tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post8348125496890247401..comments2024-03-09T04:17:11.014-04:00Comments on One can't get over the habit of being a little girl all at once...: Miller Time Friday - Some Deep Thoughts on Being At Home and an Update on the Peacock BlazerWendyMcLeodMacKnighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-62618633732196760102013-03-15T14:34:48.397-03:002013-03-15T14:34:48.397-03:00Anthro blogger, you are making me feel better abou...Anthro blogger, you are making me feel better about the last 2 hours of cleaning and laundry!WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-73110984554144759662013-03-15T12:18:55.736-03:002013-03-15T12:18:55.736-03:00FunkySteph, I choose to think of it as the potenti...FunkySteph, I choose to think of it as the potential to have "that item I love" clean and ready to wear again rather than as "doing laundry." Of course, I'm a little crazy and hate seeing dirty stuff, be it clothes, dishes, etc.Anthro Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15923838563131831044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-61812205075459005602013-03-15T12:13:58.573-03:002013-03-15T12:13:58.573-03:00Gold star to you Kathy - some other blazers will g...Gold star to you Kathy - some other blazers will get a similar treatment!<br /><br />I do think that the difference then versus now and is that when working people were home then, they were REALLY home. I saw it evolve myself over 25 years, and it wasn't simply that I was moving into progressively more responsible jobs, it was the damn blackberry and email. It is nice now to read notes that are fun as opposed to "why the H)(*&##LL did you let THAT happen."!<br /><br />I am lucky I could get this reflection time and I am so thanksful for it!WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-75921711293351165452013-03-15T12:11:14.535-03:002013-03-15T12:11:14.535-03:00STeph - I found making the laundry nicer helped, b...STeph - I found making the laundry nicer helped, but honestly, my husband LOVES to do laundry so I usually give him the prilege! That military style training means he makes a lovely bed and is a great folder and ironer!WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-37047223038849947862013-03-15T11:35:43.689-03:002013-03-15T11:35:43.689-03:00lane - I wish you would make my lists for me! Tod...lane - I wish you would make my lists for me! Today is housecleaning day - now that I am not rushed it is actually fun to do!WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-59027082195472933942013-03-15T11:31:32.128-03:002013-03-15T11:31:32.128-03:00Steph one thing I did was give up most of the iron...Steph one thing I did was give up most of the ironing, now I just iron some linen napkins and easy things, my husband's shirts go to the cleaners. I enjoy laundry much more without the ironing. <br />I take my time and don't rush the laundry and I fold it right away (if I don't then it becomes a real chore). I try to to do the laundry on the weekends now, we are on smart-meters for our electricity and it costs half the price to do the laundry at the weekend now, premium price for electricity is Mon-Fri, 9 to 5!<br />I use nice soaps and I add in lavender drops for some natural clean scent. A clean laundry area helps as well. DaniBPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02633155240779845497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-31198390815148584552013-03-15T11:28:34.422-03:002013-03-15T11:28:34.422-03:00I think it was me who first suggested the bracelet...I think it was me who first suggested the bracelet sleeves, and others chimed in as well. Get Fresh nailed it about the reasons, and it did sort of "swallow" you before. <br />I love being home too, and I think your dad's reasoning was so correct. I remember being a young child and on the way out to dinner with my whole family. My father had to make an "emergency" phone call for work, and we stopped on a street that had a pay phone booth. It was so odd, that I still remember it to this day! Now, we're never off those damn cells!<br />I'm going to be turning our 3rd floor into a separate sort of space for me - for art (not oils), knitting, I want to learn to weave, etc. <br />I'm so glad you're having this time to figure stuff out for you. The circumstances were unfortunate, but it seems like you've used your time and brain power so thoughtfully and will reconfigure your life to have more happiness and a lot less stress. You've given us all so much to think about and thank you!KSLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10251064646063353242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-20748647818304068072013-03-15T11:25:53.290-03:002013-03-15T11:25:53.290-03:00Dani, the laundry is really what I like the least ...Dani, the laundry is really what I like the least to do!!! Any tips so I could change this point of view???FunkyStephhttp://funkysteph.canalblog.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-56811458789401261052013-03-15T11:21:04.466-03:002013-03-15T11:21:04.466-03:00Jacket-- just better proportions. Looks great!
