tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post7604947826624747424..comments2024-03-29T08:38:12.917-07:00Comments on Crafty Home Cottage: Grateful & BlessedConniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08187302890702147585noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-33895132149593250672018-05-18T12:38:14.266-07:002018-05-18T12:38:14.266-07:00You do have such a sweet, sweet home, and your por...You do have such a sweet, sweet home, and your porch is very welcoming! What wonderful finds over the years - isn't that part of what makes thrift shopping so fun? We know the items have long histories before we get them, and then we add another 30 years :) That clock is just beautiful.M.K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09205619221345704689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-43096478180993637012018-05-08T05:25:30.035-07:002018-05-08T05:25:30.035-07:00Air quality is so important I can see where you ar...Air quality is so important I can see where you are coming from. I makes me sad, because your place is gorgeous, it's so sad that you have that problem. Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08187302890702147585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-83474655405017921082018-05-07T20:05:36.932-07:002018-05-07T20:05:36.932-07:00We hope to sell in the future only because of the ...We hope to sell in the future only because of the spraying. Which is sad I love the area and our house. But the farmer is here to stay. We used to live around cattle, I am like you I rather live by cattle then farmer's round-up spraying. You are so welcome.Simply Handmade Farmhousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14490254292629390336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-30396962214288393052018-05-06T10:37:06.270-07:002018-05-06T10:37:06.270-07:00I'm sorry to hear that you get sprayed all aro...I'm sorry to hear that you get sprayed all around your property. That could be a problem and one that you have no control over, other than move. We have never had a problem with the hay field across from us, but I think he uses steer manure. I can handle that smell, it just smells like country and only lasts a couple days. I haven't had anyone say that they love my blog in a long time, thank you . . . I needed that :)Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08187302890702147585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-6100459636902512222018-05-06T10:31:37.670-07:002018-05-06T10:31:37.670-07:00Enjoy those tulips when they bloom . . . it is the...Enjoy those tulips when they bloom . . . it is the first sign that warm weather is right around the corner , sweet friend :)Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08187302890702147585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-91829994688505597562018-05-06T10:29:06.529-07:002018-05-06T10:29:06.529-07:00There is a satisfaction in finding great thrift st...There is a satisfaction in finding great thrift store finds and saving money, too. I don't like cookie cutter designs and it is easy to have your home filled with them if you don't break the chain and go original. Thrift stores are great for finding unique and magnificent items to decorate with, whether you use them as is, or up-cycle them :) Good to see you back blogging . . . if I would have known you were coming, "I'd of baked a cake" :)Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08187302890702147585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-42079843365949307192018-05-06T10:22:26.727-07:002018-05-06T10:22:26.727-07:00Hi Laura, thank you for stopping by to visit, it i...Hi Laura, thank you for stopping by to visit, it is always a pleasure. Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08187302890702147585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-23911132894657365052018-05-05T23:04:43.272-07:002018-05-05T23:04:43.272-07:00I am simply in love with your blog. What a lovely ...I am simply in love with your blog. What a lovely home you have Connie. I feel the same way about our little home as well. I am so thankful for it. My only pray is that the farmer that sprays all around us goes ORGANIC or please let us move. LOLSimply Handmade Farmhousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14490254292629390336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-51067144735106157262018-05-05T21:04:32.251-07:002018-05-05T21:04:32.251-07:00It has taken me FOREVER to comment on this post! I...It has taken me FOREVER to comment on this post! I loved all of your sweet finds.. and that record album is especially neat! My parents had those (and I probably did too) and what a great idea to use it for putting your precious photos inside and decorating the pages! You never cease to amaze me. Now I have to be on the lookout for one of these albums! Whenever I go into antique stores, I'm taken back to a simpler time.. the time when I was a little girl and my mom had so many wonderful little treasures.. she was such a collector.... and I see items that she actually owned.... and that I loved. It's hard not to keep buying them. Yes.. there are many things to be grateful for.. and some of them are our little treasures... they are like old friends, especially ones we've had for many years. Your flowers are so beautiful.. you are WAY AHEAD of us here in central Oregon as far as flowers blooming. There are very few here in Madras.. just the occasional daffodil or lone tulip. This surely must not be a flower loving town. My yard is very soon going to get a big dose of color! Have a nice weekend.. MarilynMarilyn McLeod @ Pink Paper Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166022624714254716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-84801107175701109712018-05-05T12:46:20.656-07:002018-05-05T12:46:20.656-07:00To me it’s much more satisfying to acquire things ...To me it’s much more satisfying to acquire things through thrifting than it is to buy retail. You found items that fit your home and style perfectly. I know it was fun for you. The blue flowers are Grape Hyacinth I think. So pretty, as are your tulips. Your porch is so inviting. I hope you’re enjoying some relaxation in that lovely spot. Hugs.A Joyful Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604235087317891071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-2869508496459922372018-05-04T22:20:29.779-07:002018-05-04T22:20:29.779-07:00Those are some wonderful finds!
Be blessed!
