tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post3586524784328070950..comments2024-03-28T16:20:57.446-07:00Comments on The Gardener's Cottage: welcomethe gardener's cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-45729768292137100932017-06-01T19:42:32.665-07:002017-06-01T19:42:32.665-07:00I love, love, love your kitchen. I am moving to a...I love, love, love your kitchen. I am moving to a very small home soon, and your kitchen has been my inspiration. I want beauty and function. I think a kitchen should be designed around the way you live, not how magazines or other people think you should live. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-70163523320100737592017-04-23T15:20:46.389-07:002017-04-23T15:20:46.389-07:00OH Janet, I hope you don't make your blog priv...OH Janet, I hope you don't make your blog private. I enjoy it so much and you are such a inspiration to me in so many ways. Please do not worry about derogatory statements or criticisms from other. In all honesty, deep down inside they are probably very jealous that you've managed to create a simple live with such grace. Susan in Katy, Texashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03992399320364162461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-75187518295125399732017-03-29T16:17:41.254-07:002017-03-29T16:17:41.254-07:00I just love your house and always have. I just love your house and always have. Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06793833033347164517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-56333187287929644552017-03-29T10:58:12.354-07:002017-03-29T10:58:12.354-07:00Ah, so that's the diff. Makes sense; the high...Ah, so that's the diff. Makes sense; the higher ceiling...I guess not so much the fear that the chandelier could fall into the water but rather a person IN the water being too close to the chandelier...sort of like when a ceiling fan hangs too low...Vickinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-45563393391102410102017-03-28T17:35:48.238-07:002017-03-28T17:35:48.238-07:00the words "and with great experience" in...the words "and with great experience" in my comment above should have read "and with great aplomb". The aplomb was fake, I was worried. The waiter was absolutely gracious. Apparently butter sauce can be easily wiped off and acrylic painting. I know the problem with the view from the door. Much better to look at a kitchen than a bathroom, however! I look at the entry to your kitchen and wonder if a sliding door of frosted glass could be installed or a French door. I am enjoying your back blog posts.Ellie's friend from canadahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14240956258453579270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-13923872132060840062017-03-26T16:24:49.274-07:002017-03-26T16:24:49.274-07:00I am a new reader. I love your kitchen and house....I am a new reader. I love your kitchen and house. I would not put a chandelier over a bathtub but I'd have one in my kitchen. In fact a chandelier did fall in the kitchen years ago. As far as paintings go, if you're vegan then fine for the kitchen; if not then try an acrylic paint one. This is the voice of experience talking; once years ago I was in a very upscale private club. A friend of mine was eating escargots when suddenly the escargot took flight and hit a very expensive painting, dribbling a trail of butter sauce down the painting. I immediately (and with great experience) got a waiter and explained the situation. The painting was discretely removed from the wall and taken back to the kitchen. we offered to pay for the expense or buy the painting whereupon the waiter said "Not to worry, it was an acrylic painting and was fine now!". Moral of the story: Beware of flying snails and hang acrylic paintings instead of oil in the kitchen. I hope you don't take your blog private as I'm just now discovering it.Ellie's friend from canadahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14240956258453579270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-27417250925146549522017-03-26T07:09:23.630-07:002017-03-26T07:09:23.630-07:00This is one of my all time favorite houses. As I&...This is one of my all time favorite houses. As I'm getting older I am so itching to downsize and get rid of my collections and to live more simply. Your home is an inspiration to me. I love the decor, including the curtains, paintings and chandelier in the kitchen! Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10807637131530462959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-75108828618747832142017-03-26T07:05:53.942-07:002017-03-26T07:05:53.942-07:00I have a chandelier over my bath. But the electri...I have a chandelier over my bath. But the electrician was very hesitant. It has to be a certain height above the tub to comply with code. Luckily I have a high ceiling in the bathroom, so I was able to get it installed.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10807637131530462959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-43907595551429828152017-03-23T06:31:26.361-07:002017-03-23T06:31:26.361-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Eleanorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05195209947252107326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-50184832495139052892017-03-22T18:24:48.709-07:002017-03-22T18:24:48.709-07:00Keep talk'in, girls; this is a bug I want to c...Keep talk'in, girls; this is a bug I want to catch!Vickinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-26056645990183834212017-03-22T12:46:36.366-07:002017-03-22T12:46:36.366-07:00My bungalow is one sun room bigger than your cotta...My bungalow is one sun room bigger than your cottage (someone must have closed in a back porch because the floor is slanted!) and I've always had chandeliers and art handing in the kitchen and the bathroom. I mostly loved it, but what I didn't like was the asbestos siding someone added. It literally sucked the life out of any color I tried on it. But, now, thanks to you, Janet, it's painted in "black-bean soup" with a light creme trim and I completely love it. The siding kicks back some of the light and it just glows! As the note left by an artist friend said, "Love the new house color! What an elegant (and brave) choice." So, thanks for sharing your brave and elegant choices.yoga teacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05551998007150554947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-71140810419253144222017-03-22T10:09:14.298-07:002017-03-22T10:09:14.298-07:00I know. I think there were a lot of things that t...I know. I think there were a lot of things that these people didn't want to do just because it was hard. It was pre-Recession and they had more remodeling/construction work than they could handle; they sure got hungrier later. We turned a maid's dining nook into a tiny laundry room and the plumber refused to put a drain in the floor; just flat-out said it was too much work, and that guy was not even associated with the contractor; I hired him independently and even KNEW him. I always worried that if we had a leak or pipe problem, that my newly-refinished hardwood floors would be ruined, not to mention a lot of my other stuff, from no place for the water to drain. My husband installed those special pressure hoses to the equipment that are supposed to prevent a pipe burst but, you know, I worried anyway.