tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post9145700523211579974..comments2024-03-29T07:54:57.131-07:00Comments on The Gardener's Cottage: Soft and Simplethe gardener's cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-56053727028575650262018-01-30T09:52:33.846-08:002018-01-30T09:52:33.846-08:00thank you sue! xothank you sue! xothe gardener's cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-90476895272381756522018-01-30T03:06:51.088-08:002018-01-30T03:06:51.088-08:00Beautiful coat. You look great, Janet.Beautiful coat. You look great, Janet.A Whole Lotta Magichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15416878913961474994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-59141684133507135132018-01-22T13:28:00.919-08:002018-01-22T13:28:00.919-08:00hi jennifer. sorry so late getting to your questi...hi jennifer. sorry so late getting to your questions. i don't do an exact 5 a day but i do get rid of what needs to go daily. i don't let things pile up. whether it is mail or clothing, household goods, whatever i will make a run to the thrift shop to donate all the time! i def shop once a week, occasionally i will run into a store if i need to but generally speaking once a week is enough. thanks xothe gardener's cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-57271735802478478742018-01-20T19:28:27.999-08:002018-01-20T19:28:27.999-08:00Janet,
You look gorgeous! Love that coat! I have ...Janet,<br />You look gorgeous! Love that coat! I have a few forever pieces...like two Burberry cashmere sweaters I bought years ago and paid too much, even on sale, but the thing is...they show no wear and Madeline even wore them through high school and as a lefty they needed to be washed every time. They are now back in my possession and I love them. They just don't make clothes like that anymore. <br />aanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01951665323632546912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-77443097325904420742018-01-20T16:55:21.723-08:002018-01-20T16:55:21.723-08:00Dear Janet, I've just discovered your blog thi...Dear Janet, I've just discovered your blog this evening and what a delight! I love your home and your style and look forward to reading through the past posts. A belated Happy New Year! <br />KarenAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17557521265630232321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-78395191030160510582018-01-20T16:53:01.248-08:002018-01-20T16:53:01.248-08:00Dear Janet, I've just discovered your blog and...Dear Janet, I've just discovered your blog and what a delight! I love your home and your style and look forward to reading through the past posts. A belated Happy New Year! I hope you are feeling better soon.<br />KarenAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17557521265630232321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-88552155735194635062018-01-18T11:16:35.047-08:002018-01-18T11:16:35.047-08:00I have a Faconnable cardigan given to me 8 years a...I have a Faconnable cardigan given to me 8 years ago as a Christmas gift. I wore that thing all over the world, literally. I wore it until it had holes and the balls fell off. Then, just as I was sadly putting it into my giveaway pile, I checked Ebay. I found it (after years of empty searches) for $80 in pristine condition. You know you love it when you buy it again, 8 years later, and are thrilled. I hope the flu makes a quick departure. I had it in April and was truly down and out. AmyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-55218423369154700712018-01-17T15:29:39.376-08:002018-01-17T15:29:39.376-08:00I love the idea of a Forever Wardrobe! Could you p...I love the idea of a Forever Wardrobe! Could you post pics of that again!Megshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00491645249467756177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-78188902261301594072018-01-16T08:10:42.305-08:002018-01-16T08:10:42.305-08:00I have a black levis jean jacket that I got in the...I have a black levis jean jacket that I got in the mid-80's. A well-made jean jacket never goes out of style! Elisenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-31466408996376282892018-01-15T09:28:43.225-08:002018-01-15T09:28:43.225-08:00Hi Janet, I am so sorry to hear the flu is back an...Hi Janet, I am so sorry to hear the flu is back and hope you recover asap. Just take excellent care of yourself. Best wishes, Ardithœuvres d'art originaleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08241359777280344673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-33218213087600192752018-01-15T05:50:11.685-08:002018-01-15T05:50:11.685-08:00Hi Janet! How are you? Are you still doing 5 a day...Hi Janet! How are you? Are you still doing 5 a day? Would love an update. Thank you!!!<br />Also while I have you. Do you grocery shop once a week? Thanks!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13140975003923331723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-87106648576262665662018-01-14T18:10:19.739-08:002018-01-14T18:10:19.739-08:00You have such incredible style Janet. You always ...You have such incredible style Janet. You always inspire me with your fashion sense and your lovely decor.cindy hattersley designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16147135323683353754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-50482250136576508062018-01-12T05:51:38.935-08:002018-01-12T05:51:38.935-08:00I never get tired of my vintage Coach bags. They a...I never get tired of my vintage Coach bags. They are so classic and will last forever. Funny story about my "forever" dress shoes. For the past 20 years, i have worn a pair of red kitten heel mary janes to every dressy event. After the last time i wore them, I came home and kicked off my shoes only to find my feet were "painted" red with the exact shape of the shoes! The red leather lining had disintegrated. I was so sad am now on the lookout for a new pair of forever dress shoes.magshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03423207541548758042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-70385017356624307252018-01-11T01:28:10.346-08:002018-01-11T01:28:10.346-08:00I bought a vintage Jaeger coat in scarlet cashmere...I bought a vintage Jaeger coat in scarlet cashmere in a charity shop and 😍 it’s my go to coat whenever just jeans doesn’t cut it. It takes me anywhere.Sharonhttp://www.athomeincorreze.blogspot.frnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-48050893235787665522018-01-09T16:10:51.642-08:002018-01-09T16:10:51.642-08:00Thanks Tanja - I used Dawn detergent and hot water...Thanks Tanja - I used Dawn detergent and hot water but not all the oil came out. Still hoping to find a retired dry cleaner person who will take pity and tell me what they use. - J-LAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-14848313081867830332018-01-08T14:14:18.507-08:002018-01-08T14:14:18.507-08:00My black leather blazer!