Y...Jacket-- just better proportions. Looks great!<br /><br />You have written a wonderful post about important things. The time-money continuum. I have had more time in the past few months as well to enjoy just being, living in my house,cooking without a schedule and the perpetual list ( although I love lists so I still make loads of them).Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13175229460841379583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-82127628452872143582013-03-15T11:07:07.171-03:002013-03-15T11:07:07.171-03:00Thanks Steph - i keep winnowing and winnowing and ...Thanks Steph - i keep winnowing and winnowing and winnowing things done. C'est bizarre, non? <br /><br />I agree - i am realizing that I need a lot less than I think I do the further along in this process! I need to visit Belgium, we drove through it en route to Arnhem and Holten in the Netherlands and it is beautiful! We stopped in a little village called Lille and found everyone so kind!WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-62163646743644963262013-03-15T11:04:17.036-03:002013-03-15T11:04:17.036-03:00I am working on it right now and will take a pic f...I am working on it right now and will take a pic for you!!! I only wish I lived closer so I could benefit from that baking!WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-83659934378705810742013-03-15T11:03:13.005-03:002013-03-15T11:03:13.005-03:00I will have to look for that book!I will have to look for that book!WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-52457991821758412192013-03-15T11:02:54.550-03:002013-03-15T11:02:54.550-03:00I am like Lane - I need to read it the book more f...I am like Lane - I need to read it the book more fully! GF - I absolutely agree - the older I get the more I think that different choices are neat and interesting and are not somhow worse or better, just perhaps worse or better for an individual. Who said comparisons are odious? I agree!WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-29422779757411839572013-03-15T11:00:45.684-03:002013-03-15T11:00:45.684-03:00Knityarns, you seem like the Irish Coffee kind of ...Knityarns, you seem like the Irish Coffee kind of gal!!!! WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-51366329094503475202013-03-15T11:00:19.147-03:002013-03-15T11:00:19.147-03:00HI M! I am inspired to take a few more of my jack...HI M! I am inspired to take a few more of my jackets in now that I see the difference - I must go back to the blogpost and see who the brilliant mind was!!! I am so excited for you with your new house and I am itching to start gardening again, but I think I will have to soothe myself by visiting greenhouses for the time being!WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-22650274021557701192013-03-15T10:58:42.693-03:002013-03-15T10:58:42.693-03:00Well Barry (who never reads this blog) happened to...Well Barry (who never reads this blog) happened to look this morning and was HORRIFIED by the picture!!!!<br /><br />I am with you - maybe someone will send us food!!!WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-5682350731166137962013-03-15T10:49:50.828-03:002013-03-15T10:49:50.828-03:00GF- I plan to read the Lean In book; from the revi...GF- I plan to read the Lean In book; from the reviews I have read, it sounds as though she has it right in that we " hold" ourselves back to some degree. But that can be by real choice for a certain kind of life. We all have also experienced workplace unfriendliness toward women if we are in male dominated fields. My generation shrugged it off to some degree, so I think it's better the younger ones are speaking out and not tolerating it.Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13175229460841379583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-5909535456481754502013-03-15T10:43:17.981-03:002013-03-15T10:43:17.981-03:00What a wonderful post WMM... I didn't knew you...What a wonderful post WMM... I didn't knew you were at home for a break ad I am sorry to read that... I have been very curious to learn more and I have browse through your blog... There are so many things to be said about the topics you cover, like the one in this post. The needs versus the wants... I have been delighted to read that you have also looked at the 333 project... I can tie that with my 150 project... Yes in those difficult time, it is important to recenter on what matters the most and try to find a good balance. Analyzing many things and being able to part the needs, the wants... Being able to step back. Here in Luxembourg the appearances are very important. It goes from the car you drive to the clothes you wear to the number of square meters in your house. Getting away from this to find your own balance is not always easy...<br />Thanks for this thoughtful post and have a fabulous weekend.<br />Steph FunkyStephhttp://funkysteph.canalblog.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-13930833930568223272013-03-15T10:30:39.664-03:002013-03-15T10:30:39.664-03:00What a beautifully written post! Yes I agree a po...What a beautifully written post! Yes I agree a porch heater is just the thing. I love Irish coffee but I never drink them, if I start having whiskey with my morning coffee that will be the end of me!<br />I also love being in my home. Love it. I love to tidy and bake and dust things, get the laundry going and generally make things comfortable for my family. I think the simple things are the ones that make our lives rich and meaningful, going for a walk, baking something nice, dinner with the family. All things that cost nothing but time! <br />That picture of Barry is so sweet, my hubs reads just like that, so concentrated, in his favourite living room chair!<br />I do have a study in the house on the 3rd floor (Old Rascal's old room) where I do my administrative tasks for MrBP's business. It is excellent to have a completely separate place if one works at home. I can leave my work out on the desk and just return to it as I see fit. Then when I am finished I literally shut the door on it before I get back to my housework and family.