Laura ...Those are some wonderful finds!<br />Be blessed!<br />Laura of Harvest Lane CottageMrs. Laura Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-9606207264939245842018-05-04T14:09:00.624-07:002018-05-04T14:09:00.624-07:00LOL...honey, but honestly, pure maple syrup would ...LOL...honey, but honestly, pure maple syrup would be lovely!Rain https://www.blogger.com/profile/14377719049819222133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-8411643613536928062018-05-04T13:44:13.488-07:002018-05-04T13:44:13.488-07:00Honey or sugar? :)Honey or sugar? :)Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08187302890702147585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-59821153100874143512018-05-04T09:26:32.817-07:002018-05-04T09:26:32.817-07:00Cheesecake it is! :) Sweet tea for me if you have ...Cheesecake it is! :) Sweet tea for me if you have it! :)Rain https://www.blogger.com/profile/14377719049819222133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-55053450602190861932018-05-04T08:48:39.987-07:002018-05-04T08:48:39.987-07:00I have tried to grow lilacs for years without succ...I have tried to grow lilacs for years without succeed, then when we moved here and I saw all the mature lilac brushes I was in heaven. As for tulips I usually buy a couple bags every fall at Walmart and put them in the grow. I've done that for four years now and now I think I have enough, plus they do multiply. Tulips are the simplest flower to grow, ever :) Just remember in the fall to buy a bag of bulbs. It would be sweet sitting on the porch and enjoying a visit together, our weather has been beautiful lately. I would make tea and cake, unless you were planning on making a cheese cake from your marvelous homemade cheese, Yum :)Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08187302890702147585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-63234119938568666822018-05-04T07:19:26.436-07:002018-05-04T07:19:26.436-07:00Your home is beautiful Connie, no wonder you are s...Your home is beautiful Connie, no wonder you are smitten :) I want to sit on your porch with you! You've really got quite a great sense of style with all of the colours and the cozy items you have in your home! I'm a little envious of your tulips and lilacs!! Rain https://www.blogger.com/profile/14377719049819222133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-812689156816552562018-05-02T07:37:30.584-07:002018-05-02T07:37:30.584-07:00Thank you . . . I love that kitchen too. When we ...Thank you . . . I love that kitchen too. When we first bought this place Steve wanted to gut the kitchen and redo the whole thing. I protested. All I wanted was new counter tops and a new sink, the old cupboards where wonderful to me and just needed a fresh coat of paint. I enjoy the vintage style of our home's kitchen and he does too now that he sees my vision for it :)Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08187302890702147585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-76759566453508116032018-05-02T07:33:05.555-07:002018-05-02T07:33:05.555-07:00There certainly is and being blessed with a warm a...There certainly is and being blessed with a warm and cozy place to call home is one of them for sure.Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08187302890702147585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-29007827539867241882018-05-02T07:31:35.640-07:002018-05-02T07:31:35.640-07:00Thank you . . . it should be a fun project :)Thank you . . . it should be a fun project :)Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08187302890702147585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-89570694224459114862018-05-01T17:49:37.028-07:002018-05-01T17:49:37.028-07:00I so enjoy seeing your beautiful spring flowers co...I so enjoy seeing your beautiful spring flowers coming up, our lilac bush has a few buds but haven't popped yet. Isn't it wonderful to be so happy with your home and so thankful for all you have been blessed with. I do love your great old fashioned kitchen, great finds!!Conniecrafterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09266327228870948083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-67167995520278300742018-05-01T15:00:16.326-07:002018-05-01T15:00:16.326-07:00Your home is filled with things that make your hea...Your home is filled with things that make your heart sing and that's just the way it should be. I love my home, too, and am so thankful for it and for the people who come visit and spend time with me. There is always something to be grateful for. Lorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-778718243235827952018-05-01T08:40:53.734-07:002018-05-01T08:40:53.734-07:00Everything is so nice.
Great idea for the old albu...Everything is so nice.<br />Great idea for the old album folder.happyonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14186179870233267082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-65485641128841163522018-05-01T07:42:19.789-07:002018-05-01T07:42:19.789-07:00Hi John, we are both collectors, but your collecti...Hi John, we are both collectors, but your collections are Museum worthy. Mine are thrift shop and some antique shop worthy. Big difference, LOL. Wishing you a happy day:)Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08187302890702147585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-24873892645691020722018-05-01T07:38:50.034-07:002018-05-01T07:38:50.034-07:00That is so cool that you have the same cake saver ...That is so cool that you have the same cake saver and know the age and family member that used it. I have been looking at reproductions on line and they are expensive. It pays to take your time and shop the thrift stores. Thanks so much for visiting, I do appreciate it :)Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08187302890702147585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-24541576587132502602018-05-01T07:35:08.430-07:002018-05-01T07:35:08.430-07:00I wake up every morning and thank God for a new da...I wake up every morning and thank God for a new day to enjoy His beautiful world. There is so much to be grateful for and all we have to do is stop and look around us, and then look at the average world citizen. It's too bad that the media fills us with stories and pictures of the rich and famous, the skinny and beautiful, and all the "things" that we need to make us happy. It just makes people strive to have more and be more, when most of us are just fine the way we are. We are blessed each day when we have clean fresh food to eat, a warm and cozy roof over our heads, clean clothes and a comfortable bed to crawl into each night. Some nights when I crawl into bed, I think about the fact that there are women my age sleeping in cardboard boxes and eating from trash cans. I know that for some it is the choices they made in life that put them there, but for some it is not their fault. So why am I this blessed and not them? <br />Oh my, I do ramble on . . . sorry . . . that's just where my heart was taking me this morning :)Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08187302890702147585noreply@blogger.com