tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post8226160930916655605..comments2024-03-25T19:49:16.058-06:00Comments on Brenda @ It's A Beautiful Life: February. The Simple Woman's DaybookBrenda @ Its A Beautiful Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02955486477303938670noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-81776387400828457532016-02-04T11:58:44.514-07:002016-02-04T11:58:44.514-07:00I think i better get busy and Google Susan Branch....I think i better get busy and Google Susan Branch. Morning is my time of day! Awake at 5:30, up at 6:30. Don't want to miss the sunrise. I hope your decluttering will inspire me.Cranberry Morninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10758563068581561194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-88989296203998188112016-02-04T10:55:57.374-07:002016-02-04T10:55:57.374-07:00A very lovely read today Brenda. I'm "mon...A very lovely read today Brenda. I'm "monitoring" to VERY restless children as they sort of pick their way through lunch. They are right now knocking on the table and stomping on the floor ... is it naptime yet?! Your life seems much more peaceful ;) I'm a morning person and always have been. I hate to waste my morning lazing about. My family hates it when on Christmas morning I insist that I get showered and dressed before present opening, but that's me. It's so good to hear about your decluttering! I'm doing the same and have tossed SO much. I'm not quite at minimalist, more 'comfortable'. You're doing great to have sorted through so much already. It's a huge task, but you and I both know how wonderful it'll be to look in tidy closets and walk through a house restored to calm at the end. Best of luck! Spring weather still with us here today, and sunshine!<br />WendySeptember Violetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10931133319044031928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-1193238413071402172016-02-04T10:26:51.576-07:002016-02-04T10:26:51.576-07:00I liked the illustration immediately and then real...I liked the illustration immediately and then realized that I have that same book. It is one of my favorites though I haven’t picked it up in a while. After seeing this I will be getting it off my bookshelf soon. No, I am not a bouncer out of bed. I am an ease-into-the-day kind of person :) and I am a bit of a night owl. Your heart-shaped cookies look delicious. I am all for the sweet things. A lovely read Brenda, I enjoyed your post immensely. Have a great day!DeniseinVAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08494518513936310345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-54405626483449753482016-02-04T09:26:34.014-07:002016-02-04T09:26:34.014-07:00lots of fun ideas to think on...I'm a morning ...lots of fun ideas to think on...I'm a morning person-love to get up between 6-7 am but then love to nap later in the day! We are thinking and longing for spring here too even though our weaather is warming to be 60 degrees F today, the wind in cold when it blows...Great Grandma Linhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11791149428495689835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-85216413221388538562016-02-03T11:29:32.856-07:002016-02-03T11:29:32.856-07:00Oh I am indeed a morning person Brenda - up at 6:3...Oh I am indeed a morning person Brenda - up at 6:30 to exercise and then sit with hubby over coffee. I've always liked to get the necessities over with and then have the rest of the day to do what pleases me.<br />I've had inspiration from Wendy and yourself to start the decluttering when we get home from Florida, I'm afraid of how much stuff there's going to be!<br />Judith @ Lavender Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16361061491506137380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-69180522477331153472016-02-03T09:06:40.294-07:002016-02-03T09:06:40.294-07:00Wow! What a lovely blog you have, Brenda! :) I'...Wow! What a lovely blog you have, Brenda! :) I'm linking of with TSWDB for the first time in a LONG time and popped over here and it is BEAUTIFUL. Loved reading your entry and our lessons that we are learning are VERY similar! WOW! :D Bless you. AmyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11291951073853426272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-92119953937995348742016-02-02T19:53:15.934-07:002016-02-02T19:53:15.934-07:00I like that quote and it is so true so why do I st...I like that quote and it is so true so why do I still dawdle? Oh I must go see what Susan had to say about this week's episode. She does provide great commentary. Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-64396348561715153632016-02-02T19:05:19.018-07:002016-02-02T19:05:19.018-07:00Happy First Week of February, Brenda. I'm not ...Happy First Week of February, Brenda. I'm not much of a morning person and struggle to get out of bed when it's still dark outside! <br /><br />I'll have to remember what you said about grace for today's projects and mercy and strength for tomorrow's work.Margiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12216292186501923706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-41746553862815653462016-02-02T16:42:18.958-07:002016-02-02T16:42:18.958-07:00oh thank you for visiting my blog! yours is lovel...oh thank you for visiting my blog! yours is lovely as well. I'm a morning person but ONLY because we set our coffee maker to brew at 5:40 a.m. If my hubby gets in the shower first, I'm in bed until I smell that java..and if I'm the first one in, then that is where I head as soon as I'm dried off :) I do move more slowly in the morning though so I like to "wake up" with some easy yoga stretches. Then it's off to the classroom i go (i'm a special ed teacher in a k class). I love Agatha Christie AND here in my house we ALL love Downton Abbey. We are so sad to be saying good bye to these beloved characters this winter. Happy February!!Faithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06608258814596465122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-35397190750263077522016-02-02T15:46:47.933-07:002016-02-02T15:46:47.933-07:00I'm not a morning person at all. It takes me a...I'm not a morning person at all. It takes me a little while to get going for sure. But I have to force myself to put away the book and go to bed at night. I could stay up to 2 am reading if I let myself!<br />We are doing another sort-through, inspired by some friends who just moved, and seeing how much stuff they had to get rid of. For us now, it is mostly paper and photos, and those take much longer to sort through!<br />I like reading your daybook entries Brenda; feels like we just had a cup of tea together!<br />Blessings, DeborahDeborah Montgomeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04366855994841922862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-85507614579824849562016-02-02T14:53:13.566-07:002016-02-02T14:53:13.566-07:00I love the mornings. I used to post regularly at T...I love the mornings. I used to post regularly at The Simple Woman's Daybook and for some reason, got away from it. Maybe your lovely post will lure me back! Cookies and reading and tea and lovely thoughts for the day. Snaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16648866385164116020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-82550739037945875652016-02-02T13:42:20.082-07:002016-02-02T13:42:20.082-07:00Lovely to read your thoughts. xxLovely to read your thoughts. xxAmy at love made my homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17111180584250029433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-3137860760015100062016-02-02T10:22:30.460-07:002016-02-02T10:22:30.460-07:00Brenda, I love the watercolor at the top of the po...Brenda, I love the watercolor at the top of the post. It is interesting that sweets first come to mind at Valentine's. I enjoyed your post. Sylvia D.Sylviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04586738207175429379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-38462138497986809792016-02-02T09:36:19.578-07:002016-02-02T09:36:19.578-07:00Thank you for visiting my blog and for your very k...Thank you for visiting my blog and for your very kind comments! You have a fab blog yourself! I love this post and how you set it up. <br />I slowly unwind in the morning...so I would not be quick to jump up, lol. <br />I too, am dreaming of making valentine cards : )<br />TerriTerrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08308857175275747562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-34480202925300692462016-02-02T09:25:29.842-07:002016-02-02T09:25:29.842-07:00I enjoyed Agatha Christie's autobiography very...I enjoyed Agatha Christie's autobiography very much. As you go through you will spot experiences that later ended up in some of her stories.<br /><br />In general, once I am awake I have to get up and be doing things, especially as the mornings get lighter, but once in a while I like to snuggle down and take my time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-26523517181222487162016-02-02T09:13:42.481-07:002016-02-02T09:13:42.481-07:00Brenda, I thoroughly enjoyed your Daybook. I'...Brenda, I thoroughly enjoyed your Daybook. I'm not a morning person either, and I'm blessed with a husband who gets the coffee made for me every single day. Your Valentine treats sound delightful and it's not too soon to start writing out those cards. I think I'll do some of mine today. Love your favorite thing . . .those little moments of grace that just sneak up on you, however small they may be.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09147413132595250490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-14381367151235945852016-02-02T07:12:02.966-07:002016-02-02T07:12:02.966-07:00Dear Brenda,
