tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4555171132259127071.post8042722396408859802..comments2024-02-09T15:57:25.302-05:00Comments on Sylvia's Simple Life: Looking for a way to thank you ! (a giveaway)Sylviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12720458372836569224noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4555171132259127071.post-35623032778238623872011-09-30T13:09:38.601-04:002011-09-30T13:09:38.601-04:00Oh my goodness, those towels...that book..that boo...Oh my goodness, those towels...that book..that book cover photography makes me wnat to jump in it and LIVE THERE. I am an inspirng minimalist, married to a man who wants to keep everything...I am going to borrow that leonardo de vinci simplicity quote and tattoo it on his head (not really, but it could perhaps sink in through osmosis?) With love, love, love, what a beautiful giveaway, what a stunning blog. I am a fan of anything that inspires me to live my best life...you had me at the quote :-) blessings to you, katie at brighton parkAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00093429146447858542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4555171132259127071.post-9698470767779103512011-09-28T10:31:54.931-04:002011-09-28T10:31:54.931-04:00Sylvia,
I have to laugh at your Grandmother's ...Sylvia,<br />I have to laugh at your Grandmother's response. Now, I could be you and she could be my Grandmother, for that is just about what she would also say! LOL They were indeed gorgeous linens and you have every reason to treasure them, They also made a lovely post! Your photography is just stunning and made me admire the linens even more. What a generous giveaway to make napkins out of these linens. I also love the silver and the book looks marvelous! Thanks for the chance to win. I will post it on my sidebar. Thank you for linking it up with Home Sweet Home! <br />SherryThe Charm of Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15510594223746911615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4555171132259127071.post-68684420257555276302011-09-26T23:11:34.886-04:002011-09-26T23:11:34.886-04:00What a beautiful post, I came here after seeing yo...What a beautiful post, I came here after seeing your blog on Anitas. I will now be coming to visit daily. I love your little teaspoons, such a beautiful give away.Elizabeth@ Pine Cones and Acornshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06044933540074342177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4555171132259127071.post-91434462107553852182011-09-26T22:10:55.381-04:002011-09-26T22:10:55.381-04:00Sylvia, what a beautiful photographer you are! An...Sylvia, what a beautiful photographer you are! And what a gift to have your grandmother in your life!! Makes me miss my grandmothers so very much (Lala and Gram) They have both been gone for a long time but I think about them all the time. My Gram called all of her grandchildren "gra" (she pronounced it "agraw") which means LOVE in Gaelic. I hold the memory of her calling me that in the palm of my hand like you hold and cherish your grandmother's beautiful hand-weaved fabrics! <br />So nice to meet you and your blog and see your lovely photos - you are talented! Have a wonderful week, LisaLisa @ Shine Your Lighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07301618725406172528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4555171132259127071.post-37616919576223810332011-09-26T20:16:36.026-04:002011-09-26T20:16:36.026-04:00Dear Sylvia, Hello!
Thank you so much for your lo...Dear Sylvia, Hello!<br /><br />Thank you so much for your lovely message about my grandmother. I really appreciate it. What a treasure, a grandmother's love, as you know.<br /><br />Sending sweet wishes,<br />- IrinaPalomaseahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00657973188175649386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4555171132259127071.post-960835994824705402011-09-26T13:14:46.930-04:002011-09-26T13:14:46.930-04:00You have just been awarded The Versatile Bloggers ...You have just been awarded The Versatile Bloggers Award. YOU deserve it and I really enjoy your blog. You can find out more by going to my blog.xxSusan Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08256333437509563721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4555171132259127071.post-46767886900042849462011-09-26T01:34:33.748-04:002011-09-26T01:34:33.748-04:00Hello Sylvia,
your blog looks great.
Have a nic...Hello Sylvia,<br /><br />your blog looks great. <br /><br />Have a nice day,<br />Sylviahet tuinengeltjehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12760104292624081181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4555171132259127071.post-28652668817571646342011-09-25T23:43:41.579-04:002011-09-25T23:43:41.579-04:00Oh my goodness, Sylvia, what an amazing giveway! G...Oh my goodness, Sylvia, what an amazing giveway! Grandmas are such a special treasure aren't they? I had to laugh at how yours said "What blog?" That would've been mine too. She was such a simple and sweet soul. I wish I could come up with a witty, wonderful and interesting comment for you, but really I'm better with photos than words :)Triciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00974419983321226169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4555171132259127071.post-8399704787711530972011-09-25T22:05:00.726-04:002011-09-25T22:05:00.726-04:00Hi Sylvia, thank you so much for visiting my blog....Hi Sylvia, thank you so much for visiting my blog. Now I have found you and your blog is beautiful. And what a sweet post. I envy you still having your grandmother and being able to enjoy her. Cherish the times you have together. Such a lovely giveaway, your grandmothers fabrics are beautiful and I have a copy of Classic Country and it's one of my favorites.<br />Marianne :)Mariannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13090425201184028249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4555171132259127071.post-44191020522877221942011-09-24T05:59:12.856-04:002011-09-24T05:59:12.856-04:00Good morning sweet friend,
OH how I love the colo...Good morning sweet friend,<br /><br />OH how I love the colors you have captured here; I am fully awake now thanks to the vibrant and colorful images you have captured here...thank you SO MUCH for your visit so quickly to my post. AND YES, KORALEE IS CANADIAN! YOU Canadian friends are just fabulous human beings...she is so gentle and genuine...like you.<br /><br />BIG HUGS and have a wonderful WEEKEND!! AnitaCastles Crowns and Cottageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01780241008313365707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4555171132259127071.post-69388614194894798492011-09-23T19:52:49.136-04:002011-09-23T19:52:49.136-04:00YOU are the
sweetest of the
sweet, Sylvia!
