tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334613666852273616.post305413299123479090..comments2024-03-22T17:08:13.623-07:00Comments on Across the Way: Our First-Year Blog AnniversaryDewenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07330797553600987145noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334613666852273616.post-36677337137388133472013-11-11T18:28:01.894-08:002013-11-11T18:28:01.894-08:00Happy blog birthday, Dewena! I loved every bit of ...Happy blog birthday, Dewena! I loved every bit of your post about how you got started, your problems with furniture placement, your family's kind help and how cute your tree turned out. I am so glad Brenda got you started!Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10891846684740775290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334613666852273616.post-41629455077443181402013-11-09T05:20:14.859-08:002013-11-09T05:20:14.859-08:00Happy Birthday a little late. I enjoyed reading t...Happy Birthday a little late. I enjoyed reading the story of the difficult sideboard. What you did is so smart! Since little rambunctious Molly came to live there is no Christmas tree. The first year she was here I did a twig tree with only my peppermint striped ornaments. It was fun. I hope we get to see your Christmas interpretations. Sami Pat https://www.blogger.com/profile/16545531406668058733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334613666852273616.post-26424999849182789812013-11-08T18:21:43.699-08:002013-11-08T18:21:43.699-08:00Happy Birthday to your blog! I love reading stori...Happy Birthday to your blog! I love reading stories about kind bloggers....they really are the best, aren't they!!!<br />LOVE your decorations. They are making me smile tonight!!! I just took down all the orange and black in our house and used a few subtle neutrals in the dining room.<br /><br />Have a wonderful weekend!<br /><br />xo,<br />RJRicki Treleavenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00363865916909018452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334613666852273616.post-74048708910448446002013-11-08T15:21:42.776-08:002013-11-08T15:21:42.776-08:00Congrats on hanging in there for a year, with many...Congrats on hanging in there for a year, with many more to come I trust. Your sideboard looks great with your fall vignette. <br />Mary Alicechateau chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11861535167732654354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334613666852273616.post-30003029710785142182013-11-07T19:01:43.785-08:002013-11-07T19:01:43.785-08:00Hi Dewena! Your sideboard looks wonderful and I l...Hi Dewena! Your sideboard looks wonderful and I love the pretty Fall vignette you created. Congrats on your blogging anniversary and I look forward to following along in your 2nd year and beyond. Take care, xx, SherrySherry @ No Minimalist Herehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14321374710550709020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334613666852273616.post-74790844701749589232013-11-07T07:33:59.118-08:002013-11-07T07:33:59.118-08:00Dewena, Congratulations on your one year blogging...Dewena, Congratulations on your one year blogging anniversary! That is quite a milestone! Your husband and sons are gems! I really enjoyed reading every word of your blog post and can so relate to how much time it takes to get those posts ready. Your sideboard looks wonderful in the new spot and I adore the mirrored window. You'll have fun decorating that spot all year long. Brenda was so kind in helping you get started and welcoming you to the world of blogging. I love the photo of Mr. R.H. and your photo is beautiful. It's nice to see the face behind the blogger. Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00234421029665169718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334613666852273616.post-39818452556725469012013-11-05T16:35:58.469-08:002013-11-05T16:35:58.469-08:00Dewena, Congratulations on the one year anniversar...Dewena, Congratulations on the one year anniversary. Well done -- by the entire family! I love that your husband gets involved in the blogging adventure you're on. And what great young men you raised! The sideboard looks so pretty with the window mirror hanging over it, and I love your branches and how you've decorated them. I will look forward to seeing the seasonal changes on your "tree". You have some gorgeous pumpkins surrounding the base of your tree. The entire vignette looks beautiful. I'm pinning it. Pretty picture of you. laurieBargain Decorating with Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13582640485560903639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334613666852273616.post-57187101724343755262013-11-05T12:13:20.144-08:002013-11-05T12:13:20.144-08:00Happy Anniversary! I love that you do this with yo...Happy Anniversary! I love that you do this with your sweet R.H and that even your children help out. Your tree looks wonderful!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334613666852273616.post-61117453882416879052013-11-04T18:44:56.210-08:002013-11-04T18:44:56.210-08:00It took me awhile to get over here, but what a bea...It took me awhile to get over here, but what a beautiful post with all your pretty photos! And I so thank you for giving me so much credit. This is YOUR and your husband's creation, from start to finish. I only gave you a nudge or two.