tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4866659982820371097.post8792324072361787812..comments2023-04-24T15:18:52.955-05:00Comments on joyfulmomofmany: Operation CentralAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10732627354378250003noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4866659982820371097.post-33572438646251635192010-03-20T16:30:11.391-05:002010-03-20T16:30:11.391-05:00~Missy, I agree, the old canning jars are *great*...~Missy, I agree, the old canning jars are *great* for storing things in. You will be so glad you saved those!<br /><br />~Kathy, I guess that I really do like to keep things relatively picked up... not always dusted or perfectly clean, but picked up is important to me. I think I spend lots of little bits of time throughout the day just straightening or delegating straightening. (and I'm totally fine with that~ messes don't create a peaceful environment for me.) <br /><br />Also, I too have spent (and will spend) time in the "just keeping our heads above water" mode.... although now that Timmy is 3 1/2 it doesn't happen quite as often.<br /><br />I think it helps that Tom and I both grew up in homes that were primarily neat. So I try to model that for our children as well. It's a process, for sure! {{{{hugs}}}}<br /><br />susanAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10732627354378250003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4866659982820371097.post-55553282332999177272010-03-18T22:36:18.767-05:002010-03-18T22:36:18.767-05:00Thanks for sharing your work space....I love that ...Thanks for sharing your work space....I love that you have it right in the middle of *living*. But do tell, how do you keep it (the shelves and fabric) neat and organized? I feel like we are forever in the "keeping our head above water" mode.<br />You're doing such a beautiful job!<br />KathyRegan Family Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09984507781684149941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4866659982820371097.post-27767413990233030802010-03-18T21:55:35.628-05:002010-03-18T21:55:35.628-05:00I enjoyed reading and seeing all these pictures. ...I enjoyed reading and seeing all these pictures. I love the idea with the jars. I have old jars put away in different spots. I just didn't want to get rid of them. I need to come up with some ways to use them. My husband has mentioned doing the chalkboard paint before. Just need to find a spot. Love all your creativity!!! Missymissyhttp://theparris-missy.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4866659982820371097.post-71869146895756879622010-03-18T13:40:51.077-05:002010-03-18T13:40:51.077-05:00Georgiann, (pretty name!)... so nice to "meet...Georgiann, (pretty name!)... so nice to "meet" you here as well! I like your idea for a verse on the frame... I'm going to have to think about that one! Nice! Hope to see you again here soon!<br /><br />susanAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10732627354378250003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4866659982820371097.post-85197411687033695262010-03-18T13:34:56.023-05:002010-03-18T13:34:56.023-05:00Wow! You guys sure are fun guests to have over! ...Wow! You guys sure are fun guests to have over! I feel like I just had the *best* open house! : )<br /><br />~Pam... I'll not have the "s" word spoken here... at least not this close to spring! LOL!<br /><br />~Michelle and Wagner famiy... thanks! You guys are the *best*!<br /><br />~Cinnamon, wouldn't it be fun if we *did* live closer and could be "partners in crime, decorating, that is"... wait, I probably wouldn't get school done... and after all, you did a fab job on *your* chalkboard! Love it!<br /><br />~Momoftots, thanks for the chalkboard tips! I have used the chalk markers and had the same problem with them not erasing very well... so I am planning on using "real" chalk on this chalkboard. Your point about a trim piece catching the chalk dust is a good one...<br /><br />~Camille, Leanne, Kathy G., and Laura, thanks *so* much for all the kind comments~ you guys really know how to encourage someone!<br /><br />~Susan, I think you are right... contentment makes it all a fun adventure! I never thought about creativity being linked to contentment... that's intriguing. <br /><br />~Traci and Antfarmmom, so very nice to "meet" you here! I'm really glad that you stopped by to visit~ hope to see you again soon!<br /><br />~J, thanks... yep "work in progress"... I think in America especially it can be hard to remember that. Life is so much more fun when we learn to have fun as we go, rather than "when we arrive." LOL!<br /><br />~Lori! Of course I'll come over... I can be bribed with hot chocolate any day! : ) I'm sure you guys will do a fabulous job though! So wonderful to get to work together on projects like that~ character-building memory making, huh? Now you'll have to show what you end up doing, ok? I'd love to see!<br /><br />~susanAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10732627354378250003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4866659982820371097.post-28601589221094783722010-03-18T13:15:15.151-05:002010-03-18T13:15:15.151-05:00Hi Susan~
This is my first visit here and WOW what...Hi Susan~<br />This is my first visit here and WOW what a great tour of your favorite room!<br /><br />I think the chalkboard would look great with a painted border.<br />Maybe with some scripture painted into it across the top?<br /><br />Warm Blessings,<br />Georgiann <br />(momma of 6 and praying for more!)Fruitful Harvesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05874070640737395114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4866659982820371097.post-76389939654002057992010-03-18T12:08:45.035-05:002010-03-18T12:08:45.035-05:00Dear Susan,