And I ...YOU are the <br />sweetest of the<br />sweet, Sylvia!<br />And I know all<br />about those grandma<br />conversations : )<br />My sweet GiGi turned<br />94 last week. No<br />longer knows me,<br />so I really miss<br />those conversations.<br />Gorgeous giveaway.<br />I'm bad at buttons,<br />but will see what<br />I can muster!!<br />xx SuzannePrivet and Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09384567378252265965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4555171132259127071.post-13169980698282827662011-09-23T18:50:06.035-04:002011-09-23T18:50:06.035-04:00Hello Sylvia,
I love visiting your blog. I know I&...Hello Sylvia,<br />I love visiting your blog. I know I'm going to find beauty and sincerity here. Your grandmother's fabrics are just lovely and oh, you are so blessed to still have her in your life! I still miss mine.<br />Your generous and sweet gift is sure to make someone out in Blogland very happy. <br />Wishing you a delightful weekend, my Canadian friend.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />SandiSandi@ Rose Chintz Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415214311003251398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4555171132259127071.post-90261193153457869702011-09-23T04:13:28.795-04:002011-09-23T04:13:28.795-04:00Thanks for visiting and telling me about your wond...Thanks for visiting and telling me about your wonderful Giveaway, WOW!!! Ironically I JUST bought a great book by the same Author called SUMMERS IN FRANCE... so even if I don't win, I shall have to look for this CLASSIC COUNTRY Book by her since I absolutely Love the Book I have. I think its wonderful that your Grandmother's wonderful fabrics are being enjoyed by so many here in the Land Of Blog... great fabrics truly are timeless Treasures!<br /><br />Blessings from the Arizona Desert... Dawn... The BohemianBohemianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03743017084098726581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4555171132259127071.post-40110657932475001372011-09-22T21:47:21.197-04:002011-09-22T21:47:21.197-04:00Hello Sylvia,
I think you take simple and make it...Hello Sylvia,<br /> I think you take simple and make it the most deep and profound impression. There is something intrinsically special about vintage items - they hold stories of lives past. I am fascinated by them. To have received such textural treasures from your grandmother is beyond special. To share that gift in such a generous way is beautiful. Visiting your blog is always Delightsome - <br />God Bless,<br />KathyKathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00310044533488593888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4555171132259127071.post-5369562121395941052011-09-22T19:44:15.001-04:002011-09-22T19:44:15.001-04:00Oh my gosh, Sylvia, what an AMAZING giveaway!!! Y...Oh my gosh, Sylvia, what an AMAZING giveaway!!! You'll have to keep those napkins in a vault for safety! lol and gorgeous book--WOW!!!<br />XO<br />CindyCindy Adkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00094347625510484862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4555171132259127071.post-10817399269215240842011-09-22T19:21:22.804-04:002011-09-22T19:21:22.804-04:00Not only does your Grandma have talent, but she is...Not only does your Grandma have talent, but she is a very wise woman! <br /><br />Please sign me up for the chance to win your "Thank You" gift!<br /><br />It is absolutely perfect for me....I LOVE the old linens!<br /><br />And silverware!<br /><br />Oh, my!<br /><br />Plus a book???<br /><br />I think you must have been to my home and seen all my favorite things!<br /><br />Thank you!pamqhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04331109329323978494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4555171132259127071.post-13738321203146209102011-09-22T10:56:07.491-04:002011-09-22T10:56:07.491-04:00So very sweet, Sylvia! I doubt that I could ever l...So very sweet, Sylvia! I doubt that I could ever leave "the best or most interesting comment" - I just want to say that you have a way of sharing what matters most, and YOU are the giveaway gift! :)<br />Hugs,<br />ZuzuAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4555171132259127071.post-63965669253662282022011-09-22T08:31:56.708-04:002011-09-22T08:31:56.708-04:00Good Morning Sylvia!
