tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post328406076008815014..comments2023-04-06T10:35:16.802-04:00Comments on The Beautiful Matters: Hello 2016Deborah Montgomeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04366855994841922862noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-91669775742219999342016-01-08T11:03:09.337-05:002016-01-08T11:03:09.337-05:00You are such an inspiration, my friend. First of a...You are such an inspiration, my friend. First of all, I am truly amazed that you gained only 5 of the 30 pounds you lost - that is remarkable!<br /><br />I am like you and love to declutter and organize, but when it comes to dusting, washing dishes or doing the laundry I would rather hide away in my craft room :) When I wake up in the morning I try and get all those things done first so that I don't have them hanging over my head all day.<br /><br />I am so excited for you and your family as you plan a delightful wedding {{smiles}} What a joyous time for all. Wishing you a beautiful new year, my friend. Love and hugs!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02389136708128457239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-20438368763755898262016-01-07T22:53:12.678-05:002016-01-07T22:53:12.678-05:00There is only one item on my New Year's Resolu...There is only one item on my New Year's Resolutions List -- go through Mme Mère's boxes from St. Mary's Catholic Home where she spent the last six years of her life. After taking care of everything else in the two years since she passed, this is the only thing I can't quite bring myself to do. <br /><br />So, I'll just sit down on the floor all by myself with a glass of wine, open those boxes, sort through the contents and have a good cry. I think she would want me to get it done. Mme Mère never did things tomorrow that could be done today. <br /><br />Happy New Year, Deborah, and what a wonderful family event to look forward to -- a wedding!! I know it will be beautiful. <br /><br />Cheers, M-TMarie-Thérèsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06834644226980732441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-60823032046033258772016-01-07T03:02:43.488-05:002016-01-07T03:02:43.488-05:00I've had that same fantasy, Deborah! A beautif...I've had that same fantasy, Deborah! A beautiful antique game table with family members sitting around it talking about important things, laughing, sharing stories while piecing together a challenging puzzle--and the kids would grow up and tell their children that some of their fondest Christmas memories were working on a big puzzle together. <br /><br />Really. What were we thinking? <br /><br />At least they never outgrew their love of having me read books to them at night or tell stories but puzzles, no takers. <br /><br />I don't believe in luck either, just Providence and God's grace but we always have collard greens and black-eyed peas. Cornbread and pork too, ours a pork loin cooked in sauerkraut and white wine. <br /><br />A blessed 2016 to you and your family, Deborah. I'm sure the wedding will be wonderful!<br />DewenaDewenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07330797553600987145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-50890507852489737472016-01-06T14:07:28.951-05:002016-01-06T14:07:28.951-05:00Hi Deborah,
I had to smile because my hubby won...Hi Deborah,<br />I had to smile because my hubby won't have his sheets tucked in either! I love mine neat and tidy and like you have to remake the bed each day. Is this a guy thing? I like your idea of pinning the sheet to the comforter. I also keep thinking of all the things I should do. You always have such great ideas. Blessings, KarenKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12804372282623644402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-84335917244181094172016-01-04T21:58:46.635-05:002016-01-04T21:58:46.635-05:00Hello Deborah, Happy New Year. Your post today is ...Hello Deborah, Happy New Year. Your post today is so thoughtful. I love challenging shoulds. It is a great thing to do. I love a clean house, it just feels good. And your top sheet idea is wonderful! Thank you for sharing. I love learning new things each day too, and making at least one thing a day. It feels good : )<br />Thank you for sharing so many good thoughts.<br />Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08308857175275747562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-45390010673519127322016-01-04T20:08:35.541-05:002016-01-04T20:08:35.541-05:00Happy New Year, Deborah! Thank you for the inspiri...Happy New Year, Deborah! Thank you for the inspiring post. One of my ongoing goals is to declutter--slow and steady--during 2016.Margiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12216292186501923706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-28928918483878864452016-01-04T16:37:16.570-05:002016-01-04T16:37:16.570-05:00Dearest Deborah,
Happy New Year to all of you!
