tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post1697934909034779866..comments2024-03-28T19:58:45.060+10:00Comments on Jenny of ELEFANTZ: Hospitality...Jenny of Elefantzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02775654415138120426noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-45381017369008676382018-01-20T11:30:45.825+10:002018-01-20T11:30:45.825+10:00I think of Hospitality as a warm hug given with gr...I think of Hospitality as a warm hug given with grace and open arms to others. I love to have people come to my home and I am proud to share it with them. I have so much to learn the ways of being hospitable and you Jenny and your Gentle Domesticity are helping me. Thank You very much Sweet Jenny. Createologyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17141896048450385243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-24220537900401497352018-01-18T15:28:19.770+10:002018-01-18T15:28:19.770+10:00Cindy, I either stitch directly onto a regular cot...Cindy, I either stitch directly onto a regular cotton or linen tea towel or I use flour sack kitchen towels. Jenny of Elefantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02775654415138120426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-37292376130163490922018-01-18T13:52:47.064+10:002018-01-18T13:52:47.064+10:00I love this post Jenny. It really speaks to my hea...I love this post Jenny. It really speaks to my heart. I learned hospitality from my mother... When she sees you, you'd swear there's nobody else in the world she'd rather see. She's like that with everyone. And nothing else can make you feel so welcomed. Allie-oops Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10356598486121651755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-11233060211819089292018-01-18T06:13:18.354+10:002018-01-18T06:13:18.354+10:00I very much enjoyed this contemplative post and th...I very much enjoyed this contemplative post and the responses from other readers. It is timeless and would be good for reading again in the future. Thank you for taking time to write out your thoughts. Alexine <br />Hartslovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05071061000392088617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-33328319304172323522018-01-18T02:53:55.463+10:002018-01-18T02:53:55.463+10:00Jenny, what type of fabric do you use for embroide...Jenny, what type of fabric do you use for embroidering on tea towels. I have found some of the muslin and/or the actual tea towel has too loose threads to embroider on and yours looks so white and crisp. You are so precious and inspiring to so many, I love the thought you put in to others and life itself. So much of that is gone these days but I still value and want to keep alive those small but big things like the adoration you have for your husband and family, memories, comfort things, just homemaking itself. We as a world, need to go back to that. I always look forward to your posts and your gentleness about life. I too am such a hospitable person, but my children always tell me when they are my house and want to get them a blanket, my daughter says "mom, I can get a blanket if I need one" or if I get them a drink "mom, if I am thirsty, I will get a drink" - - no one values my gifts so I get disappointed, until I read your sweet posts. Thank you for the time you take to write, we are kindred spirits, for sure.Cindy Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07622444207645150524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-6068632979339286732018-01-18T01:53:33.875+10:002018-01-18T01:53:33.875+10:00I too enjoy your posts and how you share yourself ...I too enjoy your posts and how you share yourself and thoughts about this wonderful way of living. Thank you!...Linda Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13632382882566985207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-36514520523157845772018-01-17T00:33:47.624+10:002018-01-17T00:33:47.624+10:00Dear Jenny,
It would be so nice to live near you a...Dear Jenny,<br />It would be so nice to live near you and be your friend. You are the most hospitable person I've ever known. Hospitality is not great in the US these days. Too many women have to work and barely have time for their families let alone friends. It is so sad that the world has come to this. I do try to be hospitable by inviting my husband's sisters, brother and their families to our house about every other month and on major holidays. They wouldn't get together at all if I didn't have them here. Family is so important to me. I don't have family anymore other than some cousins who are not close. My parents and my only sister have passed on. My husband's family is my family, too but it's not the same as your own brother or sister or parents. So I have them all here for dinners. Everyone brings a dish. My husband and I provide the main course. I enjoy making a little something to give the women who come. So far I've made scrubbies (for washing dishes) and mug rugs. I want to come up with something special for them for next time. <br />Thank you Jenny for all you do for us in this group. May God bless you each and everyday.Kayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335554122486958502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-79215593150444029412018-01-16T11:40:30.537+10:002018-01-16T11:40:30.537+10:00Jenny, you have given me much to think about. For ...Jenny, you have given me much to think about. For various reasons, I have been more the recipient of hospitality than the giver for many years. I'd like to change that this year. -- Mimi Shele in Georgia USAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-72345819753494254042018-01-16T08:31:52.330+10:002018-01-16T08:31:52.330+10:00Thank you Jenny for your encouragement today, I lo...Thank you Jenny for your encouragement today, I love reading this post.<br /><br />I have visitors drop in all the time and I am sure they come around mostly for the homemade goodies I offer with a nice cup of tea (in a pot) or coffee ~smiles.