tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post7052144499074722530..comments2024-03-29T03:14:18.794+10:00Comments on Jenny of ELEFANTZ: Knitting, homemaking, a dress and a giveaway...Jenny of Elefantzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02775654415138120426noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-30262605001125551592021-05-09T08:31:48.854+10:002021-05-09T08:31:48.854+10:00I'm reading 3 books right now. One is a histo...I'm reading 3 books right now. One is a historical fiction (Liz's Mercantile) that is based on the authors family, another is about Paul Tibbits and the authors father (Duty) and the third is a Christian fiction book from a series (Another Homecoming). I keep a book by the exercise bike, one by the bed, and another one in my work bag, for when I take my client to the doctor, etc (I'm in the waiting room during those times). The last book gets read very slowly (he only has a couple of doctors appts every month).Cheryl's Teapots2Quiltinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01005480747596617459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-16447627795819579902021-05-01T11:06:14.663+10:002021-05-01T11:06:14.663+10:00Hi Jennifer, (After years of knowing you as Jenny ...Hi Jennifer, (After years of knowing you as Jenny of Elefantz, it feels strange to type Jennifer. 😊) I always look forward to your blog posts. You have such a calming spirit.<br /><br />Blossom's dresses are lovely. She is very creative and does beautiful work. <br /><br />I like to read a mix of fiction and nonfiction. I discovered last year during the pandemic/shutdown and being at home recovering from surgery, that I really enjoy memoirs. I also like cookbooks that tell stories about the authors life and where the recipes came from. I usually have a nonfiction book, a fiction one and a Bible study book all going at the same time. Right now I am doing the Courageous Joy Bible study, which I recommend to all. A very sweet memoir, Make Something Good Today, by Ben and Erin Napier, is a joyful read telling their story of how they met and came to have their own TV show. Heather Lende, an author from Alaska, writes about life in small town Haines. I can't read anything violent or with nasty language,it gives me anxiety. 😒 And of course, everyday, I read my Bible.❤ Robin in New Jerseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07373250627112138763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-2598910581389898742021-04-30T22:52:51.976+10:002021-04-30T22:52:51.976+10:00Hi Jennifer. I sure enjoyed this post. Your grands...Hi Jennifer. I sure enjoyed this post. Your grands are orecious. Blossom does beautiful work. Your post is best thing I have read this week, aside from my morning devotional, I send best wishes to you. Donna Getgenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17611314900652153447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-84681794353876430872021-04-30T19:33:48.075+10:002021-04-30T19:33:48.075+10:00One of the most beautiful books I have ever read i...One of the most beautiful books I have ever read is the true story written by Amy George about her life around the time of WWII and beyond. She is from Russia and the book is so uplifting as you see God’s hand on this child and her family as He draws them to Himself through unbelievable obstacles. It is out of print now, but readily available on line. Lillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09754000205862469653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-79836223596664019292021-04-29T16:55:05.788+10:002021-04-29T16:55:05.788+10:00Very swish curtains and the cardi looks super snug...Very swish curtains and the cardi looks super snuggly. Lovely post Jennifer and lots to take in. xxLinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15406333686298786963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-73092948144191313182021-04-28T23:18:39.225+10:002021-04-28T23:18:39.225+10:00Such a cute dress on such a cute little girl! I en...Such a cute dress on such a cute little girl! I enjoy reading more than one book at a time, too, probably too much. :) So, right now I'm working on The Lady's Confession by George Macdonald, Heaven Misplaced by Douglas Wilson, Grow Food Anywhere by The Little Vegetable Company, and starting on The Writer's Garden by Jackie Bennett.I also like audiobooks for when I'm driving or crafting and am finally finishing up Little Dorritt by Charles Dickens.Kimhttps://purringcottage.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-71387668131304798602021-04-28T23:10:05.686+10:002021-04-28T23:10:05.686+10:00I've enjoyed the first two Pilgrim's Inn b...I've enjoyed the first two Pilgrim's Inn books, too, but haven't gotten to Heart of the Family yet. So many books, so little time!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05696020349692690483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-6808697683654566192021-04-28T19:06:20.275+10:002021-04-28T19:06:20.275+10:00Jennifer, I love the curtains for the cubby! It wa...Jennifer, I love the curtains for the cubby! It was worth waiting for the right fabric.<br />It's fun finding unexpected gadgets like your cleaning glove and realising their worth straight away.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08319783522813289404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-66290150544924366172021-04-28T15:51:04.194+10:002021-04-28T15:51:04.194+10:00Oh, Jennifer, the playhouse is wonderful! You both...Oh, Jennifer, the playhouse is wonderful! You both did a fantastic job on it and the curtains brightened it up all the more. That is a dream for any child. Charlie is getting so big already. I will help out Blossom by entering the giveaway. Her outfits are adorable.