tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884914321755768425.post5048006986015606862..comments2024-03-08T11:06:05.030-05:00Comments on Little Red House: Still LifeMaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11799729997229744515noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884914321755768425.post-47318925697658881012010-12-03T22:47:34.235-05:002010-12-03T22:47:34.235-05:00Wow, Mary! This is so beautifully and perfectly sa...Wow, Mary! This is so beautifully and perfectly said and do I know what you mean!!!Katy Noellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08972227249393814417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884914321755768425.post-59128535338938865672008-04-10T23:27:00.000-04:002008-04-10T23:27:00.000-04:00Hi Mary,Stopped in by way of one blog and then ano...Hi Mary,<BR/>Stopped in by way of one blog and then another blog and then another…..so happy to have found your site. Your photography is lovely; I found this post and really like the still life. While reading along, what you said really struck a cord. I understand the need, almost an underlying desire to be creative. For me it has always been a gnawing desire in the pit of my stomach. I love working with my hands and making things for people. I cannot say what I like to do most because I enjoy so much. <BR/>I became a Registered Nurse after High School as I had always dreamed of doing since the age of 5 because my aunt was a nurse (and because it was something that I felt would best support a family and pay bills). After 14 years I was working the night shift so that I could stay at home during the daytime with my 3 children. As much as I loved my job and my patients I still wanted more. I would sometimes step out into the cool fresh air for a break from all of the seriousness of life and thought to myself “I know that there is more to life than standing outside at 3 in the morning watching the ambulances, newspaper trucks, and occasionally the police rolling in”! Oh, how I wanted to be home with my family and be my own boss! To own a little shop and make floral arrangements, home accents, offer vintage treasures to people and maybe even have a little tea room!<BR/>After a particularly bad night/morning and leaving work at 8:30 AM I finally made the leap, I opened an antique shop with my mother, and quit my day (night) job! I have been the happier for it. Now I can be as creative as I want - when I want plus I get to work my own hours and have the chance to share more time with my kids and husband all on my schedule! It has made all the difference in my home and family life. And I hope it will also change how my children will look at life and careers and opportunities to be taken (especially for my daughter). I always tell them “I still don’t know what I want to be when I grow up”. I turned 39 on March 30 and I love it! Everyone picks and asks "how do you feel?"...like I should be heading to a geriatric ward or something….but I don’t feel old, I don’t feel any different actually! I just feel like there are still so many opportunities, I want to do everything it seams and I just don’t know when I will get them all done!Rebecca Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06638374069212360982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884914321755768425.post-73198506688417049242008-04-10T23:14:00.000-04:002008-04-10T23:14:00.000-04:00Hi Mary,Stopped in by way of one blog and then ano...Hi Mary,<BR/>Stopped in by way of one blog and then another blog and then another…..so happy to have found your site. Your photography is lovely; I found this post and really like the still life. While reading along, what you said really struck a cord. I understand the need, almost an underlying desire to be creative. For me it has always been a gnawing desire in the pit of my stomach. I love working with my hands and making things for people. I cannot say what I like to do most because I enjoy so much. <BR/>I became a Registered Nurse after High School as I had always dreamed of doing since the age of 5 because my aunt was a nurse (and because it was something that I felt would best support a family and pay bills). After 14 years I was working the night shift so that I could stay at home during the daytime with my 3 children. As much as I loved my job and my patients I still wanted more. I would sometimes step out into the cool fresh air for a break from all of the seriousness of life and thought to myself “I know that there is more to life than standing outside at 3 in the morning watching the ambulances, newspaper trucks, and occasionally the police rolling in”! Oh, how I wanted to be home with my family and be my own boss! To own a little shop and make floral arrangements, home accents, offer vintage treasures to people and maybe even have a little tea room!<BR/>After a particularly bad night/morning and leaving work at 8:30 AM I finally made the leap, I opened an antique shop with my mother, and quit my day (night) job! I have been the happier for it. Now I can be as creative as I want - when I want plus I get to work my own hours and have the chance to share more time with my kids and husband all on my schedule! It has made all the difference in my home and family life. And I hope it will also change how my children will look at life and careers and opportunities to be taken (especially for my daughter). I always tell them “I still don’t know what I want to be when I grow up”. I turned 39 on March 30 and I love it! Everyone picks and asks "how do you feel?"...like I should be heading to a geriatric ward or something….but I don’t feel old, I don’t feel any different actually! I just feel like there are still so many opportunities, I want to do everything it seams and I just don’t know when I will get them all done!Rebecca Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06638374069212360982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884914321755768425.post-27750517481866706122008-04-05T18:38:00.000-04:002008-04-05T18:38:00.000-04:00Hi there!Country girl made a comment on my blogsit...Hi there!