tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post6704281574177275199..comments2024-03-22T17:14:03.969-04:00Comments on The Cottage Nest: Domestic BlissJen Kershnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16128661586028201160noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-30747847489649226702017-11-17T05:01:57.930-05:002017-11-17T05:01:57.930-05:00This is such a beautiful post. It made me feel pea...This is such a beautiful post. It made me feel peaceful and reminds me to make more time for myself. I hope you continue to pick up your camera as your photos are absolutely lovely. Have a great day.Row.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16854794563472781509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-68723557255355521592017-10-16T16:26:05.754-04:002017-10-16T16:26:05.754-04:00Just popping in to say I hope you are enjoying eac...Just popping in to say I hope you are enjoying each new day and doing what you want and love. I know the "village" where you live is very beautiful this time of year. (Its beautiful all the time) Fall makes us think of yarn and knitting, however, that's part of your life all the time and I envy you making socks. I love the ones you hung on the line. I am sure they give you much pleasure when you wear them. Enjoy each day and live life to the fullest. Sending you ((((hugs)))).ConnieLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09366624592937337403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-78496006677218563612017-10-12T19:20:44.354-04:002017-10-12T19:20:44.354-04:00HI Jen...
I see you are just as creative as ever!
...HI Jen...<br />I see you are just as creative as ever!<br />I had lost touch with your blog, but I am going to remedy that!!!<br />Cheers!<br />Linda :o)Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06682800877894439940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-82265658183719356182017-09-29T12:02:34.352-04:002017-09-29T12:02:34.352-04:00This post made me smile Jen!! I can feel your hap...This post made me smile Jen!! I can feel your happy and peaceful energy coming thru!! I think I might have to try that pasta recipe. It looks so delicious. You also taught me something that I didn't know. I always wondered why my tomatoes didn't bust open when I cooked them in pasta or other dishes. I'm going to start piercing them!! Thank you for that!!! : ) Have a beautiful weekend!! xoxo<br /><br />~ Wendy<br />http://Crickleberrycottage.blogspot.com/Wendy McDonagh-Valentinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01960081613348728607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-638165958228265872017-09-29T01:13:44.396-04:002017-09-29T01:13:44.396-04:00As Anonymous wrote above--I feel that warmth surro...As Anonymous wrote above--I feel that warmth surrounding me when I read your posts. It's what hooked me from the beginning in following your blog. I can imagine having a cup of tea and cookies with you, and just talking abut life. <br /><br />I'm much like you with just following my instincts with putting food together. When I have to break it down to a recipe for my blog, that's tough. I do want to try your pasta. Brie? OMG!<br /><br />I have a theory about messy craft rooms, even offices (mine is at the kitchen table). We leave them in disarray because we have exhausted our creative energies, and we want to walk way with a sigh of happiness, and maybe relief! At least I do. Or perhaps something else we consider imperative beckons. My method is to stack. As a writer I have folders and notepads and journals and pens and junk!!! I stack everything neatly. It inspires me to move on and upward the next time I sit down. So maybe just spending 2 minutes after a project, straightening and making a little pile, or putting thread or yarn or fabric in little basket-I hope that appeals to you.<br /><br />And the cleaning. I have this terrible virus that knocks me on my bum whenever it wants to. That, with a terrible back issue, has me doing housework veeeery slowly, and trying not to do anything strenuous. My daughter sold me on the Swiffer Wet Jet. It's a whiz. I never thought I'd like a mopped floor, but I do a quick sweep in the kitchen, and whatever rooms I need to do, and then use this Swiffer thing that really makes a nice clean shine on wood floors. About every other week I do go down and get along the perimeters of the room, under the cabinets and around baseboards. That's where the dust, crumbs and dog hair go!!!<br /><br />Just some thoughts as you get your energy level up.