Fin...Dearest Deborah,<br />Happy New Year to all of you!<br />Finally I'm able to make my bloggerround... feeling fit enough.<br />You say comforter but it is not the down duvet I guess that we Europeans use. Our bed has a fitted sheet (or other) on the mattress, than the European square down pillow and a standard pillow on top. We use the same set for duvet cover, pillow cases and bottom sheet to match a given set. And that duvet cover neatly envelopes the down duvet. Yes, I like mine tucked in at the feet so I don't have to touch bare wood with my feet... and Pieter likes his loose. But you just shake it out and lay it back, no fights with a sheet underneath.<br />We strip the duvet and change into a new set and launder it. Different system I guess... but sleeps heavenly right now under the flannel ocelot pattern sets!<br />Your salad looks so yummy!<br />As for cleaning, I'm now way behind... And in 3 weeks I have to host a dinner for some 15 here at home but by than we both will manage. Glad that our new Miele dishwasher got put in by Pieter and is working. The rest will follow. We don't live in a magazine model home but have to LIVE in it as well and if you're sick, you have to run for catching up.<br />Hugs and blessings,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-42363552680980600832016-01-04T16:35:40.924-05:002016-01-04T16:35:40.924-05:00What a great post to start off the New Year, Debor...What a great post to start off the New Year, Deborah. I will certainly try to take heed of your suggestions. I do try my best to be kind everyday, which is so important. <br />You have much to look forward to this year and so many plans to make. Happy 2016 to you, sweet friend! kitty@ Kitty's Kozy Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02803962513834013589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-67515413576072892572016-01-04T13:52:50.653-05:002016-01-04T13:52:50.653-05:00This is a perfect post for the first week of Janua...This is a perfect post for the first week of January! You're right about those little nagging jobs we need to be doing. One must make up their mind and just do it. We feel so much better. Now about that bedding! Ah, I won't reveal how many layers of blankets I have on the bed. I will tell you that Hubby complains about them while I relish them. He minds the heat while I mind the cold and this time of year, I'm cold most of the time. How could our internal thermostats be so different when we're on par with everything else?? Ah well, I guess if we were of the same mind about every single thing, we might get bored. A big YES to reading the word every day! Whether we do it following a plan or just do it randomly as we feel led, we are going to get fed well. Thanks for sharing and Happy New Year, dear Deborah! <br /><br />Blessings,<br />SandiSandi@ Rose Chintz Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415214311003251398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-81650515446051657242016-01-04T12:05:22.373-05:002016-01-04T12:05:22.373-05:00I just went through a "should" situation...I just went through a "should" situation with a sewing project. A 'sew a long " where you make one block a month. Well the linkup was mid-month. I was going crazy trying to make a complicated ( for me ) block in two weeks. Did that for two months and started hating the whole thing. So all that I had to do was sew the block MY way ( Slower, over a month or two ) to be happy again. DUH! :) Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13091419343402163298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-61374144060047983942016-01-03T22:07:28.960-05:002016-01-03T22:07:28.960-05:00Perfect post for the start of a fresh year...thing...Perfect post for the start of a fresh year...things not to be captured by! Wonderful! We all need such reminders. Thanks Deb and Happy New Year! Mauy it be...beautiful!<br />RuthAntiques And Teacupshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00353180034537009493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-66844065288421642162016-01-03T22:00:16.825-05:002016-01-03T22:00:16.825-05:00I had to giggle at this post, Deborah.
You write s...I had to giggle at this post, Deborah.<br />You write so well, and give us much to think on.<br />You have a great list ahead of you, and a great way of attempting to accomplish your goals and dreams.<br />I too love to organize and clean, but have found it much sweeter to do a little every day with quick clean ups, after all, it's just my husband and I.<br />I'm planning on doing some purging here real soon. I thought about setting up a fun display of what I want to purge and have my daughter's come and take whatever they wish to have. What ever is left I will give to donation. I have some nice kitchen items that I just do not use any more, so why not let others enjoy them.<br />When the Christmas trees come down I am planning on painting the walls. Though I loath painting, I'm ready for new and fresh, so I'll endure the painting to get it done. Little goals is how I do it, and those will get me started.<br /><br />I loved your idea about your sheet problem, excellent!<br /><br />Enjoy the months ahead as you prepare for your daughter's wedding, such joy.<br /><br />Good bless you~<br />DebbieDebbie Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16661813843716269751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-19394379344948579152016-01-03T17:47:06.608-05:002016-01-03T17:47:06.608-05:00Happy New Year! I totally understand about those &...Happy New Year! I totally understand about those "shoulds'" and sympathize. That's a tough one. And why is it so hard to stop reading a book you don't like? I've struggled with that, but have gotten better. I try and ask myself what it is that makes it un-likable to me. Somehow that helps. Like the 10 minutes here and there. I like the creative aspects of home, but not the cleaning. That's one of my goals, too. Thanks for a nice, chatty post!<br />Mary Loumarmieluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13817734359694394738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-17170378124986245962016-01-03T17:08:01.269-05:002016-01-03T17:08:01.269-05:00I enjoyed reading through this so much Deborah! Re...I enjoyed reading through this so much Deborah! Really liked the "shoulds" and I can relate so well to this. As to reading those books I don't really enjoy, I've also started sending them out the door if I don't like them rather than hanging onto them even if I bought them brand new. <br />Happy New Year!