<BR/>Country girl made a comment on my blogsite and told me to visit yours. I love your Still Life and have really enjoyed reading all these comments. This year I CELEBRATE my 50th birthday. Wow, alot of these comments are my sentiments exactly. I have always been artsy and after raising 4 kids I am ready to enjoy creating and basically just (pardon the language) fiddle-fartin' if I want to. <BR/>Come visit my site if you get the chance. I am putting you on my favorites list so I can pop in occasionally and see what's going on in the Little Red House :o)<BR/>KellyKellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10884918448853796408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884914321755768425.post-83894819284375919022008-03-28T22:39:00.000-04:002008-03-28T22:39:00.000-04:00Mary, I believe that the little dish you are askin...Mary, I believe that the little dish you are asking about is a "finger bowl" which held water to clean off your fingers, and most likey a small towel to wipe them afterwards. Each person had their own at the dinner table. <BR/>RoseRose ~Victorian Rose ~https://www.blogger.com/profile/07960402442706598886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884914321755768425.post-73531965193301177712008-03-28T07:29:00.000-04:002008-03-28T07:29:00.000-04:00You go girl! I'm all into supporting your creative...You go girl! I'm all into supporting your creative bent. In my family the credo was, "Do something creative every day". So get busy Missy!<BR/><BR/>(Don't worry about the road not taken, it was a dead end anyway)<BR/><BR/>- Suzanne, the Farmer's WifeSuzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06475380451527801666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884914321755768425.post-82892144288158424602008-03-28T00:36:00.000-04:002008-03-28T00:36:00.000-04:00Wonderful still life, wonderful words. Go for itH...Wonderful still life, wonderful words. Go for it<BR/><BR/>Happy LT!Shalethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03644972485935137427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884914321755768425.post-82095175245679686212008-03-27T17:49:00.000-04:002008-03-27T17:49:00.000-04:00It's all a process. Like mining for gold. I thin...It's all a process. Like mining for gold. I think it's most important to enjoy the journey and not focus on the destination. I went back to school for the last year and a half and loved it. And this Christmas I suffered major burn out from the balancing act that is school/kids/home/life. So I slowed down this semester and find myself nesting. Paying attention to the small things. Remodeling. And cooking. And raising chickens. And the kiddos. Just enjoying the journey. I think you'll find what you're looking for because you put it out there in the universe and obviously you have lots of blog support! Cheers to YOU! Shine your light!!!Camihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06654969052855435717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884914321755768425.post-76323545494761431992008-03-27T17:42:00.000-04:002008-03-27T17:42:00.000-04:00Amazing still life and "AMEN" to your words.Amazing still life and "AMEN" to your words.Tammy Brierlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14673290512175050093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884914321755768425.post-84576654583122765182008-03-27T15:03:00.000-04:002008-03-27T15:03:00.000-04:00Oh Mary,these flowers look gorgeous! May I step in...Oh Mary,<BR/><BR/>these flowers look gorgeous! May I step in line for a Little Red House<BR/>calendar also?<BR/><BR/>Thank YOU for bringing such joy into our lives with your wonderful blog! Can't wait to see where your dreams take you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884914321755768425.post-78450517689547926712008-03-27T12:03:00.000-04:002008-03-27T12:03:00.000-04:00Beautiful, thoughtful post Mary. Age does seem to...Beautiful, thoughtful post Mary. Age does seem to give us permission to just, or really, appreciate beauty in all its forms.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07258220992143729989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884914321755768425.post-59168176742497970892008-03-27T10:57:00.000-04:002008-03-27T10:57:00.000-04:00I love your still life! So happy to have found you...I love your still life! So happy to have found you through Shutter Sisters :)<BR/><BR/>Happy Love Thursday!Michelle | Bleeding Espressohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13578703393987896737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884914321755768425.post-10588806272476541052008-03-27T10:23:00.000-04:002008-03-27T10:23:00.000-04:00I love that photograph! I hope you don't mind if ...I love that photograph! I hope you don't mind if I printed it off to have near my computer as inspiration.<BR/><BR/>Could I ask what kind of camera/lens/settings you used? If you have covered that in another post, lead me there. :D<BR/><BR/>I don't comment often, but I love your blog. Thanks for sharing.<BR/><BR/>NonnieMAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884914321755768425.post-32476416494903283642008-03-27T07:59:00.000-04:002008-03-27T07:59:00.000-04:00(((hugs)))I know exactly what you mean... What I'v...(((hugs)))<BR/>I know exactly what you mean... <BR/>What I've told myself is there is a "season for everything" and yes, now it is our season to be gentle to ourselves and nurture our spirit - to do whatever our heart is calling us to do. Just remember that you've been creating beauty and joy all this time and EVERY THING THAT YOU HAVE DONE so far has been something special and meant the world to those that love you and to those that you love. Your time here on earth has been precious. And YOU are special.<BR/><BR/>Love,<BR/>KimAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884914321755768425.post-45512031048215550822008-03-27T00:24:00.000-04:002008-03-27T00:24:00.000-04:00Enjoy the moment of "Inspiration" follow your hear...Enjoy the moment of "Inspiration" follow your heart. I think from time to time we as women do through an evaluation process. Just as you are cleaning your closets you do the same to yourself. Weed out what is not working and make room for new things that bring you joy. Know that you are worth it.