Well...I have been trying to comment &...Dear Susan,<br />Well...I have been trying to comment & due to some "technical issues" last eve I could barely do anything on line! :( So here we are.<br />What a "wonderful blessing" I have been so blessed & encouraged from your beautiful tour through your sew/sch/craft/office room! I have to first thank you for making everyone feel so welcome, your photo's & the March weather are things so for real & makes us (I know me for sure) feel at home & that yes, we are all real. I am also glad to know that you & your husband are taking the "as we can afford" way to do your home. We have had a lot of "outside" pressure from others with the...why not charge & get it all done at once & pay next year...um-tried that on things once and the lesson's were strong enough that once was "enough"! Ha! So, ours is always & has been a work in process...for years! <br />Having come over & looked at your...what our family is now calling the ::Welcome Center:: we are so encouraged to move ahead with our thought's on...hey we can lay out our rooms however best fits the needs of our "family" during this season of our life!<br />I want you to know that so much more shows on the photos than just the "room"...we see love, contentment, and joy of family. Please know the only other request is that now we'd like you to come and help us move it all & organize! Ha! How about that coffee, tea? And we can make some cookies reg or gluten free! So come on over! My daughter Abigail is so happy to meet another Moma that color codes her "buttons" :) she always helps me do this and believe thought it was just me!<br />Thank you Susan so much for the beautiful sharing of your home for all those who have been...asking! (wink)<br />Blessings~<br />LoriThe Mayo Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18313634206697801716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4866659982820371097.post-72140879003304573202010-03-18T10:34:54.698-05:002010-03-18T10:34:54.698-05:00love your new header! your craft/sewing/homeschool...love your new header! your craft/sewing/homeschool one on one room is fabulous! i appreciate you sharing your commitment to purchasing when you have the cash and that that means things are a work in progress. oh, how i know that to be true!Wanting What I Havehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05711989381690050970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4866659982820371097.post-46151258043130448362010-03-18T08:15:08.258-05:002010-03-18T08:15:08.258-05:00Pretty! and functional!
I also looked at the kit...Pretty! and functional!<br /><br />I also looked at the kitchen pictures and the kitchen looks so nice!Mama to 12, so farhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17759055814570254094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4866659982820371097.post-36828878720161395922010-03-18T02:13:08.525-05:002010-03-18T02:13:08.525-05:00I don't always get a chance to leave comments,...I don't always get a chance to leave comments, but I wanted you to know I have been enjoying our tour of your home so much! Thank you for sharing with us!<br /><br />~traciTracihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11287479834010621454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4866659982820371097.post-48639213969845665672010-03-17T23:04:45.537-05:002010-03-17T23:04:45.537-05:00I love it! Thanks so much for sharing all your cr...I love it! Thanks so much for sharing all your creativity and artistic touches. I went to a seminar once that I think you live out beautifully...it was called "creative contentment". The idea is that God can give you creative eyes to look at things around you without spending much money. Being content can make you MORE creative with what you already have. (Your drawers are a perfect example!) Let me know when you are ready to teach it and I will be there!<br /><br />I would love to see your latest sewing projects! :)<br /><br />SusanSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02866260160922030721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4866659982820371097.post-49892993019884292622010-03-17T21:22:43.315-05:002010-03-17T21:22:43.315-05:00I *love* this post and so glad to have found your ...I *love* this post and so glad to have found your blog. <br /><br />In the coming weeks we hope to do a magnetic wall too. And I the scrabble tiles are a neat idea, we'll have to use. We too do projects as the pocket can afford it without using credit. Our last family project was our kitchen.<br /><br />I'll be back to look around.<br />LauraLaurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16460398988175758818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4866659982820371097.post-90533769846637254572010-03-17T21:21:35.490-05:002010-03-17T21:21:35.490-05:00What inspiring photos you have! Thanks for sharin...What inspiring photos you have! Thanks for sharing them with the blog world and me! I have a little corner, but it is not as nicely organized! Something to strive for.Gentzlershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14474116695876410724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4866659982820371097.post-8710243195043130132010-03-17T20:22:47.405-05:002010-03-17T20:22:47.405-05:00I love it all too! : )
Thanks for sharing.
