06-18T19:22:38.382-04:00Dearest Karen,
Thank you Karen for stopping by and...Dearest Karen,<br />Thank you Karen for stopping by and giving your approval and compliments. Those baseboards are a lot easier to keep clean and it is more the Old World style. The older we get, the more we go for practical ways. My sister's artwork is indeed very lovely. My cross stitched mushrooms are done on very fine linen; would be hard to do this now but I will treasure those for as long as we live.<br />A home ought to reflect ones personal history and walk of life and should be full of memories with some heirlooms, however insignificant and photos...<br />You are a master in doing just that!<br />Hugs to you,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-87533185194881051602013-06-18T17:23:07.809-04:002013-06-18T17:23:07.809-04:00Your hallway is very bright and beautiful, Mariett...Your hallway is very bright and beautiful, Mariette! I do love the ceramic baseboards and your tiles and they look so easy to keep clean. All of your beautiful artworks are very nice. Your sister's artwork is very lovely and your mushroom needlework is also very nice. So many personal and meaningful things that make up a lovely home that tells your personal story! Hugs, xoxoKaren @ Beatrice Euphemiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08631972741518142563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-16666706689686422492013-06-17T11:05:05.841-04:002013-06-17T11:05:05.841-04:00Dearest Claudia,
Thanks for your visit and complim...Dearest Claudia,<br />Thanks for your visit and compliment.<br />Behind those stairs lies a lot of work and sweat... will show that later.<br />Enjoy your week into real summer!<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-44765172919168475702013-06-17T11:03:55.873-04:002013-06-17T11:03:55.873-04:00Dearest Ginger,
Thanks for your compliment! No, I ...Dearest Ginger,<br />Thanks for your compliment! No, I really cannot think of anything; he is a handyman and above all a worker bee! Indeed the special touches of family artwork adds beauty and memories. That's after all what life is about; memories!<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-7896079547137637292013-06-17T00:48:15.977-04:002013-06-17T00:48:15.977-04:00Dearest Mariette,
your Hallway looks fantastic!
Wo...Dearest Mariette,<br />your Hallway looks fantastic!<br />Wondering what is behind the stairs to the attic ;O)))<br />Have a wonderful week and thank you for your so kind words again!<br />Love and hugs<br />ClaudiaClaudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14740379217348599915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-71876787025622488882013-06-16T23:19:09.134-04:002013-06-16T23:19:09.134-04:00Dearest Mariette, You hallway is so neat and tidy....Dearest Mariette, You hallway is so neat and tidy. Pieter did an awesome job on the tile work. Is there anything he can't do? I think not! The collection of artwork there is beautiful. I especially love your sister's artwork and your cross stitch. I always love family pieces as they add beauty, memories and history to a space.<br />Have a blessed week,<br />Love to you, GingerSavannah Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14696512605529986289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-80101552604297617342013-06-16T15:37:38.291-04:002013-06-16T15:37:38.291-04:00Dearest Victoria,
Thanks for your compliment. That...Dearest Victoria,<br />Thanks for your compliment. That painting IS lovely indeed. Oh, when I am sober I can help myself in seven languages; ha-ha! You would laugh at the fact that I do dream in different languages too; comes with the package. Pieter knows enough of five languages to be dangerous. <br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-65774401330427063312013-06-16T15:35:31.005-04:002013-06-16T15:35:31.005-04:00Dearest Suzi,
Oh, in Italy they can create anythin...Dearest Suzi,<br />Oh, in Italy they can create anything with clay; you would be like a kid in a candy store! Thanks for your compliments. The morning glory painting is beautiful!<br />Happy Sunday afternoon and evening to you.<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-10202781692857002542013-06-16T13:41:56.597-04:002013-06-16T13:41:56.597-04:00What a gorgeous hallway! You have so many beautif...What a gorgeous hallway! You have so many beautiful, quality pieces in your home. I love the painting!<br /><br />Mariette, I must ask...how many languages do you speak? Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14871388473674516955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-64785097356976459142013-06-16T13:17:11.969-04:002013-06-16T13:17:11.969-04:00Dearest Mariette,
As usual, you have taken what co...Dearest Mariette,<br />As usual, you have taken what could have been a very utilitarian space and made it into an elegant and welcoming area.<br />I'm fascinated by the chandelier. Anything is possible with clay!<br />Those are lovely morning glory paintings....one of my favorite summer flowers.<br />Enjoy your Sunday.............*s*smartcathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15430370214403895826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-33697965476827924432013-06-16T12:48:47.457-04:002013-06-16T12:48:47.457-04:00Dearest Sarah,
You're very welcome any time yo...Dearest Sarah,<br />You're very welcome any time you want to visit our home. There are many posts and by selecting down below (scroll) from my labels, you can find all you want. Also by typing in any word at the top to the right in that search box.<br />We're happy here in the United States and this is our permanent HOME. Can't believe that we already applied for our 3rd US Passport this past week... time is going too fast.<br />Hugs to you and thanks for your compliment.<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-27845661142687804642013-06-16T12:46:01.623-04:002013-06-16T12:46:01.623-04:00Dearest Jim,
Thans for your meaningful comment. Ye...Dearest Jim,<br />Thans for your meaningful comment. Yes, an uncluttered look is important to both of us. We try to achieve that throughout the home! Those objects are like a museum; each tells a different story on its own and we treasure them all.<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-39733246178106469632013-06-16T12:44:12.334-04:002013-06-16T12:44:12.334-04:00Dearest Celia,
Glad you enjoy them! The way we hav...Dearest Celia,<br />Glad you enjoy them! The way we have created our interior is a reflection of our lives. My sister's painting is a perfect touch to look at every day, many times and also friend Lei's that hangs next to it. Many special gifts from special people. Memories are food for our souls forever.<br />Hugs and blessings to both of you and thanks for the extra hug. Pieter is a proud Dad and he just received such a meaningful message from his daughter... <br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-80710547144252193742013-06-16T11:17:41.690-04:002013-06-16T11:17:41.690-04:00Mariette, I'm just now getting to visit many o...Mariette, I'm just now getting to visit many of your posts. I've enjoyed reading about your home here in the states. Welcome back! Thanks for taking us on a tour of your beautiful home.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01873375271470225199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-19781172413520464792013-06-16T10:48:08.125-04:002013-06-16T10:48:08.125-04:00There are so many interesting things to attract on...There are so many interesting things to attract one's attention in your hallway, yet the overall look is clean and uncluttered.<br />--Road to ParnassusParnassushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08958901307538141468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-38105239462874588482013-06-16T08:56:10.015-04:002013-06-16T08:56:10.015-04:00Dearest Mariette ... I always enjoy your home tour...Dearest Mariette ... I always enjoy your home tours. Each living space is created with so much thought, love, care and is truly inspiring. The tile baseboards look brilliant (great choice to replace the wood). I love the small touches such as your sister's painting, the mushroom plates that hold so many memories for you and Pieter ~ really that is what life is about creating wonderful memories that will travel with us on life's journey. Many hugs and blessings to you both... and an extra little hug for Pieter on this Father's Day. xo C. (HHL)High Heeled Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07617035347630943217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-21878237987892126832013-06-16T04:00:08.343-04:002013-06-16T04:00:08.343-04:00Dearest Jo-Anne,
Thanks...!
