tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post7447941158963361708..comments2024-03-28T16:20:57.446-07:00Comments on The Gardener's Cottage: this, that and redthe gardener's cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-45149961196183882072011-03-14T18:38:53.615-07:002011-03-14T18:38:53.615-07:00Colour is such a personal thing...my colour is whi...Colour is such a personal thing...my colour is white! :0 well, variations of it anyway. Be well, take care, love your blog.Donna@anangloinquébechttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03074337849133414753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-19236089338503756092011-03-14T07:22:52.064-07:002011-03-14T07:22:52.064-07:00sue - the color on all the walls and trim througho...sue - the color on all the walls and trim throughout the house (except the office) is benjamin moore's simply white.the gardener's cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-68504349961193195392011-03-14T00:54:03.022-07:002011-03-14T00:54:03.022-07:00Hi,
Love your home--what is the color on your liv...Hi,<br /><br />Love your home--what is the color on your livingroom walls-i is sooooooooo!!! pretty.<br /><br />SueSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18052985388760700822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-32953316456277821242011-03-13T12:19:16.845-07:002011-03-13T12:19:16.845-07:00Currently there are flocks of Canada geese outside...Currently there are flocks of Canada geese outside my kitchen window and I love their stark black and white with their soft neutral body feathers, grey and tan with pinks and mauves and a nice texture sort of like herringbone. I'm drawn to the neutral in your home: the floral print in the laundry room, the wicker dining room table, the bamboo shade and the prints in the bedroom. Some stellar jays have moved into the neighborhood and the combination of their black topnots and very dark but electric blue feathers is stunning. But I am also drawn to your red-headed woodpecker look.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-56617927584917279572011-03-09T04:29:38.019-08:002011-03-09T04:29:38.019-08:00Red is an excellent choice. I never lived in a pla...Red is an excellent choice. I never lived in a place where the walls where plain white.Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17842556959891396007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-47310589169571524292011-03-08T19:59:25.083-08:002011-03-08T19:59:25.083-08:00OH! And I love the red - Especially the red print ...OH! And I love the red - Especially the red print pillow.Seagrass Interiorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14742397820236459628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-18329613974842127372011-03-08T19:58:48.624-08:002011-03-08T19:58:48.624-08:00Hi J! Your house is pure perfection. I know I sa...Hi J! Your house is pure perfection. I know I say that all the time, but it really is. I was having a similar (500 problems) last week - it feels a little like bobbing in water and barely keeping your mouth above water to breathe just a tiny bit?? I feel you sister! I hope this week is going better!<br />xo MelissaSeagrass Interiorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14742397820236459628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-39069799285590379092011-03-08T11:10:48.718-08:002011-03-08T11:10:48.718-08:00Hi Sis, You know I love "RED". Thinking...Hi Sis, You know I love "RED". Thinking of painting my bedrm Red. Mike isn't so happy with red so we paint the downstairs powder rm red and gold or black diamonds! Hugs and Kisses from your big sister!<br />XoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-89232603653464604942011-03-08T10:50:09.038-08:002011-03-08T10:50:09.038-08:00Yes, the red accents are perfect with your lovely ...Yes, the red accents are perfect with your lovely black-and-white interior!<br /><br />Also, I love the fact that the pops of red inside echo the red exterior of your wonderful home. (In my mind, continuity of color inside and out is always a good thing.)<br /><br />And, as I may have hinted at before, you could be a photo stylist. Or maybe a home stager . . . .<br /><br />One last thought. I hope that your problems diminish, or better yet, disappear. <br /><br />krisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-56622900091483856862011-03-08T10:43:32.445-08:002011-03-08T10:43:32.445-08:00Keeping things in perspective is very important. I...Keeping things in perspective is very important. It is so true, unfortunately, many have to have the experience until they realize, but If you've got your health, nothing else matters so much. Go with the flow like a river flows around a boulder.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-13147031814203115462011-03-08T08:52:12.904-08:002011-03-08T08:52:12.904-08:00So sorry to hear you are having a rough time of it...So sorry to hear you are having a rough time of it at the moment. Take good care of yourself in the midst of it all, thinking of you and sending you much love from England.<br /><br />As for colour, I am easily bored so limit it to easily changeable soft furnishings. Love torquoise with red pops for summer, and duck egg blue with brown. But I'm a white and grey girl at heart.<br /><br />Hugs, Belinda xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12169459398749257493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-14925159627936930882011-03-08T05:23:12.948-08:002011-03-08T05:23:12.948-08:00hang in there Janet! I think everything feels bett...hang in there Janet! I think everything feels better when the days get longer and the flowers are blooming and that's just around the corner. And what FF said - a good cry always helps too. <br /> <br />I'm a lot like you. black and white with neutrals and every now and then try a little color but it feels funny to me. I LOVE color, but not in my house. I'll wear the heck out of pink and green!!<br /><br />I think your punches of read look really pretty. (i thought you didn't like red?)