<br />I hope that you can have such a space for your next endeavour. It doesn't HAVE to look like Nigella's library/office but that would be nice! ;)DaniBPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02633155240779845497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-19006051015947979022013-03-15T09:31:45.408-03:002013-03-15T09:31:45.408-03:00Sorry for ramble! P.S. Can't remember who sugg...Sorry for ramble! P.S. Can't remember who suggested before we all chimed in yes, but bracelet sleeves are flattering on many because of proportion. They play up the usually slim forearm and cover the rest. Also balancing neckline v with arms for a good triangle of "show some skin". Kendall Farr talks about it much better in a book I library thumbed - Style Evolution.GetFreshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15426579144685310371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-27465323092326098722013-03-15T09:21:45.650-03:002013-03-15T09:21:45.650-03:00HOME WORK: Well WMM, I'll avoid the "toug...HOME WORK: Well WMM, I'll avoid the "tough" stuff and start by saying we've always had our Caifé Gaelach made with straight Irish whisky, strong black coffee and brown/raw sugar, not Baileys, which likely goes down a lot smoother. That noted, have you tried Baileys coffee with one of the newer flavoured versions? I had it with the biscotti one and a sprinkling of dark chocolate shavings on the cream at a friend's house as the dessert over the holidays, pretty delish. Flavouring the whipped cream can also be yum. Have also heard they have Baileys brand flavoured non-alcoholic coffee creamers (upscale version of the liquid Coffeemate) in the US now, but have not seen or tried.<br /><br />Think I am in a bit of Anthro Blogger's space at the moment. But as someone who has worked remotely/ from home/ road a lot over the past seven years, I would say Barry is on good track. Definitely need a dedicated "workspace" you can shut away from your home life at the end of the day. Ditto a routine that gives balance and structure. I think the "risk" to watch is either frittering because you are at home or submerging yourself in work because it is "always there" and there isn't a crowd of people around you heading home at 6 p.m. (fall in latter camp, rely on DH, friends, phone alarm.)<br /><br />I keep wondering if in the 21st century we will evolve our (particularly North American) perception and values of work/ worth, particularly that working from home isn't as "serious", that raising kids isn't the same or more important as another full-time career, that "having it all" is not always what it is cracked up to me, that non-mainstream choices are not less, and that women shouldn't have to do all the "Lean In". In the meantime, I think it is really wonderful that you are feeling at home. And I love that photo of the B.!GetFreshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15426579144685310371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-72883473135517574812013-03-15T08:45:17.787-03:002013-03-15T08:45:17.787-03:00Dashing off to work- actually a respite today from...Dashing off to work- actually a respite today from all of the unfinished things I am leaving at home! I knew the shorter sleeves would work, although I don't think it was my suggestion. And how did you know Irish coffee was my very favorite drink, even though I have not had one in ages?Pat Olskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08122299121164106652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-17178880128202780802013-03-15T08:39:43.874-03:002013-03-15T08:39:43.874-03:00Lovely thoughts to ponder WMM. I've always lov...Lovely thoughts to ponder WMM. I've always loved being in my home. I think some of this comes from how much my mom enjoyed/s it as well -- we always talk about being "cozy in the house." I worked until I had my son, in my early 30's, and while I enjoyed it and felt fulfilled (well, by some of the positions), being at home is my favorite place to be. I chose to be a SAHM, and enjoy puttering around the house, when I have time. I don't like it when I'm "forced" to mass clean (e.g. showing our house), but I do enjoy the day-to-day upkeep and being able to have a fire in the middle of winter, and to wash some dishes with the windows open. I'm very much looking forward to our new home, and encorporating a good deal of gardening to the mix (we'll have more land). I will likely go back to work soon, when my son's in school, but I hope to do freelance writing work at home. I just don't think I can do the full office thing again! <br /><br />Also, LOVE the blazer alteration. Isn't it amazing what a difference that small change made? You've inspired me to take in a few items straight away to the tailor. :)shopwithmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06504299198061494803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-5761579956358828892013-03-15T08:26:31.281-03:002013-03-15T08:26:31.281-03:00Oh I love Irish Coffee but one leads to three and ...Oh I love Irish Coffee but one leads to three and that's about a squillion calories gone.<br />Great pic of Barry and the jacket looks so much better, was it Kathy who suggested shortening the sleeves?<br />Home - I am too happy to stay in mine, both mum and hubs have suggested that I have a bit of a problem and if I lived in the US they would have packed me off for therapy, I'm not agoraphobic but if if someone offered me a job earning £100, 000 a year outside of the home or a part time one earning £100 a week from home, I'd pick the latter and root through bins for extra food.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-45755587894092827312013-03-15T07:27:59.826-03:002013-03-15T07:27:59.826-03:00BB - I am saying prayers to the universe for you t...BB - I am saying prayers to the universe for you that each swimsuit makes you each look surprisingly slenderer than the last!<br /><br />I am working on my room of my own right now. Barry has a home office which is really his space and i do think the delineated space helps. I am also trying to put myself on a bit more of a schedule now, since I will be going either back to my old job or on to something else and it will be a shock to the system after this rest!WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.com