tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post4624429623675388806..comments2024-03-22T17:14:03.969-04:00Comments on The Cottage Nest: The Goings On Around These PartsJen Kershnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16128661586028201160noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-71995982081791525052015-01-26T09:08:43.344-05:002015-01-26T09:08:43.344-05:00I could read your words forever...... love you and...I could read your words forever...... love you and all that you share. You are a treasure, you know.<br /><br />xo,<br />KimImagery by Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04656236777604044118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-78163782645285351442015-01-17T14:42:27.112-05:002015-01-17T14:42:27.112-05:00The demise of cursive writing is so sad. It was a ...The demise of cursive writing is so sad. It was a particular sadness to my late mother who taught 3rd grade for 35 years. Our young people may never know or understand the joys of handwritten letters or even be able to read the letters we have all kept lovingly from the past.<br />Your recipe box is so sweet. I am now the possessor of wonderful hand written recipes from my mother and grandmother. They join those of my mother in law. All handwritten, a wee bit stained and well loved.<br />Love,<br />SueSusie Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14878113034866113803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-52367466431857157412015-01-14T17:51:24.524-05:002015-01-14T17:51:24.524-05:00You're comment about half of your face looking...You're comment about half of your face looking older cracked me up, because I was just thinking that today lol<br /><br />Anyway, I missed you and your blog and I'm so glad that nothing has really changed. It's just as wonderful as it was when I was blogging last time. The house looks great, Jen :)<br /><br />xo,<br />rueRuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12110133467260748245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-34181480045457561102015-01-14T09:29:03.942-05:002015-01-14T09:29:03.942-05:00I do believe that if I lived closer we would be fa...I do believe that if I lived closer we would be fast friends. I love everything about this post, well I love everything about all of your posts. I'd rather write a letter than send an email. I'd rather sew and knit with my elders. I'm going to try your cleaning advice because I'd rather do anything than clean. It is bitter cold here in Michigan but there is a sparkle to the snow this morning that takes my breath away. Have a wonderful day and thank you for such lovely posts!Sewn With Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10137376998525862928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-53903665857026216112015-01-13T22:53:46.493-05:002015-01-13T22:53:46.493-05:00Always love seeing new posts from you.
I feel th...Always love seeing new posts from you. <br />I feel the same way about cursive writing. It is so sad that in place of thank you cards or just receiving a letter in the mail most of this is done through email or text. I love getting a letter or card in the mail as much as I love sending them. <br /><br />Love your recipe box. I have three very special recipe boxes. One from each of my grandmothers and on that was given to me as a wedding gift. Everyone was asked to bring a favorite recipe on their favorite recipe card. I cherish all three of them..<br /><br />Kellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04104100135764091440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-4324604692098398622015-01-12T08:59:22.372-05:002015-01-12T08:59:22.372-05:00Sara,
It had not even occurred to me that might ha...Sara,<br />It had not even occurred to me that might happen. I just inspected my mugs and not a single scratch! Whew! Relief!Jen Kershnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128661586028201160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-16949935751441739622015-01-11T19:28:06.147-05:002015-01-11T19:28:06.147-05:00We've had some frigid weather, too, but I keep...We've had some frigid weather, too, but I keep reminding myself that it's going to knock the ticks and other parasites out of the loop. ;)barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11898566437682135391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-85900989050571460012015-01-11T18:54:10.936-05:002015-01-11T18:54:10.936-05:00I definitely like the way you think, Jen! Wheneve...I definitely like the way you think, Jen! Whenever I stop in our yarn shop, I spend some time admiring all the projects the women in the knitting group are working on. I hope to find the time to join them someday. Your dog is a beauty and is probably having a nice cool down in the snow. When we had a dog, I walked with her every day, no matter what the weather. I'm trying to think that way again and get out for some exercise every day, but it's not easy with the frigid temps! I bundled up today and still, I had a cold headache from the wind.<br /><br />I think it's so sad that cursive writing will soon be a thing of the past! I still have all my recipes in a recipe box, and I like that I can see my mother's and friend's writing on many of the recipes I've had for years and years. <br /><br />I can't wait to see what you'll be knitting up with all that pretty colored yarn! Enjoy!<br /><br />VickieVickie @ Ranger 911https://www.blogger.com/profile/12847126296813987337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-11682928348649647982015-01-11T14:37:51.826-05:002015-01-11T14:37:51.826-05:00Your dog is beautiful!Your dog is beautiful!A Whole Lotta Magichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15416878913961474994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-85012752100015431112015-01-11T07:58:49.483-05:002015-01-11T07:58:49.483-05:00I like your yarn buying philosophy. Sale yarn is a...I like your yarn buying philosophy. Sale yarn is always ALRIGHT! I've ben using up leftovers, too. I made myself the promise I would alternate between new yarn and leftovers for each project. However, I broke that rule this past week when Michaels had a lot of their yarn on half-price this past week. I bought enough for three projects! Maybe I'll still alternate... hmmm... we'll see. I love how you reused your calendar pages. They were definitely too pretty to throw out!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00214669651632289883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-74884384572995278922015-01-10T21:37:31.185-05:002015-01-10T21:37:31.185-05:00Thanks Kate J, that's a great (and inexpensive...Thanks Kate J, that's a great (and inexpensive) idea!Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14067769804926934229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-1732422407391327132015-01-10T18:09:38.145-05:002015-01-10T18:09:38.145-05:00um. just bought that recipe tin. for family favori...um. just bought that recipe tin. for family favorite recipes. so i always have them nearby. GET OUT OF MY HEAD. kisses.