With jeans, skirts or d...My black leather blazer! <br />With jeans, skirts or dresses. I knew some one when I was in my 20's who had a leather blazer and really admired it. I find mine at Old Navy on a hot August day about 20 years ago. I still love it.<br />suzinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-65592879437444735272018-01-08T12:43:36.170-08:002018-01-08T12:43:36.170-08:00I have a jean jacket from Eddie Bauer that I have ...I have a jean jacket from Eddie Bauer that I have had for at least 15 years and it's still going strong and looks good. I have another college t shirt, made from the nicest cotton, that is at least 8 years old. I love Northface's Osito Zip up Jackets- they just wash and wear like a dream And I have a pair of sneakers and birkenstocks that just keep going. All these items were not expensive (Birkenstocks were on a great sale 5 years ago!) but they just last. Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00384587118391823497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-84272138344434621932018-01-08T10:12:29.261-08:002018-01-08T10:12:29.261-08:00I will never get rid of my vintage Fendi and Gucci...I will never get rid of my vintage Fendi and Gucci purses!! Found them both for a steal at a consignment stores years ago and they are classic in my book. Feel better Janet!Emilynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-83782743605350613352018-01-07T08:48:02.934-08:002018-01-07T08:48:02.934-08:00thanks tanja! xthanks tanja! xthe gardener's cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-52801526887243390162018-01-07T08:47:45.044-08:002018-01-07T08:47:45.044-08:00jan i'm not sure. i use the laundress stain b...jan i'm not sure. i use the laundress stain bar but i don't know that i've gotten out oil stains with it. the flu has come back to kick my butt and so i'm not thinking that well. gimmee a week. xothe gardener's cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-12522117280831672272018-01-07T07:52:49.880-08:002018-01-07T07:52:49.880-08:00YES!I keep things FOREVER!
There are different ans...YES!I keep things FOREVER!<br />There are different answers to WHY they get TOSSED..........too many to go into NOW!!<br />MORE COFFEE NEEDED!<br />XXLa Contessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01682902106545680159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-66297547792908889552018-01-07T06:12:11.900-08:002018-01-07T06:12:11.900-08:00Janet it would be stunning on you. It's such a...Janet it would be stunning on you. It's such a classic and looks amazing with simple black pants and a shirt underneath. What a good birthday present that would be! I'll do a post on it this week sometime, I'll email you when it's up so you don't miss it. xxDaniBPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02633155240779845497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-63436574734501005282018-01-07T05:02:07.283-08:002018-01-07T05:02:07.283-08:00I'm not Janet, but I have a tried and tested t...I'm not Janet, but I have a tried and tested tip for oil stains - the highly degreasing qualities of dish soap. Before putting the dry garment in the washing machine I gently rub some undiluted dish soap onto the greasy spots. Wash the garment with other clothes in the washing (adding detergent). Hope this helps!<br /><br />Tanja Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-47358551346048842472018-01-06T21:50:38.642-08:002018-01-06T21:50:38.642-08:00That is a beautiful, elegant coat - with bound but...That is a beautiful, elegant coat - with bound buttonholes? Who does that these days? My oldest garment is a red wool cardigan ski sweater with the patterned yoke knitted in black and gray. I knitted it 1961 when I was young and fearless. I love it and bring it out of a moth-proof bag in November and tuck it away the end of January. I used good wool and it's in excellent condition for it's age (like me, lol). <br /><br />As long as I have your attention, Janet, please tell me if you know of a fool-proof way to get salad oil stains out of a very good new cotton tee shirt. I have 4 small spots on the front and my dry cleaners will charge $10 to remove them. Dawn and very hot water didn't work. I'm sure there is a product/method out there that safely dissolves the oil, but I'm looking for a Voice of Experience. Thanks in advance! - Jan-LeanneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-57578870371701641292018-01-06T11:20:09.077-08:002018-01-06T11:20:09.077-08:00Love your coat and shoes! I have paired down my wa...Love your coat and shoes! I have paired down my wardrobe to the minimum. But I keep a few pieces<br />Such as Talbots robin egg blue lon<br />g cardigan..to wear in the Spring <br />or January to brighten up the winter days. My sweet mom ..now gone..gave me her beautiful black wool coat with black fur collar and leather gloves <br />When I want to dress up a bit more i enjoy wearing that.thank you for your beautiful blog 😊Nancy M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14788584758347364352noreply@blogger.com