tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post8528008521751489964..comments2024-03-27T06:41:26.551-07:00Comments on The Gardener's Cottage: my daily refreshthe gardener's cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-84662257191564448472017-08-20T09:45:14.537-07:002017-08-20T09:45:14.537-07:00Let me just say, please never stop blogging. I fin...Let me just say, please never stop blogging. I find myself in such a crazy season of life with so much busy-ness and chaos that little moments of calm and self-care are so hard to find. I so admire your outlook on life and the fact that you are finding a way to put yourself first in a meaningful way. My husband and I are beginning to make the shift toward down sizing our life and your blog gives me such inspiration in every aspect and I hope to put so many of your tips and philosophies to work in my own life. All that being said, I just wanted to say thank you for sharing your beautiful life.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-58196664738718962942017-08-08T17:51:18.309-07:002017-08-08T17:51:18.309-07:00I cannot believe you found them at Homegoods. We ...I cannot believe you found them at Homegoods. We do not have a homegoods close but I have found really good soaps etc at Marshalls and TJMaxx (as you know owned by the same company). I love the grapefruit scent but must try the fig!!cindy hattersley designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16147135323683353754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-87821865236835683412017-08-08T04:45:12.238-07:002017-08-08T04:45:12.238-07:00Janet,
I adore this post and all the lovely commen...Janet,<br />I adore this post and all the lovely comments. You have made me appreciate the simple things in life and the joy they bring. I always tell you that, but it's true. You have a way with words and discovering the small treasures in life and then sharing that with your readers. <br />xx<br />aanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01951665323632546912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-90422766588836702362017-08-07T16:58:41.681-07:002017-08-07T16:58:41.681-07:00I am so sorry to hear about the death of your olde...I am so sorry to hear about the death of your oldest son. Unfortunately, I can understand. My oldest son passed away almost 8 years ago at the age of 21. My heart goes out to you.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-61939656354317694282017-08-07T16:56:14.736-07:002017-08-07T16:56:14.736-07:00I love the organic cotton sheets from Target! They...I love the organic cotton sheets from Target! They are so soft and wear well. They DO wrinkle easily, however. So if you're bothered by wrinkles, these aren't for you. Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-27504394381925550772017-08-07T16:52:01.425-07:002017-08-07T16:52:01.425-07:00So much YES in this post! I do a daily refresh in ...So much YES in this post! I do a daily refresh in my home, too. And love little splurges for the house like your dish soap. Like you, as I get older, I am realizing how important it is to take care of ME. As a wife and mom, most of my life has been dedicated to taking care of others. I still have a 26-year old at home, but of course, he's (mostly, ha ha) self-sufficient. I love fresh flowers on my kitchen table and in my bedroom. I do daily yoga and/or take a walk around my neighborhood. I make sure my toenails are always painted a bright, happy color. I sip wine on the patio. Sometimes I nap on the couch in the afternoon. Thanks for this post!Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-25753705130002083392017-08-03T13:06:22.430-07:002017-08-03T13:06:22.430-07:00I've so enjoyed reading through some of your o...I've so enjoyed reading through some of your older posts. I feel I learn so many things to just make life a little simpler and more beautiful. I have been thinking on things that bring me joy. <br />.coffee with sugar free creamer early in the morning. <br />.hot sudsy dishwater <br />.white or vintage dishes bought for pennies. <br />.our pond out back and how it sparkles <br />.watcbing the geese all fly together and splash in the pond<br />.seeing a blue or white heron!<br />.tablecloths on my mom's old dinner table I now own<br />.trip to the library in the summer<br />And the rows of colorful books<br />.vintage children books especially <br />By Kate Douglass Wiggins <br />.having good health n good Dr<br />.bringing in branches or flowers <br />.having a small garden..herbs..flowers<br />.grandbabies<br />.making a good soup<br />.baking home stuff<br />.listening to good music<br />.ridding out..organizing<br />.painting my nails<br />.getting a special coffee out sometimes <br />.getting my hair cut and colored<br />Sooo many things❤<br />.Nancy M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14788584758347364352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-17974794232433929682017-08-02T11:27:18.441-07:002017-08-02T11:27:18.441-07:00Treats for myself...a cup of hot chocolate and a b...Treats for myself...a cup of hot chocolate and a book. I too check your blog almost daily and like others reread posts if there isn't a new post, it's always a treat for sure. You've inspired me to simplify, attempt organizing and be grateful. It's so easy to be envious of others talents, homes, clothes, life so I pray daily to not be envious but to be joyful for others good fortune and mostly for my own.The Queen Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14073356255364772381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-15239531111981111312017-07-31T23:09:44.457-07:002017-07-31T23:09:44.457-07:00Thank you. Thank you. R's Ruehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05711563217099699047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-29033594402336777402017-07-31T08:04:38.802-07:002017-07-31T08:04:38.802-07:00ROUGH LINEN in SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA!!!