I just wanted to drop by and...Good Morning Sylvia!<br /><br />I just wanted to drop by and tell you how touched I was by your message. Got me a teary eyed!<br />I'll leave it at that, Black Sea Sister...you are a very special person.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />- IrinaPalomaseahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00657973188175649386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4555171132259127071.post-1755640027939342212011-09-21T17:36:59.778-04:002011-09-21T17:36:59.778-04:00Sylvia, you are so sweet to thank us like this. I...Sylvia, you are so sweet to thank us like this. I am truly touched that you are willing to share napkins you made from your grandma's hand-weaved fabric. Plus it has turquoise on them. Who doesn't just *love* turquoise? I know I love it! Plus, you are sharing with us dainty little teaspoons from your very own collection. I approve!!! ;P *PLUS* you are also including a copy of Kathryn Ireland's Classic Country! That makes the trifecta of lovely, thoughtful prizes...*squee* I checked out Ireland's Summers in France a few weeks ago from our library, and it was a wonderful read with lots of gorgeous photographs. I know that Classic Country is probably pretty awesome, too.<br /><br />Thank-you, Sylvia, for writing a wonderful, inspiring blog. I appreciate you because your voice is so real, and your heart is generous.<br /><br />xoxoxoxo,<br />Ricki JillRicki Treleavenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00363865916909018452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4555171132259127071.post-30883395353293377502011-09-21T13:59:53.347-04:002011-09-21T13:59:53.347-04:00Dear Sylvia,
I must agree with the sweet friends ...Dear Sylvia,<br /><br />I must agree with the sweet friends above that your blog is such a gift to all of US!<br />The beauty, kindness, and peace you bring to the world is priceless!!!<br />I knew dear Anita would love the napkins with that gorgeous aqua:))<br /><br />You are so kind and generous for mentioning our names, and for gifting these beauties!<br />It is always a joy and privilege to visit your lovely world.<br /><br />Grandmothers are such a treasure! My maternal Grandmother's birthday would have been this coming Saturday. She helped raise me (on the Black Sea ;), and was a beacon of energy and good will. I miss her!<br /><br />Please give your Grandma an extra sweet hug from all of us who wish we still could...<br /><br />Love and peace,<br />- IrinaPalomaseahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00657973188175649386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4555171132259127071.post-52757645586009357402011-09-21T12:30:52.580-04:002011-09-21T12:30:52.580-04:00What an incredibly gracious and generous gift you ...What an incredibly gracious and generous gift you are providing to one of your readers. Any of us will count ourselves abundantly blessed to receive such beautiful and lovely things. Thank you for hosting the giveaway.<br /><br />You are so blessed to still have one (or both) of your grandmothers. I lost both of mine in 1996 (one in April, one in December), so I no longer have those precious ones in my life. However, I do have photos and memories...and since I am researching my genealogy right now, I am hopeful of honoring both of them with a history of their lives. <br /><br />Anyhow, blessings to you,<br />PattiPatti https://www.blogger.com/profile/12931836399684850729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4555171132259127071.post-74048837088659766022011-09-21T05:39:55.662-04:002011-09-21T05:39:55.662-04:00Precious Sylvia,
You are such a sweet soul.....an...Precious Sylvia,<br /><br />You are such a sweet soul.....and your photos are like a painting that express the love that you have inside...I so love this blue color that you showcase! AND YOUR QUOTE to me is so perfect my dear....I often think that I am a better teacher of writing than I am a writer, and a better "INSPIRER" than an artist...but it all goes together, doesn't it? And with hard work, things do progress...I have another wonderful journey ahead of me, God-willing.<br /><br />May you have PEACE and love in your life....I must run off to work at this moment, or else I would do what is necessary to promote your giveaway, but I have limited time in the morning; maybe this evening I can NOT fall asleep after dinner!!!! <br /><br />MUCH LOVE, ANitaCastles Crowns and Cottageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01780241008313365707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4555171132259127071.post-47107103848318261932011-09-21T03:31:18.027-04:002011-09-21T03:31:18.027-04:00Dear Sylvia it is so lovely to see my name include...Dear Sylvia it is so lovely to see my name included in your post, it brings a little glow of pleasure. You just knew I would be here when I saw the twinkle of those silver spoons, those alone would have made a beautiful gift, that you have chosen to include some napkins made from your grandmothers precious linen, together with a book is generous indeed. I smiled when I read your grandmother's reaction to your phone calls. My grandmother would have said much the same thing, they simply can't imagine that something that was once theirs could feel so precious to a future generation.I have a book of poetry given to my grandmother as a prize for writing an essay at school, it is missing half it's cover, she would have said " but it's only an old book " but when she received it it would have made her feel so special, thats what makes it precious to me.Susan Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08256333437509563721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4555171132259127071.post-53382964974723508962011-09-21T00:31:47.346-04:002011-09-21T00:31:47.346-04:00What could be a more wonderful way to express your...What could be a more wonderful way to express your own gratitude than giving something of yourself and your cherished Grandmother. I was extremely closed to my paternal Grandmother and know what a sweet treasure I had in her. I miss her daily.Honey at 2805https://www.blogger.com/profile/07052569778145607835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4555171132259127071.post-73168588945016107022011-09-20T23:49:42.894-04:002011-09-20T23:49:42.894-04:00What a beautiful and thoughtful giveaway! I notice...What a beautiful and thoughtful giveaway! I noticed all the attention your post got too! Well deserved. Thanks so much for your visit over my way. Great to have your feedback!Jacqueline~Cabin and Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01043224721237700695noreply@blogger.com