tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post1395451123071458927..comments2024-03-12T13:57:38.337-07:00Comments on Chronically Vintage: 31 ways to make this August super fun!Witchcrafted Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-27430066011608921542016-09-04T08:00:33.314-07:002016-09-04T08:00:33.314-07:00Although August has ended by now, I read the this ...Although August has ended by now, I read the this entire list, very lovely suggestions. We've had a fabulous August, with mixed weather I might add. From son's and DH's birthdays to our silver anniverssary river cruise, which was fantastic and which I will write you a mail with a few photos of later. This is my last vacation day, tomorrow is back to work and it is ok. Ok to get back in swing again. Since I have Wednesday off I know I'll survive. ;) I have a lot of mending to do, there's always something to do when wearing vintage. I have just finished a dark red cardigan I have to sew together and have gotten the most fabulous yarn as a gift for the next one. I love knitting. I've started crocheting environmentally friendly dish rags of all my single cotton skeins, which is fun and relaxting too. Son said they were so nice that is was a pity to use them, ha! And we do hope to prolong the season sitting in our wonderful greenhouse most of autumn. Well, now I'm not that much behind with your blog anymore, so I will end for today. Have a wonderful holiday, dear. And PS: I didn't know there was an Elvis week! I wish I could attend. :)SANNEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12973437247117000140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-33940816530085476662016-08-22T04:53:21.552-07:002016-08-22T04:53:21.552-07:00That could certainly do the trick, too. Bloomers a...That could certainly do the trick, too. Bloomers are a far too under utilized garment these days, if you ask me. I hope such works out splendidly for you, if you give it a shot. <br /><br />xoxo ♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-87516821040132593282016-08-22T04:22:58.324-07:002016-08-22T04:22:58.324-07:00I was thinking circle skirt and bloomers, hehe!I was thinking circle skirt and bloomers, hehe!Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12238571735302117986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-41480691985763150172016-08-21T08:18:14.836-07:002016-08-21T08:18:14.836-07:00Thank you very much, honey. Indeed, that could be ...Thank you very much, honey. Indeed, that could be a bit tricky. Ladies did it for centuries, but they were usually brought up with the skill - something that few of us in the 21st century were reared with. Perhaps you could wear a pair of tights or leggings under a very wide skirt and ride across the saddle? <br /><br />Oodles of hugs coming your way,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-91529050707790395962016-08-19T07:42:36.338-07:002016-08-19T07:42:36.338-07:00Such fun ideas! I would love to go horse-riding, b...Such fun ideas! I would love to go horse-riding, but as I don't own trousers, wonder how I could manage astride a horse, hehe!Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12238571735302117986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-39083292179846786392016-08-17T17:32:33.250-07:002016-08-17T17:32:33.250-07:00What a lovely comment, my dear friend. Thank you! ...What a lovely comment, my dear friend. Thank you! Given that many of these suggestions are based in locations far, far away from us, I have't checked off too many yet, but have done some and suspect at least one or two more will happen before August wraps up. This is definitely a list that I'll be referencing back to myself in the future and I'm thinking that perhaps a winter version would be fun, too. :)<br /><br />Aww, that sounds like a blast! Building sand castles is so much fun. I can easily see how some folks get immensely into it (competitions and such, I mean). What a beautiful memory of this summer for you guys to have.<br /><br />Oodles of hugs & sincere thanks for all of your awesome recent comments,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-49561417983192291312016-08-17T13:28:07.936-07:002016-08-17T13:28:07.936-07:00Such a fun list! I hope you have had a chance to d...Such a fun list! I hope you have had a chance to do at least a few of these now that August is half way through. I am doing quite well on my summer reading and Mark made sandcastle switch our niece today in a giant sandpit. They both had fun!,Kate-Emhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15664293299445754159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-57415390485066463862016-08-15T23:35:00.677-07:002016-08-15T23:35:00.677-07:00I'd truly love to give it a try at some point,...I'd truly love to give it a try at some point, too. There were a fair number of balloons in the skies over the town where we lived when I was really young and I've been fascinated with them ever since. I fear though that the hot air ballooning industry as a whole will experience a negative ripple effect from the horrible recent crash that claimed the lives of all 16 people on board. Hopefully though, folks will remember that such incidents are, thankfully, rare and that, in general, ballooning is a safe activity. <br /><br />Here's to hope that we're both able to take to skies one day.