tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post1619274450212232537..comments2024-03-22T17:14:03.969-04:00Comments on The Cottage Nest: Full Autumnal ImmersionJen Kershnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16128661586028201160noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-23609394764093068532018-11-08T04:24:18.331-05:002018-11-08T04:24:18.331-05:00I was determined to take time to go through blog p...I was determined to take time to go through blog posts and comment. Ahhhhh it feels so good. I've actually MISSED blogging these past few months!<br /><br />Oh I'm with you Jen, maybe it's an age thing, that as you get older things shift about how you feel about them. I too would tick off months, but I'm wanting to embrace them now. I always found Autumn quite a depressing month. More so than Winter actually. I just used to see everything dying off and looking sad from its earlier glory. I always felt that at least in Winter you sort of looked forward to the arrival of Spring! I'm now seeing Autumn for the beautiful season that it is.<br /><br />I am feeling that slight feeling of being overwhelmed with my house and all its clutter. I have been finding the energy to tackle it rather lacking this year. I think that everyday I do the same jobs and never get anywhere to being where I want to be, in terms of clutter free! Ahhhhhh I will just keep plodding on. Maybe 2019 will be the year I get my act together! You never know, the blogging bug might hit me again!!!!! Take care my friend xxxxxCoco Rose Diarieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00708755502453874593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-28328672958667134632018-11-02T18:53:46.243-04:002018-11-02T18:53:46.243-04:00Your house is just gorgeous. I like to get things...Your house is just gorgeous. I like to get things cleaned up a bit too. Today all Halloween items were put away and Thanksgiving taken out. I have only a few things to celebrate Thanksgiving so I don't feel overwhelmed. Have a happy weekend.Mereknitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04596140300034854370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-4599623389977092922018-11-01T13:57:49.299-04:002018-11-01T13:57:49.299-04:00Your Harvest Cake is one of my very favorite cakes...Your Harvest Cake is one of my very favorite cakes. I made it for Thanksgiving a few years ago, and I've thought of maybe making it again this Thanksgiving. October did pass by way too quickly. I was reminded of that when my daughter asked me to turn the calendar over this morning. I do love this time year. I also welcome the month of January after all the busyness of the holidays, it's nice to take a deep breath and just relax. Happy November!Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15744965298240817861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-5856095411009101152018-11-01T13:28:08.312-04:002018-11-01T13:28:08.312-04:00I love the cosyness of November, and the excitemen...I love the cosyness of November, and the excitement of what December will be. Though I agree, October passed by far too quickly. The urge to clean before the festivities (or a holiday) has started, and I still have to put the garden to bed for winter... Hoping for some must-do-it-now energetic days next week! Happy November mrsrobinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11688062627526896005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-62447124607800353362018-10-31T14:05:37.558-04:002018-10-31T14:05:37.558-04:00I think you have found the perfect balance in deco...I think you have found the perfect balance in decorating your home--I always look forward to your pictures. It's a good thing you had those 2 "animals" who live with you to help eat that bread. Otherwise, you might have had to eat it all by yourself. Darn! :-) Vikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15154860134656561435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-70978342686320975722018-10-31T12:30:35.891-04:002018-10-31T12:30:35.891-04:00Oh my yes, October did just fly by and I am fearfu...Oh my yes, October did just fly by and I am fearful that will happen to November too! Love your post and photos! Stay warm - chilly temps ahead!Jboohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08885993111102447005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-60608888722434609482018-10-31T09:35:09.587-04:002018-10-31T09:35:09.587-04:00Oh my! That cake looks like one giant chocolate c...Oh my! That cake looks like one giant chocolate chip brownie! I want some! :DRicki Treleavenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00363865916909018452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-9506146225811813732018-10-31T08:18:15.571-04:002018-10-31T08:18:15.571-04:00We waited forever for fall to start herein NC. It...We waited forever for fall to start herein NC. It was in the 80's for most of October. The last week or so has brought cooler temps and fall color. So sad about that beautiful tree! Enjoy your nesting.Penny from Enjoying The Simple Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01480355122441712250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-29771200290552829372018-10-31T08:03:46.609-04:002018-10-31T08:03:46.609-04:00Yes a lovely autumn Indian summer is the best and ...Yes a lovely autumn Indian summer is the best and gives you time to wind down, clear and tidy up before winter, and even then you don't feel there's enough time. All your cleaning and tidying and balance looks good.Lilbitbrithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09477302589982766792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-9872557292254107732018-10-31T05:17:46.994-04:002018-10-31T05:17:46.994-04:00Time really is flying by! I love the autumn best. ...Time really is flying by! I love the autumn best. I do love all the seasons, of course, and I'm glad I live in apart of the world where we can enjoy the changing of the seasons. My new crochet blanket is coming along and I've also decided to add a few more rounds to my first blanket. I finished at 64 rounds, but I'm just going to gradually add a few more as we sit under it of an evening. Best, Jane :)Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18114112351660401224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-46294877583743314492018-10-31T01:47:02.117-04:002018-10-31T01:47:02.117-04:00As a child I disliked the month of October - it wa...As a child I disliked the month of October - it was a month that had to be gotten through so we could get to Halloween and then my November birthday. But these days, I savor October. The days feel like summer, but we have the beach to ourselves. The lazy days of October have me ready for the busy months ahead.Art and Sandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09070124859845536964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-19991052004076912612018-10-30T20:08:43.157-04:002018-10-30T20:08:43.157-04:00I am always trying to find that balance between pe...I am always trying to find that balance between peaceful and cozy, too...without having too much clutter or "stuff"! I love your kitchen shelves and how you have them displayed. The only thing I've baked lately is chocolate chip cookies, because I mailed them off today to my niece for her birthday. She's away at school and I thought she'd appreciate some homemade cookies. Of course, I ate three of them yesterday. And then my tummy didn't feel too good, because I rarely eat sugar anymore. Your cake and bread looks delicious. If those were sitting in front of me, I'd devour them. See why I have to stay away from baking? ;-)<br /><br />I also get overwhelmed much easier now that I'm "older", too. I need a lot more peace and calm in my life, which I don't always get. But I know that's part of life - no one can avoid that. So I'm learning how to deal with all that (mindfulness!), too.<br /><br />xoxo<br />MelanieMelaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.com