tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post4404376467655465370..comments2024-03-28T06:11:42.599-07:00Comments on The Gardener's Cottage: useful and beautifulthe gardener's cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-62692253121623189232017-06-05T16:27:53.719-07:002017-06-05T16:27:53.719-07:00If I could only find the right people who would us...If I could only find the right people who would use & appreciate my things (many of which were inherited from my mother or gifts from relatives who are gone), it would be simple to pass them on. What I hate is the idea of a thrift store throwing them away because they don't recognize the value of antiques, or also, I don't like the idea of people getting my things just to sell on ebay. <br /><br />I like that you have a family services place, Janet, for people who need things. Here it's really CL, Freecycle, or thrift stores. <br /><br />When someone comes into my home & admires something, I'm thrilled when it's something I'd like to give away & can present them with it then & there, knowing it will be appreciated.Caranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-70428104276041188722017-03-02T14:23:24.464-08:002017-03-02T14:23:24.464-08:00Gosh! Missing your blog posts! Hope you are not cl...Gosh! Missing your blog posts! Hope you are not closing up shop.....so many people seem to be doing just that. I thought your blog was one of the better ones!Puzzledhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14237049476261879299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-7463665883907999132017-02-11T09:35:33.586-08:002017-02-11T09:35:33.586-08:00Hi Janet, Since I have had the pleasure of a visit...Hi Janet, Since I have had the pleasure of a visit in your beautiful home I can truly say that you are an inspiration. You have created a relaxing, peaceful, warm environment. Sometimes I feel so overwhelmed by what is in our house that I fantasize about starting over with just a trunk of pictures and keepsakes. With a blank slate. <br />I keep decluttering just my clothes and the kitchen and then tell myself what a good job I've done. I really need to tackle all the rooms to achieve that sweet spot that you talk about. <br />Love you and this post. Melanie C.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17905158830512701518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-86330962928087982662017-01-24T07:25:15.524-08:002017-01-24T07:25:15.524-08:00Ha! The struggle is real for me. I do worry I may...Ha! The struggle is real for me. I do worry I may need it and never ever ever find another "whatever" again. I am working really hard to let go. Great post! Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11010658140628187213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-56916338843575070052017-01-24T07:14:07.864-08:002017-01-24T07:14:07.864-08:00Ha I thought you might say that! :)Ha I thought you might say that! :)LRS4AMANDAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17312878555775487787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-39804569731970838612017-01-24T05:34:02.795-08:002017-01-24T05:34:02.795-08:00I do make a concerted effort to declutter and have...I do make a concerted effort to declutter and have thrown out in excess of 125 items in January. I'm also not buying anything other than grocery and that's been cheaper than normal too. I'm feeling satisfied. Anna of Mutton Style and Yearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17123818835370240987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-23441068936668814832017-01-24T00:46:35.618-08:002017-01-24T00:46:35.618-08:00I'm often finding new uses for items and for c...I'm often finding new uses for items and for clothing. I've been on a no buy in January and doing well apart from spending on going out but I call that me time so doesn't count. I have decluttered at least 125 items. Feeling satisfied. Anna of Mutton Style and Yearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17123818835370240987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-45803447880702924892017-01-23T09:10:58.041-08:002017-01-23T09:10:58.041-08:00your place sounds so lovely. i've been going ...your place sounds so lovely. i've been going back in my archives when i had less stuff and i'm missing that look. i would have to part with a lot of great things to get back to that and so that's what i'm pondering these days. that sweet spot of just enough...xthe gardener's cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-39713857178224523862017-01-23T08:24:38.264-08:002017-01-23T08:24:38.264-08:00I am also drawn to spare interiors and constantly ...I am also drawn to spare interiors and constantly find myself assessing my small living space to see what else I can eliminate. I love shopping thrift stores and finding "treasures" but lately I have had no inclination to actually purchase anything and bring it home. My space is now spare but relaxing and still comfy, and I am feeling good about not spending any money, even if it is just a few dollars. It seems every one I talk to is in the same mindset these days of paring down, and simplifying their lives.CleanLivingGalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14386287508291162600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-45294449794432226032017-01-23T07:35:11.538-08:002017-01-23T07:35:11.538-08:00i've not liked much either lately. i'm in...i've not liked much either lately. i'm in the getting rid of mood and past history tells me to be careful so i am. i'm drawn to very spare interiors at the moment so shopping isn't on the radar. x ps thank you for the birthday wish! xthe gardener's cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-53442410464323092032017-01-23T07:33:45.385-08:002017-01-23T07:33:45.385-08:00sounds like you are making good progress stacey. ...sounds like you are making good progress stacey. i have a huge bin of legos too, i'm hoping someone will take them off my hands soon! i've heard that people are just bagging up odd pieces of legos and are able to sell them on ebay. i've not looking into that. we have literally thousands of them! xthe gardener's cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-52846094104215218962017-01-23T07:32:24.001-08:002017-01-23T07:32:24.001-08:00that is the hardest, when we bought something that...that is the hardest, when we bought something that cost a lot and we don't feel like we've gotten our money's worth! they say we should let those things go b/c it's