<br /><br />Big hugs & many sincere thanks for all of your terrific comments today,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-58199993644259952962016-08-15T14:24:39.202-07:002016-08-15T14:24:39.202-07:00I love this list! I'm always up for adventure ...I love this list! I'm always up for adventure and doing something different. Number 16 go ride a hot air balloon is something I've wanted to do forever, unfortunately it usually is far too windy in my area to get a ride. But one day, I will. That one is on my bucket list ;) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06266512819774275455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-79155802264347418662016-08-11T13:08:36.615-07:002016-08-11T13:08:36.615-07:00Isn't it though? I sort of feel like I've ...Isn't it though? I sort of feel like I've missed two summers now in a way. This one due to the frequently rainy/damp/grey weather and last year's because Tony was away working in the States for three months straight and thus we only got the very tail end of it together. That just makes the rare sunny, beautiful days that have gotten here this time around all the more precious and worth rushing outside to embrace (and take photos in! :)). <br /><br />I hope you have a great time, if you do head out. Nice time of the year for it, for sure.<br /><br />Many hugs & thanks for your fantastic comments today,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-25586419053195111882016-08-11T12:02:25.661-07:002016-08-11T12:02:25.661-07:00Fun list! It's sad to see summer coming to an ...Fun list! It's sad to see summer coming to an end but it's nice we still have a month to go! I'm hoping to make it to a drive in soon! I've never been and this list reminded me to look up in there are still any left in my area! <3 Silver Cat Tea Partyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11037984130416200648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-16424573302664161032016-08-05T04:15:49.577-07:002016-08-05T04:15:49.577-07:00That's a great way to approach this chapter of...That's a great way to approach this chapter of the year. I savour August something fierce, as it is usually the last truly warm month here before the first signs of another lonnnngggg Canadian winter start to creep in. Occasionally we'll get a warm, sunny September and/or start of October, but not that often, so one is wise to make the most of August while its here. Wonderful job on doing just that on your end, too, sweet Sarah.<br /><br />Big hugs & happy Friday wishes,<br />♥ Jessica<br /><br />*PS* Summertime evening walks are the best!!!Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-42758323191538458712016-08-05T04:13:34.323-07:002016-08-05T04:13:34.323-07:00How exciting that you and Rainer will have two wee...How exciting that you and Rainer will have two weeks off together. That's absolutely wonderful! Tony will be taking some time off a little later in the season, too, and then he and I will be zipping off on an exciting road trip holiday (which I'll be posting details about here in the very near future), so we'll both get to spend some extra time with our beloved men this season. <br /><br />I hope that you guys have a fantastically fun time and that you're able to squeeze in everything, cultural events included, that you'd like to do.<br /><br />Tons of hugs & blissful weekend wishes,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-89629612485227465822016-08-05T04:11:18.963-07:002016-08-05T04:11:18.963-07:00Hi sweet Marija, there is timeless wisdom (in spad...Hi sweet Marija, there is timeless wisdom (in spades) in your reminder that we reap, come winter, what we sow now in the sunny summer months. Though such is less of a factor for many these days, we all still have the same humble human roots and whether we realize it or not, the seasons and how we interact with them impact us throughout the year.<br /><br />The activities that you have underway right now (chutney + jam making - yum!) sound wonderful and I hope that all go as smoothly as possible for you. <br /><br />Many hugs & joyful wishes for the second half of summer, my hard working friend,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-43114978213563882602016-08-04T18:20:50.305-07:002016-08-04T18:20:50.305-07:00These are such fun ideas! I used to really detest...These are such fun ideas! I used to really detest August, it always seemed so boring to me. But now since I enjoy summer more, I made it my mission to make the most out of this last month of summer, which means plenty of late evening walks, bike rides, and our annual beach trip! Lostvestigehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06962437649967510875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-13443034686694082942016-08-04T03:52:38.935-07:002016-08-04T03:52:38.935-07:00Wouldn't that be off-the-charts incredible? I&...Wouldn't that be off-the-charts incredible? I'm a huge Elvis fan (third generation :)) and would jump at the chance to visit that festival, if it ever arose.