tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post382469115847832431..comments2024-03-28T22:48:30.666-07:00Comments on Home Living: Hospitality for the TimidLydiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-87009480074246128362012-03-06T09:55:31.865-08:002012-03-06T09:55:31.865-08:00Close doors to rooms that you do not want guests t...Close doors to rooms that you do not want guests to see.Put a chair or a basket in front of the door if you are not sure they won't open the door. This only is necessary to preserve privacy, or if you have had to stash all your excess clutter in there temporarily. Guests need not go investigate your kitchen or back porch or your laundry room either.<br /><br />A lot of the nervousness is not Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-47383169681376919012012-02-28T16:37:12.075-08:002012-02-28T16:37:12.075-08:00Thank you for this article. I was finally able to ...Thank you for this article. I was finally able to get up the courage to ask one of the ladies at my church over for lunch. We had a lovely time. It was a simple lunch, but the fresh flowers and the cloth napkins made it feel decedant. Thank you again!fallenstar80https://www.blogger.com/profile/13678306999885011546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-90484047806355727662012-02-27T13:57:06.955-08:002012-02-27T13:57:06.955-08:00When I read Lisa's comment (at 12:04PM), I tho...When I read Lisa's comment (at 12:04PM), I thought I had written it myself. My Mom passed on this same phobia to me. I love being with people, and have no problem making the best of friends at other people's houses, but I hate calling them for social reasons (I would be bothering them), and am always afraid of having people over, that they won't want to come, or have a good time, orAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-55434962972531650462012-02-25T18:10:43.946-08:002012-02-25T18:10:43.946-08:00My sister taught me to go right into nature to pic...My sister taught me to go right into nature to pick a few things for decorating. A pretty branch with flowers or interesting foliage. I recently noticed a tree with red berries on it and cut a few for beside my kitchen sink. Also seed pods from trees are nice to lay in a wooden bowl or such. I also love tree bark and acorns so natural, beautiful, free. As far as flowers are concerned if you like Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-78131899673941934702012-02-25T08:02:27.661-08:002012-02-25T08:02:27.661-08:00We have always found that keeping things simple wh...We have always found that keeping things simple when hosting a gathering, makes for the most memories. Everyone feels at ease, and relaxes, which is kind of the reason for inviting people.I agree, that it is a good example for the children to see parents showing hospitality.Elizabethnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-12417604712579541672012-02-24T14:20:27.072-08:002012-02-24T14:20:27.072-08:00One bag makes a large, full pot of robust tea and ...One bag makes a large, full pot of robust tea and has no acid taste, only a smooth pleasant taste. It works well to put one bag in an extra large pot.<br /><br />A warning comes with this: if you drink Yorkshire Gold, there is a possiblity that it is the only kind that will "do" for you. Its a blend of Rwandan and Assam, that is beautiful to look at as well. Most people I know drink itLydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-78636686102326658962012-02-24T12:23:58.526-08:002012-02-24T12:23:58.526-08:00This post will make a very helpful addition to the...This post will make a very helpful addition to the homemaking notebook. <br /><br />My husband and I were recently in a store which sells mostly Irish goods, along with a few British items, and we spotted boxes of Yorkshire Gold tea bags. It came to my mind how you had spoken favorably of it. We are mostly tea drinkers so we purchased a box. After brewing a cup at home we found it full of Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-5113668663109019212012-02-24T12:04:25.199-08:002012-02-24T12:04:25.199-08:00I was raised in a very dysfunctional home where I ...I was raised in a very dysfunctional home where I was taught to hide and fear someone at the door or even on the phone (long story). Our home was dark and dirty and my family was very depressed and unhappy. My grandmother on the other hand was very hospitable and had many friends and aquaintances. She could provide a great deal of warmth and pull food out of seemingly nowhere to accomodate Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16130907707715832131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-20502618039320857992012-02-24T07:51:32.527-08:002012-02-24T07:51:32.527-08:00This is something I really needed to read. My hus...This is something I really needed to read. My husband is quite the social butterfly, but I am not. We recently had some old friends stop by without notice (and I was in the middle of doing laundry, wearing a beat up skirt and tee shirt, no shoes, no make up...I looked like a hot mess!) but we managed to throw together a quick bbq, brewed a few gallons of sweet tea, and just sat outside on a Sarah Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02887966641411778673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-28097534191914755582012-02-23T21:15:13.666-08:002012-02-23T21:15:13.666-08:00I really like this post! I want to make it a poin...I really like this post! I want to make it a point to show hospitality for people, even if it is in a simple form. I tend to get caught up in trying to do it all, but I think your perspective is fantastic and helpful Thanks!Katiehttp://kopitre.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-33684024710148590562012-02-23T16:05:45.057-08:002012-02-23T16:05:45.057-08:00This is such an excellent post... Sometimes people...This is such an excellent post... Sometimes people are reluctant to admit they find hospitality awkward or daunting. I do, too! I think even older women, who seem to be experienced in all areas, feel nervous in these days about extending hospitality. I always try to be a good guest ... I tell them that we eat ANYTHING (which is true) so not to worry about the menu; I offer to bring something, Katrinkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12809805272432812002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-2843084768374802602012-02-23T15:38:41.503-08:002012-02-23T15:38:41.503-08:00Your instruction is just wonderful!
