tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post4502647408622082723..comments2024-03-09T02:21:59.660-08:00Comments on HOPE AND THRIFT: Sweet Briar Cottage Journal: SimplicityJanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01851312702044308420noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-6402738312690398532015-07-26T12:25:53.933-07:002015-07-26T12:25:53.933-07:00Olá querida Ines! É sempre maravilhoso ouvir de vo...Olá querida Ines! É sempre maravilhoso ouvir de você!<br /><br />abraços<br />JaneJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01851312702044308420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-21285674133084337792015-07-26T11:04:34.539-07:002015-07-26T11:04:34.539-07:00シ
Gostei muito da flores. Gostei de aprender mais ...シ<br />Gostei muito da flores. Gostei de aprender mais sobre simplicidade.<br /><br />Boa semana!!!<br />Beijinhos.ჱه° ·.<br />❤˚° ·.Magia da Inêshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14452079116590629237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-86099523736766543712015-07-26T07:09:48.097-07:002015-07-26T07:09:48.097-07:00Thank you so much, Gail! Your comment has been a ...Thank you so much, Gail! Your comment has been a blessing!<br /><br />JaneJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01851312702044308420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-39211227196754537982015-07-26T05:49:32.914-07:002015-07-26T05:49:32.914-07:00Hello Jane, what a lovely and very informative blo...Hello Jane, what a lovely and very informative blog you have. I will I'm sure really enjoy going back through all your posts. What a wealth of information you have freely shared. Thank you so very much. Blessings Gail (from Australia)gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11474172270399240621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-58238147565868602622015-07-26T03:34:27.916-07:002015-07-26T03:34:27.916-07:00Thank you Linda!Thank you Linda!Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01851312702044308420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-69911606681383343002015-07-26T03:34:01.409-07:002015-07-26T03:34:01.409-07:00Sometimes you can get some pretty nice things for ...Sometimes you can get some pretty nice things for a quarter, Sharon! I held a garage sale recently and some of the ladies were actually fighting over the clothes! Since I use a discerning eye when thrifting, the all had labels like Talbots, Ralph Lauren and J. Jill. They couldn't believe that they were getting them for twenty-five cents. Never told them that the most I paid for them was four dollars. Within two hours all the clothes were sold. Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01851312702044308420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-48142047889584266022015-07-25T19:41:08.240-07:002015-07-25T19:41:08.240-07:00Your photos are lovely, and so is your blog. Than...Your photos are lovely, and so is your blog. Thank you so much for sharing.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12692170857496442623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-62566158069201212082015-07-22T20:00:44.614-07:002015-07-22T20:00:44.614-07:00I was chuckling over your recommendation for parin...I was chuckling over your recommendation for paring down the clothing inventory--I go through my closet at least twice a year and cull, but I buy more at the charity shops. Right now, I'm tired of my several paint encrusted outfits, so picked up an assortment of T-s for 25 cents each--most of them way too nice for painting. Morning's Minionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01912356455981434029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-76468301760395618582015-07-20T19:10:44.198-07:002015-07-20T19:10:44.198-07:00Thanks Debby! We have to remember to pack lunches...Thanks Debby! We have to remember to pack lunches because in these rural areas, you might not find anywhere to eat. Besides, I love peanut butter sandwiches, so it's a good excuse to eat them. Pot pies are fun because I get to use my piebird. They don't taste as good without them, you know? Have a lovely week!<br /><br />Hugs<br />JaneJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01851312702044308420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-18583472053716312532015-07-20T15:43:10.625-07:002015-07-20T15:43:10.625-07:00I always love reading your posts Jane. I learn so ...I always love reading your posts Jane. I learn so much and they make me giggle too. I've been trying to remember to make packed lunches when we are travelling. Not only thrifty but I think that they taste so much better too. Your pot pie looks so tasty, I must have a go. Thanks for sharing the free mitt pattern. I'll look it up now.