<br /><br />Sending love...the cool temps have arrived. I want to make a huge pile of leaves (and they have been falling for over a week!), and jump in them. Metaphorically, of course!!! :-D<br /><br />Jane x<br /><br />Blondie's Journalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12988377413260331618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-75007109342818516612017-09-28T08:18:01.033-04:002017-09-28T08:18:01.033-04:00It's never too late to learn, Susan! I hope yo...It's never too late to learn, Susan! I hope you will find a local knitting class and try it out. It's incredibly soothing! Thank you for taking the time to leave your first ever comment.Jen Kershnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128661586028201160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-70935699872171455242017-09-27T13:04:33.272-04:002017-09-27T13:04:33.272-04:00This post brings me such a sense of peace and cont...This post brings me such a sense of peace and contentment. Like all the commenters above I am glad to see you back to reminding us of the beauty all around. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-39337536950461040452017-09-26T16:14:07.326-04:002017-09-26T16:14:07.326-04:00Yum. Yum. R's Ruehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05711563217099699047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-6982891873430054632017-09-24T09:16:23.698-04:002017-09-24T09:16:23.698-04:00I'm so glad to hear that you are feeling bette...I'm so glad to hear that you are feeling better. The tough days make us appreciate the good ones even more, don't they? I'm also trying to make fall happen, despite the weather -- When Harry Met Sally & You've Got Mail are on my Sunday to-do list, as is baking pumpkin bread. <br /><br />And yes, a doctor's note regarding chores seems in order :)Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12627037934684116198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-62855692691661467582017-09-22T15:28:34.365-04:002017-09-22T15:28:34.365-04:00LOL!! I couldn't help but laugh at your showe...LOL!! I couldn't help but laugh at your shower and cleaning floor wish! I haven't vacuumed for 4 years. Once hubby took it over, he found he liked it. What? I too look forward to those movies and my Gladys Taber books and Ham and Bean Soup. Take care and enjoy! :) KitKithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17821207596562393224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-84950753780766734512017-09-22T11:36:06.021-04:002017-09-22T11:36:06.021-04:00It's so wonderful to hear the joy in the ordin...It's so wonderful to hear the joy in the ordinary back in your day. The one thing about aging is that is teaches us to guard what is sacred while still striving for new dreams. I love to hear you share the everyday in your life, it is always a sweet reminder to love the domestic bliss in life.Patty Markerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11556265449629529290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-45441121857182805082017-09-21T15:52:27.314-04:002017-09-21T15:52:27.314-04:00Such beautiful everyday... I love your hand knits ...Such beautiful everyday... I love your hand knits on the washing line!mrsrobinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11688062627526896005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-7150150415263333302017-09-21T10:12:04.800-04:002017-09-21T10:12:04.800-04:00This post is making me smile! Your studio space i...This post is making me smile! Your studio space is so lovely.....I would love to create something beautiful in there....it looks like is has great energy! I noticed you're reading The Shell Seekers! Great book!<br /><br />Also, we love Cheese Plate Friday Night around here. It's the *best* Your little spread looks perfect. <br /><br />We had a mild August and early September here in Central Alabama, too....it's been a little hot this week, but it's about to cool down again.<br /><br />Have a wonderful Thursday!<br /><br />xo,<br />RJRicki Treleavenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00363865916909018452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-1346058852452900862017-09-21T09:50:40.766-04:002017-09-21T09:50:40.766-04:00Such a beautiful peaceful post, I adore your craft...Such a beautiful peaceful post, I adore your crafty space and that food looks so yummy, continue to pace yourself and take care... May xMayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15832025191201722928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-55615140854555185792017-09-21T02:51:42.530-04:002017-09-21T02:51:42.530-04:00Dear Jen, I'm so thrilled to see a post from y...Dear Jen, I'm so thrilled to see a post from you that so very much sounds like you again! I'm a daydream & firmly believe it's good for the soul, time well spend & often the best ideas are born whilst daydreaming. Oh I'm so with you on Autumn (Fall), I love this time of year.... good movies, comfort food, & snuggling under blankets is my perfect. Hope the Autumn chill you are longing for arrives with you so! xxAnna @ paperdollsandposieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14413189605407457635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-60514538281015039392017-09-21T02:02:35.104-04:002017-09-21T02:02:35.104-04:00Your gentleness always comes through in your posts...Your gentleness always comes through in your posts, my friend. You are pacing yourself and that's perfect. <br /><br />I'm very much like you with recipes, I rely on intuition and taste. <br /><br />We share the same love of movies and books.