Leann...I love it all too! : )<br />Thanks for sharing.<br /><br />LeanneLLJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06322706230480848456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4866659982820371097.post-31799880535517142122010-03-17T18:10:05.862-05:002010-03-17T18:10:05.862-05:00Fun post...I really enjoyed the visit! :)
The ph...Fun post...I really enjoyed the visit! :)<br /><br />The photo of those scrabble pieces is great...love it! <br /><br />And that cabinet/hutch that you bought is gorgeous...love the way you have it all organized. Colour coding the buttons is a good idea ~ I like how you have arranged the shelves...looks so country and homey.<br /><br />The roll away sewing cart is another excellent idea...perfect to keep things organized and "out of sight" too. <br /><br />What a lovely room. Thanks for the tour. <br /><br />Love,<br />CamilleCamillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07838089502798643241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4866659982820371097.post-47538686697622448102010-03-17T14:21:31.300-05:002010-03-17T14:21:31.300-05:00Oh I love your work area!!!! I also put things in...Oh I love your work area!!!! I also put things in canning jars - so pretty!!! Love your button collection!!! I recently painted a big chalk board area on a wall in my house and learned a few things along the way - we couldn't afford the magnetic paint so ours is just chalk board. I used molding to frame ours in and I am so very glad I did!!! The little lip from the frame makes the perfect chalk dust catcher!! Without it we would have chalk dust sprinked everywhere. When I made the chalkboard I had intended to use chalk markers but they are very difficult to clean off the wall for some reason and they are just too expensive for everyday use so it's regular school chalk which leaves lots of dust (partly because I left the slight texture on the wall - one thing I would change if we ever do it again :0)!!<br />A fun project though and it's been a fun thing to keep the little ones entertained and great for school. Funny thing though is that any teens that come and hang out at our house always get the chalk out and draw all over the wall - they love it and really can't seem to help themselves - they just have to draw pictures on that wall!!! Thank you for sharing!!! I hope your Grandmother is doing better!!momoflotshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09091905861302799860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4866659982820371097.post-71845944803904480952010-03-17T12:57:04.027-05:002010-03-17T12:57:04.027-05:00I **love** coming to visit your blog :-)
Beautifu...I **love** coming to visit your blog :-)<br /><br />Beautiful ~every bit of it~<br /><br />So many fun ideas. Can you just come up and re-do my entire house? ~smile~<br /><br />~CinnamonCinnamonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17641108808868060406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4866659982820371097.post-60728915225270104252010-03-17T12:13:01.766-05:002010-03-17T12:13:01.766-05:00Love it! So organized. Just makes you want to cre...Love it! So organized. Just makes you want to create!Our Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07671610350065165098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4866659982820371097.post-8427763589287458302010-03-17T10:25:45.769-05:002010-03-17T10:25:45.769-05:00Happy Spring!
Loved your pictures, thanks for sha...Happy Spring!<br /><br />Loved your pictures, thanks for sharing, it really inspires, like looking at a magazine. Some of the ideas I have been waiting to do when the Lord frees up or changes the space we have ;-) They are filed away in my heart.<br /><br />Have a lovely day!Michelle (She Looketh Well)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16815943256701375989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4866659982820371097.post-87938723037124824582010-03-17T06:57:33.885-05:002010-03-17T06:57:33.885-05:00Very cool. Love your spring header. Good thoughts,...Very cool. Love your spring header. Good thoughts, considering I know where you live and that snow is coming!! Lol!<br />Love the button collection, quart jars of stuff, and sewing area. Love it!Pam...https://www.blogger.com/profile/10841982988173436843noreply@blogger.com