<br /><br />Yeah, I'd be stronger today and stand up more firmly for what I want. Live and learn.<br /><br />Janet, I noticed in an earlier reader comment that you replied, in terms of cooking, that you're really not even using much oil anymore. I've been noticing that olive oil is giving me a lot of heartburn. Even oil & vinegar dressings but I really don't think it's the vinegar. Do you use some other type of liquid, like maybe veggie broth when cooking now, instead of oils?Vickinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-24323511676372717472017-03-22T09:24:31.962-07:002017-03-22T09:24:31.962-07:00i do a combo of both daily and seasonally. i'...i do a combo of both daily and seasonally. i'm pretty ruthless on the daily and the seasonal purge takes longer and i'm more thoughtful. i need both tho!the gardener's cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-10277684819676372912017-03-22T09:23:25.210-07:002017-03-22T09:23:25.210-07:00the dimensions of the kitchen is approx 10x15. th...the dimensions of the kitchen is approx 10x15. the living dining area is just a tad bigger.the gardener's cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-63765557589738489702017-03-22T09:21:50.832-07:002017-03-22T09:21:50.832-07:00michelle the brand is liquid health. xmichelle the brand is liquid health. xthe gardener's cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-130368292249309492017-03-22T09:20:59.455-07:002017-03-22T09:20:59.455-07:00that is a ridiculous reason that contractor gave. ...that is a ridiculous reason that contractor gave. has a lighting fixture ever just dropped out of your ceiling?! lol i'm sure it's happened somewhere but geez what a lame excuse! the gardener's cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-89864488393835199242017-03-22T09:19:20.576-07:002017-03-22T09:19:20.576-07:00oh yes, i've considered a million ways to remo...oh yes, i've considered a million ways to remodel this place! but i always just come back to "it is what it is" and deep down i'm good with that. :)the gardener's cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-61070537733845959912017-03-22T09:18:01.937-07:002017-03-22T09:18:01.937-07:00that's so true emily. i rarely even use oil th...that's so true emily. i rarely even use oil these days.:)the gardener's cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-17206555880891982022017-03-22T09:17:16.760-07:002017-03-22T09:17:16.760-07:00lol, so funny!lol, so funny!the gardener's cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-62319699868667453592017-03-22T04:56:05.567-07:002017-03-22T04:56:05.567-07:00Yesterday's 5 items for me were:
1. Pretty Oil...Yesterday's 5 items for me were:<br />1. Pretty Oil and vinegar decanter that was a gift but never used <br />2. Pretty bed sheet that "had" had it <br />3. Apron I never wore<br />4. Faded worn out black jeans<br />5. Necklace I never wore<br /><br />Can't wait for today's 5 items!!!!!!<br />Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03636412282839955871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-52706953486087289192017-03-21T08:56:38.491-07:002017-03-21T08:56:38.491-07:00When you declutter like I have you question why yo...When you declutter like I have you question why you bought it in the first place. It really makes me want to REALLY question every future item I buy. Do you do as a general rule 5 a day or do you do one big declutter once or twice a year? I'm trying to determine which way is best? I get an absolute HIGH doing it that maybe I should do 5 a day so I get my "daily fix". I wonder if a person if they kept that up consistently would have any items in their home left? Lol. I can't say it enough. I LOVE TO DECLUTTER!!!!!!!!!! Xoxo. JenJenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03636412282839955871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-74031501017764835672017-03-21T08:10:32.021-07:002017-03-21T08:10:32.021-07:00I adore your little house and it shows that your k...I adore your little house and it shows that your kitchen is truly the heart of your home! It's welcoming, classic and timeless. Mirandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15316759065076069111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-64011320216437564242017-03-21T08:05:43.623-07:002017-03-21T08:05:43.623-07:00I never get tired of seeing your beautiful home. A...I never get tired of seeing your beautiful home. As we remodel our little house, I'm always thinking of yours. Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07448867784525576344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-7641725848216523332017-03-21T07:29:02.406-07:002017-03-21T07:29:02.406-07:00I think your kitchen is incredibly practical! The...I think your kitchen is incredibly practical! The chandelier, drapes, and oil painting are marvelous! I have curtains and oil paintings in my kitchen -- and if I desired, I would also have a chandelier. I am working on a little less clutter on my counters, but I have out what I need/use on a regular basis.tnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-37012145462143911472017-03-20T13:56:03.025-07:002017-03-20T13:56:03.025-07:00Janet I really love your kitchen so much and I'...Janet I really love your kitchen so much and I'm with you, the ginger jars are so pretty on the kitchen shelves. <br />I'm just back from South Carolina and inspired to do some redecorating (and the de-clutter that goes with that of course). I saw some beautiful houses in Charleston and one in particular made me think of you, you would love the style! Happy Spring to you my friend. xoDaniBPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02633155240779845497noreply@blogger.com