tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post7663443759529363857..comments2024-03-29T05:18:36.107-07:00Comments on Home Living: The Simplicity Primer by Patrice LewisLydiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-41678723300172262882011-10-12T21:37:49.174-07:002011-10-12T21:37:49.174-07:00"...many women feel guilty if they want to si..."...many women feel guilty if they want to sit down and read a book. Since they are not earning money they are somehow free-loaders who don't deserve any leisure. Therefore if they are not on their feet all day working in the house, they are not deserving."<br /><br />Yes!!! I fall into this neurotic thinking sometimes! Thank you for all your supportive words of encouragement for Alexandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12356420873078531863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-22139327768991906022011-05-30T08:32:56.415-07:002011-05-30T08:32:56.415-07:00Thank you, Lady Lydia, for the wonderful resource....Thank you, Lady Lydia, for the wonderful resource. I'll be sure to check her out.<br /><br />Blessings,<br /><br />JasmineFar Above Rubieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05090466984173332753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-23528660716578711992011-05-28T08:22:15.411-07:002011-05-28T08:22:15.411-07:00I just got my copy. I am taking it a page a day :)...I just got my copy. I am taking it a page a day :) that is about all the time I have! It looks great. love anitaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-6605673270750771382011-05-28T06:50:21.178-07:002011-05-28T06:50:21.178-07:00Dear Lady Lydia,
What a nice review, and wonderfu...Dear Lady Lydia,<br /><br />What a nice review, and wonderful memories of book-sharing! We're always on the lookout for inspiration in homekeeping, so this one will go on our wishlist, for sure!<br /><br />Love,<br /><br />MarquetaMarqueta (Mar-kee-ta) G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13471332103238738458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-55005652466806821002011-05-25T20:42:06.259-07:002011-05-25T20:42:06.259-07:00Anon 9:20, I have that same book, "The Countr...Anon 9:20, I have that same book, "The Country Diary Book of Knitting", & yes, it is wonderful! :o) I made a couple of the children's sweaters from it, as well as the toy mouse pictured on page 145. And you're right about the photos...they are very appealing, & showcase the garments & other items very well. <br /><br />Happy knitting, Anonymous!<br />BrendaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-41970806891151445752011-05-25T19:51:46.189-07:002011-05-25T19:51:46.189-07:00When you said your family would exchange boxes of ...When you said your family would exchange boxes of books it brought back memories for me too. My father used to exchange bags of books with the men at his factory job quite regularly. Then we children swapped books with our friends and my mother did her sisters and neighbors. Books were very special to all of us. It was always like another Christmas morning opening the box or bag! :) Now as Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-34923251336617373742011-05-25T17:40:47.278-07:002011-05-25T17:40:47.278-07:00I love your story about the book box! There is a ...I love your story about the book box! There is a time to teach your children and a time to nap? Wise words indeed! I love to read, and it is one of my favorite ways to spend that much-needed "time to myself." My kids are growing up to be readers, as well--which fills me with joy as a parent.Anne @ ModernMrsDarcyhttp://modernmrsdarcy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-10588437898180201342011-05-25T09:43:42.672-07:002011-05-25T09:43:42.672-07:00I do knit but since there were so many marvellous ...I do knit but since there were so many marvellous blogs featuring knitting, I did not see the need to blog about it. I spend any spare time browsing the web looking at knit and crochet tea cozies, fun fake knit cupcakes, sweaters, hats and flowers! I will certainly be looking for that book to inspire me!Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-66312464789695116022011-05-25T09:20:52.467-07:002011-05-25T09:20:52.467-07:00Dear Lady Lydia, I purchased a lovely book in a th...Dear Lady Lydia, I purchased a lovely book in a thrift store recently and I thought of you immediately. It is The Country Diary Book of Knitting, by Annette Mitchell. The illustrations in it and the patterns included are delightful! It was first published in 1987. I rather wondered if you knit, and whether you might consider doing a post or two on knitting, similar to your dressmaking series? I Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-5003235047732611952011-05-23T07:01:40.874-07:002011-05-23T07:01:40.874-07:00I am needing some good summer reading material and...I am needing some good summer reading material and I am so excited to find this one. I'm planning to order it this week! I've not been commenting lately due to be very busy but I have still been keeping up with your wonderful blog. As always , I appreciate your encouragement to homemakers! I is a great help to me.<br />~RhondaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-70181459403007381642011-05-21T10:37:06.349-07:002011-05-21T10:37:06.349-07:00If you have written a book that is for sale, I wil...If you have written a book that is for sale, I will be glad to write a review for you, if you will contact me and send me a copy. The book must have something to do with home-making or creativity, or anything that goes along with the themes represented here.Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-52483539796849983322011-05-20T17:58:51.208-07:002011-05-20T17:58:51.208-07:00Oh, this book sounds interesting indeed! I have b...Oh, this book sounds interesting indeed! I have been blogging all week about misconceptions I have encountered regarding at-home wives. I just put up my last entry and then came over here and read this, and your descriptions of the book mention things that ring so true.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07591518304156689965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-11420340780979191932011-05-20T16:10:03.491-07:002011-05-20T16:10:03.491-07:00I have been reading Patrice's blog for some ti...I have been reading Patrice's blog for some time now, and I love her view of issues, farm life, and life in general. She makes me laugh. I hope to order the book soon.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03524102309065764539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-64226985360515840982011-05-20T12:55:30.500-07:002011-05-20T12:55:30.500-07:00I do not wish to give the impression that this boo...I do not wish to give the impression that this book was only about reading books. That was just one chapter that jumped out at me. Each page is one chapter, which makes it easy to find your place and to pick up the book now and then. You could read one chapter a day, like a day book. She deals with raising children, teaching children, keeping house, organization, and applying spiritual matters toLydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.com