I own two...ROUGH LINEN in SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA!!!<br />I own two SETS.........I TOSSED THE OTHER SHEETS.............will never go back to cotton!<br />EXPENSIVE YES............BUT SO WORTH IT!<br />AN english lady who is lovely makes them right here in CALIFORNIA!HER name is TRICIA Rose.<br />SHE IS ON INSTAGRAM AS WELL...........ROUGHLINENLa Contessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01682902106545680159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-38823277164952459532017-07-30T03:10:37.545-07:002017-07-30T03:10:37.545-07:00Thank you Cara, for the peppermint oil cotton ball...Thank you Cara, for the peppermint oil cotton balls for ants... I have been going crazy sucking them up in my vacuume cleaner and wiping all day. Your tip sound healthy for the home and a perfect try.<br /><br />Xx<br />Dore Burlap Luxehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16134718817693134037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-49848116820268014512017-07-29T14:29:24.766-07:002017-07-29T14:29:24.766-07:00What lovely writing, Vicki. I have no garden, so I...What lovely writing, Vicki. I have no garden, so I loved visiting yours through your words, picking and tasting those beautiful tomatoes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-72764820724150879982017-07-28T06:15:01.009-07:002017-07-28T06:15:01.009-07:00I love to grocery shop too! It is one of my favor...I love to grocery shop too! It is one of my favorite things to do when I travel and always try to go a local one when I am in a new town. People think I am nuts. teresa-bughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06661927724520535619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-56856711618254344692017-07-28T05:28:55.298-07:002017-07-28T05:28:55.298-07:00I love to be in my kitchen in the morning enjoying...I love to be in my kitchen in the morning enjoying brewing my coffee and relaxing for a bit before work or chores. <br /><br />I have Eileen Fisher linen sheets from Garnet Hill and so far they have worn well; they are pricey, but occasionally GH has a 40% off sale.<br /><br />Also, Williams Sonoma dish detergents are wonderful - earth friendly and they smell divine; I especially love the clean and light scent of Garden Herbs.<br /><br />It is the little things!tnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-50259757131204163472017-07-27T15:14:08.454-07:002017-07-27T15:14:08.454-07:00I love this post Janet & am loving all the com...I love this post Janet & am loving all the comments just as much. I bought RH linen sheets last year & am disappointed to hear they won't last long. I did look on the Rough Linen site before purchasing & their things look wonderful. The linen sheets & a new comforter were quite a splurge, but classics I think I will enjoy for a long time. <br /><br />I have a difficult time treating myself, but my sister-in-law, who is a counselor, has given me that advice often. She always asks what I have done to take care of myself. After another difficult year because of the death of my oldest son, I am trying to take her advice. I purchased a chaise lounge for my screened back porch & go out often in late afternoon after a day in the garden to read & sometimes take a catnap. Quite luxurious for me! <br /><br />Anita ~ the cabin on the creekAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-81629480479346501252017-07-27T15:13:17.677-07:002017-07-27T15:13:17.677-07:00I love this post Janet & am loving all the com...I love this post Janet & am loving all the comments just as much. I bought RH linen sheets last year & am disappointed to hear they won't last long. I did look on the Rough Linen site before purchasing & their things look wonderful. The linen sheets & a new comforter were quite a splurge, but classics I think I will enjoy for a long time. <br /><br />I have a difficult time treating myself, but my sister-in-law, who is a counselor, has given me that advice often. She always asks what I have done to take care of myself. After another difficult year because of the death of my oldest son, I am trying to take her advice. I purchased a chaise lounge for my screened back porch & go out often in late afternoon after a day in the garden to read & sometimes take a catnap. Quite luxurious for me! <br /><br />Anita ~ the cabin on the creekAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-88646349743455906472017-07-27T13:15:28.800-07:002017-07-27T13:15:28.800-07:00Like you I enjoy routines and domestic chores give...Like you I enjoy routines and domestic chores give me such a feeling of calm...there are so many things beyond our control that I find controlling one's home environment to be the best way to stay sane!