tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2987776780341574215.post1245766164611445699..comments2024-03-28T03:53:35.156-05:00Comments on little black door: no shoes no serviceElizabeth @ The Little Black Doorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06588741497473825934noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2987776780341574215.post-90646739469010186132014-02-07T07:22:44.546-06:002014-02-07T07:22:44.546-06:00I'm from MN, so maybe it's a Midwestern th...I'm from MN, so maybe it's a Midwestern thing like you mentioned, but people take their shoes off when they go in some one else's home. And in the winter, it would be just downright rude to track your wet shoes/boots in any home. Sabrinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02121871412387502050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2987776780341574215.post-91731383697997532014-02-01T09:07:28.752-06:002014-02-01T09:07:28.752-06:00I always take my shoes off at my own house and whe...I always take my shoes off at my own house and when I'm visiting someone else. I'm in the city all day and know what I walk in....I was at a neighbor's house last night for a gathering and I think I was the only one in socks though. No one else had taken theirs off.jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06338842466402348404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2987776780341574215.post-60099966035197262342014-01-28T20:23:37.667-06:002014-01-28T20:23:37.667-06:00We automatically take off our shoes when we go to ...We automatically take off our shoes when we go to another's home, and people do the same at our house too, even tho we don't tell them to. Seems it's been like that for a while, and believe it started, when we moved into a new home, and when the kids moved into theirs, New carpets and all... But it's a common thing to do with all our friends, it just seems the natural thing to do.Bonnie Schultehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04662392601280165884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2987776780341574215.post-91326660557164846692014-01-28T16:21:42.899-06:002014-01-28T16:21:42.899-06:00My husband is vigilant about no shoes - probably b...My husband is vigilant about no shoes - probably because cleaning the floors is his job! When you think about it, it is gross tracking everything in. But it's the worst when I am out the door in heels and realize I forgot something and have to run back inside the apartment!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06493934936125275009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2987776780341574215.post-82381174233424265392014-01-28T09:28:22.122-06:002014-01-28T09:28:22.122-06:00Hey lady bug! We have always had a no shoes on in ...Hey lady bug! We have always had a no shoes on in the house policy. My parents had one growing up and I think it was just natural to extend that into my home once I got older. We ask our guests to remove shoes as well, and have never had an issue. For one thing, we have carpets, which can be a disaster to have to deal with, but more than that I just think its really nasty to think about what you could trapes into the house by way of your shoes. The ground isn't exactly the most sanitary thing in the world! Plus I do believe in leaving negative energy at the door. My home is my sanctuary and I try to keep it as clean and protected as possible. We also remove our shoes when we enter someone else's home.Shavonda@AHomeFullOfColorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17239331529418919451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2987776780341574215.post-65823864960869678142014-01-28T07:40:00.806-06:002014-01-28T07:40:00.806-06:00All of my son's friends automatically took the...All of my son's friends automatically took their shoes off when they came in - it always amused me. MrsSWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17522838325414397226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2987776780341574215.post-32657643928504111742014-01-28T01:53:36.559-06:002014-01-28T01:53:36.559-06:00Just say "Would you mind taking your shoes of...Just say "Would you mind taking your shoes off?"<br /><br />It's not like you are asking them to shovel snow off your drive.Matthew Celestinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02874430461346560520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2987776780341574215.post-67638138957932411152014-01-27T21:11:09.096-06:002014-01-27T21:11:09.096-06:00This is a great post because I am sure everyone ca...This is a great post because I am sure everyone can relate. We ALWAYS take off shoes. And, it's funny, whenever my kids have playdates, we always take our socks with us. My kids just automatically take off shoes and I either bring my socks (or I have been known to bring my slippers). The only one who breaks our house rule from time to time is my husband and it drives me nuts!! Franhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04708695042866116444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2987776780341574215.post-53905872991620519312014-01-27T20:22:52.732-06:002014-01-27T20:22:52.732-06:00I'm a total no-shoes home! Well, I try to be a...I'm a total no-shoes home! Well, I try to be at least. Sometimes people come in and don't take them off, which I try to ignore. I need tips on how to suggest for them to take off their shoes without sounding rude! <br /><a href="http://www.isntthatcharming.com" rel="nofollow">Isn’t That Charming.