<BR/>HeatherCottage Dreaminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13152879936119581666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884914321755768425.post-72489719048488906592008-03-26T23:47:00.000-04:002008-03-26T23:47:00.000-04:00Yes, I had the same feelings at age 40. I left des...Yes, I had the same feelings at age 40. I left design school, went into editorial and marketing work, got married, had babies (and that took up the past 20 years!) and then I turned 40. Suddenly, I craved what I started back at age 19, my passion for design. And suddenly it made sense for me as a way to be able to bless other people. And somehow in getting older, that became my focus rather than the design itself. Age has a way of refocusing and refining us, doesn't it!?<BR/><BR/>Pursue your dreams,<BR/>MelissaMelissa @ The Inspired Roomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09711494549892860307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884914321755768425.post-90984057711874870522008-03-26T23:22:00.000-04:002008-03-26T23:22:00.000-04:00Hi Mary,My comment is: AMEN SISTER!!! Jump in ...Hi Mary,<BR/><BR/>My comment is:<BR/><BR/> AMEN SISTER!!! Jump in the boat with the rest of us!<BR/><BR/>Sherry (Edie Marie)Edie Marie's Attichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16497518764917499463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884914321755768425.post-39186240284484714942008-03-26T21:42:00.000-04:002008-03-26T21:42:00.000-04:00Mary, I have thought all the things that you menti...Mary, I have thought all the things that you mentioned so often this year. Blogging has really helped, because I know now that so many women feel the same way. Whether it is a chapter, a passage or a new beginning I so appreciate the beauty around me more as I get older. Creativity is such a blessing, and your writing, photography and decorating truly shows how blessed you are. KarenAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01487481759201796912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884914321755768425.post-55380700581035165132008-03-26T21:40:00.000-04:002008-03-26T21:40:00.000-04:00Your words have caught the blogging populace, incl...Your words have caught the blogging populace, including me. You have so much talent & appreciation for beauty & workmanship. . .you have to press on to the next level or you will implode! (I'm sure the attorney can grant a plea of insanity if it's neccessary!) LOL! You raised your children, you have a beautifu home & amazing taste!!what more do you need for a green light!!!!!!<BR/>MichelleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884914321755768425.post-21981674792162939412008-03-26T21:20:00.000-04:002008-03-26T21:20:00.000-04:00I know exactly how you feel! The older I am getti...I know exactly how you feel! The older I am getting the more I need to express my needs, thus the blog.<BR/><BR/>Your blog is wonderful and so warm and inviting, I love coming here! Keep up the good work, you have so much talent, express it and allow us to relish in your words as well as your pictures!Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02085139753211292599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884914321755768425.post-48742569901172549112008-03-26T20:22:00.000-04:002008-03-26T20:22:00.000-04:00Mary, you are a very creative person. Love the st...Mary, you are a very creative person. Love the still life.<BR/>The skys the limit as far as creativity goes ~ I say go for it!<BR/>Hugs,<BR/>DonnaDonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05833702357953341645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884914321755768425.post-38486539215798611782008-03-26T20:04:00.000-04:002008-03-26T20:04:00.000-04:00Go for it, Mary~~life is short, and we should enjo...Go for it, Mary~~<BR/>life is short, and we should enjoy the blessings before us. We have a choice to be happy or miserable. You are choosing to make the best of your time and using it to share with others...that's wonderful! I would love to see you do a little red house calendar, etsy store, etc..you have amazing talent and so much to offer and share...Can't wait to see what you do!<BR/>xxxooo RuthRueyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10002317364222229522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884914321755768425.post-70419390502701207802008-03-26T19:48:00.001-04:002008-03-26T19:48:00.001-04:00This was a beautiful post today! I have not visit...This was a beautiful post today! I have not visited in a long time! Glad I stopped by today. Good luck with the next chapter!Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06662950088053804165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884914321755768425.post-32078040002800296972008-03-26T19:48:00.000-04:002008-03-26T19:48:00.000-04:00I'm SO glad you said to click on the pic. The deta...I'm SO glad you said to click on the pic. The details are wonderful!<BR/><BR/>As for going after the beauty in life now, instead of going after something "that will pay the bills"? I'm so with you there. I got a business degree because it was practical. Right, that's the way to happiness. The practical choices.<BR/><BR/>I think it's a great idea for you to do something with your beautiful photography!<BR/><BR/>I think it's this stage of my life where I realize I can/need to go after the things that I value and make me happy. Instead of practical or putting everyone else first.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884914321755768425.post-91782676174743986742008-03-26T19:13:00.000-04:002008-03-26T19:13:00.000-04:00I did it! Even with countless interuptions and coo...I did it! Even with countless interuptions and cooking dinner, I read your whole blog and during the process you wrote me on mine :) I adore your blog, your home and you (well, what I know of you LOL) I'm sure you think I'm crazy, but I couldn't stop myself from reading the whole thing :)<BR/><BR/>Oh and thank you for your kind words about my husband. I swear that last post is not in the norm of what I share on there, so I hope you really do come back. <BR/><BR/>Hugs,<BR/>Rue :)Ruehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18127064683340688898noreply@blogger.com