tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post6059543721012456129..comments2024-03-22T17:14:03.969-04:00Comments on The Cottage Nest: Paring Down & Then Not So MuchJen Kershnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16128661586028201160noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-70155962420103368132008-05-05T00:21:00.000-04:002008-05-05T00:21:00.000-04:00I, too, love LOTS on my walls and I have to go thr...I, too, love LOTS on my walls and I have to go thru and thin out things on my tables and etc. My question...what do YOU do with the things you weed out? Get rid of them? Store them...and if so, WHERE? I have a "decorating closet" where all my "I'm tired of this for now" things go but I can barely close the door on it now....bjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04432398383127199206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-26124430041138044422008-05-04T18:55:00.000-04:002008-05-04T18:55:00.000-04:00I'd like to be a new "creative and brilliant" frie...I'd like to be a new "creative and brilliant" friend...I don't know if I'm up to the title, but I do so want to try! I so get it! I've been frantic with cleaning, arranging, painting, renewing, I am like this every spring and every fall--without fail--to my family's horror and somewhat pride.<BR/>Contradictions? Yup. I want a clean slate and yet I want all knew fresh interesting things to look at. I painted over my deep brooding red family room, to a crisp grey/taupe--everything sparkles. Course, that prompted some new accessorizing...I nearly can't sleep when I have a fresh project. I'm never done and I used to beat myself up for that and now I've come to embrace it. When the seasons change I don't so much think of wardrobe opportunites I think of changing up the decor, keeping it fresh. I can't help it, I am not fickle with my husband or kids, but I love re-inventing the stage on which we play out our lives! So nice to meet you, I love your style! I'm Lori from Buffalo!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-82837970023765128142008-05-03T22:20:00.000-04:002008-05-03T22:20:00.000-04:00Are all of those pictures from your house?! I LOVE...Are all of those pictures from your house?! I LOVE them! And suddenly feel way too cluttery myself haha! :) Just popped in to see your blog and love it!mommyhollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09299443873822439053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-11595211265160039822008-04-27T14:35:00.000-04:002008-04-27T14:35:00.000-04:00Hi Jen :)Your house is so beautiful. Take stuff ou...Hi Jen :)<BR/><BR/>Your house is so beautiful. Take stuff out or put stuff in, doesn't matter, cuz I love it :)<BR/><BR/>rueRuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18127064683340688898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-61644422620135691642008-04-24T18:13:00.000-04:002008-04-24T18:13:00.000-04:00I used to be a clutter addict but lately I feel so...I used to be a clutter addict but lately I feel so overwhelmed with the twinnie aspect of my life that I need the rest of my home to be tidy and organized. Just this past weekend I collected a set of beautiful fenton art glass figurines and placed them inside a china cabinet instead of on display ontop of it... such a little change, but looking up at the noncluttered surface of the display case made it the most rewarding little task for a visual as I walk through the house... might not make sense to anyone else, but I think you understand!Lizziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01457172862101774282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-4458528429557801152008-04-24T10:08:00.000-04:002008-04-24T10:08:00.000-04:00I need to get on with doing this as well, our hous...I need to get on with doing this as well, our house just seems to be full of stuff. Thanks for the inspiration!Local Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03342839881399615844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-9505012653212841412008-04-23T23:50:00.000-04:002008-04-23T23:50:00.000-04:00oh me too! When I want to "clean", I want to "cle...oh me too! When I want to "clean", I want to "clean. Everyone better hide their belongings under their pillows and in the their drawers...cause I'm headed for your room next!!!!!<BR/>Too funny!<BR/>Sarah<BR/>http://vintagelily.typepad.com/my_weblog/Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13228539089770322061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-5747512089384929732008-04-23T23:39:00.000-04:002008-04-23T23:39:00.000-04:00I know what you mean about being on a rampage...lo...I know what you mean about being on a rampage...look out world! I LOVE your picture arrangements in your home...very nice! Quite tasteful!!Meggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06757567456934248035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-20172228577678822412008-04-23T10:48:00.000-04:002008-04-23T10:48:00.000-04:00Hi, Jen, I'm definitely not a minimalist, as much ...Hi, Jen, I'm definitely not a minimalist, as much as I'd like to be some days. I do change things out and move thing around, when the mood strikes, but still do enjoy my stuff around. Love those wall displays too, just as you do. I'm trying to keep the small tiny things out and stick to larger pieces, that seems to work better for me these days.<BR/><BR/>Oh, I've got bird fever too (along with the ever-present bunny fever) and have added quite a few birds to my nest too. I don't think you have too much at all, but that's coming from me, the accessory lover.<BR/><BR/>Good luck on your yardsale, if I was close by I'd be there!<BR/><BR/>RhodaRhoda @ Southern Hospitalityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16741881774379561710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-21704140022605158732008-04-23T08:04:00.000-04:002008-04-23T08:04:00.000-04:00Oooo. I've been CRAVING a wall like one of those ...Oooo. I've been CRAVING a wall like one of those in my house, but I just can't find the art that I want. <BR/><BR/>If you ever do it, you've GOT to take photos :)<BR/><BR/>xoxox,<BR/>marthaMarthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17782925951300369029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-47504729984165895942008-04-23T06:26:00.000-04:002008-04-23T06:26:00.000-04:00I have just discovered your blog and would love to...I have just discovered your blog and would love to list you on my blog,I have just had a major clean out too only to feel satisfied to go out and start collecting again!lily-ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16567182741377995822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-46069290441123038642008-04-23T04:16:00.000-04:002008-04-23T04:16:00.000-04:00I so know what you mean when you say relaxing and ...I so know what you mean when you say relaxing and productive. I get a real buzz from sorting something out that it makes me feel great.