a constant reminder of failure. lol. idk i'v had some articles of clothing for 30-40 years now and am glad i've kept them. xthe gardener's cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-31616084279283978922017-01-23T07:30:37.350-08:002017-01-23T07:30:37.350-08:00linda i think buying for grandchildren doesn't...linda i think buying for grandchildren doesn't count! lolthe gardener's cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-43454795496636437892017-01-22T16:05:01.727-08:002017-01-22T16:05:01.727-08:00I've actually been really good about shopping ...I've actually been really good about shopping lately! I'm in a mood where I don't like anything so that helps. Happy belated birthday! I am a big believer in keeping things for a mood change because I like to have options. The rug looks fab! Stephen Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00657698116552267561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-2422201408118260192017-01-21T20:12:59.455-08:002017-01-21T20:12:59.455-08:00I've been on a cleaning tear since the beginni...I've been on a cleaning tear since the beginning of the year. Got started on photos in albums, & my mother's genealogy papers thinned out and sorted. I sent my grandmother's bone china to the Hospice thrift store. I couldn't find a buyer locally, and it had been sitting in my house for about 8 years unused. Pretty but too delicate for my crew. I have actual silver sandwich plates sitting in a closet...what on earth to do with those, but I can't let them go. Heirlooms are definitely harder to deal with. And legos. My only grand child is in high school, so the legos have been loved by two generations now & used in my classrooms, but I am required to hang on to them to keep peace in the family! I will not be taking them when we downsize though. staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11051414018425672176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-65254560328902281312017-01-21T03:04:44.293-08:002017-01-21T03:04:44.293-08:00Lots of spellchecker changes,sorry. S/b Dani, of ...Lots of spellchecker changes,sorry. S/b Dani, of course!thepoutingpensionerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13484934089759704702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-41636566867851904212017-01-21T03:02:55.162-08:002017-01-21T03:02:55.162-08:00Hi Janet, I'm a hoarder but it's time to l...Hi Janet, I'm a hoarder but it's time to let go a bit. Think my hoarding is from money I've spent on the item and maybe I'll need it after its gone, so the declutter is difficult. But as,per ny comment on Danish;s above, I think of my mum's house and those who'll clear up after me!<br />Love your lounge, so fresh with the green.thepoutingpensionerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13484934089759704702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-17078181019080848802017-01-21T02:58:43.334-08:002017-01-21T02:58:43.334-08:00Hi Dani, I'm decluttering my kitchen in Januar...Hi Dani, I'm decluttering my kitchen in January and today's attack is on my cupboards with all the kitchen's paraphernaliaia (I'm excited!). As I filter through I will try to remember when we cleared my mum's house. 5 potato mashers, countless cruet sets, think you get the picture. With reference to Janet and the 20 year countdown, I don't want my mop-up team to find the same squirrel's nest here!thepoutingpensionerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13484934089759704702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-35042698045035487562017-01-20T13:04:08.939-08:002017-01-20T13:04:08.939-08:00Hi Janet,
Your living room is looking lovely as u...Hi Janet,<br /><br />Your living room is looking lovely as usual...funny about the rug. I've done that with a couple things I was trying to sell on ebay and in the end decided to keep them. I seriously need to declutter and organize. (especially the garage) My daughter wants me to help her organize their new place but I'm not sure I'm the one she should be asking! :o/<br /><br />Yeah not doing so good with not spending much this month...just picked up 3 dozen vegan cupcakes for Amanda's shower tomorrow totaling $117.00 and ordered a glider/rocker for my granddaughter's nursery. Hopefully I can buckle down in Feb. and start saving again.<br /><br />Have a good weekend!<br /><br />Linda<br />xoxo<br /><br />LRS4AMANDAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17312878555775487787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-1839460766355809572017-01-20T11:47:30.377-08:002017-01-20T11:47:30.377-08:00yes, i agree. i think having your own money is so...yes, i agree. i think having your own money is so important! i do work part time as an esthetician and make a v small amount from this blog. :)the gardener's cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-55887202472944851242017-01-20T10:56:09.938-08:002017-01-20T10:56:09.938-08:00Oh, that is my big goal this year - a daily walk f...Oh, that is my big goal this year - a daily walk for an hour and NO EXCUSES. I'm pathetic! Also, I agree with Dani - I need to save my own money. My mother always impressed upon me the need for my own money but I've drifted into dependency... No issues there but I'd like a savings account. I really need a small income stream. Are you a part-time aesthetician? I always see you as a role model. Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13443527125531144896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-59035598696320438202017-01-20T10:36:21.388-08:002017-01-20T10:36:21.388-08:00no the vet doesn't count. that is an essentia...no the vet doesn't count. that is an essential!<br />same here if an estate company comes in! xthe gardener's cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-62256318751878902842017-01-20T10:35:28.757-08:002017-01-20T10:35:28.757-08:00i'm not spending on anything but essentials. x...i'm not spending on anything but essentials. xthe gardener's cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-49025829580573392102017-01-20T10:34:26.801-08:002017-01-20T10:34:26.801-08:00hi anna, yes i do. usually early morning. xhi anna, yes i do. usually early morning. xthe gardener's cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-33938303449461185782017-01-20T10:34:05.263-08:002017-01-20T10:34:05.263-08:00haha yes. and i see some that i don't even re...haha yes. and i see some that i don't even remember who the people are! xothe gardener's cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.com