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-38266530981489698982015-01-10T15:53:39.817-05:002015-01-10T15:53:39.817-05:00 I have not been enjoying the cold. I used to like... I have not been enjoying the cold. I used to like being confined for a few days but now that my children are grown I do not find as much enjoyment as I did then. I have been putting Christmas way and have decided to hire some of the cleaning done. Next week they will be detailing my downstairs so that gives me more time for those closets and drawers. Diannthaohiofarmgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16246333548641185745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-92127489943077521482015-01-10T11:45:57.161-05:002015-01-10T11:45:57.161-05:00You can get clear vinyl tubing used for fish tanks...You can get clear vinyl tubing used for fish tanks and slice them into half inch pieces and down the side. Slip them over the wires where your mug will meet the metal and voila! No scratched handles. Worked for me, so I hope it works for you, too.Heather Jobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07000173102134907502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-88187764320878380282015-01-09T22:38:25.927-05:002015-01-09T22:38:25.927-05:00It's frigidly cold here in northern IL, too. B...It's frigidly cold here in northern IL, too. Below zero temps for days. Tomorrow it's actually supposed to be in the teens, so it'll probably feel warm! I braved the cold and snow to go trudging out to the grocery store today, too. And a little side trip to B&N to get a calendar and planner for 50% off. Have a great weekend!Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-21053542788532718292015-01-09T22:27:48.733-05:002015-01-09T22:27:48.733-05:00May I ask about your mug stand? I've admired ...May I ask about your mug stand? I've admired it in so many of your photos but I worry that it might wear places on the handle. Have you had any problems with that? I have so many mugs in the cabinet and they take too much room, I'd love to show off my favorites but I also don't want to rub off the finish.Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14067769804926934229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-1267875473259006442015-01-09T22:08:30.156-05:002015-01-09T22:08:30.156-05:00Jen....I couldn't agree with you more about cu...Jen....I couldn't agree with you more about cursive not being important anymore......I don't understand that at all....how are these children to sign there name or read it? They can't! So my son is getting lessons at home. The cold has been brutal hasn't it...I live in Central IL....so I feel your pain. I work at a junior college and have resorted to wearing long undies to keep warm!!! I simply love your recipe box....I have a basket that doesn't work so well....would you mind sharing your source for your recipe box? Stay warm!!!!!AndeM1https://www.blogger.com/profile/04315193407748614962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-64220130772734084732015-01-09T22:00:28.487-05:002015-01-09T22:00:28.487-05:00I find the best motivation for getting my house cl...I find the best motivation for getting my house clean is opening all the window blinds. I get things cleaned and tidied so fast that way. It's a shame thing. LOL as if everyone is peeking into my windows and judging me or something. That must say something about my childhood!Heather Jobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07000173102134907502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-56766714798257338672015-01-09T20:59:12.956-05:002015-01-09T20:59:12.956-05:00Your dog is so cute just sitting in the snow. It ...Your dog is so cute just sitting in the snow. It is cold and snowy here to. I actually went to a yarn shop and was bummed to see a for rent sign. Stay warm and cozy. HugsDebbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04242778760582160429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-82559684831016913952015-01-09T16:29:37.346-05:002015-01-09T16:29:37.346-05:00love your file folders! such a creative use for yo...love your file folders! such a creative use for your calendar! hope you have a cozy weekend…it's been frigid here too…though i'm sure not as cold as you've been! (and my kiddos are aching to have that much snow!)Kimber-Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10868316866491561515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-73684874736999822052015-01-09T16:28:45.525-05:002015-01-09T16:28:45.525-05:00De lurking to say Hi and thanks for sharing yourse...De lurking to say Hi and thanks for sharing yourself on this blog! You've created a lovely, cozy home in real life and on the inter-webs. The recipe box is darling and the calendar up cycle is a great idea. It was too pretty to waste. Question, did it take you very long to get the hang of knitting? I long to knit, love the idea of knitting, but I can't seem to get it down. Not sure if it's because I'm a lefty or just short on patience. <br /><br />I'm in the icebox north of you so I feel your pain on the weather. Stay warm. Ronihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08507319294914262788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-79508465492519975542015-01-09T16:14:51.680-05:002015-01-09T16:14:51.680-05:00Rearranging bookshelves and writing out recipes ar...Rearranging bookshelves and writing out recipes are most certainly productive Jen and that recipe box is adorable! I really wish I had seen the idea af turning your calendar into file folders before I threw last year's away, what a great way to recycle and continue to enjoy the artwork on them. I'll have to remember that for next year :>)Kathleen Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01244725793473368501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-26254154499709537262015-01-09T15:59:42.407-05:002015-01-09T15:59:42.407-05:00what a fun post this was, i love seeing a dog in t...what a fun post this was, i love seeing a dog in the snow, how cute and i also really like how you turned the calender pages into file folders. <br />It really is so cold out, so stay warm and enjoy your knitting :)Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11019848441689274275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-57557742783189062122015-01-09T14:25:54.699-05:002015-01-09T14:25:54.699-05:00I got a good chuckle about sitting with ladies tha...I got a good chuckle about sitting with ladies that make you look young. I am faced with the fact that I am not the old lady!<br /><br />How do you survive in arctic weather? I guess you back and knit and create!Art and Sandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09070124859845536964noreply@blogger.com