<br />Lovely to peek inside your charming cottage again!<br />XOhostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-36051320926532330652017-07-27T12:50:03.174-07:002017-07-27T12:50:03.174-07:00Hi Dore,
The ants down here in S. FL hate peppermi...Hi Dore,<br />The ants down here in S. FL hate peppermint oil and I just smear it where they are & they disappear. You can also put some on cotton balls & lay them where the ants congregate.<br /><br />CaraCaranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-38139524943081773482017-07-27T02:36:49.561-07:002017-07-27T02:36:49.561-07:00I love this post, I love making my bed , pottering...I love this post, I love making my bed , pottering in the garden and fluffing cushions too! It makes me calm and happy! Such a nice antidote from work too. Like you I am always grateful for my home. I love coming into it ! It's my sanctuary and asks for so little and gives so much x Faux Fuchsiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17317677066408030053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-31339639115111172042017-07-26T18:55:08.460-07:002017-07-26T18:55:08.460-07:00I remember the borax in the diaper pail days! I ha...I remember the borax in the diaper pail days! I hard good luck dabbing peppermint oil along the window will where ants were entering a few weeks ago. I used some on a paper towel, then laid the paper towel on the sill. staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11051414018425672176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-26779425232393284812017-07-26T13:38:08.255-07:002017-07-26T13:38:08.255-07:00I agree with your view point. Gratitude for the si...I agree with your view point. Gratitude for the simple pleasures and responsibilities is an important part of everyday life - it's where we live daily. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-21927401671220321952017-07-26T12:35:11.855-07:002017-07-26T12:35:11.855-07:00I too enjoy decluttering and organizing. I think t...I too enjoy decluttering and organizing. I think the main way I show myself a little love is by grocery shopping and preparing healthy meals. It sounds strange, but I love to grocery shop, especially at the farmers market. I find great joy in a lazy day at home, puttering about with a big pot of something simmering on the stove. Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04117279224184283180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-27316855487256735862017-07-25T21:12:36.962-07:002017-07-25T21:12:36.962-07:00Re: linen sheets, I love Rough Linen sheets. Just ...Re: linen sheets, I love Rough Linen sheets. Just wanted to put that out there for those looking to indulge in linen. Expensive at the outset, but they last and last....Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17425058508595930423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-79835923494754639082017-07-25T20:22:17.092-07:002017-07-25T20:22:17.092-07:00I too love to clean and organize. Lately, I'm ...I too love to clean and organize. Lately, I'm decluttering and minimalizing. <br />Love your blog and every one of your posts. You are so inspiring! 😘Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07448867784525576344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-6114247216211523732017-07-25T12:03:59.682-07:002017-07-25T12:03:59.682-07:00Me, too. Ever since I learned how, really.Me, too. Ever since I learned how, really.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01165809746372356776noreply@blogger.com