<br />Happy thrifty days,<br />debx<br />debby emadianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12222092755385566586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-14018512469406733372015-07-20T08:19:42.999-07:002015-07-20T08:19:42.999-07:00Those little roses were growing under the steps. ...Those little roses were growing under the steps. When we redid the porch, we put wires up so they could grow upward. They are very dependable. <br /><br />The wristlets are very easy to knit and only took one evening. Love projects like that. They're very handy too, since often the sleeves are too short on my winter coats. I'm at the awkward height were I'm almost to tall for average clothes, but the talls are too long. Another reason why I don't wear pants!<br /><br /><br />I always say the pretty cost the same as ugly at thrift stores, so why not have the best? An Irish linen tablecloth that we purchased at a garage sale is cheaper than plastic placemats at the dollar store. Years ago we bought a set of silver plated silverware from a garage sale for $10. The owner didn't want to be bothered polishing them. We use them everyday so they don't tarnish very much. We're big believers in living graciously.<br /><br />I know what you mean about husbands and downsizing. Periodically I go through my things and give bagfuls away, but when I ask my husband what he has its always just one or two items.And we won't even talk about his garage. We call it the black hole of Calcutta!<br /><br />Hugs<br />Jane Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01851312702044308420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-54594285189958190272015-07-20T07:12:56.940-07:002015-07-20T07:12:56.940-07:00Oh my, what a gorgeous little climbing rose! I lo...Oh my, what a gorgeous little climbing rose! I love it, and it suits your beautiful home perfectly. Love those wristlets, too. I've only made fingerless mitts, but I may try these as they are gorgeous. Thank you for including the link.<br />"We use our good china, linen and real silverware everyday. Although our paycheck would tell you otherwise, we live like royalty."<br />I believe that! And you've given some great advice here. We have begun the process of downsizing, but it seems the account is a bit lopsided as in my things are given up more easily than my husband's...lol.<br />Have a wonderful week!<br />magnoliasnteahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08517995125207145961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-89365153645149352362015-07-20T07:08:18.442-07:002015-07-20T07:08:18.442-07:00Too bad crabgrass doesn't serve any purpose, b...Too bad crabgrass doesn't serve any purpose, besides reminding me that I'm not as young as I used to be, when I'm bent over all day pulling it out!Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01851312702044308420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-71230370399685290412015-07-20T06:57:14.290-07:002015-07-20T06:57:14.290-07:00Good news for you...my tomatoes had a late start a...Good news for you...my tomatoes had a late start also for our climate here! And we did get lots of them also. Yes this is good weather for crabgrass! AndreaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-71921518200334665542015-07-20T06:20:42.332-07:002015-07-20T06:20:42.332-07:00Hi Regina! To can cabbage you cut the cabbage int...Hi Regina! To can cabbage you cut the cabbage into small wedges, put into your clean pint jars with 1/2 tsp. salt. Pour boiling water over them. Remove the air bubbles. Fill the jars to 1 inch headspace. Process for 30 minutes under 10 lbs. pressure.<br /><br />We have the nicest neighbors. We all share our garden bounty. My husband does a lot of work for her, such as paint her trim, mow her grass,etc. as she is elderly. It's getting to be a very nice neighborhood, as some of the crabbier neighbors are moving out and much more pleasant ones are moving in! Ha! Sometime it takes us hours to walk the first block, as we are so busy visiting. Not so good for the body but wonderful for the soul!<br /><br />Hope your heatwave is over. Ours is sticking around. Guess we are getting summer after all!<br /><br />Hugs<br />JaneJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01851312702044308420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-29129623671712079212015-07-20T06:11:35.563-07:002015-07-20T06:11:35.563-07:00Roses would be lovely on your farm, Matty. I gro...Roses would be lovely on your farm, Matty. I grow a variety called nearly wild that's so thorny,it's guaranteed cow proof! These roses just grow there by themselves. Who am I to argue with them?<br /><br />So sorry to read that you were ill last winter. Sometimes it takes forever to get your lungs back into working order. Don't know why, but it seems these type of things hang around a lot longer than they used to. Caught a cold from our grandson, Felix, and it lasted for months. Teach me to say that I never get sick!