tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post2409215327075107951..comments2024-03-12T13:57:38.337-07:00Comments on Chronically Vintage: Vintage Links, Life, Love: July 29, 2016Witchcrafted Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comBlogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-35202148359910683222016-08-21T08:30:12.279-07:002016-08-21T08:30:12.279-07:00How wonderful that you've been crafting again,...How wonderful that you've been crafting again, too, my sweet friend. That's truly fantastic. I wholeheartedly hope that we're both able to keep on crafting on a regular basis again from now on.<br /><br />Huge hugs,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-57528629909498017702016-08-19T07:46:57.683-07:002016-08-19T07:46:57.683-07:00I'm glad you're crafting again, I finished...I'm glad you're crafting again, I finished therapy recently and find myself much more able to turn out crocheted granny squares than I was before, my head feels somewhat clearer. I hope you enjoy your crafting xxxMelaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12238571735302117986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-35049206889724379702016-08-18T02:28:25.371-07:002016-08-18T02:28:25.371-07:00So far, I've been focusing on paper crafting (...So far, I've been focusing on paper crafting (scrapbooking and card making), which I'd say has been my primary area of crafting interest since I got into it back in 2016. I madly adore jewelry making and cross stitch, too, and plan to incorporate both back into my crafting sessions this year (and beyond), too - especially since I bought 2 or 3 good sized cross stitch patterns last year and am itching to start on at least one of them. <br /><br />How wonderful that you're thinking ahead to fall time projects already. I'm doing the same thing, too. :) Way to go on getting quite a bit of knitting done this summer. That's awesome! I really hope that you're able to continue on with such (and sewing) as the seasons change hands. <br /><br />Big hugs & happy Thursday wishes,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-18751828632084816832016-08-17T13:31:52.060-07:002016-08-17T13:31:52.060-07:00That is very happy news on the craft front. What k...That is very happy news on the craft front. What kinds of things have you been doing? I caught myself planning Autumn craft projects the other day which is exciting but I still have some summer ones to finish. I have been getting a decent amount of knitting in this summer which has been fabulous. I want to carve out a bit of time for some sewing too.Kate-Emhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15664293299445754159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-83638806010507069702016-08-15T11:12:38.786-07:002016-08-15T11:12:38.786-07:00A big "yay" to the fact that you're ...A big "yay" to the fact that you're a fan of Mr. Selfridge as well. That's awesome! In a way, I'd say that the 1st season was my favourite so far, but each has a lot going for it and has been, for me, thoroughly enjoyable. I'm so looking forward to the fourth. <br /><br />Thank you, truly, my dear friend. So often over the years we've talked about such (me carving out a wee bit of time to craft again) and your support, understanding and encouragement there has always meant a great deal to me. So far things have been going quite well in terms of making time for a crafting session here and there, and doing so really has made a staggering world of difference on so many fronts (happiness levels, less stress/anxiety, sleeping a touch better, feeling all the more creative in general, etc) already. I'm eager to set to work on fall and winter related projects in the near future. :)<br /><br />I sincerely hope that this summer has given you time to craft as well, my fellow creative gal.<br /><br />Oodles of hugs,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-32239678387848021732016-08-15T08:41:28.015-07:002016-08-15T08:41:28.015-07:00This is a great round up but the thing that intere...This is a great round up but the thing that interested and pleased me the most is the fact that you have started crafting again. You already know all the positive things that I think crafting brings to one's life and I'm overjoyed for you that you have found some time to fit some in, and, that you are having fun with it. Enjoy! Your break away sounds exciting, must be very nice indeed to have that to look forward to. I love Mr Selfridge, everything about it is fab and I still have season 3 to watch!Kate-Emhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15664293299445754159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-81811664148327399892016-08-05T05:51:05.811-07:002016-08-05T05:51:05.811-07:00Thank you sweetly, my dear. We've had a mixed ...Thank you sweetly, my dear. We've had a mixed bag of super rainy and, conversely, dry, beautiful days so far this month. Any hope of a proper, long, sunny summer is gone at this point, but even just a day here and there that feels akin to it is a weather blessing these days, and I'll happily take it (and then rush outside to grab snaps before the next blanket of rain clouds rolls into town :)).<br /><br />Thank you so much! It's really cool that you both have b-days that are in such close proximity to each other. I hope that your celebration was an absolute blast, too! <br /><br />Many hugs coming your way,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-37290993661580889742016-08-05T05:32:33.198-07:002016-08-05T05:32:33.198-07:00How exciting! While I've not yet ever been to ...How exciting! While I've not yet ever been to South America myself, interestingly, my maternal grandparents and their two oldest children (my mom and her older brother, who, tragically, passed away before I was even born) lived in various places there, including (I believe) Peru around the start of the 1960s, as my grandfather was working in the mining industry at the time and that career path brought him there for a while. <br /><br />I hope that you're able to make it to the wedding and that you have a fantastic time there, my dear friend.