<br /><br />I just finished reading The Enchanted April for the first time and started rereading Pride and Prejudice.Sharon Aurorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15803413876007729833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-21097890164692116532021-04-28T11:49:01.952+10:002021-04-28T11:49:01.952+10:00I agree with all the other commentors. And I will ...I agree with all the other commentors. And I will add that you inspire me to want to deep clean something. :) Those are sweet curtains in the cubby house and what a beautiful little girl's dress. And Charlie David's new sweater is cute and cozy looking. Another lovely, inpsiring post, Jennifer. :) Thank you for sharing your day in words and beautiful pictures.Beckihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16940604077427078249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-68966943896853664892021-04-28T06:51:44.900+10:002021-04-28T06:51:44.900+10:00This is a relaxing post and I never tire of readin...This is a relaxing post and I never tire of reading your blog. Your daughter is very talented and the grands are so cute. Rafaella makes an adorable model and the her dress is stylish. I like the detail of the collar. As for reading, I always have a book to enjoy. In January I read The Nightingale. It's about WWII and life in German occupied France. Loved this novel because it hit close to home. My dad was in the British army and captured at Dunkirk. My mom and family were in German occupied Belgium. This book is fictional but is so close to how my parents and grandparents described life during WWII. I cried often while reading this novel. After finishing it, I needed something lighter to read. Next was The Printed Word Bookshop. It's by a Christian author....very good. Also, have you read any of the Miss Read books? The authors name is Mrs. Dora Saint and she writes about life in a small English village. Most of her books were written in the 1950s but such sweet reads. Very relaxing with good morals and much humor. My current read is by Rich Curtin called Moonshadow Murder a Manny Rivera Mystery. All of this series has a murder and follows the same detective as he solves the crime. They take place current day in Moab County Utah. No bad language or graphic description of the murder. It's a good read. I don't listen to books I read at night in bed and average 1 to 2 books a week. It's one of my pleasures that is up there with sewing and gardening. Your posts make me feel as though we are sitting together having a chat. Thank you for the visit Jennifer. Patty McDonaldQuiltingwiththefarmerswifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03018737848283028222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-53249414195526739992021-04-28T03:08:15.016+10:002021-04-28T03:08:15.016+10:00I really liked this post with so many different in...I really liked this post with so many different interesting things. And, you're the BEST Grandma, Jennifer!!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03713471729920822720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-54814661930778716282021-04-28T03:01:23.108+10:002021-04-28T03:01:23.108+10:00Such sweetness in this post. Taking time to read i...Such sweetness in this post. Taking time to read is, for me, essential. I just finished The Other Bennett Sister by Janice Hadlow that I enjoyed very much. I read several books at a time, too. What a lovely playhouse your husband made for your grandchildren. The curtains are the perfect finishing touch! Have a good day, Jennifer. Lorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-87234924264958293092021-04-28T02:59:14.190+10:002021-04-28T02:59:14.190+10:00I've been reading the Elizabeth Goudge Triolog...I've been reading the Elizabeth Goudge Triology of the Elliots. I read Pilgrim's Inn first, though it is second in the series, The Bird in the Tree second and now Heart of the Family. I also have With this Ring by Emilie Loring as a second book. I've put Lisa See's book, The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane on the table to pick up, as well. I tend to have several going at once but focus hardest upon one of them. And yes, I do a mix of fiction and non-fiction usually but just not at present.terricheneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06865436021565986224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-45782732668596949472021-04-27T23:22:26.618+10:002021-04-27T23:22:26.618+10:00Your grandkids and their play house are absolutely...Your grandkids and their play house are absolutely adorable!Mary Bethnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-50216077881220058752021-04-27T21:47:15.271+10:002021-04-27T21:47:15.271+10:00Love the dress Blossom made for Rafaella. It is go...Love the dress Blossom made for Rafaella. It is gorgeous....I used t make my Daughters clothing when she was little And I loved ruffels. The more the merrier....Blossom does beautiful work. Love all your flower photos.Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10572900779018937820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-20051925586385282832021-04-27T21:44:31.264+10:002021-04-27T21:44:31.264+10:00I'm thoroughly impressed with the knitted snug...I'm thoroughly impressed with the knitted snuggle you made for Charlie David. You're multi-talented, for sure. But it's those sweet dotted playhouse curtains that stole my heart. Goodness. They're as adorable as can be. No wonder the girls wanted to play in the house! Love that the girls will settle to coloring and stickers too. Believe me, that doesn't happen with four grandsons! I've read "Still Alice," and enjoyed it. My latest finish is "Klara and the Sun," but unless you're into artificial friends (AFs), and a sci-fi world, I wouldn't recommend it. A recent-finish recommendation though is the "Mason Series" by Elizabeth Berg. Three books, and they're right up your alley. Charming stories about the lives of a handful of people in Mason, Missouri (USA). One of the lead characters is Lucille, an elderly woman who teaches baking from her home. The first book is "The Story of Arthur Truluv." Your posts always make me feel sweetly sentimental, longing for such days that I've never had. (Though, you're a rarity as a person who enjoys cleaning house!) Keep hugging all those adorable girls (and one sweet boy) in your life. FlourishingPalmshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13191140553844000267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-60466451183615296572021-04-27T20:48:39.564+10:002021-04-27T20:48:39.564+10:00Hi Jennifer,
What a nice Tuesday afternoon surpris...Hi Jennifer,<br />What a nice Tuesday afternoon surprise ! Enjoying your blog post with a cup of coffee this afternoon :)<br />The King of the Netherlands is celebrating his birthday today. Lots of activities, Corona proof, on tv. <br />Then time for a few stitches on Simple days block 4 :)<br />Still Alice was a good read. Thanks for recommending Remember...and a new music selection.<br />That cool green fuzzy glove...I have that microfiber " fabric" on a retractable duster, about 1 meter. So handy for those hard to reach places.<br />Best wishes to Blossom and her sewing adventures :)<br />hugs, take care,<br />Joanne<br /><br />Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367841239911239597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-30325029640508485932021-04-27T17:45:58.912+10:002021-04-27T17:45:58.912+10:00your grandies are adorable! I loved seeing these p...your grandies are adorable! I loved seeing these pictures. thank you !!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136984694102329113noreply@blogger.com