tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post6722575007859469018..comments2023-11-16T20:34:36.744-06:00Comments on ... MICHAEL DI GESU ... ... ... In Time ... ...: THE REVEAL! ...Michael Di Gesuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-24213169636959501972012-11-26T18:14:37.247-06:002012-11-26T18:14:37.247-06:00You did it!!! You were talking about this last su...You did it!!! You were talking about this last summer at the zoo - and now you have it! It looks amazing, Michael. Your vision was spot on. And I love that you're able to so flawlessly work in your gorgeous family furnishings. I hope you had a ball working on this project - thanks for the tour, felt like I was right there with you leading me along. I'm telling you, HGTV neeeeeeds you... Nicki Elsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11412032684225126973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-84518947901389143372012-11-26T08:26:43.110-06:002012-11-26T08:26:43.110-06:00Lovely!
I'm officially jealous. :PLovely!<br /><br />I'm officially jealous. :PMelissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08516493326566981116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-68621457038665811432012-11-20T12:34:54.073-06:002012-11-20T12:34:54.073-06:00How exciting to see this! What a massive project--...How exciting to see this! What a massive project--you did an amazing job. I love that you sewed and painted things yourself (such talent). I really like the angled rug as well as the mirror to enlarge the visual space. Lovely white fireplace. Great floors too. And yay for thrift stores; you can definitely get bargains there. Congrats on being DONE and having an awesome living room and office!Carol Riggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14092209912983783974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-27372669715827747392012-11-19T16:38:16.990-06:002012-11-19T16:38:16.990-06:00OMG! BB, it is GORGEOUS! Just absolutely gorgeous....OMG! BB, it is GORGEOUS! Just absolutely gorgeous. Wow. I love the sofa, and your FLOORS are amazing--like the ones in your new office. And I really like the facade on your fireplace. BEAUTIFUL! Love it~ :o) <3LTMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05239077455322030275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-61446553224777003742012-11-19T12:49:06.459-06:002012-11-19T12:49:06.459-06:00Michael, darling, you are gorgeous! And WOW back ...Michael, darling, you are gorgeous! And WOW back at you! What wonderful home you have. Look at that writing space, hello? Beautiful. I wish I had that desk and the daybed. Such great taste! I hope you get to enjoy many blissful hours at your beautiful writing desk. *deep envious sigh* <br /><br />Have a fabulous week! <br />Txo Taleihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07317577935549931974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-8404922079745307142012-11-19T05:35:33.543-06:002012-11-19T05:35:33.543-06:00So pretty!!! But don't get tempted to turn the...So pretty!!! But don't get tempted to turn the TV on while you're writing. LOL!! :)PK HREZOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11650153097981426833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-69784158449343729472012-11-18T16:54:02.279-06:002012-11-18T16:54:02.279-06:00OH MY GOSH! Fabulous!!! The light and the decorati...OH MY GOSH! Fabulous!!! The light and the decorative touches, the windows, the floors, the crown molding...*sigh* so beautiful.<br /><br />What a great space to find inspiration each day!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-14248642617619600102012-11-18T15:26:09.570-06:002012-11-18T15:26:09.570-06:00It's beautiful! Having a designated writing s...It's beautiful! Having a designated writing space is really priceless. Congratulations!Sharon K. Mayhewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07799235347319851345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-52356166294540180172012-11-16T18:50:10.400-06:002012-11-16T18:50:10.400-06:00What a difference you've made with your space....What a difference you've made with your space. Your work table is awesome and the whole area is truly relaxing! Great job Michael! Your efforts have truly paid off!Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15640511681168230116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-24758974663517526062012-11-16T16:43:03.103-06:002012-11-16T16:43:03.103-06:00I love it!!! It looks so peaceful, I can imagine i...I love it!!! It looks so peaceful, I can imagine its relaxing just to sit in there!Kellie @ Delightfully Ludicroushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18226603919012169939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-16406077575250676452012-11-16T11:55:05.605-06:002012-11-16T11:55:05.605-06:00yep, I like the new look best, it has more straigh...yep, I like the new look best, it has more straight lines which I prefer and some interesting oriental furniture pieces.<br />The only thing me no likey is that red leather armchair... looks a bit harsh in the setting. <br /><br />And I love that little sofa without back near the window in the first old design. DEZMONDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14127166104359407763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-30970398963671092882012-11-16T01:24:18.757-06:002012-11-16T01:24:18.757-06:00Breathtaking! You did such an exquisite job, I wis...Breathtaking! You did such an exquisite job, I wish I had thousands of people to recommend you to. I am astounded by your talent and your artistic eye. Thank you for the tour, sweetie. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04443736284850057306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-65107074487763188952012-11-15T21:37:02.279-06:002012-11-15T21:37:02.279-06:00Michael this is awesome. It still retains your pe...Michael this is awesome. It still retains your personality. I think it a bonus that you sewed the pillows and valances yourself. All that personal touch makes the rooms even brighter.<br /><br />You completely amaze me Michael. Such beauty and practicality. I expect your illustrations will be even better now that you have such a creative space to work in.<br /><br />Well done Dude *high fives*<br /><br />......dhole dolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-67933892859901264452012-11-15T19:35:19.153-06:002012-11-15T19:35:19.153-06:00Love, love, love! I love the photos of the Before ...Love, love, love! I love the photos of the Before - reminds me of Peter Wimsey's flat! But the After is simply awesome. I've wanted a room with a daybed for sooo long, but it never works because I have way too many books. Where do you keep your books??? Love your writing desk. I need a desk and space exactly like this... Congratulations!Deniz Bevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134553551048836979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-88650139434951721382012-11-15T15:07:40.517-06:002012-11-15T15:07:40.517-06:00Wow, I am so jealous, your writing space looks ama...Wow, I am so jealous, your writing space looks amazing! It's so chiq and classy. Perfect for getting some peace and quiet with a pen and paper.Anstice Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06659015918272722407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-64845388687778300332012-11-15T12:32:35.505-06:002012-11-15T12:32:35.505-06:00Your taste is impeccable. Incredible design. I can...Your taste is impeccable. Incredible design. I can't say enough. It's literally, a work of art.Michael Offutt, Phantom Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10557969104886174930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-32208398101391597382012-11-15T11:29:46.935-06:002012-11-15T11:29:46.935-06:00What a beautiful place you have Michael! You'r...What a beautiful place you have Michael! You're very talented...I love it.E. M. Prokophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12395951217528199963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-6209942358885795822012-11-15T10:17:45.090-06:002012-11-15T10:17:45.090-06:00Michael, this is amazingly beautiful. I absolutely...Michael, this is amazingly beautiful. I absolutely adore the French doors, the angle of the carpet, the gorgeous valances! I could go on and on. You truly have a gift. I can't believe you made the pillows and window treatments yourself. And I love how much natural light you have in your living space. You now answered my question about where in Chicago you live. I'm so glad you shared this renovation and redesign. Susan Oloierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07311938400999953443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-65465008760781894912012-11-15T09:42:59.052-06:002012-11-15T09:42:59.052-06:00House Beautiful. :)House Beautiful. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-66149645517140599812012-11-15T08:23:48.107-06:002012-11-15T08:23:48.107-06:00It's beautiful. I'd like to lock myself aw...It's beautiful. I'd like to lock myself away in that space for a writing marathon. Brindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09809660700359597836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-63520792799175488782012-11-15T06:16:45.493-06:002012-11-15T06:16:45.493-06:00What a difference! Looks great, Michael. No wonder...What a difference! Looks great, Michael. No wonder it took you months.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-21051376842069967642012-11-15T05:35:22.471-06:002012-11-15T05:35:22.471-06:00Really good job at creating a cozy and elegant wor...Really good job at creating a cozy and elegant working space. No excuses for not getting some fantastic writing done now! (Is that a TV on your bookshelf?) I can just imagine you setting the room and angles while you are taking these pictures...lol! Anyways, I love what you have done and can't wait to spend the night when I visit in my new room...:)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04218651886143284455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-8064443960548563762012-11-15T00:56:05.346-06:002012-11-15T00:56:05.346-06:00wow, what a home!! it is spectacular...like lookin...wow, what a home!! it is spectacular...like looking in a magazine.Tammy Theriaulthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128574900510175415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-36734353679924787902012-11-14T23:49:11.095-06:002012-11-14T23:49:11.095-06:00Really beautiful! Honestly, I thought you were pos...Really beautiful! Honestly, I thought you were posting pictures of a Better Homes and Garden tour. Wait...has your house been feature in Southern Living?<br /><br />So nice of a place to write! Thanks for sharing with us:)Ink in the Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03117718811407968345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-60670401090102707762012-11-14T21:20:01.032-06:002012-11-14T21:20:01.032-06:00Wow...looks almost too nice to work in. =)
Wow...looks almost too nice to work in. =)<br /><br />E. Arroyohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06634213563563094173noreply@blogger.com