<br /><br />Big hugs,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-15195550164874095472016-08-04T15:26:19.781-07:002016-08-04T15:26:19.781-07:00Keeping my fingers crossed August will be a dryer,...Keeping my fingers crossed August will be a dryer, sunnier month for you! <3 Hope you will get to enjoy the peach festival this year and happy early birthday to your husband! Silver Cat Tea Partyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11037984130416200648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-81232290962546887112016-08-04T11:10:08.989-07:002016-08-04T11:10:08.989-07:00I know. I cannot believe its August already. I hav...I know. I cannot believe its August already. I have a zillion things to do in my imaginary list. One of them is attending a wedding... in Peru!Lorenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16720997862417551402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-78213363045173832742016-08-03T05:06:49.654-07:002016-08-03T05:06:49.654-07:00Hi sweet Sanne, thank you very much for your terri...Hi sweet Sanne, thank you very much for your terrific comment (and for letting me know that your latest order from my Etsy shop reached you so quickly; I think that Canada Post has been stepping up their delivery speed game a bit more in the wake of the strike situation and hope that such isn't just a temporary thing on their part, though do objectively suspect that such is the case).<br /><br />Oh, absolutely. You were always right and I don't mind you saying "I told you so" one iota. I knew all along, in my heart of hearts, that I needed to craft (and in general to create a better work-life balance, which I think will always be a work in progress, but which I have made some important strides towards this year in particular). That it had profoundly positive impacts on my life, and that I was hurting myself in some respects by not doing so, but I know full well the many reasons why such wasn't often possible and the (now) sacrifices I'll make to create a bit of time to craft. They're (these sorts of scarifies, that is) are worth it though, as you simply can't put a price on happiness, better health (mental and physical alike), and calmer nerves - all things that crafting delivers for me (and many others, too, of course).<br /><br />You're just the sweetest! Thank you for offering up "tough love", for pushing me to make "down time" more of a priority, and for all of the other many positives that your friendship brings to my life.<br /><br />You're a wise, awesome person and I feel very blessed to know you.<br /><br />Giant hugs & happy start of August wishes,<br />♥ Jessica<br /><br />*PS* I knew that if anyone could give that darling mid-century acorn bracelet the TLC it needed, it would be you. I'm so glad that you ordered the two acorn pieces that you did, when you did, so that I was able to send it your way.Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-33879081604639752052016-08-03T04:56:16.040-07:002016-08-03T04:56:16.040-07:00I'm really sorry to hear that July was a stres...I'm really sorry to hear that July was a stressful month for you as well, sweet Sandra. While, thankfully, it wasn't as rough for us as June, it wasn't always a walk in the park by any means either. Fingers beyond crossed that August will be a way, way better and infinitely less stressful month on both of ours ends.<br /><br />Big hugs & tons of understanding,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-87492743185160667902016-08-03T04:52:25.301-07:002016-08-03T04:52:25.301-07:00Thank you very much, my sweet friend. I'm deli...Thank you very much, my sweet friend. I'm delighted to know that you enjoyed this latest edition of VLLL, very much including the posts on vintage turban styling and the confessions of a small time blogger. I really felt that such would resonate with many of my readers, who are avid bloggers themselves, too, and applaud its author for penning such an honest look at what a great deal of us who blog experience. <br /><br />I hope that August is off to a terrific start for you and that it will bring much joy and fun your way.<br /><br />xoxo ♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-29949196777768812902016-08-03T04:48:57.529-07:002016-08-03T04:48:57.529-07:00Thank you so much, my darling friend (and fellow c...Thank you so much, my darling friend (and fellow creative soul). I knew, 100%, that not crafting was impacting me on many important fronts, but I don't think I realized until that first night of crafting last month, just how incredibly much it was. The ripple effect of positivity that has followed has been both profound and enjoyable, and I look forward to hopefully experiencing other perks from crafting again, too, from here on out. <br /><br />Huge hugs & happy start of August wishes,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-37105048768463037582016-08-03T04:45:42.954-07:002016-08-03T04:45:42.954-07:00Thank you sweetly, dear Laura. I'm happy to kn...Thank you sweetly, dear Laura. I'm happy to know that you enjoyed it and hope that your long weekend was a fabulous one as well.<br /><br />Many hugs & blissful August wishes,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-12562919507577357622016-08-03T04:41:16.162-07:002016-08-03T04:41:16.162-07:00It is my absolute pleasure, dear Melanie. That pos...It is my absolute pleasure, dear Melanie. That post, much like Amber's on blog sponsors, hits the nail on the head for so many of us who are devoted bloggers. I so love (and respect) it when fellow bloggers speak their truths like that and am sure other links in the same vein will appear in some future editions of VLLL.