tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700324863982616242.post5513282019049464299..comments2024-02-29T04:31:59.017-07:00Comments on French Country Style from the Foot of the Rockies: What Goes Around Comes AroundPat @ bringingfrenchcountryhomehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04039120314764829217noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700324863982616242.post-28809516362614240402017-08-14T07:51:53.835-06:002017-08-14T07:51:53.835-06:00We're binder sisters, but I would recommend yo...We're binder sisters, but I would recommend you use the plastic pages to put them in. It keeps the pages from tearing. I've got a whole row of white binders for each room of the house, plus the yard and the porch. Not parting with them ever.At Rivercrest Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12068816102263605128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700324863982616242.post-3934059318395448422017-08-11T21:16:21.258-06:002017-08-11T21:16:21.258-06:00I love that you have a specific style. My trouble ...I love that you have a specific style. My trouble is that I like most all of the styles. I just can't choose.<br />:) gwingalNikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15253440747389521864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700324863982616242.post-76234113804273856472017-08-06T12:53:04.524-06:002017-08-06T12:53:04.524-06:00I also have notebooks of saved pictures that I hav...I also have notebooks of saved pictures that I have loved from magazines; still have stacks of old magazines too!<br />Thanks so much for sharing at AMAZE ME MONDAY!<br />Blessings,<br />CindyCindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02897883854642097143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700324863982616242.post-37106207633374215142017-08-05T20:38:32.867-06:002017-08-05T20:38:32.867-06:00Pat, we are such kindred souls! I did the same th...Pat, we are such kindred souls! I did the same thing and I just recently gave the binder to my sis for her to use the plastic sleeves for scrapbooking. I told her not to let me look at it, or I will not want to give it away. lol! I have to tell you, I remember that issue of Country Living and I loved it too. The shelf your dad made is fabulous and I love how he made it fit together like a puzzle! Thanks for sharing with SYC.<br />hugs,<br />JannHave a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15446091501170762899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700324863982616242.post-88540757198635992192017-08-05T18:03:42.154-06:002017-08-05T18:03:42.154-06:00Pat, I used to do the same thing! To think we deco...Pat, I used to do the same thing! To think we decorated and planned birthday parties without Pinterest, lol! I enjoyed your post--thanks for sharing @ Vintage Charm! Pinning! My thrift store addictionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13158685096212282319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700324863982616242.post-90001755690798057232017-08-04T20:48:30.644-06:002017-08-04T20:48:30.644-06:00Thank you for sharing at Snickerdoodle!Thank you for sharing at Snickerdoodle!Sharon @ Blue Willow Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12171466785015458506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700324863982616242.post-82988212199365476092017-08-04T13:48:42.468-06:002017-08-04T13:48:42.468-06:00Your house is so homey and comfortable. I love al...Your house is so homey and comfortable. I love all of it. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16815391463660832142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700324863982616242.post-12374222695648893892017-08-04T08:56:54.879-06:002017-08-04T08:56:54.879-06:00Pat, Aren't Dads special. That was very thoug...Pat, Aren't Dads special. That was very thoughtful of him and he was obviously very skilled at his craft. The shelf looks great. Yes, I know how things were in the "olden days" which I feel was not that long ago. Thanks for sharing and have a great day. Sylvia D.Sylviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04586738207175429379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700324863982616242.post-967507132291585012017-08-02T16:51:04.577-06:002017-08-02T16:51:04.577-06:00I'm a clipper too. I also catalog magazines I...I'm a clipper too. I also catalog magazines I do not wish to cut up by the articles or photographs i love.Donna Wilkeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12985036983888082763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700324863982616242.post-84280944414560609282017-08-01T10:28:45.638-06:002017-08-01T10:28:45.638-06:00I am also a clipper/notebooker, and have been sinc...I am also a clipper/notebooker, and have been since I was a house-hungry newlywed. While cleaning out my childhood home after my mother's passing, I found a tattered zipper binder filled with her clipped dreams, as well as specs and budgets from when that home was built in the 60's! What a treasure! So maybe this is a genetic disposition among us clippers? Your dad's shelf is gorgeous, and how wonderful to have it back out where you can enjoy it! Thanks for the blog, it always makes me smile. Greetings from Arkansas.CherylKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17881422098002574568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700324863982616242.post-58051721795939421142017-07-30T15:39:34.417-06:002017-07-30T15:39:34.417-06:00Thanks Cecilia! Your comment touched my heart and ...Thanks Cecilia! Your comment touched my heart and my Dad would love to see his shelf getting all this attention. I agree magazines are more relaxing. In fact, sometimes I get a little dizzy scanning Pinterest. Hope you're enjoying your weekend. Hugs, PatPat @ bringingfrenchcountryhomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04039120314764829217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700324863982616242.post-21036979037091679022017-07-30T15:37:46.325-06:002017-07-30T15:37:46.325-06:00Hi Monika! The magazine wasn't actually a find...Hi Monika! The magazine wasn't actually a find; I bought it originally for $1.95 when it was brand new! Can you believe it? Enjoy your binders! Hugs, PatPat @ bringingfrenchcountryhomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04039120314764829217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700324863982616242.post-38745677317723381662017-07-30T15:36:11.035-06:002017-07-30T15:36:11.035-06:00Thanks so much Rita! Too bad we can't all exch...Thanks so much Rita! Too bad we can't all exchange binders. Bet there are some good things I missed. I appreciate your kind words about my father. He'd be so proud. Hugs, PatPat @ bringingfrenchcountryhomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04039120314764829217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700324863982616242.post-14701433157333439402017-07-30T15:34:30.388-06:002017-07-30T15:34:30.388-06:00Thanks for stopping by Jeanie. Seems I'm not t...Thanks for stopping by Jeanie. Seems I'm not the only one with binders stuffed with tear sheets. Wish I could browse your old Country Livings. Have a great weekend. Hugs, PatPat @ bringingfrenchcountryhomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04039120314764829217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700324863982616242.post-57297552687063329122017-07-30T06:14:53.675-06:002017-07-30T06:14:53.675-06:00Oh, that makes my heart happy! I'm glad you fo...Oh, that makes my heart happy! I'm glad you found a place for your dad's shelf. What a special treasure! I, too, prefer to hold a page in my hands so I can study it closely. I like Pinterest a lot but there's just something relaxing about turning the pages of a magazine. I have several notebooks as well!Ceciliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12444791923510261610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700324863982616242.post-88736576176981396602017-07-29T19:00:15.073-06:002017-07-29T19:00:15.073-06:00I have a couple 3 ring binders of 'inspiration...I have a couple 3 ring binders of 'inspiration' myself but mine are mostly printed from the net. What a great find of a magazine for $1.95 though. Those were the days, huh? Tails Around the Ranchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11385964459822157749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700324863982616242.post-54554572028829204932017-07-29T18:27:47.519-06:002017-07-29T18:27:47.519-06:00I love this post, Pat. I still have a huge binder ...I love this post, Pat. I still have a huge binder notebook of inspiration tear-outs....I should browse through it again and review. :) The shelving unit your father made you is brilliantly constructed, and looks mighty fine in its place. Enjoy it!<br />Rita C at Panoplyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351306074493103021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700324863982616242.post-58514405593047064042017-07-29T18:12:11.355-06:002017-07-29T18:12:11.355-06:00It's a wonderful shelf and especially beautifu...It's a wonderful shelf and especially beautiful because of its provenance. I know what you mean about those binders -- I have some too and I also have some VERY old Country LivingJeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700324863982616242.post-68680881935466829512017-07-29T17:43:36.336-06:002017-07-29T17:43:36.336-06:00Hi Marlene, my kindred spirit friend. I'm hono...Hi Marlene, my kindred spirit friend. I'm honored that you were touched by my story. Thank you very much for your kind words. Hugs, PatPat @ bringingfrenchcountryhomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04039120314764829217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700324863982616242.post-52823903655722998072017-07-29T17:42:18.619-06:002017-07-29T17:42:18.619-06:00Hi Sharon! I guess I'm not the only "old-...Hi Sharon! I guess I'm not the only "old-fashioned" magazine clipper. Maybe we should start a club! Enjoy your weekend. Hugs, PatPat @ bringingfrenchcountryhomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04039120314764829217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700324863982616242.post-89140674982703996392017-07-29T17:41:26.471-06:002017-07-29T17:41:26.471-06:00Thank you Carole! I've been surprised at how m...Thank you Carole! I've been surprised at how many people can relate to having magazine cutouts like mine. Thank you so much for your sweet words about my Dad's woodworking talents. He'd be so pleased to read them. Hugs, PatPat @ bringingfrenchcountryhomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04039120314764829217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700324863982616242.post-80223576598288434062017-07-29T17:39:54.270-06:002017-07-29T17:39:54.270-06:00Hi there! I always appreciate your observations an...Hi there! I always appreciate your observations and comments and usually learn something along the way as I read them. You're right about the style of photography; how things have changed. Thank you for kind words about my father's shelves. Hope you're enjoying the weekend. We have finally gotten our monsoon weather which has cooled things off a bit. Hugs, PatPat @ bringingfrenchcountryhomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04039120314764829217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700324863982616242.post-82163575549845616762017-07-29T17:37:28.193-06:002017-07-29T17:37:28.193-06:00Hello Catherine! As always I enjoyed your observat...Hello Catherine! As always I enjoyed your observations and the stories about your sewing box and the workman's bench. Aren't you glad some people recognize these treasures and preserve them for the works of art they are? Have a wonderful weekend. Hugs, PatPat @ bringingfrenchcountryhomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04039120314764829217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700324863982616242.post-77866968873767592502017-07-29T17:35:14.320-06:002017-07-29T17:35:14.320-06:00Hi Connie, I must tell you your comment was the fi...Hi Connie, I must tell you your comment was the first time a reader's thoughts made me tear up. You are the sweet one to write such a lovely lovely comment. Thank you so much. I'm happy you have enjoyed my old posts and hope you come back often. (Glad you liked my dog too! (Hugs to Butchy). Yes, my Dad was a genius in many ways. And he'd be proud to read all these complimentary words about his creation. Big hugs to you, PatPat @ bringingfrenchcountryhomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04039120314764829217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700324863982616242.post-41369169563737623462017-07-29T17:16:11.186-06:002017-07-29T17:16:11.186-06:00A treasured family piece! I remember that my mothe...A treasured family piece! I remember that my mother had a knee-high sewing box which cantilevered out and had lots of secret drawers. This, too, was made by her father. We didn't think too much about it as children, but I now see how beautiful it was. Likewise, in France, when we were searching for furniture for our house, we found a workman's bench; narrow and delicate. Like your father's treasure, this one is a 'flat-pack' and comes apart completely with no nails. It bemuses me that it was worth a fraction of the price of a mass-produced, chipboard option from other big furniture chains. Catherine Berry (But you are in France, Madame)http://butyouareinfrancemadame.blogspot.com.aunoreply@blogger.com