I am not a morning person although I ...Dear Brenda,<br />I am not a morning person although I confess that I wish I was. My father always told me that early morning is the best part of the day. {I don't know that my hubby would agree with that as he's up at 4 am to go to work. We have both always been night hawks.} At this stage of my life, I prefer to lounge about watching the weather network while waiting for the coffee to finish dripping. I was always up earlier to get the kids off to school but now, it's easier to just take my time. Some days the 'bounce' just doesn't happen.<br /><br />I am however getting a jump on my spring cleaning this year because we painted the kitchen-dining rooms last week. Not quite finished but getting there. It's a good feeling and it's funny how a little paint makes your home feel and look fresher. <br />The office is where all our clutter is. {It's that room that always has the door closed when we have company.} Between my bits of china and crafting supplies and Hubby's study books and Bibles, it looks like a tornado went through. Maybe after the painting is done {we have another room to do yet} we will tackle the office. <br /><br />Today, I'm thankful I can get out of bed. {Three years ago, I couldn't thanks to a fall I had.} Also thankful for the mild winter we're having. This time last year, we had a snow bank almost up to the overhang on the front of our house. Thanks El Nino! <br />My birds are happy flitting from the trees behind our house to the feeder. Although they don't have the luxury of a heated bird bath, I think they enjoy a full supply of sunflower seeds. It's a bright sunny day and I'm glad I can sit here and leave you a comment while sipping my morning coffee. Thanks for sharing and have a lovely day, Brenda.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />SandiSandi@ Rose Chintz Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415214311003251398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-74868791839065563392016-02-02T01:28:25.533-07:002016-02-02T01:28:25.533-07:00Hi Brenda, glad to find you bright and busy these ...Hi Brenda, glad to find you bright and busy these winter days! You will be so glad you used the time to clear and declutter ready for Spring. Yes, a pattern of different rythmns and little treats helps the day go along very well, I do the same. I have found its good to break down a big task into small sessions, though that is not my natural way. <br />Your lucky little birds with a feast of food and a heated bath ~ no wonder they like visiting you!<br />Blessings!<br /><br />Alex https://www.blogger.com/profile/13677926811045888256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-65245992402323043532016-02-01T22:33:38.484-07:002016-02-01T22:33:38.484-07:00Brenda, it is so nice to have found you - thank yo...Brenda, it is so nice to have found you - thank you so very much for popping by for your first visit, and for taking the time to leave such a sweet comment. It made my day. : - )<br /><br />I am now your newest follower and look forward to lots and lots of back reading- you are an extremely interesting lady! I think we like the same things, and time will certainly tell...but I have a feeling....<br /><br />Take care and enjoy your month of love! ♥♥♥<br /><br />Michele M./ Finch Resthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08971943265328093734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-20984556408179199412016-02-01T18:03:32.502-07:002016-02-01T18:03:32.502-07:00So many thoughts to ponder here, Brenda and I just...So many thoughts to ponder here, Brenda and I just love them all! Lovely illustration from Edith Holden - don't you just love her beautiful books? Amazing that they were found and published after she was gone. Your ideas on Valentine's baking has my mouth watering and those cookies looks very tempting. I have a loft full of clutter at the moment - boxes from Christmas and Thanksgiving, old books I want to donate, framed photos and art I don't know where to keep. Hoping I can get to it soon....but I just want to sit and crochet or sew lately. We are having out of state guests in June, so I had better get moving. I will have to pop on over and see your links and look at Susan Branch's blog. Hope you have a lovely week - I love the quote, 'sufficient for the day is our grace'. Wonderful. Hugs xo KarenKaren @ Beatrice Euphemiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08631972741518142563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-65050565042732453442016-02-01T17:57:09.020-07:002016-02-01T17:57:09.020-07:00Posts like this one, full of odd bits and pieces, ...Posts like this one, full of odd bits and pieces, are among my favorites. You are progressing on your decluttering project. Your collection of teacups is so pretty, and are there some of the Russian Lomonosov porcelain? Beautiful. Lorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-37667809610593966982016-02-01T17:17:03.692-07:002016-02-01T17:17:03.692-07:00Oh those cookies have my mouth watering! I am in ...Oh those cookies have my mouth watering! I am in a clean/decluttering mood this month too! The first room in my craft room! Have a great week!Jodihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14890818900513247206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-25843770360981693332016-02-01T16:49:39.522-07:002016-02-01T16:49:39.522-07:00Oh! I love this post! I, too, have a jumble of pap...Oh! I love this post! I, too, have a jumble of papers this way and that way as I am sorting through and filing away some things that have come been out of place far too long! Sending wishes for a happy February! -xo NellieNelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00731594872663348711noreply@blogger.com