tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-376223885962725313.post4930282911246827100..comments2022-09-08T01:59:21.584-05:00Comments on ellen has an opinion . . .: an open letter to HGTVellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15216639533812087840noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-376223885962725313.post-5572288512968827362020-10-11T01:52:30.675-05:002020-10-11T01:52:30.675-05:00Wow, you are so creative. Nice furniture. How I wi...Wow, you are so creative. Nice furniture. How I wish I could do something nice like that for myself. I have tried, but I guess its not meant for everyone, cause I could not go as far as you did. However seeing a step by step guide of how you did it gives me a good idea of what I could be doing wrong, as well as inspires me to give it another shot.<br /><br /><br />Here are some useful sites also worth checking out:<br /> - FNB: <a href="http://www.fnb.co.za" rel="nofollow">www.fnb.co.za</a><br /> - More Media: <a href="http://www.more-media.co.za" rel="nofollow">www.more-media.co.za</a><br /> - Eskom: <a href="http://www.eskom.co.za" rel="nofollow">www.eskom.co.za</a><br /> - Amapiano Music: <a href="http://amapiano-music.co.za" rel="nofollow">www.amapiano-music.co.za</a><br /> - Denel: <a href="http://www.denel.co.za" rel="nofollow">www.denel.co.za</a><br /> - Google Play: <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=More+Media+%7C+Radio+%7C+News+%7C+Music+%7C+Podcasts+%7C+Etc" rel="nofollow">https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=More+Media+%7C+Radio+%7C+News+%7C+Music+%7C+Podcasts+%7C+Etc</a><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-376223885962725313.post-48115622362959646292020-10-10T10:23:48.715-05:002020-10-10T10:23:48.715-05:00I am at home attempting to make my very own first ...I am at home attempting to make my very own first piece of furniture and its all thanks to your inspiration. Radio UKhttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.myfreeradio.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-376223885962725313.post-77713520615919378582020-10-10T09:49:11.130-05:002020-10-10T09:49:11.130-05:00Wow, if you did not show step-by-step pics, I swea...Wow, if you did not show step-by-step pics, I swear most people would not believe that you made the final product! Well done on your artistic and blogging skillsThabang Motlouhttp://it-gurus.co.za/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-376223885962725313.post-7099026717282159712013-02-28T10:19:47.490-06:002013-02-28T10:19:47.490-06:00Everyone loves it when people get together and
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Also your website loads up very fast!<br />What web host are you using? Can I get your affiliate link <br />to your host? I wish my website loaded up as quickly as <br />yours lol<br /><br />my blog - <a href="http://www.citihomes.co.za" rel="nofollow">visit link</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-376223885962725313.post-58961780695381534272010-04-29T13:30:47.383-05:002010-04-29T13:30:47.383-05:00Wow. That dresser was *hideous* when you started ...Wow. That dresser was *hideous* when you started in on it. I would not have thought such a gorgeous outcome would be possible. I love that the black paint is so rich and glossy, too. If I may ask, what did you use to sand the old paint away? A vibrating sander, a belt sander, or your hands and sandpaper?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-376223885962725313.post-44491505079440273062010-04-14T15:43:15.399-05:002010-04-14T15:43:15.399-05:00Ive actually had an ugly old dresser w/a free sign...Ive actually had an ugly old dresser w/a free sign in my yard for 4 days & it hasn't disappeared yet if that tells you anything. Now that I have inspiration, I'm on my way out to make it keepable! Thank You!!! Even worse, it's that cheap compressed stuff, so this might take a while but it's very nice outside 2day :)JESSICA KAYEnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-376223885962725313.post-74880336625015010912010-04-12T21:37:46.142-05:002010-04-12T21:37:46.142-05:00Rest assured #1 fan, FHDM included King's On W...Rest assured #1 fan, FHDM included King's On Writing. Now here's the embarrassing confession, I started reading that in 2004 but never finished it. Nonfiction is just tough for me. But I know I'm going to do better this time.ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15216639533812087840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-376223885962725313.post-4386267247082746972010-04-12T21:30:59.963-05:002010-04-12T21:30:59.963-05:00I loved 'On Writing'!I loved 'On Writing'!Beckynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-376223885962725313.post-19859681154209501482010-04-12T20:00:37.448-05:002010-04-12T20:00:37.448-05:00If one of them is not Stephen King's On Writin...If one of them is not Stephen King's On Writing, then Donald Miller may be leading you astray. Whether you like anything that King has ever written or not, it's not a bad idea to see what the world's best-selling novelist has to say about his craft. I've got a copy that I'm willing to loan to VERY special people if you're interested. I think that Hailey has read it too and can confirm my high opinion of it.Your #1 Fanhttp://www.curledup.com/onwritin.htmnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-376223885962725313.post-85960180085862000442010-04-12T19:40:58.479-05:002010-04-12T19:40:58.479-05:00The comments on here were jokes--or attempts at jo...The comments on here were jokes--or attempts at jokes anyway. The HGTV blogger who linked to my post found my blog through Google Alerts--a tool I'm going to start using for things now that I've read up on it. <br /><br />It was very cool and pretty exciting to discover that I was marginally more famous than I had been, but something tells me none of those 700+ new visitors are coming back any time soon. But without my Google Analytics obsession, I would never have discovered my brush with stardom.<br /><br />As soon as I get back home to the memory card on my camera, you can expect another home improvement post. I've been a busy girl.<br /><br />Additionally, today at the library, I checked out six of the seven books that FHDM says I need to become a better writer, so you can expect the quality around here to really step up in six months or so when I finally get around to reading them.ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15216639533812087840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-376223885962725313.post-91803254665288674052010-04-12T19:29:11.176-05:002010-04-12T19:29:11.176-05:00Color me stupid. I thought that those comments we...Color me stupid. I thought that those comments were jokes. Congrats on making the big time. Remember the little people and poor theologians when the checks start rolling in. :) <br /><br />Also, the rest of us who are not going to call HGTV want to know how they discovered it. Please post soon!Poor Old Oxhttp://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Deuteronomy+25%3A4&version=NIVnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-376223885962725313.post-91133026873537707542010-04-12T17:15:03.154-05:002010-04-12T17:15:03.154-05:00WGW,
