tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159257200454865972.post1774148472185120576..comments2024-03-26T08:24:25.988-04:00Comments on Creekside Cottage: AtmosphereDeanna Rabehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07946588895797307347noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159257200454865972.post-75312849386951564702011-06-28T11:43:13.154-04:002011-06-28T11:43:13.154-04:00I so agree! It is such a challenge to turn the cha...I so agree! It is such a challenge to turn the chaos of living into a peaceful home - but so rewarding! <br />GinaGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05420137490490341730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159257200454865972.post-89801364855117319282011-06-27T21:07:42.288-04:002011-06-27T21:07:42.288-04:00I LOVE this post! And you make a good point, us h...I LOVE this post! And you make a good point, us homemakers and/or homeschooling families *live* in our homes 24/7 so there <i>will</i> be signs of use. It simply cannot remain 'magazine perfect', nor would we want it to be.<br /><br />But we can create an atmosphere of *loveliness* and *cosiness* and *hominess*, can't we.<br /><br />A lovely reminder, thank you....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159257200454865972.post-29729021202046329552011-06-27T12:42:44.126-04:002011-06-27T12:42:44.126-04:00Oh I so loved reading this post...missed it someho...Oh I so loved reading this post...missed it somehow. I am being gifted with one of those books and I love "First We Have Coffee." It is the last book that my mother read cover to cover because it was the last her mother read cover to cover. <br /><br />Your home sounds delightful and that you do all these things <i>on purpose</i> is very special. Your family is blessed. <br /><br />I have some orange something somewhere...now I want to clean something.Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159257200454865972.post-32387728859137988052011-06-25T21:00:14.130-04:002011-06-25T21:00:14.130-04:00I really need to work on this. It's definitel...I really need to work on this. It's definitely not my strong suit. I'm never sure what to do.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08326884420045755790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159257200454865972.post-18277156547439287252011-06-25T01:40:54.379-04:002011-06-25T01:40:54.379-04:00Great post - think we always need to have a period...Great post - think we always need to have a periodic check as to the atmosphere in the home.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159257200454865972.post-27046087478950921492011-06-25T00:48:35.581-04:002011-06-25T00:48:35.581-04:00Thanks for the inspiration! One of my favorite thi...Thanks for the inspiration! One of my favorite things is the scent of baked goods—cookies, cake, or especially bread! When I make breakfast before my son wakes up (I don't do that often enough), he usually comments that "the smell came up to his nose" and his morning goes that much better.<br /><br />I agree about keeping things tidy too. With two small children, our house can get pretty messy if I don't pick up regularly. But the atmosphere is so much more peaceful when things are picked up, and my kids even behave better! I'm happier too.Diannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09517246579704472278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159257200454865972.post-84939676549785447652011-06-24T20:51:02.800-04:002011-06-24T20:51:02.800-04:00Beautiful! I want to come over and spend an after...Beautiful! I want to come over and spend an afternoon. :)<br /><br />I love all the books you listed and Alexandra Stoddard's decorating books. <br /><br />I also love to read Laine's Letter's archives, of which I have printed out most of them (many when they came to me on her e-mail list). She has such practical advice.<br /><br />My current re-passion is cookbooks with good recipes and lovely pictures. I read someone say that they are the adult equivalent to a child's picture book... how true. :)Brenda@CoffeeTeaBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02719695370857675146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159257200454865972.post-37716548355692034922011-06-24T15:20:51.659-04:002011-06-24T15:20:51.659-04:00Love the shabby chic sheet on the chair. It's...Love the shabby chic sheet on the chair. It's so summery and cozy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159257200454865972.post-22674193617493877912011-06-24T11:35:29.882-04:002011-06-24T11:35:29.882-04:00I really struggle in this area. I really like it ...I really struggle in this area. I really like it when I get the energy and take the time to do this. Lately we have been lucky to get if we all eat at dinnertime. Hannah, Dave and I do all gather on our bed and watch old sitcoms together.detweilermomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00991274438604846464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159257200454865972.post-32508800322977560472011-06-24T09:13:15.498-04:002011-06-24T09:13:15.498-04:00Oh, Deanna! I love it! I'm big into atmosphe...Oh, Deanna! I love it! I'm big into atmosphere, too. Love the candle glowing and always have soothing classical music playing when I'm working at home. I like hiding little "story settings" of books and what-nots, here or there, so that wherever one looks there's a story to be had of good things and beauty. And, thank you - we live in our house, too! Sometimes for the worse of it as I will need to use my dining room as a "staging area" for my speaking programs during the week - but I do try to keep our personal living space all to our personal time. Cats, also, really add to the atmosphere. Though, I'd be a little worried about the oil lamps burning as they are curious and tend to jump up - just a jostle this way or that . . .<br /><br />Loved my visit with you today!<br />Joy!<br />Miss KathyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159257200454865972.post-67995409840328272112011-06-24T08:31:31.093-04:002011-06-24T08:31:31.093-04:00I struggle with making my home a welcoming haven.....I struggle with making my home a welcoming haven...it does not seem to come easy to me, even after 21 yrs. of marriage. Your post has inspired me and made me realize that it is the little things my children will remember in the days to come. Thank you!Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03517780241549361403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159257200454865972.post-53123876225928007062011-06-24T07:44:12.783-04:002011-06-24T07:44:12.783-04:00.First We Have Coffee.
is a dearly beloved book
of....First We Have Coffee.<br />is a dearly beloved book<br />of mine - one i refer<br />back to time and again.<br /><br />loved this post..sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01869744622519612793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159257200454865972.post-26971425400466528502011-06-24T07:08:05.418-04:002011-06-24T07:08:05.418-04:00I ☻ the atmosphere at your house! The extra touch...I ☻ the atmosphere at your house! The extra touches make the difference, I DO believe.<br /><br />Books? The same Edith Schaeffer one you mentioned and most any by Alexandra Stoddard...Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740950362293427086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159257200454865972.post-19286190370040549612011-06-24T06:44:13.184-04:002011-06-24T06:44:13.184-04:00Beautiful! And knowing you, and your heart, your h...Beautiful! And knowing you, and your heart, your home is a most pleasant place to be. <br /><br />I don't burn the candles/oil lamps near as often in the summer...I should!Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11011968957287943985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159257200454865972.post-56003335349817307702011-06-24T06:39:51.073-04:002011-06-24T06:39:51.073-04:00Good thoughts and ideas this morning! Have a bles...Good thoughts and ideas this morning! Have a blessed weekend.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com