tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post1485479602424325154..comments2024-03-29T03:14:18.794+10:00Comments on Jenny of ELEFANTZ: The weekend...Jenny of Elefantzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02775654415138120426noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-64638782107679971882018-10-27T05:29:09.605+10:002018-10-27T05:29:09.605+10:00Jenny this is going to be so pretty. I love the d...Jenny this is going to be so pretty. I love the design and putting it on the checked fabric is so clever. My parents had to build a sound barrier - it turned out so nice. The piled up trash, big bulky trash (not paper but like plastic and stuff) and covered it with dirt then planted flowers and shrubs all over it. It was very pretty. No one would have guessed there was old junk under there. Good luck with yours - I'm sure it will do the trick also. Linda in Calif.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17976880355570847646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-73346755103497726742018-10-24T09:45:50.688+10:002018-10-24T09:45:50.688+10:00I always love the red and turquoise combination. I...I always love the red and turquoise combination. I am so glad I am a charter member of your monthly patterns group. Love your house and yard updates. I have watched Florence Foster Jenkins at least twice. I can see why you couldn't stitch and watch. Love to you and Mr. E.Martha Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13098714989287842642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-76791281124211331232018-10-24T04:42:43.459+10:002018-10-24T04:42:43.459+10:00Sounds like it was a wonderful birthday celebratio...Sounds like it was a wonderful birthday celebration. Your home project sounds perfect. graciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06801648716163653446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-22383618709218738342018-10-24T01:23:03.178+10:002018-10-24T01:23:03.178+10:00Jenny: Happy Birthday to Ross, what a lovely thing...Jenny: Happy Birthday to Ross, what a lovely thing for him to ask for you to make his favorite dish, the cake and coffee sounds yummy.<br />I do love the fabric you chose, so fun and happy looking.<br />I hope the noise is lessened a lot, we lived on a road that had loads of traffic, of course the bedroom was at the front of the house it was noisy, after a while we were so used to the noise that when it was quiet we actually looked out front to see why, no traffic.<br />Planting is something I wish I could do all year.<br /><br />Catherine<br /> diamondchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16829382538662447211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-34611748339166438742018-10-23T11:39:48.219+10:002018-10-23T11:39:48.219+10:00I appreciate where your beloved is at. Mine is bu...I appreciate where your beloved is at. Mine is busy planning for the new school curriculum as well as all the day/week/month work weighs down the inbox. You remind us to take time to smell the roses and enjoy the garden.Carrie Andohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18214468394221169822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-6138546732289848662018-10-23T10:56:40.926+10:002018-10-23T10:56:40.926+10:00It must have been such a joy celebrating Ross'...It must have been such a joy celebrating Ross's birthday in your own home. Sounds like you all had fun. You are blessed to have a hubby who is so handy around the house. You can plan to do things without having to call in someone to do it all. I hope your sound barrier idea works as it sounds like a good remedy. Is it possible to move to another room if it is still too noisy? Your garden is taking shape and I love the pic of the little ladybug. We had a little frog in my flower tub. Those 2 fabrics go beautifully together. LOL you are just like me...I love to stitch while watching DVDs or Netflix. I am so happy to know that you are thoroughly enjoying your new home. Angel hugs. Ondreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15397162777493230125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-17972072093870492082018-10-23T10:35:26.861+10:002018-10-23T10:35:26.861+10:00Isn't it wonderful to have a handy man around ...Isn't it wonderful to have a handy man around the house? =) I like the way you are planning financially. You are doing the best thing to keep out of debt as much as possible. The price at the garage sale was fabulous, and that's a great reason to go out looking. You came home with some great plants! I already like the new design, just from the words. =) Your birthday Saturday + swim sounds like a wonderful day! I hope you are blessed with a beautiful day of stitching on Tuesday!Susan https://www.blogger.com/profile/09159163720029661287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-15857226146900970972018-10-23T09:41:56.672+10:002018-10-23T09:41:56.672+10:00Hi Jenny. Lovely post! I would suggest double gl...Hi Jenny. Lovely post! I would suggest double glazing as well. Because our house is new it had to have them and it makes an amazing difference. You could even just have the bedroom one done. Love and blessingsKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03521219590544595483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-10696877172001731472018-10-23T09:09:26.496+10:002018-10-23T09:09:26.496+10:00It's all so wonderful. I'm very curious to...It's all so wonderful. I'm very curious to see how your Jade goes. I think it is the same as the plant we have indoors (the only plant as I've allowed the other orchids to die sadly). The Jade (?) was shedding alot of leaves and I wasn't sure I needed to water it more or leave it. Hubby says to leave it.........Susiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02317117964695567193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-90093199303600235822018-10-23T08:01:09.869+10:002018-10-23T08:01:09.869+10:00Everything is looking wonderful Jenny & its lo...Everything is looking wonderful Jenny & its lovely to hear your enthusiasm for your new home & bringing it all together slowly. I just wanted to mention ... although you may not believe me .... we live on a busy country road & our bedroom windows are close to the road & the living areas out the back. You honestly do get used to the noise, you may not think you do but you do over time. We never notice it now but visitors always comment on it. Also have you considered double glazing your road facing windows too? This would make a big difference I feel. Have a lovely week my friend.