tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post3724890349756081090..comments2024-03-27T03:15:55.367-04:00Comments on EPBOT: Our Magical Twinkle Light Ceiling, And How We Did It!Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11888187687405622408noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-66574015825471955892018-11-30T19:35:04.612-05:002018-11-30T19:35:04.612-05:00A friend of mine bought her condo in part because ...A friend of mine bought her condo in part because each wall was painted a different jewel tone, which perfectly matches her aesthetic. I'm sure the sellers were advised to paint the walls in a neutral color, but it turned out to be a good thing they didn't! Meanwhile, one of the selling points on the home we bought was the windowsills that had been installed specifically for cats to sit on. You never know what will make your home appealing, so decorate it how you want while you're living there!ladycrimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00878259270132531014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-29676175613673465082018-10-28T13:56:14.593-04:002018-10-28T13:56:14.593-04:00Ooh, if I ever do this, I'm going for a Golden...Ooh, if I ever do this, I'm going for a Golden Spiral -- Fibonacci numbers rock!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-4890506968283562112018-10-25T17:58:09.954-04:002018-10-25T17:58:09.954-04:00Oh! It's not wired permanently; it's just ...Oh! It's not wired permanently; it's just plugged into the wall, with the wires running up to the ceiling in the back corner. This way we can also put it on a timer. :)Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11888187687405622408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-31472408117809716602018-10-25T17:56:32.502-04:002018-10-25T17:56:32.502-04:00Not really a trick, but be sure to position the wi...Not really a trick, but be sure to position the wire right in the middle of your stapler, so the prongs straddle it to either side. If you use this particular strand of lights it's pretty easy, since the wire is thinner than typical Christmas lights.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11888187687405622408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-22633344622089367572018-10-25T14:44:02.857-04:002018-10-25T14:44:02.857-04:00Is that what the pattern is called? Apparently my ...Is that what the pattern is called? Apparently my go-to doodle pattern has a name to it. This is absolutely lovely!Lindsay Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17803054494418705089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-70633121006907952392018-10-24T11:11:10.842-04:002018-10-24T11:11:10.842-04:00what about masking tape? not as permanent, but goo...what about masking tape? not as permanent, but good for a while....tabbykitten13noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-61411650434411860832018-10-23T22:33:43.112-04:002018-10-23T22:33:43.112-04:00I like both the swoopy magical flourish and the mo...I like both the swoopy magical flourish and the more diffuse pattern when you spread the lights out on the floor. I think either could be a wonderful effect.<br /><br />When you do something like this, is there a trick to making sure you don't accidentally put a staple through the wires themselves (which I assume would be dangerous, or at least damaging)?Seabirdnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-75185243390781520402018-10-23T16:38:51.074-04:002018-10-23T16:38:51.074-04:00Jen, I don't mean to tell you how to live your...Jen, I don't mean to tell you how to live your life, but I was strolling through the streets of Mexico City while they are getting ready for Day of the Dead (Dias de los Muertos) and suddenly thought...thi is something the Epbot Lady (because I pretend like I don't know your name or everything about you in an obsessive manner) would really love. The colors are crazy! Alebrijes (magical monsters that are neon colored and gorgeous), golden/orange marigolds everywhere for the ofrenda for the dead, sugar skulls and calavera (which are morbid to some, but absolutely gorgeous), and the sheer (shear?) amount of photos of family members who have passed. It's just amazing and seems like something in your wheel house. I guess you can see some of this stuff in Pixar's Coco but just google Dias de Los Muertos and absorb the colors. Maybe it can inspire you or cakes or something.Susan Rogershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16616377468502233744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-14255639058264303512018-10-23T14:04:02.407-04:002018-10-23T14:04:02.407-04:00I project twinkling laser lights onto my ceiling. ...I project twinkling laser lights onto my ceiling. It is beautiful and I guess will save the house for the next people. Though I plan to die here, so they may not want it.Amy in Nashvillenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-89082636194017611612018-10-23T11:53:24.950-04:002018-10-23T11:53:24.950-04:00Oooh! (jumps around in excitement while trying to ...Oooh! (jumps around in excitement while trying to think of something else to say other than an exclamation of delight.)PinkieWelbornehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11977890877665218258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-54724032942710653702018-10-23T11:51:54.698-04:002018-10-23T11:51:54.698-04:00This is great! I love this idea.