I love your s...Your instruction is just wonderful!<br /><br />I love your sage and feminine wisdom..and the pink decor! Beautiful!Rightthinkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11448900188921522323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-30307209822905182342012-02-23T14:48:48.831-08:002012-02-23T14:48:48.831-08:00Kathleen,
Yes, DO comment on all you know. Please...Kathleen,<br /><br />Yes, DO comment on all you know. Please share!Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-55022413672099595662012-02-23T14:13:16.586-08:002012-02-23T14:13:16.586-08:00...or put a piece of fabric, uncut and unhemmed, o......or put a piece of fabric, uncut and unhemmed, on the table for a temporary table cloth.Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-81919117894386404992012-02-23T14:09:47.603-08:002012-02-23T14:09:47.603-08:00I am enjoying seeing the new posts here. They have...I am enjoying seeing the new posts here. They have been a welcome reminder of the bright side of things. I especially like how you give ideas that can be done well on any budget. I never thought of taking notes and photographs. That concept could apply to homemaking in other areas as well, such as planning for holidays. <br /><br />It would be fairly simple and inexpensive to sew a few things forAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-15674414359469543432012-02-23T13:03:32.949-08:002012-02-23T13:03:32.949-08:00Very nice post! I love having people over, but onc...Very nice post! I love having people over, but once upon a time, it was stressful and no fun at all. Your advice back then would have been wonderful.Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12895742601976073283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-66127801618814606052012-02-23T11:06:10.871-08:002012-02-23T11:06:10.871-08:00Thank you for your ideas on hospitality. I have be...Thank you for your ideas on hospitality. I have been pretty much bed-ridden since December and as I am getting better I have been thinking of having some friends over here and there. I know I will soon! Have a very blessed day!<br />~FarrahFarrahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00884648840608072747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-9161429728677490232012-02-23T11:02:14.570-08:002012-02-23T11:02:14.570-08:00A very fine primer, Lady Lydia. when you talked a...A very fine primer, Lady Lydia. when you talked about simple foods, unfussy accoutrements & so forth, I was reminded of my parents & how easily they seemed to welcome guests into their home. I will sometimes say to people, about my mother, that she could throw a party "with a pot of coffee & one salami sandwich." :o) Really, this is not far off the mark! Their guests Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-9404923940620413972012-02-23T10:41:14.939-08:002012-02-23T10:41:14.939-08:00Oh, Lady Lydia, I just loved this post. I've l...Oh, Lady Lydia, I just loved this post. I've learned over the years "how" to have guests. So many of your points were right on. If you'd like, I'd be happy to post some ideas I've incorporated to make having guests, whether 1 or 15, much easier. If you'd prefer, I'd be happy to send them to you and you can choose which seem suitable. <br /><br />I can't say IKathleen in ILhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12414581497275802133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-32513336297564657172012-02-23T10:18:20.805-08:002012-02-23T10:18:20.805-08:00Great article. Hospitality is very tiring for me, ...Great article. Hospitality is very tiring for me, but I force myself to do it for our kids, as a good example. I find that having a lot of people over twice a year works better for us than a few people all of the time. I've also learned that if I keep it the meal simple, I am less stressed. One pasta dish with enough for everyone, bread and salad, done. Oh yes, and Clorox Wipes can work Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-14978840128431251332012-02-23T09:10:33.212-08:002012-02-23T09:10:33.212-08:00What helpful ideas Lydia. I have to say that, like...What helpful ideas Lydia. I have to say that, like many ladies, I find your blog such a source of simple, and inspirational ideas. Some other blogs, although they are awe inspiring, are intimidating for the humble home-maker.<br /><br />Thank you so much<br />LesleyHousewife59https://www.blogger.com/profile/12485051347795187632noreply@blogger.com