<BR/><BR/>Your house is beautiful.A Thrifty Mrshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00593954537911177381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-67001374276068977322008-04-23T00:41:00.000-04:002008-04-23T00:41:00.000-04:00Oh yes,I can totally relate! *sigh* I have paired ...Oh yes,I can totally relate! *sigh* I have paired down quite a bit in the last six months but probably have more junk than most!!! LOL...<BR/> ~DesDeseraehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12548332335063152792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-49762323932066690002008-04-23T00:02:00.000-04:002008-04-23T00:02:00.000-04:00I love the pictures and your blog! Wishing you a H...I love the pictures and your blog! Wishing you a Happy spring!<BR/>StephanieShabby in Pink Boutiquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02699339884256610329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-36123570000435182432008-04-22T17:13:00.000-04:002008-04-22T17:13:00.000-04:00Funny, I have been doing the same lately.We can't ...Funny, I have been doing the same lately.<BR/>We can't keep everything.<BR/>Have a great day!<BR/>RosemaryRosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00901666326985976038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-72961515899124746642008-04-22T16:31:00.000-04:002008-04-22T16:31:00.000-04:00Those windows in the fist picture are so great! I ...Those windows in the fist picture are so great! I love the entire window seat area.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14606670867237509659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-19924676646330333052008-04-22T16:20:00.000-04:002008-04-22T16:20:00.000-04:00Be careful as you pare down though.. I understand ...Be careful as you pare down though.. I understand how you feel, but my family trashed some things that were very sentimental to me when they moved. I would have taken them off their hands if I had only known.<BR/><BR/>BTW - your wall arrangements are exqusite!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14068762965886417061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-35973258198803264642008-04-22T11:33:00.000-04:002008-04-22T11:33:00.000-04:00Jen,I'm thinking I may need to hit your garage sal...Jen,<BR/><BR/>I'm thinking I may need to hit your garage sale...Would you mind sharing what neighborhood you are in? cardinalacre AT yahoo DOT com.<BR/><BR/>MariannaMariannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06053480963082704523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-77974350561663000182008-04-22T10:38:00.000-04:002008-04-22T10:38:00.000-04:00When you're done decluttering your house, can you ...When you're done decluttering your house, can you please come do mine? <BR/><BR/>I love the first photo you posted of the little nook. It has such great details and love all the pillows on the bench. I'll take those two red toile pillows. They would go great in my home.<BR/><BR/>Have a great day!Hillcrest Acreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07233032486705498123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-11740256145942614032008-04-22T09:33:00.000-04:002008-04-22T09:33:00.000-04:00I love the first photo Jen - could never be a mini...I love the first photo Jen - could never be a minimalist ... just love too much STUFF :-}Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13874781381364710459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-16238875785951111792008-04-22T08:53:00.000-04:002008-04-22T08:53:00.000-04:00Are those your walls? Absolutely amazing....love ...Are those your walls? Absolutely amazing....love the built ins. <BR/><BR/>I totally get you. I don't like a lot of clutter. It makes me crazy when I look around and see surfaces covered with lots of "things." <BR/><BR/>However, as I sit here typing and look around my craft room you would never know it....way too much stuff!!!<BR/><BR/>Happy de-cluttering. It feels so liberating, doesn't it?cammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00784661576792933812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-26842036679571541032008-04-22T04:38:00.000-04:002008-04-22T04:38:00.000-04:00I came here searching for shop around the corner. ...I came here searching for shop around the corner. Love your blog. I am book marking yours to come back.Sunitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07347370529459467244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-81614887148005498762008-04-22T00:20:00.000-04:002008-04-22T00:20:00.000-04:00It's that time...spring cleaning in all aspects! I...It's that time...spring cleaning in all aspects! I think we all feel it. And if we didn't our "cottages" would be filled from top to bottom!<BR/>M{oc cottage}https://www.blogger.com/profile/07182641182828602874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-64884119416521921782008-04-21T19:33:00.000-04:002008-04-21T19:33:00.000-04:00I love your walls. I do really, really like what y...I love your walls. I do really, really like what you do with pictures/photos/paintings. It's such a daunting thing for me to think about doing.....but I really, really want to........ :-) RosieRosie's Whimsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13107502672999121207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-22326716306317156372008-04-21T17:24:00.000-04:002008-04-21T17:24:00.000-04:00You go, girl! Clean, sort, sift, be free of clutte...You go, girl! Clean, sort, sift, be free of clutter so you can enjoy those decorated walls. <BR/><BR/>And when you are done....hop on over to my little cottage and help me do the same. We are drowning in books....I wonder who's fault that is????DebMchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09920733814018656913noreply@blogger.com