I'm loving ...This is great! I love this idea. <br /><br />I'm loving these comments above!! Unless you are actually currently flipping a house to sell as soon as you are done (like I am) then I would never worry about what a future owner might think. I guess it's a little different for me though, because I know I'm not staying in the house that I am living in. I did, however, go way off scheme and painted a guest bathroom burnt orange and white, pretty far off from the color scheme used in the rest of the house *shrugs* Oh well, I like it :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-78498090350382249722018-10-23T08:49:14.426-04:002018-10-23T08:49:14.426-04:00Of all the things to worry about, paint color seem...Of all the things to worry about, paint color seems absurd. I've lived in my house 8 years and I've painted it at least 4x. I can always repaint in blergh if I need to sell one day. And as someone who has been involved in real estate, colors tend to sell better anyway...they might not appeal to everyone, but you don't need everyone, you just need one person to love it. :)A Iacampohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16821881287436996612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-58227157256010223532018-10-22T18:21:18.343-04:002018-10-22T18:21:18.343-04:00Jen,
How did you wire this electrically? Great id...Jen,<br /><br />How did you wire this electrically? Great idea. Maybe someday...<br /><br />Maureen<br /><br />P.S. It was great to see you in Pittsburgh!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02142614960739664633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-27829470341156500302018-10-22T17:09:28.803-04:002018-10-22T17:09:28.803-04:00I did that in my dorm room! It took a while but it...I did that in my dorm room! It took a while but it was really pretty. Meghanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11148209249907840979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-46596372570465291642018-10-22T13:32:55.327-04:002018-10-22T13:32:55.327-04:00For renters and others who can't poke holes in...For renters and others who can't poke holes in their ceilings, there are these:<br /><br />https://www.walmart.com/ip/Great-Explorations-Glowing-Star-Explosion-735-count/5007599Kate Halleronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08097028157969058637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-36813686213063706172018-10-22T13:30:48.043-04:002018-10-22T13:30:48.043-04:00When I was little my mom tacked Christmas lights t...When I was little my mom tacked Christmas lights to the ceiling with purple chiffon over it to hide the wires - it gave a soft, pretty, galaxy effect and I loved it so much! Definitely on my list of things to do if I have my own kid one day!<br />S.S.H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11480133004530325101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-23581682140795365142018-10-22T12:44:38.088-04:002018-10-22T12:44:38.088-04:00OH MAN! My basement needs this...it also needs so...OH MAN! My basement needs this...it also needs some waterproofing but after that is done, THIS. Thank you for doing this and sharing!Beccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01220836302724407815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-56373380014758565362018-10-22T10:42:25.042-04:002018-10-22T10:42:25.042-04:00Ooh, pretty! But we're renters, so it's ou...Ooh, pretty! But we're renters, so it's out of the question. I guess if we were really determined we could use hundreds of clear/white Command hooks though. They do make little grippy ones to hold electrical cords. Hmm, that bears thinking about, actually.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09218564984603722421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-25465202412686298472018-10-22T10:31:46.304-04:002018-10-22T10:31:46.304-04:00ARGH, I love this so much! Curse my hard plaster c...ARGH, I love this so much! Curse my hard plaster ceilings! Some day when we design our own house, I'll just have twinkling lights built right in. Yes!<br /><br />KW Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-80932917213775277152018-10-22T10:29:06.712-04:002018-10-22T10:29:06.712-04:00It looks like the Cave of Two Lovers from The Last...It looks like the Cave of Two Lovers from The Last Airbender!Beckynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-23231277351021297352018-10-22T08:22:39.783-04:002018-10-22T08:22:39.783-04:00When I bought my first house I painted the living/...When I bought my first house I painted the living/dining room a color called "Swiss Chocolate". Everyone said I couldn't do that because Resale Value. But look! The whole time I lived there I had chocolate on my walls!<br />I love Kelly above's joke about The REAL Owners.Granny Robertahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12421699357402761385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-75622351383903566862018-10-21T22:55:50.703-04:002018-10-21T22:55:50.703-04:00I love this! And I completely agree on your final ...I love this! And I completely agree on your final sentiment. One of the joys of adulthood is occasionally realizing that you really CAN do something just because you want to.Andreanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-38123829615297386672018-10-21T19:09:04.793-04:002018-10-21T19:09:04.793-04:00We ran into this with our realtor on our first hou...We ran into this with our realtor on our first house. So our joke became "when the REAL owners show up". We still make this comment when making decisions on house stuff -- "do you think the REAL owners will like that". kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03973359359954974773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-41250969405252743262018-10-21T18:10:56.335-04:002018-10-21T18:10:56.335-04:00my husband does this too. I reply, "WHO ARE ...my husband does this too. I reply, "WHO ARE YOU SELLING MY HOUSE TO?"<br /><br />Renee Nefehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08167893445846427824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-61197535237664343282018-10-21T17:11:46.598-04:002018-10-21T17:11:46.598-04:00Love this! And I love that final sentiment. The nu...Love this! And I love that final sentiment. The number of times I have seen people make decisions for their own house based on the thoughts of imaginary future people is infuriating. And then they recommend I do the same. No thanks. I'll live in my own house, thanks. Saralukieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14105210194576370991noreply@blogger.com