tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post5641199675822284814..comments2024-03-22T17:14:03.969-04:00Comments on The Cottage Nest: Sacred GiftsJen Kershnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16128661586028201160noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-65364548192123551072017-03-10T15:13:34.449-05:002017-03-10T15:13:34.449-05:00I always look forward to a new post on your blog. ...I always look forward to a new post on your blog. I love your photos. I too have a nice craft room but not quite as pretty as yours looks. I love the art bin with your colorful floss in it. Where did you find that? I need one!Tammynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-8182663722811495822017-03-09T14:35:52.973-05:002017-03-09T14:35:52.973-05:00Barbara Anne,
Thank you so much for that helpful ...Barbara Anne,<br /><br />Thank you so much for that helpful information. It was already finished when you left your comment but I was curious so I measured and it's between 3-4 inches so we will take that! Goodness knows it's more comfortable than my old set up! Thanks for taking the time to let me know this.Jen Kershnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128661586028201160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-20339336462757837252017-03-08T11:53:45.745-05:002017-03-08T11:53:45.745-05:00Hi Jen,
I've visited your charming blog often...Hi Jen,<br /><br />I've visited your charming blog often but, as a quilter, had to write and was delighted to find you offer the "Name/URL(optional)" choice! Thank you!<br /><br />One word about your new and hubby-made cutting table: Stand with your elbows bent so your forearms are parallel to the floor. Now have someone measure down 4". This is the ideal height of the cutting table surface for you. This information comes from a wonderful book by quilter and doctor, Dr. Susan Mech, called "Rx for Quilters". Hope the new table hasn't been finished already or you already had this information!<br /><br />Love the idea about a sacred day to honor yourself and your creativity. What a great way to play! I take about 30 min. each morning and that sets me right for the day.Barbara Annenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-34166242008704164082017-03-05T13:52:55.311-05:002017-03-05T13:52:55.311-05:00I love the idea of a sacred day and thank you for ...I love the idea of a sacred day and thank you for sharing what that looks like for you. It is so inspiring. I don't have an entire day to myself with my current work and mom schedule, but I do get an afternoon here and there and this gives me ideas for how to spend that time. The chocolate croissant looks scrumptious! Please share how you make those!! A future blog post idea maybe?Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04198835532378242783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-90043238781669999442017-02-15T16:38:15.169-05:002017-02-15T16:38:15.169-05:00It sounds like the most perfect day! I love havin...It sounds like the most perfect day! I love having a little glimpse into your creative world.Sewn With Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10137376998525862928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-22818067186661090352017-02-13T09:40:31.795-05:002017-02-13T09:40:31.795-05:00Such a perfect place to spend your special day Jen...Such a perfect place to spend your special day Jen....everyone needs to make sure they have a little 'me' time...(I especially love your corner with the yarn swift and winder!)...<br />Happy new week,<br />Susan x♥ Mary Janes TEAROOMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05773609140590006438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-33514339904845072402017-02-12T14:59:43.626-05:002017-02-12T14:59:43.626-05:00I agree with all you say here Jen! Lovely to read ...I agree with all you say here Jen! Lovely to read about your sacred days and how you spend that time recharging and revitalising. Your studio is a beautiful inspiring place to be. Wishing you a happy week ahead.<br />Helen xoxHelen Philippshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16085327303967055337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-679787382056799642017-02-12T08:07:57.006-05:002017-02-12T08:07:57.006-05:00I agree about yarn as art! That's why I someti...I agree about yarn as art! That's why I sometimes have a hard time using it!<br />Jen Kershnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128661586028201160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-79210492147701614932017-02-10T16:51:48.911-05:002017-02-10T16:51:48.911-05:00I agree wholeheartedly! Me time is so very import...I agree wholeheartedly! Me time is so very important and if I had your studio, I'd be in heaven! Isn't yarn addicting? Browsing the aisles of yarn shops is like viewing works of art, don't you think? Love your yarn winder (don't know the name of that gadget, but our local yarn shop owner does it for me)! I can't wait to see what your hubby is building for you. The croissant looks divine.Vickie @ Ranger 911https://www.blogger.com/profile/12847126296813987337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-64498533438115163192017-02-10T16:06:22.512-05:002017-02-10T16:06:22.512-05:00I felt such a sense of peace after reading this po...I felt such a sense of peace after reading this post Jen. It's so important for us to do something for ourselves on a regular basis. I am someone who needs peace and quiet and time to myself every so often to recharge as a mom and a wife. Tomorrow I'm doing something that I've never done before. I'm checking into a hotel by myself for the night. I'm going to visit my local Barnes and Noble and buy a few of my favorite Somerset magazines, rent a movie and order room service. After seeing that photo of your chocolate croissant, I think I have to get a few of those too. : ) I'll only be 15 minutes from home and I know I'll be ready to come home by check out on Sunday but I'm so looking forward to some "me" time. Thank you for sharing your sacred days with us. xo<br /><br />~ WendyWendy McDonagh-Valentinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01960081613348728607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-52995367363700082232017-02-09T09:27:36.470-05:002017-02-09T09:27:36.470-05:00Also, I