<br /><br />Have a lovely day,<br /><br />xTaniaTaniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10176661940614462611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-77564574023458949632018-01-16T04:22:39.071+10:002018-01-16T04:22:39.071+10:00I have been having more social type events the pas...I have been having more social type events the past couple years. It is doing me good. To establish more relationships with people my age. Now to make my home more hospitable. And welcoming. I have begun to enjoy to decorate with the seasons. My daughter says it looks and feels more homey. So for her and others I need to get busy making this house a home. So that I am happy looking at personalized things I choose for this home. Its just been a house since we moved here. But it is becoming our home and I need to make it a reflection of ourselves.<br />Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10572900779018937820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-60531403957308492442018-01-16T02:58:34.955+10:002018-01-16T02:58:34.955+10:00The gift of hospitality truly is given by God. Yo...The gift of hospitality truly is given by God. You obviously have that gift of being able to make all folks feel welcome and comfortable in your home! It is not my gift, even though I try...kinda LOL. It appears to be effortless on your part, even though I know all the baking, cleaning and other prep definitely isn't effortless! Farm Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01670652033638218941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-32796219680675325762018-01-15T23:51:32.469+10:002018-01-15T23:51:32.469+10:00Such sweet memories of your past. I'm sure th...Such sweet memories of your past. I'm sure those students still remember you and your generosity after all this time. I have fond memories of a jr high school teacher who taught me to make yo yo's. I still think of her when I stitch them up. I am sitting here trying to think of something to do for our next door neighbor, whose mother passed away Friday night. I think we are going to purchase a banana pudding from a local restaurant, which everyone loves. But I would like to come up with ideas that are easy and something I can do myself. I was thinking of a fruit tray, but wanted to be able to leave the tray with the family so there would be no need for them to return the dish. I think I need to start looking for such trays in my thrift shopping, which would make a nice gift to be able to leave permanently with the family. I would be curious to know what others share during times like these. Thanks Jenny!Little Penpenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01374048900216199298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-6416203603998290652018-01-15T22:01:53.620+10:002018-01-15T22:01:53.620+10:00Jenny, I was looking through some old photos the o...Jenny, I was looking through some old photos the other day of when the children were growing up and we had lots of their friends and parents coming and going but now we are in another season of life and those days are over. Unfortunately I don't feel able to invite people around for various reasons but still have happy memories of shared cuppas and meals around the table. I still meet up with my friends and enjoy their company elsewhere. <br /><br />When I was growing up visitors would be welcomed around the kitchen table with a cup of tea and freshly made biscuits. Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-35061039568411468102018-01-15T21:35:27.385+10:002018-01-15T21:35:27.385+10:00Thank you for your honest posts. They come to me ...Thank you for your honest posts. They come to me at a time most needed. My heart has been broken by the loss of my son and I need guidance to seek comfort and take care of myself and my loved ones.i still work and your post help me see the need to enjoy home.Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03514351352745420296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-23576246335023162952018-01-15T21:22:00.823+10:002018-01-15T21:22:00.823+10:00I loved to read your post tonight, Jenny. What a ...I loved to read your post tonight, Jenny. What a wonderful experience as a teacher's aide ... those children will definitely remember your hospitality as they grow and have skills to someday teach their own or other's children.<br />You have shared your hospitality through the GD group and it is lovely to "get to know" a little of how each of us goes about our daily lives. You can sometimes just "hear" the gush of good wishes and congratulations on a job well done, the laughter of shared funny moments, hushed voices when a heartache is revealed or the quiet pauses when we gather our thoughts; you can almost feel those gentle hugs of united support for friends far and wide. <br />The ebb and flow of our lives and friendships is just that ... ebb and flow. I did have a lovely spare room for guests ... bought the lovely bed and dressed it, put my father's old chest of drawers in pride of place .... basically made it comfortable for guests. Now ... my daughter and grandchildren are living back here; the two little ones share the room ... things shoved under the bed, toys and books everywhere .... did I mention clothes? And the toy mask placed over my beautiful bedside lamp? I have been feeling frustrated at this situation as I so wanted to have a room for guests. I kept telling myself that this is only a "season" and reading your blog today reaffirms the notion that we have to offer hospitality to those who live within our homes. My "servant heart" has not been so servant lately so this is a timely reminder to me. My hospitality must start with family at home first.<br />Enjoy your times of hospitality with Rosie and your family, especially leading up to the time of sharing your time and energy with another grandchild to love. Hugs, dear Jenny xxxMargaret Vernonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-18283826323813584032018-01-15T20:55:26.287+10:002018-01-15T20:55:26.287+10:00I feel very fortunate to have experienced your hos...I feel very fortunate to have experienced your hospitality. You certainly made us both feel very welcome and at ease. Hospitality is at its best when it is relaxed and not contrived. Hopefully one day we can return the pleasure. Janicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02288331185772160975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-83977638883057805592018-01-15T18:15:45.263+10:002018-01-15T18:15:45.263+10:00Your words are beautiful and make me reflect. Have...Your words are beautiful and make me reflect. Have I ever thought about hospitality? I think never. I have provided hospitality and the others have provided it to me. But I had never stopped to reflect that it can be such a beautiful and important gesture in life.