tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702623894464497224.post5153832733442835658..comments2024-03-19T04:37:29.491-07:00Comments on Rustic Farmhouse: Fall at the FarmhouseMelanie @ Rustic Farmhousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06033008045016244830noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702623894464497224.post-9869201154870331312017-02-02T05:16:30.728-08:002017-02-02T05:16:30.728-08:00Hi Mel, I love the restoration of your home and ru...Hi Mel, I love the restoration of your home and rustic decor. The chair with a watering can that has been transformed into plant pot is gorgeous, Noi.Noihttp://bamboocloset.com/rustic-furniture-and-decor-ideas/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702623894464497224.post-4859824142598864492016-09-27T16:53:30.578-07:002016-09-27T16:53:30.578-07:00Hi Mel, love your post! The muted gourds are quit...Hi Mel, love your post! The muted gourds are quite interesting, I don't think I've seen those tones before. You mentioned about your health issues, try ginger tea, it's amazing for that. Just a few slices of ginger (from the root) steeped in water and you're good to go (it may take a few days for you to notice a difference). I know what you mean about feeling overwhelmed and you probably have a lot more on your plate than I do. Raising kids, renovating then doing a blog - it can definitely catch up to you. I look forward to your future posts but don't pressure yourself or you won't enjoy it anymore. I love your creations too, beautiful! Take care, KellyKelly @ Homespuns 'n Hayfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09520890374028112228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702623894464497224.post-38833308257480365702016-09-27T15:10:08.355-07:002016-09-27T15:10:08.355-07:00I love your decorating and your home is beautiful....I love your decorating and your home is beautiful. I completely understand being overwhelmed and you should definitely take time to enjoy your home and family. It seems to me blogging and crafting are a pure joy when I've taken time to breathe. It just flows naturally instead of seeming like a task. I enjoyed visiting your blog, your home has a very calm and peaceful beauty in the way that you decorate.. Constancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00215631363643660966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702623894464497224.post-26169499934328423502016-09-27T11:01:26.054-07:002016-09-27T11:01:26.054-07:00Your home is absolutely gorgeous as is your decora...Your home is absolutely gorgeous as is your decorating. Simple and delightful to look at.<br />OOOH the linens are the best! <br />You are a Mom first, wife, keeper of your home and master of your pets. That's a lot! <br />Your honesty is refreshing. <br />MarciaMarciahttp://higglersnotch.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702623894464497224.post-33728393805909511992016-09-27T09:53:26.578-07:002016-09-27T09:53:26.578-07:00I am looking forward to seeing your renovation, si...I am looking forward to seeing your renovation, since your last house was one of my favorites! But I totally understand where you are coming from. Your linens are gorgeous and those Christmas stockings are adorable and that red and white quilt is just perfect for Christmas. I keep collecting linens and grain sacks to cut up, but I can never bear to do it.primjilliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08090635741087191038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702623894464497224.post-48841848399086174642016-09-27T08:32:59.810-07:002016-09-27T08:32:59.810-07:00Five children and house restoration would be enoug...Five children and house restoration would be enough to knock most people sideways. I overdid it this summer and a sure sign is feeling like you're slogging through instead of enjoying. I hope you can set some boundaries and get your groove back. I've become firmer (but not yet firm enough) about setting limits. Thrilled to discover you have an etsy shop but a teensy bit guilty wanting you to make more stuff. Go your own pace gal!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12830177691014290662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702623894464497224.post-70764843097779756162016-09-27T05:53:49.080-07:002016-09-27T05:53:49.080-07:00You have such an eye for beauty that your photos a...You have such an eye for beauty that your photos are a real delight to see provoking memories of a bygone era. Do take care of yourself and enjoy your family, they grow up so quickly. Beautiful creations.mamasmercantilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14011278973985658118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702623894464497224.post-23272735910017749012016-09-27T04:34:26.388-07:002016-09-27T04:34:26.388-07:00Mea, Thank you so much!! and you are so right in t...Mea, Thank you so much!! and you are so right in the way you worded that-my posts will be more 'authentic' when I post them when I am in the right mood. Blogging about the house was something I started on my own but I started to feel I couldn't keep up and started to feel pressure. I know some bloggers with