tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post7456506808942637157..comments2024-03-28T16:20:57.446-07:00Comments on The Gardener's Cottage: this and thatthe gardener's cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comBlogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-83027517720552314352020-01-23T06:54:07.380-08:002020-01-23T06:54:07.380-08:00You are cool, with a capital C! Wish I had half o...You are cool, with a capital C! Wish I had half of your style and natural grace.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-37911248578772558902020-01-11T09:18:40.682-08:002020-01-11T09:18:40.682-08:00Dear Janet, I am only pleased that the Everlane gi...Dear Janet, I am only pleased that the Everlane gifts are helping to cheer you through a very tough time, surely none of your blogging friends would deny you these clothes. We know that you are careful and considerate in your living standards and do not buy recklessly. I hope that the year ahead will treat you well.<br />My house, like yours, is an ice-box in the winter and your new pants look just the job for keeping cozy!Share my Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08817611851604816123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-13968384349722874392020-01-09T15:01:40.420-08:002020-01-09T15:01:40.420-08:00so good to hear from you vicki. i've been won...so good to hear from you vicki. i've been wondering how you are. glad this comment posted. i don't know how to fix it. heck i can't fix anything! anyway thank you for your love and support all these years. frankly i'm still in shock and miss larry so much. thank u for all the encouragement over the years...xthe gardener's cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-8665776633991784672020-01-09T14:02:53.119-08:002020-01-09T14:02:53.119-08:00I have tried to leave a comment a hundred times ov...I have tried to leave a comment a hundred times over the months, since before Larry's passing. I have wanted to extend to you my deepest sympathy. Maybe this time, my comment will print. I have followed you for years and enjoy your blog, especially the wonderful recipes, the foods, budgeting; simplification in all things of our often-harried lives; how you spend each day in a week for health and mindfulness. Photos alone of your home and garden always calm me. Also the park where you take walks in the a.m. <br /><br />I have no interest in the Everlane posts (forgive me!), but it's your blog and you can post what you want. Over the years, I've been more interested in how you style your vintage finds. Overall, what I feel I love most about your blog here is your thoughts, on anything, because you're such a good, honest person with so much heart and soul, Janet.<br /><br />I wish you a healing new year; the best 2020 has to offer! New decade, new life. New you. Strong. You are strong, Janet.Vickinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-74667545611228101262020-01-08T22:38:50.916-08:002020-01-08T22:38:50.916-08:00Gee whiz. Really? Because Janet also appreciates ...Gee whiz. Really? Because Janet also appreciates a brand of new clothes in addition to vintage ones, you question her “rock solid” principles (not principals, by the way). Climb down off your high horse and spare us your misplaced haughtiness. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-69199672231330356682020-01-08T16:47:03.771-08:002020-01-08T16:47:03.771-08:00I have always found your blog to be such an inspir...I have always found your blog to be such an inspiration. Your simplistic lifestyle was like a breath of fresh air in a world of blogs filled with links for things to buy. I feel like some blogs are like high school classmates with unlimited budgets and I cannot keep up with their new, shiny things. I have made an effort to resist the temptation to click on products or links these days. I have also unsubscribed to several blogs that I have read for years.<br /><br />I found your shopping for secondhand items to be such a positive example. The posts about your home and decor are some of my favorites. I would love to see more posts about home design how-to and/or previous thrift finds.<br /><br />I worry about the amount of stuff in our world and landfills.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-23537418317636283082020-01-07T04:54:26.325-08:002020-01-07T04:54:26.325-08:00Firstly, sending you my best wishes for 2020, Jane...Firstly, sending you my best wishes for 2020, Janet.<br />I love an all black outfit and this one is so chic. I don't promote in my site but I appreciate why you're doing it and I think you include the product into your content in the least obtrusive way possible, so well done you.<br />I've had many problems leaving contents on yours and other sites, the message I take much time over then disappears when I press send, but I'm thinking it's a Google problem .. or me! I get exasperated.<br />Hugs, x.thepoutingpensionerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13484934089759704702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-34278044220995168242020-01-06T16:52:01.450-08:002020-01-06T16:52:01.450-08:00I enjoy all of your posts. Keep them coming. I a...I enjoy all of your posts. Keep them coming. I am trying to talk my husband into downsizing and keep going through your blog for inspiration. Grief is terribly exhausting. Take good care of yourself and thank you for all the inspiration! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15611402315417746420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-23508951772346340452020-01-06T07:39:28.153-08:002020-01-06T07:39:28.153-08:00Hello Janet,
