tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707230969781924931.post1669825184779831184..comments2024-01-23T09:05:46.137-07:00Comments on **My Desert Cottage**: Random ThoughtsKaren Valentinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01855751574611737740noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707230969781924931.post-43279539422101652252011-02-13T12:19:00.913-07:002011-02-13T12:19:00.913-07:00Karen you bag looks fantastic!Karen you bag looks fantastic!Alexandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15959967768937700182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707230969781924931.post-58842919957914021672011-02-13T00:10:49.317-07:002011-02-13T00:10:49.317-07:00Karen, I too have been taking more time away from ...Karen, I too have been taking more time away from my computer and doing other things. It is good to do! But I've been missing a lot of great blogging! I do love your new design-it is clean and crisp. Very pretty. The bag you made is sweet too. I like the idea of spending a day a week with a friend in alternating studios. We can only get more inspiration by sharing. Take care! <br />SherryRustique Gal https://www.blogger.com/profile/00437687948857614576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707230969781924931.post-85652046455427701742011-02-12T18:37:13.502-07:002011-02-12T18:37:13.502-07:00Oh my goodness! I'm so like that, too! I'...Oh my goodness! I'm so like that, too! I'm all or nothing. And I also tend not to start project if I don't think I can do it perfectly. When I lived in CA, my sister-friend and I had a set play date every Thursday. I sure miss that.<br />Great post! Now, I'm off to visit Ken. <br />Patricia :o)Vintage Linen Treasureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06428311296779410777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707230969781924931.post-55551942441271377112011-02-11T22:46:28.338-07:002011-02-11T22:46:28.338-07:00Karen~
Your new blog look is lovely! Taking time ...Karen~<br />Your new blog look is lovely! Taking time to be with friends is a wonderful way to be away from the computer. I have some friends waiting for me to move so I am closer to them again. I hope to share some creative time with them also. I will be leaving other special people in my life here, which I will miss, but anxious to reconnect with my old friends.<br />Blessings,<br />CindyBlessings from Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17239396555037363434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707230969781924931.post-56750441472513426102011-02-11T15:37:51.416-07:002011-02-11T15:37:51.416-07:00Lovely post! It's great that you are trying t...Lovely post! It's great that you are trying to find balance. It is important, as is spending time with friends, and that bag is AWESOME!!<br />The new design is great too!! And, I've been to Ken's blog several times. I heard about him a few months ago. I always feel better after visiting!!<br /><br />xxDDaniellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16464704755878016957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707230969781924931.post-80713849350627902152011-02-11T15:25:03.757-07:002011-02-11T15:25:03.757-07:00gorgeous blog!!!
i so understand what you mean!
sp...gorgeous blog!!!<br />i so understand what you mean!<br />speaking of cookies! take a look at my blog!! i have a recipe on todays post! you will not resist!<br />Rosabikimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16853548700964701982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707230969781924931.post-46571782357032321282011-02-10T23:13:52.378-07:002011-02-10T23:13:52.378-07:00I do like the new look...it's always fun to ge...I do like the new look...it's always fun to get a new look:)<br /><br />Blessings,<br />LindaLinda@Coastal Charmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01216295757799446261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707230969781924931.post-81310989431027218312011-02-10T20:19:57.371-07:002011-02-10T20:19:57.371-07:00Hi Sweet girl , Well I'm almost to the steppin...Hi Sweet girl , Well I'm almost to the stepping away from the computer, soon so I can re-organize and create, your tote is wonderful and you did a great job. Well now you know me a bit better and balance is hard for me too, I'm so determined to learn this techie stuff, that I'm a all or nothing kind of gal too. OCD Glad you are taking time out! Hugs, Love you, MarilouAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17175847527595328447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707230969781924931.post-82986769988651176332011-02-10T10:29:26.468-07:002011-02-10T10:29:26.468-07:00I love you Blog and am one of your followers. I a...I love you Blog and am one of your followers. I always find something on your blog that inspires me.<br />Carol<br />freshlinenscottonandlace.blogspot.comCarolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18313232866187656024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707230969781924931.post-21380208501909462132011-02-10T00:58:41.730-07:002011-02-10T00:58:41.730-07:00I can relate to it all! I'm also an all or no...I can relate to it all! I'm also an all or nothing kind of girl. I try to do too much, too. <br />I love the little bag and your blog design is beautiful!<br />Now I'm off to check to site you mentioned.Leave a Legacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08736682143653420541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707230969781924931.post-87586429376544330252011-02-09T19:12:26.837-07:002011-02-09T19:12:26.837-07:00Hi Karen, I've always loved your blog and have...Hi Karen, I've always loved your blog and have been inspired by it. I totally get what you mean on your post...there has to be a balance..I find myself blogging and couponing which takes lots of time. But my other favorite hobby has been neglected...gardening...the need to garden has been strong and I know I will have to step away from one or the other....<br />Love that purse...<br /><br />SylviaSylviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17997426425798781621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707230969781924931.post-77191432546347771142011-02-09T18:40:10.130-07:002011-02-09T18:40:10.130-07:00Hi Karen,