</a>Emily {Isnt That Charming}https://www.blogger.com/profile/06448030133304232807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2987776780341574215.post-57237276672221726052014-01-27T20:22:27.571-06:002014-01-27T20:22:27.571-06:00We are a shoe free house and my kids are trained t...We are a shoe free house and my kids are trained to take off their shoes when they enter anyone else's house. In the winter it really is a must. I actually walked into a client's house the other day and she had a cute, framed sign in her entry asking guests to remove their shoes. Cute!Simply Modern Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09555117235644633715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2987776780341574215.post-50405807168250665932014-01-27T19:16:45.814-06:002014-01-27T19:16:45.814-06:00We wear our shoes in our house, but by the looks o...We wear our shoes in our house, but by the looks of my carpets we probably shouldn't. I may be weird but I seem to get more things done around the house if I have on my shoes. I wear my shoes all day long. But when I go to someone else's home I always ask. <br /><br />I love your entry! :)Myssie@PendletonMarkethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14035919489956061549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2987776780341574215.post-68857384313081163962014-01-27T16:33:10.134-06:002014-01-27T16:33:10.134-06:00Yep, just picked up the pink towel from my front d...Yep, just picked up the pink towel from my front door. When I lived in the South I never wore shoes, now, here in the cold I like to keep on my shoes to keep my feet warm! At our old house every where you stepped in was a wood floor so I didn't worry very much. Now our basement is carpeted and I am on a rampage ... my husband is the biggest pain!! I am about to create a little shoe area in the garage before we step in. I probably hate this rule more than anyone, but I just got new carpet!!! Great post! xoKimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18406429311066477783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2987776780341574215.post-62391294886620712152014-01-27T16:31:35.246-06:002014-01-27T16:31:35.246-06:00PPS I don't have stinky feet but I do have hol...PPS I don't have stinky feet but I do have holey socks.Lisa @ Shine Your Lighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07301618725406172528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2987776780341574215.post-69246875353551597832014-01-27T16:28:37.555-06:002014-01-27T16:28:37.555-06:00PS I could live in your entry, I love it so!PS I could live in your entry, I love it so!Lisa @ Shine Your Lighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07301618725406172528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2987776780341574215.post-64028904000775511542014-01-27T16:28:16.363-06:002014-01-27T16:28:16.363-06:00I think it is a geographic thing - in some areas i...I think it is a geographic thing - in some areas it seems to be the culture and in others, not so much. While I can totally appreciate why you and others have a shoe-free policy, I don't ask adults to take their shoes off, because what if they have a stinky feet problem or holey socks or something that would make them uncomfortable? - and I want them to be comfortable in my home. If someone asks if they should take their shoes off I say - whatever you'd like. KIDS though - I always make them take their shoes off, whether they are guests or my own little homewreckers! :) **When I come to visit you for G&Ts I promise to take my shoes off!!!!**Lisa @ Shine Your Lighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07301618725406172528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2987776780341574215.post-57611165099731025912014-01-27T15:44:58.587-06:002014-01-27T15:44:58.587-06:00I have a big boot tray that I leave near the front...I have a big boot tray that I leave near the front door during winter, with a pair of my own boots on it. Usually people take the hint. I only wish I could get my dog to wear boots, then take them off himself when he comes inside! :) Heather@Tatter and Frayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18333241040259693852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2987776780341574215.post-55424532635360027072014-01-27T15:36:08.655-06:002014-01-27T15:36:08.655-06:00We don't make adults take their shoes off. I t...We don't make adults take their shoes off. I typically change into slippers or flip-flops when I get home, but the husband prefers to wear shoes. When we have playdates, I make the kids (including my own) remove their shoes just because it seems to limit their running speed. :)Laura@JourneyChichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03666125309714547644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2987776780341574215.post-52433257644483020222014-01-27T14:07:09.179-06:002014-01-27T14:07:09.179-06:00Oh, and by the way, I do wear my shoes inside my h...Oh, and by the way, I do wear my shoes inside my house because I'm always cold.