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-18436517949251869762011-03-07T20:33:05.714-08:002011-03-07T20:33:05.714-08:00Dear Janet, Sending good thoughts and huge hugs ...Dear Janet, Sending good thoughts and huge hugs your way. Love your dashes of red, particularly great to have out during the winter months, or any time. Red is my accent color too. Have same toile you have in the red and cream. Super wonderful red lantern, so perfect there. Huge, huge hugs to you Dear Janet, JoyceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-91121607191677182302011-03-07T17:32:29.134-08:002011-03-07T17:32:29.134-08:00what a perfectly-timed post for me. just today i w...what a perfectly-timed post for me. just today i was telling my unlawful husband that i happily devoured two design articles lifting up their joy of color, which i share. i love reading your blog and looking at your pics - your home is so lovely, and everything looks so perfect. <br /><br />i imagine that your head would spin in my house - the only neutral is our hard wood floor. :) <br /><br />the season of 500 problems: yech. i hope this passes soon. those times of life are no fun. <br /><br />hugs, teratera @ elgin eco-househttp://www.elginhouse.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-14108762987147875442011-03-07T16:55:02.201-08:002011-03-07T16:55:02.201-08:00Love the touches of red and I think they will be r...Love the touches of red and I think they will be restorative to your mind... Am sorry about the 500 problems - know what you mean trying to work out things and juggling them all around in your head. Thinking of you Janet and Mr says hello to you too. All will be well. XXXSemi Expathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12839322243900070800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-88687714815088037012011-03-07T16:47:49.065-08:002011-03-07T16:47:49.065-08:00Yikes, so it's not just my life that's cra...Yikes, so it's not just my life that's crazy. Hope there's an end to it soon for us both... Seeing your cottage brings a smile to my face, and something to look forward to: simplicity. I will be downsizing over the next few months, and receive much inspiration from you. What color will I use for accent? I haven't a clue! <br /><br />Colleen in ILAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-29404672093240150122011-03-07T16:43:31.679-08:002011-03-07T16:43:31.679-08:00How pretty are your colors! I waiver, too, between...How pretty are your colors! I waiver, too, between "clean and spare or a riot of color." I try to remind myself that it is OK to waiver--I am one of those who likes to change things up.<br />A clean, spare, neutral backdrop for splashes of little "rioting" color can be so satisfying... And whatever color may suit you, how easy to just pop it in as you've done. No ties to bind you that way! You have an ideal arrangement going on. -Suzanne in IllinoisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-82375223169219685172011-03-07T14:36:12.998-08:002011-03-07T14:36:12.998-08:00Have you painted the living room since Feb? Your F...Have you painted the living room since Feb? Your Feb post showed a white LR and this post shows a gray tone....do tell all? I love it!!!!!Diannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11657813110377917661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-17943166679687175252011-03-07T10:53:09.009-08:002011-03-07T10:53:09.009-08:00I love what Faux Fuschia said above about managing...I love what Faux Fuschia said above about managing problems instead of solving them! I'm sorry to hear you've got them, but I know you'll overcome!<br /><br />I wouldn't say I'm afraid of color even though most of my house is pretty neutral, with mostly whites, off whites, beiges and browns, the color I do have (red, mostly) is pretty intense. I love your touches of red!life, in small chunkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02406557354681766742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-2973908689895844492011-03-07T10:43:18.733-08:002011-03-07T10:43:18.733-08:00Gosh, there is so much to love in your house that ...Gosh, there is so much to love in your house that I didn't even miss the color.<br />Here's a hug...things will improve soon.<br />xoxoDiannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11657813110377917661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-26743120954317802772011-03-07T09:41:05.458-08:002011-03-07T09:41:05.458-08:00Hi Janet,
Sorry to hear about the 500 problems......Hi Janet,<br /><br />Sorry to hear about the 500 problems...it's seems as though alot of people I know are having difficulties, our household included. Some are out of our control...why does everything happen at once? <br /><br />I happen to love color in my home (mixed w/ neutrals) so I think the red accents in yours look fab! :) <br /><br />LindaLRS4AMANDAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17312878555775487787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-15321297005591588842011-03-07T09:09:04.178-08:002011-03-07T09:09:04.178-08:00Janet,
I am sorry to hear that you are bogged dow...Janet,<br /><br />I am sorry to hear that you are bogged down by problems...<br />I wish you peace, clarity and wisdom.<br /><br />The fact that you are cheered by punches of colour shows that you know what to do to alleviate some of the pain.<br /><br />Many hugs to you...<br /><br />Leslie<br />XOhostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-88776638997664171552011-03-07T08:42:57.674-08:002011-03-07T08:42:57.674-08:00LOVE your home...I,too, live with neutrals. I fin...LOVE your home...I,too, live with neutrals. I find one vase of flowers is all I need. But GREEN, is a nice color to bring inside. A big hug to you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-8212240297062699202011-03-07T08:30:48.344-08:002011-03-07T08:30:48.344-08:00I must admit to suffering the same disease - and t...I must admit to suffering the same disease - and to only adding color in small snippets. I guess seasonally it is fun, but I do need to add more color.<br />pvepve designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03527745630303158002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-40622842396118425402011-03-07T08:23:21.393-08:002011-03-07T08:23:21.393-08:00Thanks so much for following, what a gorgeous home...Thanks so much for following, what a gorgeous home you have.<br />Oh my life's imploding too, let's take tea together - with a shot of liquor of course.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com