<br />BrendaBrenda Pruitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14544794729410559072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334613666852273616.post-36910608406352639632013-11-04T17:12:13.114-08:002013-11-04T17:12:13.114-08:00I had to smile a bit reading your post Dewena. I t...I had to smile a bit reading your post Dewena. I think many bloggers can so relate to so many things you said, not the least of which was your admiration for Brenda. She is one amazing woman. I want to be just like her when I grow up ;).<br /><br />You have done such a fabulous job with your blog in just one year! Look at all the good wishes you've gotten already. You're a natural, and we are all the better for your presence here in blogland. Doreen@foxdenrdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09418636999038800443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334613666852273616.post-85201782033988522622013-11-04T15:27:17.449-08:002013-11-04T15:27:17.449-08:00Congrats! You've got such a sweet supportive f...Congrats! You've got such a sweet supportive family! (And Brenda is a doll, too!) Your fall vignette is gorgeous :)<br />Susanmust love junkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00809616307382178089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334613666852273616.post-36839104276223112732013-11-03T15:42:12.403-08:002013-11-03T15:42:12.403-08:00I haven't read all of your posts...yet...but s...I haven't read all of your posts...yet...but since your memorable series on February Faces, my favorites are: The White Swan, Blogging for Ballast, A Hostess to Herself, Recipe, and Ray Bradbury. Not enough space here to tell you what I especially liked about each, but plenty of space to offer my congratulations and thank you for your kind comments to me on my blog--kind comments from a kind woman.Nib's Endhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00820552995581749771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334613666852273616.post-21573098025364794682013-11-03T15:04:13.807-08:002013-11-03T15:04:13.807-08:00Big HUGE congratulations Dewena! I love your festi...Big HUGE congratulations Dewena! I love your festive branches and those glass ornaments. I have a huge collection of glass ornaments. Love them to pieces. I just saw a little glass whale with a golden water pout from the blow hole. It was so precious; I don;t know why I didn't buy it then and there. I'm going back for it. :) Veronica Rothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15288280932510764014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334613666852273616.post-10948613450136055062013-11-03T12:49:25.116-08:002013-11-03T12:49:25.116-08:00Happy Anniversary, Dewena! You are such a warm and...Happy Anniversary, Dewena! You are such a warm and welcoming presence here in Blogland and I am so happy you hit publish a year ago.<br /><br />xo<br />ClaudiaClaudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16691249261693845371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334613666852273616.post-137708165563558142013-11-03T10:53:40.054-08:002013-11-03T10:53:40.054-08:00Happy blogaversary! I am so happy I clicked on you...Happy blogaversary! I am so happy I clicked on your post on Brenda's welcome wagon. I have never had the opportunity to visit with her like you but I am sure glad I tuned in and found you! Your blog is a source of happiness for me! Always so much cheer. Hope your daughter is doing well and those sons are sure terrific helping you redo your furniture pieces! My house is too small for all the people and things in it! SOmetimes I feel so ungrateful for feeling this way but I love for my house to look like a home and it is just not that way now! So I enjoy seeing your fun! I wish you many years of blogging fun. Some of the very nicest folks are here and it is a joy to spread them around! Thanks for being a part of it all. Hugs AnneAnnesphamilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09355786666073982088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334613666852273616.post-89845299228626128692013-11-03T01:16:18.805-08:002013-11-03T01:16:18.805-08:00Loved this display! Congratulations on your 1 year...Loved this display! Congratulations on your 1 year blogging anniversary. Seems like only a few months ago you were talking about doing it. I didn't know Brenda helped you set it up. She is such a dear. Loved seeing a photo of you too so I know who I am talking to. Nita Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13833196166679983378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334613666852273616.post-87603302693356073542013-11-02T15:52:07.616-07:002013-11-02T15:52:07.616-07:00CONGRATULATIONS!!!