kids and stuff going on can do it and that's great! I couldn't. I do know that some bloggers can do it because they don't have kids though so it makes it so much easier for them! They have the time. I need to focus on what my life is telling me and it was saying SLOW DOWN. PRIORITIZE. ENJOY!! One of the biggest pieces of advice I was given regarding the restoration of the house was to enjoy my time, enjoy my family not let it consume me. So that's what I am doing. Take care mea! ~melMelanie @ Rustic Farmhousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06033008045016244830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702623894464497224.post-29430339303460025872016-09-27T04:26:25.310-07:002016-09-27T04:26:25.310-07:00OOh Jane sorry to hear you're not feeling well...OOh Jane sorry to hear you're not feeling well either. Sleepless nights are terrible! We need our sleep to feel better. It is next to impossible for me to take naps but OH I would LOVE to! so yes its not easy. I can only fit in so much in one day and my family demands much of it. When the kids are at school I am cooking, cleaning, running errands and SO much more! The list is long! Making all arrangements for the house. In between laundry loads or even while dinner is on I am sitting at the dewing machine trying to create and sometimes I am up at 4am or staying up late into the night sewing as well. So as my life is so busy and so many people and all their (stuff) surrounding me I love trying to keep my décor simple! it works! It keeps everything balanced! ~I hope you feel so much better soon! too bad you couldn't switch meds so you have less fatigue. Be well! ~melMelanie @ Rustic Farmhousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06033008045016244830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702623894464497224.post-62321615985283204852016-09-26T23:56:01.704-07:002016-09-26T23:56:01.704-07:00Oh my Gosh, really, I am in heaven here. Thes pict...Oh my Gosh, really, I am in heaven here. Thes pictures and your words, the same process I am going through right now.<br />I had to laugh loud, as I read "Simple enough that people will know that I'm participating but not so much that it starts looking like I might be selling the stuff!", hahaha, SO gooood :)) YES exactly, reducing to the real Maximum (just keeping the "raisins", as we say here), I would say.<br />Nature gives us sculptures right now, these pumpkins, ah, your pictures are worth being printed out. I have to learn here, to do it mor like this, on my pictures my home lookes too sterile, in reality not so much, but I want more of this charme, you spread, even more nature here in my town appartement. I was looking at your post, reading, looking again... wow.<br />And you are so right, YOU should be in the right mood, what and when to post, and we all will feel it and will be so happy, as your posts will be authentic, and not just "postet on time". No theme is wrong, because your life and point of view(s) are so inspiring.<br />So, Melanie, have a gorgeous autumntime, happy greetings from Méa :))Méa Straußhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14447412627795054085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702623894464497224.post-80512215390713122382016-09-26T22:05:33.605-07:002016-09-26T22:05:33.605-07:00You write so honestly and your pictures superb, M...You write so honestly and your pictures superb, Melanie! I love the simple look...sometimes we are overzealous with our decor and it looks all jumbled up. <br /><br /> You really have a challenge with your new place, raising five previous children and dealing with an illness that depletes you energy. I know, I take a medication and the number one side effect is fatigue. I sometimes feel like a complete loser when I want to lie down in the afternoon after sleeping until 10:00 a.m. Yet my sleep during the night is interrupted constantly. I think I need to push myself but the weariness always wins out. I can be in bed 10 hours a night, sleep only 5, and then want a nap in the early afternoon, and even that doesn't work. It's sleepiness but also brain fog. Hard to describe.<br /><br />So glad I found your blog, Melanie. As you can see I relate. And I also love your decor, spirit and photos!<br /><br />Jane Blondie's Journalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12988377413260331618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702623894464497224.post-85613363248261166732016-09-26T12:56:15.255-07:002016-09-26T12:56:15.255-07:00ooooh that would be fantastic Susan! I will send y...ooooh that would be fantastic Susan! I will send you my address! THANK YOU! Melanie @ Rustic Farmhousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06033008045016244830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702623894464497224.post-15155758321202838452016-09-26T11:55:57.086-07:002016-09-26T11:55:57.086-07:00
Love all the Fall decor and the lavender goodies....<br />Love all the Fall decor and the lavender goodies. Email me your address I have a few bits you may be able to use... <br />SusanSusan McShannon-Monteithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14525642217533620081noreply@blogger.com