I love all of your posts. And I was q...Hello Janet,<br />I love all of your posts. And I was quite surprised to realize your pants are joggers. That look great. I think we could all try styling a pair the same way regardless of where we’ve bought them.<br />I will be 60 years old on my next birthday and am ready to gradually change my style to a more mature look. The item I am challenged with is my hair. I’ve stopped colouring it and had it cut to a shorter style. I still have coloured hair in the last few inches. I know there are a lot of Instagram accounts tackling this subject. I would be interested to hear your views on this in a post.<br />Thank you for being you and staying true.<br />Bernadette in British CplumbiaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-88663450513670060862020-01-03T18:30:18.452-08:002020-01-03T18:30:18.452-08:00Your new pants look amazing! Wishing all the best...Your new pants look amazing! Wishing all the best for 2020. Mirandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15316759065076069111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-51910895478915162382020-01-02T16:23:07.116-08:002020-01-02T16:23:07.116-08:00I honestly enjoy all your posts. I think you could...I honestly enjoy all your posts. I think you could make a garage clean out look chic and elegant. But if you'd like suggestions, I'm really curious about your skin care routine. Did you mention one time you do facial exercises? If so, please tell! Along with anything else you think is working. <br />I love posts about style, always, because at 63 I seem to be lost in either too casual vs too stuffy-matron vs hodgepodge. Things have changed and I'm feeling a little confused about what works now. Your style posts always inspire me!<br />Here's to 2020- year of plenty, of recovery and some damn fun!SEnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-3666979731098730852020-01-02T05:22:45.751-08:002020-01-02T05:22:45.751-08:00Happy New Year!I love everything you write about. ...Happy New Year!I love everything you write about. I do not <br />mind the Everlane entry into your topics. Perhaps there is a way to combine them?<br />For example, a post about skincare where you are wearing Everlane.<br />Take care, we love you.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-56171498725593816082020-01-01T16:14:15.499-08:002020-01-01T16:14:15.499-08:00I like your blog just as it is. You have style an...I like your blog just as it is. You have style and grace and a wonderful way with words,fashion, gardening and decor. Building a cottage business using your blog is fine with me. I admire accomplished women. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-64336204211610871342020-01-01T10:58:02.496-08:002020-01-01T10:58:02.496-08:00First of all Happy Belated Birthday Janet!! I hop...First of all Happy Belated Birthday Janet!! I hope the new year brings you well deserved happiness. I enjoy you blogging about anything...whatever it is because it's a way of connecting to you and you to your readers. :o) I think it's great that Everlane has gifted you so many items, you already were giving them free advertising before you became a spokesperson for their company. And about the sweatpants...only you can make them look classy!<br /><br />Linda<br />xoxoLinda Salazarnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-47832530660159770492020-01-01T08:54:34.664-08:002020-01-01T08:54:34.664-08:00Thinking of you. Blessings this first day of 2020�...Thinking of you. Blessings this first day of 2020💖mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15115281161112115395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-36747056725792352032019-12-31T20:52:04.139-08:002019-12-31T20:52:04.139-08:00I love that you're still blogging, and I appre...I love that you're still blogging, and I appreciate the style/voice in which you write. My favorite posts on your blog are about your cooking/recipes, your commitment to ending animal suffering (you had a lovely way of speaking to readers about this), little "tours" of how you manage spaces (like your pantry), your minimalism, and your second-hand scores!<br /><br />I don't mind sponsored posts that are genuine, which I think yours are. It does get a bit tiring when there is more than 1, maybe 2, of them in a row. Seems better to intersperse money-making posts with personal, non-monetary blog posts. <br /><br />It does make me sad that some of your affiliate links seem to have taken you away from some of your previously-cherished values like not using animal products (I'm still shocked whenever I see you in leather boots and otherwise wearing skins of murdered animals), minimalism and keeping a small closet (it seems you've gotten more free clothes than your small closet holds), ethically made clothing (am always surprised to see you buying from H&M), and the environmentalism of buying clothing used/vintage. But, regardless, I'll keep reading because I like you. <br /><br />It would be interesting to hear thoughts on more important life issues if you're ever in the mood to share - finances/budgeting, how to handle grief and being single, etc. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-20082990228776404532019-12-31T13:09:32.939-08:002019-12-31T13:09:32.939-08:00Oh Janet...I love your blog so much. The Everlane...Oh Janet...I love your blog so much. The Everlane posts do not bother me one bit, and if you can earn money from them, I say go for it! They're certainly not annoying. I'm grateful that, in spite of this very sad and challenging time in your life, you continue to blog. I thank you so much for that. I've read through the comments and so many topics have been listed that I'm also interested in, so I won't re-list them all. I've always been interested in your skin care routine since you're an esthetician. I think you wrote a post a while ago, and I wonder if you've changed anything or use different products. I've also often meant to ask about the Jane Iredale Blush that you show on the sideline. Wishing you many blessings in the coming year; I hope you continue to find comfort among those that love and care for you. Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04227946725799952552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-25938884578475793892019-12-30T11:07:34.814-08:002019-12-30T11:07:34.814-08:00I’d love to hear more about your ideas on budgetin...I’d love to hear more about your ideas on budgeting and living frugally. I am hoping to pay off my mortgage in a timely manner and found your posts on saving money to be quite encouraging and refreshing. I love all your posts, however, and am glad that Everlane has gifted you with some of their excellent products. You wear their clothes and boots well and I trust your reviews. <br /><br />Joy Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-19073666434134863502019-12-30T10:44:03.965-08:002019-12-30T10:44:03.965-08:00Oh boy . . . what to suggest for topics when I app...Oh boy . . . what to suggest for topics when I appreciate all that you write about . . . in part, it's your honest, to the point, and personally experienced/tested approach which makes each post appealing/compelling. Don't mind the Everlane posts one bit. Love it when you share goals (inspiring) whether these pertain to organizing a seasonal closet, responsibly disposing of no longer useful household goods, sharing your daily journal for one whole week! We all learn by example and welcome the chance to pattern after excellent ones. Like you, I retreat to my garden for all sorts of reasons. Any work I do there is rewarding / good for my well-being. Even though our climate zones(mine in the mid-Atlantic) are vastly different, I welcome any/all conversation about your time spent in your garden. <br />For all of your readers who understand loss, your courage to speak openly about it is as giving as it could be. I cannot imagine moving into the new year without you. May I/we as readers equally give back to you and pay it forward, as well. <br />with love, great admiration and respect<br />LindaLindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15416829676337940637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-55309664429305999262019-12-30T10:28:29.456-08:002019-12-30T10:28:29.456-08:00Hi Janet! Thank you for asking for feedback from y...Hi Janet! Thank you for asking for feedback from your readers. I absolutely love your blog and have read it for almost 7 years. I've been thinking of you often this year as you move through your grief.<br /><br />I agree with other readers that you absolutely deserve that Everlance income and you look fabulous in their clothes. You might want to consider spacing out that content with at least one other post (someone said 4-5 other posts, but that seems like a lot of work!). Some ideas from me:<br />-A simple pic of a shelf or vignette in your home, and tell us where you got each item and what it means to you. I love those posts.<br />-a round up of older recipe posts on a certain theme.<br />-a day of your meals. I loved it when you did this for a week.<br />-a photo of one organized corner of your home. Maybe what your closet looks like now? It's been awhile since you redid the closet, if I recall right.<br />-what you are reading these days.<br />-bloggers or instagramers you find inspiring and why.<br />-skincare recommendations.<br />-journaling/list-making/calendars-- how you stay organized.<br /><br />I hope this is helpful in some way. I love your blog and I know how hard it can be to come up with content. You are an incredible writer, and even a sentence or two from you can lift my day. Lots of love to you in this time of low energy and grief <3<br /><br />ariarielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00611998254152025244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-47842510908190606262019-12-30T10:00:59.651-08:002019-12-30T10:00:59.651-08:00As this year comes to a close, wanted to reach out...As this year comes to a close, wanted to reach out to say, thank you for blogging. We all hope your blogging is healing for you. Your readers, look forward to your blog posts and enjoy your topics. <br />My sister in law lost her husband, at the age of 57. Your posts on grief help me to understand her deep loss. She talks about it, but not as much as she should as she doesn't want to burden family. Your posts, on loss, remind me her grief is raw, painful, and adjusting to a new life is a daily struggle. <br />We all send strength and comfort your way, and hope 2020 will bring a little light into your world. patty mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-65656705218781078162019-12-30T07:24:12.249-08:002019-12-30T07:24:12.249-08:00I really like those fleece sweat pants. I don'...I really like those fleece sweat pants. I don't like the crop length though. I live in the Pacific Northwest, damp and chilly. I don't want exposed ankles. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-24392514930145523502019-12-30T07:12:55.744-08:002019-12-30T07:12:55.744-08:00I'm back to say thank you for the post on Blue...I'm back to say thank you for the post on Blue Zones! I am inspired. <br />xo karenKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04243448881221465601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-79833849333893238042019-12-29T15:17:15.197-08:002019-12-29T15:17:15.197-08:00Dear Janet, how sweet of you to ask for feedback f...Dear Janet, how sweet of you to ask for feedback from us! If you can realize some money from your Everlane posts, I say why not?!! I think that is fabulous for you. I had never heard of Everlane before & after looking through their site when you posted about the co. many months ago, I ordered their long T-shirt dress last Spring which I love. Am waiting for the color blue to become available soon. My favorite posts are the ones on your lovely home, gardening & your musings. Actually, I love everything you write about & am thrilled that you have continued to share your life & your journey of grieving, which, for me, was also very draining. Although it was so hard, it helped to realize that what I was feeling was normal & I was not losing my mind! I hope the New Year will bring you peace & continued healing. Sending you a big hug & lots of love! xxoo Katie from Huntington Beach katie st. clairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07821728662256922511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-41072202811540668482019-12-29T04:49:18.668-08:002019-12-29T04:49:18.668-08:00Keep the everlane reviews...I like them. You are...Keep the everlane reviews...I like them. You are one of the few blogs I follow. This was a tough year for you, do what makes you feel good !Tammy Philipp Legerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05174404456256634640noreply@blogger.com