I have also been thinking allot about w...Hi Karen,<br /><br />I have also been thinking allot about where I want to spend my time. As an artist, I love creating posts as an expression of creating. Yet, I too have stepped away from the hourglass of visiting all the amazing blogs like I used to do. Suddenly I feel happy to be creating again, and weighing how I can structure my time better.<br /><br />Your new blog design is gorgeous. I was visiting a blog the other day and loved it so much. I thought this looks like Karen designed it. Sure enough, as I poked around your name was there. Your work is wonderful.<br /><br />Love the bag you made. Creating with friends is the best thing...like when we used to color with friends when we were little.<br /><br />KarenKaren's Sketchbookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03331820498868895181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707230969781924931.post-72966811125292403122011-02-09T17:05:48.332-07:002011-02-09T17:05:48.332-07:00I love the bag you made, of course your blog desig...I love the bag you made, of course your blog design is wonderful. Maybe you can help me with my background in the near future. xxx susanSusan Housemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11566190266787299487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707230969781924931.post-24246174094959086522011-02-09T16:45:38.951-07:002011-02-09T16:45:38.951-07:00Loving it all Karen, Yes, your new look is wonderf...Loving it all Karen, Yes, your new look is wonderful. I'm one that hates change and had to think a lot about changing my blog but I was really behind the 8 ball. Now I'm excited to change once again..<br />(wish I could change my house as easily)! <br />I know what you mean about being at the computer all the time..I have given up all my crafts just to sit here and look at what everyone is doing! As soon as the weather warms up I will change (what a cop out)..<br />Yours sincerely,<br />ShirleyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16607497076371172591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707230969781924931.post-63967742975699066592011-02-09T11:40:54.598-07:002011-02-09T11:40:54.598-07:00Karen, yes I love your new blog design! And I tot...Karen, yes I love your new blog design! And I totally feel the same way about all or nothing, especially when it comes to both cookies and/or exercise! You are so blessed to have a friend to craft with weekly!<br />Give her a hug! <br />Hugs and blessings,<br />DianeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707230969781924931.post-56067755550032790212011-02-09T10:27:32.787-07:002011-02-09T10:27:32.787-07:00I like your blog design Karen. The once a week cre...I like your blog design Karen. The once a week creative time sounds like a great idea. You're bag is just beautiful. I love it.Tanyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00872022519671092613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707230969781924931.post-67562153873469320012011-02-09T09:40:16.395-07:002011-02-09T09:40:16.395-07:00I understand about finding balance, Karen. And unf...I understand about finding balance, Karen. And unfortunately, I have no moderation with sweets too :((( I think it is a good thing to turn the computer off sometimes, go outside for a walk, enjoy our dear ones' company... Our creative job leads often to isolation, and it is not good at all!<br />Your bag is fantastic, and I like your new 'look'.<br />Hugs,<br />Monicax.Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11541697451249535177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707230969781924931.post-80357754733291486232011-02-09T08:48:39.392-07:002011-02-09T08:48:39.392-07:00Karen,
Love your random thoughts. Yes, time away f...Karen,<br />Love your random thoughts. Yes, time away from the computer to be creative is essential.. Isn't that what we were doing before blogging came along and took over! I'm looking forward to some real " hands on" things too. <br />Love your new blog design as well. Very pretty and fresh.. just right for a new season! <br />Take care and happy creating,<br />Deborah JeanAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12431126111383952372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707230969781924931.post-60644345398712431422011-02-09T07:34:54.495-07:002011-02-09T07:34:54.495-07:00I loved your blog before and I still do. But I kno...I loved your blog before and I still do. But I know what you mean...I also had to change mine a bit...to be more me. I enjoy visiting with you and I will check out Ken...what kind of cookies are we eating all of??? come on, share at least one!graciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06801648716163653446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707230969781924931.post-63132874819704594742011-02-09T07:01:30.840-07:002011-02-09T07:01:30.840-07:00The new design is very homey and welcoming, i like...The new design is very homey and welcoming, i like it.<br />The bag you made is wonderful. I like making bags, have made quite a few for my daughters and granddaughters.<br />I do like you blog a lot.lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03297214513440359826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707230969781924931.post-90268778589413068792011-02-09T04:04:07.455-07:002011-02-09T04:04:07.455-07:00Hi Karen,
I looked at Ken's blog and i loved i...Hi Karen,<br />I looked at Ken's blog and i loved it, thanks for posting about it.<br />Without you i think i didn't found it.Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00864897222493779279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707230969781924931.post-87972311429763141992011-02-09T03:34:37.541-07:002011-02-09T03:34:37.541-07:00It is always nice to do things you love,especially...It is always nice to do things you love,especially with friends.<br />Your new blog desighn is very nice, i love butterflys and i love that everything is matching.<br />I also need more ballance in my life,and want to create more...and less surfing on the internet.<br />Hugs<br />MariaMariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00864897222493779279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707230969781924931.post-47854873537673866122011-02-09T03:33:53.056-07:002011-02-09T03:33:53.056-07:00It is always nice to do things you love,especially...It is always nice to do things you love,especially with friends.<br />Your new blog desighn is very nice, i love butterflys and i love that everything is matching.<br />I also need more ballance in my life,and want to create more...and less surfing on the internet.<br />Hugs<br />MariaMariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00864897222493779279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707230969781924931.post-19637188518410657362011-02-09T03:24:17.276-07:002011-02-09T03:24:17.276-07:00Your blog is gorgeous and you are an inspiration. ...Your blog is gorgeous and you are an inspiration. The handbag is very cute. sandiThe Green Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12364131004316166833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707230969781924931.post-11574187606359800622011-02-08T23:34:58.414-07:002011-02-08T23:34:58.414-07:00Hi Karen,
I love the new look of your blog but I l...Hi Karen,<br />I love the new look of your blog but I loved it before too! Thanks for the heads up to Ken's blog. Great blog!<br />I have been trying to stay away from my computer a little bit more too. And it's been kind of nice! Getting a lot more done! I think it is so important to take time for ourselves and others. <br />And your bag is adorable! So nice to spend time with friends too.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />SonyaSonya Badgleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18141474541370777646noreply@blogger.com