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10913076242733596650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2987776780341574215.post-64644782341540442762014-01-27T13:51:06.796-06:002014-01-27T13:51:06.796-06:00i cant believe you mentioned the towel by the door...i cant believe you mentioned the towel by the door - that's too uncanny. i too put a towel down, navy of course to show all the dirt and hair, and just got around to getting it to the washing machine. it was DISGUSTING. i think no shoes is a good idea. i just dont know how to ask/tell people either :/ reading comments now!Bethany [at] Powell Brower Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16533055839603592168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2987776780341574215.post-27611385573988978052014-01-27T13:44:20.618-06:002014-01-27T13:44:20.618-06:00We had a random 50ish degree day today and I'm...We had a random 50ish degree day today and I'm ready to take on some projects! It's amazing what a little warm weather will do for you, so ready for spring! I always think about the socks I wear to other peoples' homes, just in case :)Dwellings by DeVorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02512207020218475394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2987776780341574215.post-39952089503818625462014-01-27T13:43:17.004-06:002014-01-27T13:43:17.004-06:00I have to admit that I don't really like to ha...I have to admit that I don't really like to have to take my shoes off unless I am at the house of a close friend. I like to feel completely dressed and taking my shoes off just feels a little weird and intimate. The worst is when someone asks you to put on some slippers from their collection! I, like, so don't want to put on someone else's shoes and I certainly don't want to wear their cute little socks! I guess I'm persnickety! This convo made me think of this though: there used to be a day when it was considered rude to ask others not to smoke in your home. Can you imagine? No shoes will probably be standard in 20 years.C a i t l i n https://www.blogger.com/profile/14739458714248150263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2987776780341574215.post-9188309160706272122014-01-27T13:25:19.752-06:002014-01-27T13:25:19.752-06:00Good for you. Ask people nicely to take their shoe...Good for you. Ask people nicely to take their shoes off and they really won't mind.<br /><br />I have an whole blog on this subject; <a href="http://shoesoffatthedoorplease.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Shoes Off at the Door, Please</a> You might like to take a lookMatthew Celestinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02874430461346560520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2987776780341574215.post-63110563659002308182014-01-27T13:05:26.529-06:002014-01-27T13:05:26.529-06:00I've seen these debates fly on Apartment Thera...I've seen these debates fly on Apartment Therapy before! We have a 'shoes-are-fine' policy in my home. With wood flooring throughout the downstairs, my feet would be COLD without shoes although I do tend to wear big furry slippers quite often ;) All the flooring gets cleaned once a week so I'm not too bothered to be honest! But if I went to a household where they had a 'no-shoes-allowed' policy, I certainly wouldn't take offence - their home, their rules! xxxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07542570141241919098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2987776780341574215.post-81105071650695258682014-01-27T12:26:28.628-06:002014-01-27T12:26:28.628-06:00No shoes allowed in my home! As soon as they walk ...No shoes allowed in my home! As soon as they walk in I immediately ask them to take off their shoes, in a nice way. I'm usually walking in with them also, so I think that helps as well. If they have a problem with it, just explain you like to keep your home as clean as possible. :)<br /><br />XX<br />Marisha<br />avidaebelaofm.blogspot.comMarishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05820007078755677537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2987776780341574215.post-62845340902341664562014-01-27T11:34:56.359-06:002014-01-27T11:34:56.359-06:00I can't stand wearing shoes and would go witho...I can't stand wearing shoes and would go without if it were possible and socially acceptable so it is no big deal for me to go shoeless. I would never ask an adult guest to remove their shoes but kids are another story. I have no qualms about telling little ragamuffins to remove the footwear.Kerry Steele- Design du Mondehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13066816712379181399noreply@blogger.com