Dearest Jo-Anne,<br />Thanks...!<br />Mariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-71451872383096569782013-06-15T23:28:31.527-04:002013-06-15T23:28:31.527-04:00Oh my talk about awesome.....................Oh my talk about awesome.....................Jo-Anne's Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11418152399382818709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-65576536186408452412013-06-15T23:12:40.299-04:002013-06-15T23:12:40.299-04:00Dearest Tamago,
Thank you for your kind words; als...Dearest Tamago,<br />Thank you for your kind words; also on behalf of my sister Diny for her lovely blue ipomoeas. They indeed are of a strikingly beautiful color. <br />Mushrooms very much have been part of our lives so naturally I cross-stitched them.<br />Hugs to you,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-70759946059380834512013-06-15T21:02:50.917-04:002013-06-15T21:02:50.917-04:00I enjoyed the tour! Your hallway is beautiful! I l...I enjoyed the tour! Your hallway is beautiful! I love the white ceramic chandelier very much. <br />The blue ipomoeas art by your sister is very lovely! That's such a beautiful color. And I love your embroidered wild mushrooms. Very pretty and appetizing, too :-)Tamagohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08146082320211034945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-246547424879954032013-06-15T17:03:33.650-04:002013-06-15T17:03:33.650-04:00Beste Marian,
Dank je en ook voor het compliment o...Beste Marian,<br />Dank je en ook voor het compliment over mijn zus haar talent!<br />Die paraplubak dat klopt inderdaad maar onze gróte paraplu's liggen n.l. in de auto! Daar heb je ze nodig omdat je uit de auto op parkeerplaatsen door de zware regen moet vluchten. Fietsen door de regen doe je hier niet en zeker niet wandelen. Het zijn zó'n harde tropische buien, dat zou gewoon pijn doen.<br />Wij hebben niet vaak een bui maar àls dan is het ook enorm. Diezelfde zus die zo mooi schildert was hier op vakantie in juli en kon niet eens met mijn man en haar man vanuit het tuinprieeltje naar binnen komen. Zó enorm gaat dat te keer; ze moesten gewoon blijven zitten en afwachten tot het over was. Ik was toen binnen en heb hun gefilmd hoe ze naar het midden toe moesten huddelen om uit die slagregen te staan. <br />Lieve groetjes,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-56605895802278792162013-06-15T16:33:18.404-04:002013-06-15T16:33:18.404-04:00Je hal en gang ziet er lekker fris en koel uit Mar...Je hal en gang ziet er lekker fris en koel uit Mariette... Mooi ook al die hand-en kunstwerken aan de muur.<br />Je zus kan echt wel ontzettend mooi schilderen, en ik kreeg een glimlach bij de foto van je voordeur...die paraplubak...daar staat geen enkele paraplu in, maar wandelstokken.<br /> Paraplu's heb je daar niet nodig denk ik...hier is het andersom, de wandelstokken ergens in de kast en de plu's binnen handbereik.Marianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05125992348659891315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974466215163623524.post-40259226069267749392013-06-15T13:35:49.645-04:002013-06-15T13:35:49.645-04:00Selamat sore Ayu,
Terima kasih kunjungan kau di si...Selamat sore Ayu,<br />Terima kasih kunjungan kau di sini. Ya, pintu2 Perancis (dengan kaca) yang sangat cantik. Juga yang lain di koridor yang panjang. Ya, Pieter saya boleh benar-benar segala-galanya diri kita sendiri. Itulah satu rahmat besar. Salam sejahtera untuk kau dan bayiku, harapan semua adalah baik-baik saja. Menikmati musim panas dengan anak-anak dan suamiku. Cinta,<br />Mariette<br />======================================================================<br />Good afternoon Ayu,<br />Thanks for your visit here. Yes, those French doors (with glass) are very beautiful. Also the others in the long corridor. Yes, my Pieter can actually do everything himself. That is a great blessing. Best wishes for you and your baby, hope all is okay. Enjoy the summer with the kids and your husband. <br />Love,<br />Mariette<br />Mariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.com