<br />Thanks for so much good that you share. Hugs.Águedahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01714678030947878082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-33955836709878411922018-01-15T17:26:24.624+10:002018-01-15T17:26:24.624+10:00Jenny, I loved reading this post. I reflected on ...Jenny, I loved reading this post. I reflected on the difference when my friends come over on Thursdays and friends come to your house. I share my fabrics, my sewing machines, my space, threads and beads and buttons, but there are no pretty table cloths, no lovely scones or juice. Water is plentiful if one wants it, of course. Otherwise, my house has too much clutter, which really isn't me, but I've had no place to put things, and things kept coming through my door! <br /><br />I'm working on that, but the best I can offer right now is conversation and laughter, gospel discussions, and my stuff; a place for friendship to grow and stitching, hand or machine, to happen. I'd love to be the hospitable hostess you are. Maybe someday I'll get there. I think I need to come to Australia and observe you in person, don't you? LOLSusan https://www.blogger.com/profile/09159163720029661287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-37037607869049882018-01-15T14:11:54.660+10:002018-01-15T14:11:54.660+10:00beautiful thoughts and words. How true, there seas...beautiful thoughts and words. How true, there seasons for so many things in our life, friendships to come and go for many different reasons, we adjust and do our best. There is nothing nicer and more welcoming than to be made to feel welcome when we visit friends or family. being listened to is a fabulous start. best wishes with your list.Leeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17616599642690765779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-48098155413517200852018-01-15T13:53:02.187+10:002018-01-15T13:53:02.187+10:00What a nice encouragement. I am in a stage of life...What a nice encouragement. I am in a stage of life with young children at home that I have plenty of opportunities for hospitality, as friends drop by for play dates quite often. But I worry that once they are all off to school during the day, I will revert to my tendencies to spend my time alone (which sounds lovely, to be honest!). But I love your idea to host an occasional stitching club or something like that during the day. Thank you!LeighSabeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00474933260819359301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-61221676263918050192018-01-15T13:18:08.173+10:002018-01-15T13:18:08.173+10:00Once again I find your blog the place to be at the...Once again I find your blog the place to be at the end of my day. Your words speak volumes. Thank you for being here.graciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06801648716163653446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-64472459037628296992018-01-15T13:08:03.553+10:002018-01-15T13:08:03.553+10:00How true! Yes, we all go through different phases ...How true! Yes, we all go through different phases in life. We lose people along the way and meet new people as we continue life's journey. Unfortunately, as a couple we seldom go to anyone's home due to accessibility problems with a wheelchair. There was a time I got so tired of always being the hostess and never the guest. Then I found patchwork groups where I could meet new people who had the same interest as myself. It wasn't at their homes but that wasn't the point. I just felt that I needed to socialise more. We were always involved on committees etc with the disability sector but that was work ,not play. Now we have a little sewing group and we meet in each other's homes. No fuss, we take our own lunch and the hostess just provides one thing to have with coffee and tea,sweet or savoury. It must be an absolute delight when you and Rosie meet up. Nothing better than sewing with a cuppa and a chat. Ondreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06375358743415174254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-91829777629248935432018-01-15T12:39:26.713+10:002018-01-15T12:39:26.713+10:00As usual this was a wonderful, meaningful post. Th...As usual this was a wonderful, meaningful post. This past year I have been learning to deal with an illness that can’t be cured and just last week learning that my dear husband has bladder cancer. Inviting people to our home has been difficult as I’ve often felt so ill I’ve barely been able to put together a meal and the diet restrictions my illness places on me tend to make others uncomfortable. But, I’m gradually learning to have more control, with the Lord’s help, I’m starting to want to invite others over agin. So I freeze half of the muffins, cookies and tea breads I make, I put lovely hand embroidered pillow cases on the guest room bed and always fold a pretty quilt across the foot. I’ve made some bright, cheerful table cloths, runners and toppers and I think they add a bit of welcome to my home.Joyce Strattonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-36098375128715652562018-01-15T12:32:21.109+10:002018-01-15T12:32:21.109+10:00This post was so beautiful and ever so encouraging...This post was so beautiful and ever so encouraging, Jenny! Hospitality is among my most favorite things, and I love learning about new ways to extend it. I love that you included showing hospitality to those inside our homes as well, as they are indeed the most important. Thank you for this lovely post...wishing you a blessed week!<br /><br />Joy to you,<br />Elizabethe l i z a b e t h ♡ https://www.blogger.com/profile/06852825809205799306noreply@blogger.com