tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-325471728565796895.post7114126749498617481..comments2023-12-27T00:20:05.317-05:00Comments on Kathys Cottage: Taming the Perfection MonsterKathleen Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11551093555973581448noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-325471728565796895.post-56975186477529709182011-09-12T11:32:40.083-05:002011-09-12T11:32:40.083-05:00Oh yes, I know about the stressers all to well aft...Oh yes, I know about the stressers all to well after having family over on Saturday. It was a lot of work, but a lot of fun. I always say when it is all over, "Gosh, I didn't get to visit with everyone." Go figure, huh?<br /><br />xxoo<br />BeckySweet Cottage Dreamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05585280807777813283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-325471728565796895.post-10067146971950719662011-08-30T22:31:26.741-05:002011-08-30T22:31:26.741-05:00Now that is a good lesson to be learned...I will ...Now that is a good lesson to be learned...I will have to remember this wisdom!<br />xoxoxkoraleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06871934650817154453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-325471728565796895.post-79700894175333500482011-08-30T10:07:54.513-05:002011-08-30T10:07:54.513-05:00Oh so it was her who took those adorable pictures!...Oh so it was her who took those adorable pictures! I was about to give you kudos! This could be a write-up in Country Living!<br />I'm glad y'all had fun :) <br />I hosted our non-reunion the saturday after Thanksgiving and it was laid-back and really so easy and fun.PCovi https://www.blogger.com/profile/04908877691167450198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-325471728565796895.post-12220856384521618922011-08-28T06:50:48.931-05:002011-08-28T06:50:48.931-05:00That's the constant challenge and lesson isn&#...That's the constant challenge and lesson isn't it--to forget the fuss so we don't miss the fun? It looks like a really fun time was had, and you have a beautiful family to celebrate with.Lalleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11299403428288111249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-325471728565796895.post-74255646677586855522011-08-27T09:20:26.789-05:002011-08-27T09:20:26.789-05:00What a wonderful event. You are so blessed. Earl...What a wonderful event. You are so blessed. Earl is superman, baking, wonderful with kids...you hit the jackpot when you married this wonderful man. Tell him I said so.<br /><br />Kathy, I love coming here, I always can feel the love pouring out from the photos and the words. You are so lovely.<br /><br />KarenAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01487481759201796912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-325471728565796895.post-55119347189755157462011-08-27T05:19:33.951-05:002011-08-27T05:19:33.951-05:00Nothing is more perfect than sharing love. A long...Nothing is more perfect than sharing love. A long time ago, a very wise woman told me that folks were coming over to see me and my family, not my house. I've learned to embrace that.<br /><br />Love these photos Kathy!People Who Know Me Would Say:https://www.blogger.com/profile/04621641188403948733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-325471728565796895.post-25588231359690644992011-08-26T18:09:50.380-05:002011-08-26T18:09:50.380-05:00Well said friend - a good lesson indeed! Thank you...Well said friend - a good lesson indeed! Thank you for the sweet reminder...I've stressed my way through so many get-togethers...your words ring very true! Family blessings and smiles are more awesome than cupcake toppers :o)<br />Hugs & Blessings,<br />Beckybee'nmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04661457676988758478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-325471728565796895.post-34223397186539581262011-08-26T17:31:42.378-05:002011-08-26T17:31:42.378-05:00You said it so perfectly, Kathy. I used to fuss a...You said it so perfectly, Kathy. I used to fuss and fuss over my children's birthday parties and I missed out on all of their fun. I am a LOT more laid back now!<br /><br />XO,<br />JaneBlondie's Journalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12988377413260331618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-325471728565796895.post-32067482885629276122011-08-26T17:04:10.188-05:002011-08-26T17:04:10.188-05:00So true! I am the same way... and know I have miss...So true! I am the same way... and know I have missed some cool opportunities because I was too busy being wrapped up in making things perfect. Thanks for this post!K @ Aurora Blythehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04974486560775228982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-325471728565796895.post-44795613620601667552011-08-26T15:04:12.488-05:002011-08-26T15:04:12.488-05:00Hey Kathy,
Love it...you know I'm all about ...Hey Kathy,<br /><br /> Love it...you know I'm all about letting go of perfection!<br /><br />janet xoxJanet Metzger, Artisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06004040279820041203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-325471728565796895.post-27855610688014521612011-08-26T14:49:24.051-05:002011-08-26T14:49:24.051-05:00Hey Kathy,