<br /><br />The wrist warmers were a fun project. Just enough lace to make them interesting. I was so bored knitting Tatianna's sweater. All that stockinette stitch. <br /><br />Have a lovely week!<br /><br />Hugs<br />JaneJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01851312702044308420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-79627041245703046402015-07-20T06:03:37.121-07:002015-07-20T06:03:37.121-07:00I'm envying your fresh tomatoes right now, And...I'm envying your fresh tomatoes right now, Andrea. Ours have gotten off to a late start.Looks like there will be a bumper crop, though, if they ripen before the first frost. You're right, there is nothing better than a fresh tomato, especially when eaten while it's still warm from the sun.<br /><br />Our oldest had a lot of extracurricular activities, but they were always immediately after school, and we made sure that we always sat down to dinner together. Like you, our family bond was stronger because of it. My third oldest was here this weekend and I marveled at how close he and Jamie are; they could spend all day talking. Good to know they will always have each other's back.<br /><br />Another hot and steamy one today! The crabgrass is taking over the garden. Wish we could bottle up some of this heat for the winter! <br /><br />Hugs<br />JaneJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01851312702044308420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-39567406688002984632015-07-20T05:52:35.738-07:002015-07-20T05:52:35.738-07:00Thanks Rainey! Hope you have a nice week, too.
...Thanks Rainey! Hope you have a nice week, too.<br /><br />Hugs<br />JaneJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01851312702044308420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-82842414804433326332015-07-20T05:08:25.888-07:002015-07-20T05:08:25.888-07:00dear jane,
your wild rose looks beautiful!!!! how...dear jane,<br />your wild rose looks beautiful!!!! how do you use your canning cabbage? you have lovely neighbor...<br />raspberries for free is a wonderful bargain..i love your wristwarmers....they are beautiful . thanks for the link.<br />have a nice week,<br />love and hugs reginaReginas Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263131368566323993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-32674640759641444412015-07-20T04:38:13.854-07:002015-07-20T04:38:13.854-07:00Your roses are to die for, Jane! So pretty! I am w...Your roses are to die for, Jane! So pretty! I am working on growing some now that we have the neighbor's cows FINALLY in the fence to stay! <br /><br />It is so hot here, too.... We usually do not use any kind of AC, but we have had to this year. Since I had the flu in the winter, I cannot breath in the humidity.... <br /><br />Your wrist warmers are lovely! <br /><br />Enjoy your week! mattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06749881104429358524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-65326049219336505292015-07-20T04:34:32.433-07:002015-07-20T04:34:32.433-07:00Hi Jane! Right on! This is my favorite post so f...Hi Jane! Right on! This is my favorite post so far, and the last post was my favorite flower pictures you have posted, along with today's flowers. (I can tell it is humid there by your camera lens steaming up!) (Hot and humid here too for a couple of days). <br /><br />I've been getting rid of clutter and yes it is liberating! I really didn't have clutter earlier in life when I was raising my kids so the little spurt of obtaining excessive clutter was short! Even kitchen appliances, most are not needed and take more space to store which I don't have than I need to use the item.<br /><br />My kids didn't do organized sports until high school. We always felt doing stuff (football, kick the can, kickball, hiking) was more important as a family. I think you reap what you sow when your kids get older and they have that bond still. My girls didn't do sports, which I was glad.<br /><br />I agree the simpler the better with cooking. Good quality ingredients and used without wasting money on extra spices or side ingredients. Right now nothing is better than a sliced garden tomato with salt sprinkled on! How can you beat that great flavor! And much healthier and safer to pack your own meals when traveling. I get squeamish at what I might be eating when I eat out!<br />And like you, I am always very grateful to God for what I have and appreciate it. And when it is hot and miserable out...I do keep thinking of the last winter too..ha! AndreaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-22458879906045425892015-07-20T03:13:13.534-07:002015-07-20T03:13:13.534-07:00This was a lovely post dear Jane. Your wrist warm...This was a lovely post dear Jane. Your wrist warmers are beautiful!<br /><br />Have a great week ~ FlowerLadyFlowerLady Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678852154334714784noreply@blogger.com