The call to HGTV was really not necessary. I...WGW,<br />The call to HGTV was really not necessary. I already found out how they discovered it.ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15216639533812087840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-376223885962725313.post-31699290772390437262010-04-12T16:17:08.753-05:002010-04-12T16:17:08.753-05:00Ellen, I spoke with HGTV this afternoon. The PR d...Ellen, I spoke with HGTV this afternoon. The PR department is checking to see how they became aware of your remodeling project.<br /><br />The young woman I spoke with said it may have to do with one of your commenters linking to the HGTV site. She is checking on this and will call me back tomorrow to let me know how HGTV became aware of you.WGW IIInoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-376223885962725313.post-85381353028449876572010-04-10T08:13:54.987-05:002010-04-10T08:13:54.987-05:00looks great!looks great!Andriahttp://andriastanley.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-376223885962725313.post-73784002637178592332010-04-08T16:23:44.132-05:002010-04-08T16:23:44.132-05:00Very impressive job with the dresser. The table i...Very impressive job with the dresser. The table is a very interesting shade of red. I do not think Stigmata Red is in our color scheme, but there must be some in joke and since it is your original color please feel free to name it.<br /><br />Due to your fine job of being a handywoman I would like to extend the following offer to you, Dearest Ellen:<br /> HGTV is seeking charismatic, energetic, non-professional handy men and women to participate in the upcoming competition series, All American Handyman. Strong carpentry skills, experience with tools, creativity and excellent problem-solving skills are a real plus. The winner will be awarded a significant prize package. <br /><br />Microsoft Word format.<br /><br />http://web.hgtv.com/webhgtv/2010/Be_on_HGTV/AAHandyman_Apply.doc<br /><br />You can e-mail your completed application form to allamericanhandyman@hgtv.com, or print it out and send it via snail mail to the address listed near the bottom of the application form.<br /><br />Jim Samples,<br />President of HGTV<br /><br />P.S. I love your last name.Jim Sampleshttp://www.hgtv.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-376223885962725313.post-77288175669224685462010-04-07T21:46:49.497-05:002010-04-07T21:46:49.497-05:00Looks fantastic-it's not the same dresser I mo...Looks fantastic-it's not the same dresser I moved 2 weeks ago.Malnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-376223885962725313.post-28927875639252441552010-04-07T19:17:08.225-05:002010-04-07T19:17:08.225-05:00Well I, for one, think you did a lovely job all ar...Well I, for one, think you did a lovely job all around...<br />Curb Appeal: The Block is pleased to have you as a viewer!<br /><br />Keep it up<br />:)<br />JohnJohn Giddinghttp://www.johngidding.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-376223885962725313.post-5641789076308831912010-04-07T18:13:03.751-05:002010-04-07T18:13:03.751-05:00Everything looks amazing!! I kind of want to be y...Everything looks amazing!! I kind of want to be you when I grow up.Beckynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-376223885962725313.post-54971679801673527722010-04-07T15:47:56.153-05:002010-04-07T15:47:56.153-05:00Well, I'm not an HGTV fan, per se, but I do se...Well, I'm not an HGTV fan, per se, but I do secretly enjoy some home improvement type shows. And I'm super impressed. Considering the condition of your hands (and feet) Saturday I wasn't sure. I never should have doubted you. I love how you always write these letters like someone at the company is actually reading them. That and always trying to get rich and/or famous.Rob-Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01871900185090584524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-376223885962725313.post-53744483969101278672010-04-07T15:31:48.339-05:002010-04-07T15:31:48.339-05:00Mac-aroni,
That LD reference was subtle, so subtle...Mac-aroni,<br />That LD reference was subtle, so subtle that I didn't realize I was referencing it until you pointed it out. Perhaps it's less meaningful to know that I didn't do it on purpose, or perhaps it's just telling that Lonesome Dove is so ingrained in who I am as a person that I don't realize when I'm quoting it.ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15216639533812087840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-376223885962725313.post-31563733511369740222010-04-07T14:30:18.414-05:002010-04-07T14:30:18.414-05:00I personally am not a big HGTV fan, but this was a...I personally am not a big HGTV fan, but this was a fun post. I think as far as charm goes, it's tops of the open letter posts. Also, I liked the Lonesome Dove reference a lot. It had that subtle touch so that only those really in the know would pick up on it. I like your table, and I think that when people ask you what color it is, you should call it stigmata red.I need this knob for my office deskhttp://www.coolknobsandpulls.com/moreinfo.cfm/product/1326_93/2023-pewter-knob-bison.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-376223885962725313.post-62576428437378963752010-04-07T11:07:41.723-05:002010-04-07T11:07:41.723-05:00Me too! Me too!Me too! Me too!Momanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-376223885962725313.post-74399734198541370732010-04-07T07:39:59.241-05:002010-04-07T07:39:59.241-05:00Love, love, love, love, LOVE it!!!!!!! --the dres...Love, love, love, love, LOVE it!!!!!!! --the dresser, the table, and the letter!! And I love that I can get on this blog and find out what you are up to and hear some of your thoughts and the extremely entertaining way you share them.Michellenoreply@blogger.com