<br /><br />Big hugs & many thanks for your lovely comment,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-28524949042599011222016-08-04T01:00:48.808-07:002016-08-04T01:00:48.808-07:00Yes, we actually loved our time in the snow and co...Yes, we actually loved our time in the snow and cold - and loved Calgary and plan to go back to Canada again some time when the $$$$ allow!! Great people, great food, natural beauty everywhere. xxElizabeth g.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08701073937645312469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-48457001949709623782016-08-03T23:54:03.625-07:002016-08-03T23:54:03.625-07:00thank you for that fab list! you always have the b...thank you for that fab list! you always have the best ideas!<br />august is the month when rainer has 2 weeks off from the office! we will do some work on the house, go on hikes, met some friend at garden parties. and maybe we can squeeze some culture in :-)<br />big hugs!!! xxxxxxbahnwärterinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02032478343344432338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-79632072184534208012016-08-03T23:09:26.318-07:002016-08-03T23:09:26.318-07:00So many ideas - I'm overwhelmed.
There's j...So many ideas - I'm overwhelmed.<br />There's just so many things to do in summer's months. Work is never-ending (that is, if yo WANT to work - lounging is not prohibited, but it might have a scary consequence: the cold and hungry winter).<br />Over here, August is all about preparation.<br />Moms & dads start with the preparation for the school days of the young ones. Oh, and if the child it so START the school this year, than it's all hands on deck, there's everything new in their lives: from the study-desk, over to backpack and notebooks.<br />For the rest of us, it's the matter of making pickles, making jams (and chutneys), propagating pelargoniums (oh, who can forget that important task!) :)<br /><br />Here's to busy month ahead!<br /><br />MArijaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04034764185511908294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-12624922784854029302016-08-03T10:24:20.051-07:002016-08-03T10:24:20.051-07:00Oh man, I wish I could go to the Elvis festival, h...Oh man, I wish I could go to the Elvis festival, haha! Fun list and what a great way to pumped for August! XO<br />Lauren-Blair<br />www.gracerock-kellyroll.comLauren-Blair Donovanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02162094399216282573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-23138245665386432182016-08-03T10:21:31.570-07:002016-08-03T10:21:31.570-07:00It really is jaw dropping that we're into the ...It really is jaw dropping that we're into the eighth month of the year. I scarcely feel like I've fully recouped from last year's Christmas season and here we are, closer to the next than the last. <br /><br />You're very welcome. I hope that you're able to visit each of the museums that you want to see. Museums are a huge (!!!) favourite of mine as well and one of the first things I try to visit when we travel. <br /><br />Oodles of hugs & happy August wishes,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-48731211375190119942016-08-03T09:58:01.631-07:002016-08-03T09:58:01.631-07:00If you get the chance, you really must. It always ...If you get the chance, you really must. It always looks spellbindingly incredible! If I lived anywhere even remotely close (alas, I'm in Western Canada), I'd be beelining it there, too. :)<br /><br />Have an awesome week!<br /><br />xoxo ♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-18095418197486581122016-08-03T09:55:03.208-07:002016-08-03T09:55:03.208-07:00That is very, very sweet of you to say, dear Eliza...That is very, very sweet of you to say, dear Elizabeth. Thank you kindly. <br /><br />It's really neat that you guys visited Calgary. I lived there for about 2.25 years in my late teens and truly love that energetic, thriving prairie province city. If the chance ever arose to move back, I'd be off like a shot. Unlikely anytime soon, but we do make it out there for trips periodically, which is awesome. I hope that you had a great time on your Canadian trip. I'd love to zip across the globe and visit your beautiful corner of the world one day, too (fingers crossed).<br /><br />Many hugs & heartfelt thanks,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-39199290794930658002016-08-03T09:46:17.374-07:002016-08-03T09:46:17.374-07:00It can be such a blast and a great way for people ...It can be such a blast and a great way for people to enjoy hanging out in a less structured environment, which often puts folks in a better/more relaxed mood. <br /><br />If you proceed with one this season, I hope that it turns out wonderfully for you.<br /><br />Big hugs,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-88606868930902879872016-08-03T09:44:48.173-07:002016-08-03T09:44:48.173-07:00Oh no, I'm very sorry that your month has begu...Oh no, I'm very sorry that your month has begun on a rocky, difficult note, dear Denise. May strength be with you and may the waters of life soon turn smooth once more for you.<br /><br />Many gentle hugs,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.com