I had to giggle a bit! cuz, this post ...Hey Kathy,<br /><br />I had to giggle a bit! cuz, this post is sooooo me!!! I do love that you were able to enjoy your family ! Have a lovely week end.<br /><br />NancyA Gardner's Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02594734505223878152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-325471728565796895.post-56598230340194821742011-08-26T14:24:23.003-05:002011-08-26T14:24:23.003-05:00You do have the sweetest spirit, dear Kathy....suc...You do have the sweetest spirit, dear Kathy....such a sweet heart, too.<br /><br />So glad you had such a good time. Your photos are wonderful..what camera do you use?<br /><br />Also, I am wanting to see that pergola up close and personal. It looks awesome and I am gathering photos so I can get Mr. Sweet started on one.:)) *shhhhhh I haven't told him yet.:)bjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04432398383127199206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-325471728565796895.post-68309808113335360852011-08-26T13:12:37.083-05:002011-08-26T13:12:37.083-05:00Nothing could be more perfect than to share love w...Nothing could be more perfect than to share love with your family and friends.Elizabethdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02405703727112759947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-325471728565796895.post-44392107947727989592011-08-26T12:35:39.298-05:002011-08-26T12:35:39.298-05:00I love love love this post. Sometimes the whoop-d...I love love love this post. Sometimes the whoop-de-doo makes a party really special but for the most part it is all about sharing our love and that can be done very simply. I love the picture of the sweet lady with the whipped cream kiss!Anita Kehnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18352341588255363586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-325471728565796895.post-89960392651445779832011-08-26T09:26:45.856-05:002011-08-26T09:26:45.856-05:00I can totally relate to this post. In the end, it...I can totally relate to this post. In the end, it's the relationships that matter. It all looks lovely though. ;0 PattyLemon Lane Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16528274847678520168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-325471728565796895.post-42523118579355563572011-08-26T09:15:04.972-05:002011-08-26T09:15:04.972-05:00I know what you mean. I get that way almost every ...I know what you mean. I get that way almost every time we have people over. Then I make some last minute trip to the store to buy new table cloths or drink glasses. I can drive myself crazy!Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12804612373258679031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-325471728565796895.post-81370615549122090432011-08-26T09:13:17.058-05:002011-08-26T09:13:17.058-05:00I agree! The people are always more important tha...I agree! The people are always more important than the place, or the food or decor. Keeping things simple allows you to enjoy the company of your loved ones.<br />Love those tarts and the whipped cream faces!!GardenOfDaisieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03110646840082802721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-325471728565796895.post-49094399640875952502011-08-26T08:22:47.948-05:002011-08-26T08:22:47.948-05:00Oh Karen, if it were only that easy....lol.Oh Karen, if it were only that easy....lol.Kathleen Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11551093555973581448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-325471728565796895.post-90050906613761665232011-08-26T08:15:23.377-05:002011-08-26T08:15:23.377-05:00PS-when I saw your blog title on my sidebar, I was...PS-when I saw your blog title on my sidebar, I was just sure you were going to say you were now at peace with your curtains. LOL<br /><br />So, see, your anxiety about the party didn't have any effect on your guests whatsoever. It had to be the curtains. Which I still say are fine. Let go of the perfectionism. ;-)Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14178712018560914345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-325471728565796895.post-53256916436894178972011-08-26T08:11:07.187-05:002011-08-26T08:11:07.187-05:00We all had a great time last night-makes me look f...We all had a great time last night-makes me look forward even more to the *non* reunion on Saturday, so we can do it all again.<br /><br />You got some great shots of the kids. I haven't yet looked at my memory card to see what the girls shot-that ought to be fun. <br /><br />Thanks for having us all over last night. I appreciate you hosting all of us-it's one of those things that is such a great idea, but I would never think to set it up. I love that you not only think of it in time to do it, you actually follow through, too, and we all *always* have a lovely time.<br /><br />Love you!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14178712018560914345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-325471728565796895.post-4594378506947562502011-08-26T07:43:51.626-05:002011-08-26T07:43:51.626-05:00Wonderful post Kathy. I know that over the years,...Wonderful post Kathy. I know that over the years, I quite trying to make things perfect. It does put stress on you and make you cranky! Plus, your company can sense your stress and they quit having fun too.<br /><br />LOVE your pictures. They are so crisp and sharp!<br />Hugs,<br />PennyPenny from Enjoying The Simple Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01480355122441712250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-325471728565796895.post-74428677743423185192011-08-26T07:34:18.045-05:002011-08-26T07:34:18.045-05:00You are so right! I have really tried to ease up a...You are so right! I have really tried to ease up a little and just enjoy the beauty of the time spent with family and friends.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12412397738687286369noreply@blogger.com