<br /><br />Keep healing. You have my love.<br /><br />Jane Blondie's Journalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12988377413260331618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-56370040299031733282017-09-20T22:49:51.095-04:002017-09-20T22:49:51.095-04:00I can feel the contentment and peace coming throug...I can feel the contentment and peace coming through your posts...I am so glad you're feeling well enough to craft and cook again. That pasta dish sounds delicious. We still have fresh tomatoes here, so I think I'll give this recipe a try. It's very hot here in northern IL, too right now - in the 90's today and through to next week. Hard to believe this time of year. I really don't mind though...I'm trying to hang on to every last bit of summer that I can. You don't have to shovel sunshine. ;-)Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-36030854969270228052017-09-20T17:18:56.824-04:002017-09-20T17:18:56.824-04:00I always enjoy your posts and wish there were more...I always enjoy your posts and wish there were more! Love the serene photos of your home too. It always looks so inviting and relaxing. Enjoy the fall, even if it feels like summer!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-66349812532728488152017-09-20T15:43:43.822-04:002017-09-20T15:43:43.822-04:00I am so happy that you are feeling well and starti...I am so happy that you are feeling well and starting to plan what you want to do. After dealing with this type of trauma, just take time to enjoy everything to the fullest. Time goes so fast the older you are that you miss the little things. When I retired from St. Vincent in 1997, I was only 56 years old but had move to a small town with an old house to live and decorated. I will be 76 at the end of the month and now have downsized to a condo in Carmel. I simply can't believe how fast those years have gone by. I did stop and smell the roses and allowed myself to enjoy all types of crafts, reading, etc. My point is "create when you feel like it" and enjoy your knitting, etc., or whatever you want to do and NOT feel guilty. Enjoy every moment of every day as if it is your last. You have a beautiful life where you are and I am so happy that you made that dream come true for yourself and your family. Its a lovely place to live.ConnieLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09366624592937337403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-6727284488819235322017-09-20T11:45:03.811-04:002017-09-20T11:45:03.811-04:00We have the same here - August was cool, early Sep...We have the same here - August was cool, early September found me turning on the furnace, and now as the calendar is about to show that it's officially fall it's hot and humid - go figure! <br /><br />I always feel such a sense of peace when I visit your site, Jen. I'm glad you are getting back into your hobbies and enjoying life again. <br /><br />My morning routine has also taken a turn, in the form of a new furry friend that needs to get out at dawn! I guess it's just as well that I don't sleep anyway, huh? Darned hot flashes. Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-56581978228280571372017-09-20T11:12:28.401-04:002017-09-20T11:12:28.401-04:00Oh Jen --love seeing a post from you! Your food l...Oh Jen --love seeing a post from you! Your food looks so yummy and am so happy to hear that you are getting back to all the things you love and do so well and skipping that shower cleaning and floor scrubbing! :) Your craft room is fabulous! My dining room is now a sewing room and it looks like a fabric store exploded in there! But, I've heard creative people need space and so I'm giving my girl space to create and sew in her little doggie bandana business. Also having that unexpected and unwelcome heat wave -- next week -- cooler temps a promised! Have a wonderful day sweetie!Jboohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08885993111102447005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-35482042966503229642017-09-20T09:24:27.035-04:002017-09-20T09:24:27.035-04:00Good morning. While I am a huge lover of your blo...Good morning. While I am a huge lover of your blog, not having a blog of my own, I have just never commented before. I find you and I are alike in many ways and I must share that as we are having a heat wave in Pennsylvania, I am feeling the same way about it as you are. I too am fortunate to have my own craft room and while I cannot knit (yet), I dream of knitting socks and enjoy seeing yours.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02447286593170274870noreply@blogger.com