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08301647145550214950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-52063366495044741092018-10-23T07:17:47.336+10:002018-10-23T07:17:47.336+10:00Jenny, sounds like you are really settling in to y...Jenny, sounds like you are really settling in to your new home. Love the sound of the planned changes to the garden and the dwarf bouganvillea is just gorgeous. Must confess ... went to the nursery yesterday and came home with ... some lavender plants, Greek basil, a new variety of nasturtium and some sickly petunias that I'm hoping to rehabilitate! Glad that you were able to enjoy some fun time with family too. For Rosemary who commented above - Jenny shared the recipe for the raspberry coconut slice on her blog post November 4, 2016. I think it is also in the Gentle Domesticity cook book. Have a beautiful week, Jenny xxMargaretnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-81031480694730385182018-10-23T06:28:40.462+10:002018-10-23T06:28:40.462+10:00Hello Jenny, It is always a delight when you share...Hello Jenny, It is always a delight when you share your family get togethers, no matter the reason. It is also nice to see and learn about the types of critters, birds, plants and flowers that you share with us in your posts. What a great deal Mr. E received and he did a magnificent job on his trim! Thank you for sharing all of your many blessings with us, Jenny. The Lord does use you to help brighten my day every day I read your posts! Have a marvelous day!Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06958077183627536062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-34045053369819942822018-10-23T06:25:03.341+10:002018-10-23T06:25:03.341+10:00Sounds like a wonderful family weekend at your hom...Sounds like a wonderful family weekend at your home. Love yard sales . Haven't been in a very long time to one though. There aren't very many where we live at here. We used to have much more when we lived in Columbia. Can't wait to see your new design made with those gorgeous fabrics. The shrubs look great, That was a great bargain on the hedge trimmers.Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10572900779018937820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-82863390014687808852018-10-23T03:17:17.491+10:002018-10-23T03:17:17.491+10:00What a lovely Birthday party Jenny. Gosh, you are ...What a lovely Birthday party Jenny. Gosh, you are both so busy with your garden, I know how long all these things take, far longer than you anticipate! xxLinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15406333686298786963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-23270570838548399412018-10-23T02:45:17.758+10:002018-10-23T02:45:17.758+10:00I'm with Rosemary...Raspberry Coconut AND Bana...I'm with Rosemary...Raspberry Coconut AND Banana with Passionfruit icing!!! All right, passionfruit isn't readily available here, but please share the recipes of your cakes...and your chicken pasta salad!! The party sounds like it was lovely, to be followed by finding an electric hedge trimmer - awesome! Your garden is looking so fabulous.Farm Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01670652033638218941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-16740292735142883132018-10-23T00:57:38.632+10:002018-10-23T00:57:38.632+10:00Wait ... Raspberry Coconut? You can't just sa...Wait ... Raspberry Coconut? You can't just say those words and not expand on them! Sounds absolutely delicious as does everything you cook/bake. Anyone else besides me want the recipe?Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17548961613755653034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-34524454341128953842018-10-22T23:16:41.621+10:002018-10-22T23:16:41.621+10:00I was going to suggest a "noisy" fan as ...I was going to suggest a "noisy" fan as well---works for us! We joke that someone could come into our home and rob us blind, and we would just sleep through it!! Traveling is hard as motels don't have the noisy fan and we have trouble sleeping :)lejmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09248900901037211499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-25315469348780216332018-10-22T22:58:52.246+10:002018-10-22T22:58:52.246+10:00I loved Florence Foster Jenkins! Do you run a fan...I loved Florence Foster Jenkins! Do you run a fan in your bedroom for noise? We used to live next to a train track and that's where I learned to use a fan for "white' noise. Many years later, I can't sleep without the little hum of the fan. I love the fabric for the embroidery!Little Penpenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01374048900216199298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-72867049898462286982018-10-22T22:18:27.145+10:002018-10-22T22:18:27.145+10:00Moving is such a lot of work! We moved a year ago...Moving is such a lot of work! We moved a year ago and I am STILL unpacking boxes! One day it will be done and I can get back to the fun stuff!Boyett-Brinkleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02066753762645278933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-84563877074050988502018-10-22T21:50:40.761+10:002018-10-22T21:50:40.761+10:00Hi Jenny,
Looks like a " home sweet home"...Hi Jenny,<br />Looks like a " home sweet home" where you are living! Family birthdays, swimming in the pool, home cooking! Simply the good life!<br />Such a huge yard! A garden is never finished...just like plants and ideas...it grows, develops, changes, adapts... enjoy the process ...don't rush a good thing!<br />Winter approaching here in The Netherlands...more time to spend with needle and thread!<br />hugs,<br />Joanne<br /> Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367841239911239597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-29166618080554373762018-10-22T21:49:43.603+10:002018-10-22T21:49:43.603+10:00I can't wait to see the pattern! The fabrics a...I can't wait to see the pattern! The fabrics are just beautiful. Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00305409125105992525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-59279191995018129612018-10-22T21:30:05.604+10:002018-10-22T21:30:05.604+10:00This comment has been removed by the author.Robin in New Jerseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07373250627112138763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-30293727544713237352018-10-22T21:16:51.126+10:002018-10-22T21:16:51.126+10:00I just watched the trailer of that movie Florence ...I just watched the trailer of that movie Florence Foster Jenkins. It looks interesting. I will see if our library has it. Meryl Streep is such a fantastic actress. The red fabric you are using is lovely. Time to settle back into sewing once again I guess. It has been such a busy time for you and your hubby. Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.com