tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post5061154893850944322..comments2024-02-26T20:57:00.587-05:00Comments on FlowerLady's Musings: Sweet surprisesFlowerLady Lorrainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17678852154334714784noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-6443945678607765822013-08-19T19:04:23.725-04:002013-08-19T19:04:23.725-04:00Sorting and cleaning are rather strenuous jobs at ...Sorting and cleaning are rather strenuous jobs at the best of times. Going through older belongings always unleashes a flood of memories, some seemingly disconnected. I'm glad you are having some outings and the support group as you continue finding your way through the widowhood phase of life. Experiencing the emotions that go with loss and change takes a lot of energy and courage.Morning's Minionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01912356455981434029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-44424181706523273502013-08-19T13:48:51.221-04:002013-08-19T13:48:51.221-04:00 You know, I love your watercolor flower painting ... You know, I love your watercolor flower painting and your little froggy the most! Such a treasure trove of memories you had stashed in your closet. I am happy that you have found some peace and wisdom, as well as growth, throughout your sad ordeal. You are really quite a role model and inspiration for others.jerilandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07418564262425621746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-78219956157420594782013-08-17T19:49:26.422-04:002013-08-17T19:49:26.422-04:00Oh my
you are so talented
Love seeing your past ye...Oh my<br />you are so talented<br />Love seeing your past years.<br />A wonderful love story<br />and life<br />that continues on for you.<br />Lorraine<br />you are such a special person..One Woman's Journey - a journal being written from Woodhaven - her cottage in the woods.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12548226150115102345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-38008234110567930722013-08-16T23:36:24.561-04:002013-08-16T23:36:24.561-04:00Great post... I love it that you are keeping your ...Great post... I love it that you are keeping your husband ALIVE. He was a very talented man --and the love you two had for each other was rare and super!!!! I can only imagine how much you miss him.. BUT--you have so many great memories...<br /><br />Thanks for your nice words on my blog today.<br />Hugs,<br />BetsyBetsy Banks Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-8377807341186186832013-08-16T11:41:30.623-04:002013-08-16T11:41:30.623-04:00Making a mess can be a good thing because sometime...Making a mess can be a good thing because sometimes we find forgotten treasures that bring back happy memories:)<br /><br />Enjoy your weekend Lorraine.<br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-27152207307705660352013-08-16T10:40:51.343-04:002013-08-16T10:40:51.343-04:00This was such a bittersweet post. You are soooo t...This was such a bittersweet post. You are soooo talented, goodness.<br /><br />Hope you are having a good week so far, my friend.<br />Love and hugs,<br />SandraSandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00448386993712122412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-59043088959409518862013-08-16T08:55:23.701-04:002013-08-16T08:55:23.701-04:00Sifting through stored items always takes time and...Sifting through stored items always takes time and brings many memories. It must be difficult but also rewarding to be unearthing these mixed treasures.Karen @ Pieces of Contentmenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00719349569606790410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-17156656811010325832013-08-15T21:31:41.067-04:002013-08-15T21:31:41.067-04:00Wow, the pansy painting you did is even better tha...Wow, the pansy painting you did is even better than your lovely embroidery work . Drop the needles awhile and pick that paintbrush up. Love the two portraits, frame those! Hugs,GinaAntique ART Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06674268803389194210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-26040130150260915942013-08-15T21:09:19.139-04:002013-08-15T21:09:19.139-04:00Hi Lorraine. I'm so impresses and a bit enviou...Hi Lorraine. I'm so impresses and a bit envious too, of your beautiful art work. I didn't know you are so talented. You are quite ambitious these days. Summer is a great time for indoor activities. Can't wait to see the finished project Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01106128705768954876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-29943933326817848552013-08-15T16:04:43.311-04:002013-08-15T16:04:43.311-04:00I can understand how these finds would trigger lot...I can understand how these finds would trigger lots of memories.Memories are wonderful.Ruth Hieberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11260132564992492524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-27173285536053608042013-08-15T15:18:23.689-04:002013-08-15T15:18:23.689-04:00It's so interesting to see how others organize...It's so interesting to see how others organize and purge their possessions. I did a little of that this week with toys which gave two generations of children a lot of enjoyment. Now I have two extra shelves in the closet and a big tub of toys to be passed down to great-grandkids ~ (should I have any!)<br /><br />I love reading about the way you and your husband worked together.lil red henhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15494641068959278096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-29369936138769271872013-08-15T14:58:00.775-04:002013-08-15T14:58:00.775-04:00I admire you for tackling this job alone. I know ...I admire you for tackling this job alone. I know what you mean about moving huge, unwieldy pieces. I have had large arm chairs on their sides, drug through rooms, angled through doorways and into new rooms....but don't you feel good when you get it done!