received a new coffeemaker for Christmas t...Also, I received a new coffeemaker for Christmas that has an attached frother. While I have had a frother for years, this one that is always out & accessible makes it so convenient and so I use it so much more often! And whenever I do, I quote you to myself. "Froth piggery!" :) Kimber-Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10868316866491561515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-20859352964081459032017-02-09T09:24:43.180-05:002017-02-09T09:24:43.180-05:00I always love when you share peeks into your sacre...I always love when you share peeks into your sacred days with us. With the addition of our littlest ;) I've found that the little bit of time I used to get daily to be creative has drastically been reduced. Trying to figure out where to find that time again in my week…I have been making time to read more consistently, which has been such fun and a blessing! But I do miss crafting & hope to begin to carve out time for it again.Kimber-Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10868316866491561515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-34357048665454188272017-02-08T23:37:24.531-05:002017-02-08T23:37:24.531-05:00I was nodding my head and cheering you on as I rea...I was nodding my head and cheering you on as I read this. Your Sacred Day sounds so relaxing, comforting and devotional, I feel I need to do something similar. I grab moments here and there but that breaks up the momentum of mindfulness and truly thinking of myself. As much as I need some time to myself for reading, journaling and exercise, I also need to focus on a set routine for my writing, both the blog and my newspaper columns. I tend to go willy nilly with that and I need to set up a work area and focus on that without interruption.<br /><br />Thanks for your post, Jen. You are a calming voice in a hectic world. :-D<br /><br />Jane xBlondie's Journalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12988377413260331618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-75034243100704065132017-02-08T15:17:45.867-05:002017-02-08T15:17:45.867-05:00hi, jennifer. :)
i've read your blog/instag...hi, jennifer. :)<br /><br />i've read your blog/instagram for some time now. how long and how i found you, i don't know - but i'm glad i did ... i find so much beauty and inspiration in your photos and words! thank you! and sorry it's taken so long for me to tell you that.<br /><br />i am happy for you to have a special day each week to do what you want and (as someone commented earlier) i love that your husband brings home take-out food, etc. to help extend your day.<br /><br />i don't yet have a schedule that allows me to take a full weekday as you do, but the older i get (and the longer i am still a social worker ... it's been 30+ years), the better i am about saying "no" and about taking a couple hours most nights to knit or paint. thanks for the encouragement. <br /><br />hope you and your family are in the middle of a great week!<br /><br /><br />kathy ("anonymous" for not having a blog or instagram)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-7892523601784559682017-02-08T12:57:38.619-05:002017-02-08T12:57:38.619-05:00Love the colors of your studio.
Never forget to sa...Love the colors of your studio.<br />Never forget to save time for ourselves!Clarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00732806287346736401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-15576906758680037062017-02-08T11:32:06.593-05:002017-02-08T11:32:06.593-05:00It is always wonderful when I awaken to a morning ...It is always wonderful when I awaken to a morning with no plans for the day. Today is such a one and I'm still undecided as to what I will do.<br /><br />I can't wait to see the finished product on hubby's creation. And, I can't wait to see what you do with it in your already sweet space.Art and Sandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09070124859845536964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-9455106978936223802017-02-08T04:35:55.364-05:002017-02-08T04:35:55.364-05:00Such a dreamy looking day. And some yarn envy! I l...Such a dreamy looking day. And some yarn envy! I love the fact that Mr Cottagenest supports scared day and does what he can to make this day of the week longer for youmrsrobinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11688062627526896005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-59491467849014745712017-02-07T18:35:59.319-05:002017-02-07T18:35:59.319-05:00I am SOOO proud of you. I have never done this. ...I am SOOO proud of you. I have never done this. I have a hard time claiming any time for myself-I always feel guilty. I KNOW we all need to do this but how many of us actually DO IT? Good for you- I am so happy for you. Now maybe some of us should follow in your brave footsteps. xo DianaNanaDianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14298962791700019785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-92231876022719399042017-02-07T17:51:53.513-05:002017-02-07T17:51:53.513-05:00This is amazing. And so brave (to put yourself fir...This is amazing. And so brave (to put yourself first, when you are so busy taking care of others). It really touched my heart and even made me tear up - because I KNOW I need to do this. Why do I feel so guilty even thinking about it? I do take pockets of time most every day for myself, but an entire day? I need to take lessons from you. :-)Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-10473285945250464882017-02-07T16:22:13.705-05:002017-02-07T16:22:13.705-05:00I could live in your little studio. It's adora...I could live in your little studio. It's adorable. :) Reeniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17516885315219959524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-13505065221199588162017-02-07T11:10:08.509-05:002017-02-07T11:10:08.509-05:00Jen, your sacred day sounds just like what I need!...Jen, your sacred day sounds just like what I need! I need to start practicing that!Penny from Enjoying The Simple Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01480355122441712250noreply@blogger.com