I love this post! and not beca...CONGRATULATIONS!!!<br />I love this post! and not because the peanut has a place of honor in that magnificent tree!!!<br />I just love this post.<br />the color and delight and the black and white floor and the inspired non-designed design of that beautiful home. the best kind of design that's perfect and just evolves from loving and living.<br />the lovably grumpy face of RH and the angelic sister of my blogging heart!<br />here's to many many many more anniversaries! XOXOXOtammy jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16568939993585811311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334613666852273616.post-91511619772210619282013-11-02T07:52:41.350-07:002013-11-02T07:52:41.350-07:00I enjoyed this post so much, Dewena. It gave me ev...I enjoyed this post so much, Dewena. It gave me even more insight into your marriage. I think it's so cute how R. H. does all the photography as you direct him. I'd like to hang out with you two. It would be a lot of fun, I know. The sideboard is a wonderful piece. Your sons are amazing; to do all that work for their mom speaks volumes of their love for you. Brenda is a dear; we only just met, but already I can see she what a gracious woman she is. I enjoyed reading "Our Fledgling Flight". Such a special story, and place. No wonder you love it so much. Congratulations on your blog anniversary. May you blog for many, many more years so I can continue to be uplifted by your posts. Blessings to you and R.H. ~ NancyNancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12854211710203164265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334613666852273616.post-85129901658962974652013-11-02T06:06:27.506-07:002013-11-02T06:06:27.506-07:00Congratulations on your blog anniversary. You and ...Congratulations on your blog anniversary. You and your husband make a great blog team! I have enjoyed getting to know you through your blog, and I appreciate the time you take to read my blog and faithfully comment. <br /><br />I always love your book references and lovely quotes and am looking forward to many more posts from you in the future.<br /><br />Hugs to you and your helpful husband!Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14608230037537421761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334613666852273616.post-37082612949351283222013-11-02T03:57:28.956-07:002013-11-02T03:57:28.956-07:00In OTHER words...you and Brenda dreamed up a bunch...In OTHER words...you and Brenda dreamed up a bunch of Honey-Do stuff for the men folk recently , ha ha ha ....wow, Dewena it all looks great and worked out so well! Congrats on your one year anniversary as well. I love your place...actually have a link to it in the next sunday special post : ) <br /><br />That little squirrel on the books is adorable.Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13091419343402163298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334613666852273616.post-62376535970266382472013-11-01T19:59:08.564-07:002013-11-01T19:59:08.564-07:00Oh, Dewena, what a wonderful post for your first a...Oh, Dewena, what a wonderful post for your first anniversary. Congratulations! I think I remember seeing those branches in a magazine before. You really made them come to life on your sideboard. The animal ornaments make it very special. You are a special lady and have a great husband too. Here's to many more years of posting. Peggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16610347687911147219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334613666852273616.post-84152440786511134192013-11-01T19:54:58.721-07:002013-11-01T19:54:58.721-07:00Oh, happy, happy day! Congratulations. I didn'...Oh, happy, happy day! Congratulations. I didn't realize you had just started blogging! I must have caught you at the very beginning of your adventure, and I could have sworn you had been at it for years ahead of me! Such a natural you are!<br />Leslie Anne Tarabellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02196752637270349443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334613666852273616.post-80057494610412410892013-11-01T19:04:10.693-07:002013-11-01T19:04:10.693-07:00Congratulations on the 1 year anniversary mom! Thi...Congratulations on the 1 year anniversary mom! This year has gone by so fast, i really do like that tree and the way you and dad decorated it. I think it looks even better than the one in the magazine!! Gurn and i always enjoy helping you change up the furniture! ;-) Love You Mom and Dad!!!Zackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02381484851102794156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334613666852273616.post-51500290724939467592013-11-01T18:53:23.169-07:002013-11-01T18:53:23.169-07:00I love your sideboard celebration tree with its li...I love your sideboard celebration tree with its little sparkling lights and all of the glass critter ornaments! Congratulations on your blogging anniversary.susie @ persimmon moon cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01653330247272673990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334613666852273616.post-40585709423444484522013-11-01T16:11:26.335-07:002013-11-01T16:11:26.335-07:00Wow, lots of work going on in your house...so you ...Wow, lots of work going on in your house...so you have your own photographer who follows you about! Nice hubby :) Congrats on your first anniversary. It's been a pleasure getting to know you :)rjerdeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12453912819445395042noreply@blogger.com