<br /><br />I am looking forward to seeing that new space when you finish.gldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03645803822598151817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-80868257917939049372013-08-15T14:35:36.552-04:002013-08-15T14:35:36.552-04:00The pond, the frog, the painted coloured flowers, ...The pond, the frog, the painted coloured flowers, all so lovely,( they all are but these are my favs) Never mind the mess, when it is done you will be so happy, your words seem to radiate happiness in your heart, despite the sadness still there, maybe diminishing slowly each day. Lessons for each one of us as we read your daily endeavours. Greetings from Jean.Nancy Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11854698513524662527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-10947910915666604012013-08-15T14:05:28.478-04:002013-08-15T14:05:28.478-04:00Way to go! I love purging and can't wait for c...Way to go! I love purging and can't wait for cooler temps to continue in my attic. Love your doodles. Very nice. You have talent that is for sure! Love, KitKithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17821207596562393224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-53143743656075326612013-08-15T13:08:49.991-04:002013-08-15T13:08:49.991-04:00FlowerLady - what absolute treasures. Your cottag...FlowerLady - what absolute treasures. Your cottage is the type of place I could come to and just get lost in . . . treasures in every nook and cranny, I'm sure. <br /><br />Thank you so much for sharing this with us.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-30810289387844291032013-08-15T13:07:15.415-04:002013-08-15T13:07:15.415-04:00Well, everything is so special and sweet. I'd ...Well, everything is so special and sweet. I'd never be able to part with any of it. I have been sketching portraits for probably twenty years,using charcoal, pastels, and colored pencils. Yours are wonderful. The flower drawings are my favorites because I love flowers. Maybe you should consider doing more artwork, like the flowers, and putting it in your Etsy shop. I think you'd have buyers. :o)<br />Love & blessings~Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10888547092318964711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-10322669737116454342013-08-15T12:24:56.736-04:002013-08-15T12:24:56.736-04:00You are accomplishing a huge amount of declutterin...You are accomplishing a huge amount of decluttering and organizing and beautifying. I like the art by you and your dear hubby, this is both tough and yet joyful for you, finding these treasures.<br />I have a book give away on my blog today.Terra https://www.blogger.com/profile/04396481049075747940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-18776549509724286932013-08-15T12:16:28.882-04:002013-08-15T12:16:28.882-04:00I just love the picture your DH painted with the p...I just love the picture your DH painted with the pond! Your doodle of the hibiscus (?) with the little bee is so darn cute. You both shared extraordinary creative talents, that's for sure.Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14873738272799176944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-66565152386809518952013-08-15T11:44:57.537-04:002013-08-15T11:44:57.537-04:00I can see that it is heart wrenching for you to go...I can see that it is heart wrenching for you to go through this stuff but thanks for sharing it with us all.<br />I shed a tear reading this post as I know how I would feel if it were me.<br />The old pencil drawing of yourself and DH were just beautiful.<br />God Bless<br />Briony<br />xcrafty cat cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06251582085392890533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-8217664753370795822013-08-15T11:32:56.036-04:002013-08-15T11:32:56.036-04:00I can't imagine all the emotions that go with ...I can't imagine all the emotions that go with this "trip" down memory lane for you..... I really need to tackle some of my storage & stuff and do some sorting before I "have to" - for whatever reason. We've only lived here 10 years, but already I've accumulated enough to keep me busy for at least 3 months, I'm sure!<br /><br />I can't imagine parting with any of that art work! Better than photography in my opinion.Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740950362293427086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-4532399941452676662013-08-15T10:55:48.244-04:002013-08-15T10:55:48.244-04:00With all this heat(is it worse this year?Or is jus...With all this heat(is it worse this year?Or is just me?),I,too,have been purging closets,etc.What a great feeling!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08302610545871593886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-11202620879660089002013-08-15T10:51:20.321-04:002013-08-15T10:51:20.321-04:00I loved seeing the artwork as well, but that last ...I loved seeing the artwork as well, but that last picture of the table top with all those drawers below is my idea of a wonderful work space with storage. It looks so big....big enough to spread things out and get creative. Great idea!<br />BalishaBalishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17298193443371503407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-38500595807766093432013-08-15T09:26:45.759-04:002013-08-15T09:26:45.759-04:00Rainey, you are amazing! Since my bedroom is at t...Rainey, you are amazing! Since my bedroom is at this very moment piled high with junk and clothes I'm trying to sort out (do I really need my clothes from high school??) I'm slightly, ok, a lot overwhelmed with the chore right now, but this gives me inspiration to keep going. It feels like we're working together.<br /><br />The only thing is, I won't find such beautiful artwork in my bedroom mess. Every one of the drawings are simply wonderful. Mark's talent for capturing what he saw on paper was stunning, and so is yours. Forty years sounds like a long time, but when you're with the one you love it is a mere blink of the eye. I know how much you miss him.<br /><br />I will tackle my bedroom mess this afternoon and think of you the whole time. We can do this! <br /><br />Love and hugs,<br />KarenKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18368318730124533690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-90497826555374106582013-08-15T09:07:43.157-04:002013-08-15T09:07:43.157-04:00I loved this post, but I have to say I cried too. ...I loved this post, but I have to say I cried too. The artwork is so pretty all of them. I do like the house picture and the ones you made the best. You and Your Hubby are truly beautiful artists. Betty https://www.blogger.com/profile/09718576668233061528noreply@blogger.com