<br />WendySeptember Violetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10931133319044031928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-61354748097223390632016-01-03T15:55:28.721-05:002016-01-03T15:55:28.721-05:00I am not sure how I got here today--one click can ...I am not sure how I got here today--one click can lead to another you know, but I really appreciated reading this post and your insights and thoughts for the coming year. I've been on a "do it now" campaign for a year or two and it's made a big difference in little things, Rather than say "I need to do that sometime" I decide to tackle it as it's a small thing and then it's done. It's made for a tidier life. Thanks for the inspiration!podsohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14880888514207597761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-51687417960447401362016-01-03T09:01:14.223-05:002016-01-03T09:01:14.223-05:00Excellent list. It is only in the last couple of y...Excellent list. It is only in the last couple of years that I finally managed to accept that it is okay to give up on books I am not enjoying.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-17545239721377912952016-01-03T03:44:23.286-05:002016-01-03T03:44:23.286-05:00I too would love to sit and do the puzzle with you...I too would love to sit and do the puzzle with you, it is a hobby that my husband and I enjoy together. I am still growing out the colour in my hair, it is certainly taking a lot longer than I thought it would. Wishing you well with all of your goals and best wishes for the New Year.mamasmercantilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14011278973985658118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-15833871213321457982016-01-02T23:19:39.586-05:002016-01-02T23:19:39.586-05:00Didn't you just make a duvet for your bed? Sou...Didn't you just make a duvet for your bed? Sounds like a good solution. BTW, my husband and I have the same problem, but I'm the one who can't stand to have my feet captured and smothered. :-) I enjoyed reading your goals for 2016. I would like to get through N.T. Wright's book, 'Paul and the Faithfulness of God,' as well as the Gospels and several other books. I'm also going to lose those 4 pounds I gained over Christmas and get down to the original 15 I had lost over the summer. It just feels so much better. I probably shouldn't have made that Christmas Cake! Lol<br /><br />Have a wonderful new year. Cranberry Morninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10758563068581561194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-37616258642348921062016-01-02T21:16:32.915-05:002016-01-02T21:16:32.915-05:00Deb, I would love to sit across a table from you a...Deb, I would love to sit across a table from you and do a puzzle! :) Debby Rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02499542865677173703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-78791341984421378492016-01-02T19:48:11.537-05:002016-01-02T19:48:11.537-05:00The cinnamon rolls look yummy! Apparently everyone...The cinnamon rolls look yummy! Apparently everyone else thought so. I love the champagne glasses.. great gift! They can use those at the table for the wedding reception dinner. Weight....:( I have around 50 pounds to loose this year.. going to be tough. I gained around 30 this year due to cortisone shots for my back..:( Sounds like an exciting year! Lets get it started!! Blessings! Patty Sumnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06559185440436309709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-64530445761971286402016-01-02T17:39:15.409-05:002016-01-02T17:39:15.409-05:00Your new year's ramblings are informative and ...Your new year's ramblings are informative and inspirational. It's true that much can be accomplished in 10 minutes. Sometimes, when I don't feel like doing anything, I set the timer for 10 minutes and whirl around cleaning up. Your goals for the year ahead seem very doable.<br />How exciting to have a wedding coming up this year. Lorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-13500310436718350082016-01-02T17:35:05.613-05:002016-01-02T17:35:05.613-05:00Dear Deborah
Wishing you and your precious family ...Dear Deborah<br />Wishing you and your precious family happiness, joy and adventure in 2016!<br />How exciting to have your daughter's wedding to plan and look forward to - I'm sure that will be your focus this year!<br />I'm not one for NY resolutions however, as this year has flown by in a blur I intend to slow down a little and savour the happy moments as they come along.<br />Take care Deborah and I look forward to visiting and reading your blog posts again this year.<br />Warm hugs<br />Shane xRoses, Lace and Brocantehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11821168025062104166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-23412545531693815432016-01-02T14:41:38.984-05:002016-01-02T14:41:38.984-05:00And lovely ramblings they are, Deborah. We have ne...And lovely ramblings they are, Deborah. We have never employed the black eyed peas or collards method for New Years Day, though I have been reading about it in Blogdom over the past several days. I have learned to ask myself when things are annoying me how it might be made more satisfactory. Sometimes, it's such an easy thing. I was intrigued by your sheet fix. There's another where one creates an envelope at the foot of the bed as is the method of "Canadian nurses." Ha! Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-82153400228401436892016-01-02T14:36:26.473-05:002016-01-02T14:36:26.473-05:00Oh Deb, you write so beautifully - seriously, you ...Oh Deb, you write so beautifully - seriously, you should submit your posts to magazines. They are that good for SURE!<br /><br />I wish you every success in your wonderful goals for the year - you are an amazing woman and awesome friend. Huge hugs. Love you, lady! ♥♥♥<br /><br />Michele M./ Finch Resthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08971943265328093734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-65707491762222423082016-01-02T12:27:39.304-05:002016-01-02T12:27:39.304-05:00Wow, what an inspiring post! I want to be more or...Wow, what an inspiring post! I want to be more organized, to declutter and relax more instead of being stressed out.<br /><br />I made Cajun black eyed peas served over rice. The salad with the balsamic vinegar sounds great. DH and I both loved/love blk. eyed peas, they also remind us of boiled peanuts. :-)<br /><br />Have a wonderful 2016 ~ FlowerLadyFlowerLady Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678852154334714784noreply@blogger.com