<br /><br />So true! We lived on the Coast for the first (very nearly) nine years of my life and thunderstorms weren't terribly common there then. We'd usually get a couple in the spring and maybe in the summer, but we definitely receive more up here in the Okanagan - though both places are dwarfed on that front by the huge number that struck each spring/summer when we lived in Toronto. The ones there were frequent, often lasted for hours, and created some amazing viewing (especially when we lived on the 23rd floor of a high rise apartment building).<br /><br />Thank you very much for your terrific comment. I always adore hearing from you and hope that your August is off to a great start.<br /><br />xoxo ♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-5302564348815755832016-08-03T04:28:49.986-07:002016-08-03T04:28:49.986-07:00I know it's not nice, but I simply have to say...I know it's not nice, but I simply have to say I told you so! :) But I am so glad to hear that you have finally started taking time to craft, and that it makes you feels so much better. I've told you for years, and now you can feel it. Well done, my gal!<br /><br />Our August is for relaxing. We have been working so hard for so long on so many projekts, so now we have to relax. Tony and my son shares the same birthday! I remembered that, so give him a hug and a "tillykke med fødselsdagen" (happy birthday in Danish) from me. August is also vacation, the last three weeks of the month, and I can tell you, the count down has been going on for three weeks now! Do I need a holiday!?! <br /><br />And speaking about birthday, a little gift will be sent your way today, dear. :)<br /><br />Links I especially loved:<br />Confessions of a small time blogger - could have been my words while I was blogging.<br />The Yearbooks and the west coast youth - no surprise, since you know I love real life vintage photos<br />The hat tutorial - although I don't wear hats, I loved this hat so much that I might even try it one day<br />Mr. Selfridge - is already on my wishlist, but since I don't watch much TV, I write lists of series recommended<br />The adopting 6 children story - wow, it takes a big heart to have NINE children! <br /><br />I received my jool order two days ago, and thank you SOOO much for the gifts. A mail will soon be written with a proper thank you. I have just fixed the lovely bracelet today.<br /><br />Wishing you a lovely/dry day, dear. :) XOXOSANNEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12973437247117000140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-56177495804938606542016-08-03T04:28:07.184-07:002016-08-03T04:28:07.184-07:00Goodness, is that ever the truth. There's no w...Goodness, is that ever the truth. There's no way I could craft every day and still run my blog and Etsy shop in the same capacity and I fully accept that. It (crafting) doesn't need to happen that often, it just needs to happen periodically and often enough that my soul doesn't start to feel like something profoundly important is missing from my life again. It isn't easy for many of us to carve out time to craft these days at all, and I truly hope that you'll be able to do just that sometimes yourself, too, as the year continues.<br /><br />Many hugs & happy start of August wishes,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-48572089409180354982016-08-03T04:23:51.628-07:002016-08-03T04:23:51.628-07:00That's absolutely awesome regarding your water...That's absolutely awesome regarding your waterlilies. Thank you for sharing that fact about them with me. We don't have a garden or really much of a yard at all (just a wee slip of grass, three small rose bushes, and one tree in front of our condo/townhouse) or else I'd be heading off for a big pot and that variety of waterlilies pronto. Definitely something to plan for in my future dream garden. <br /><br />Many hugs & happy mid-summer wishes,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-69273207469552064942016-08-03T04:20:06.744-07:002016-08-03T04:20:06.744-07:00Thank you sweetly, dear Mim. It truly does. Like, ...Thank you sweetly, dear Mim. It truly does. Like, in many ways, I can fully breath again. I realize that might sound strange, but I think tha my heart, soul and mind alike were being deprived of the something (crafting) that was integral to them and that I was paying the price for such in a lot of ways that I might not have even fully realized. It's incredible to be creating in that regard again and I will be doing everything in my power to try and ensure periodic crafting sessions (ideally 2 - 4+ a month) happen again from here on out.<br /><br />Tons of hugs & happy start of August wishes,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-36974567413302535522016-08-03T04:17:41.644-07:002016-08-03T04:17:41.644-07:00Isn't it just incredible? To think how far tha...Isn't it just incredible? To think how far that form of technology has come in less than a century - and what a staggering impact it has had on society the world over. TV is an amazing invention and one that I doubt many people could picture society being with out at this point in time. <br /><br />Thank you very much for your terrific comment, dear Sarah. I hope that you have a sunny, splendid month of August (with more fun outings like your trip to the beach).<br /><br />Big hugs,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-51282608844076590252016-08-03T04:15:39.554-07:002016-08-03T04:15:39.554-07:00You're sincerely welcome, lovely lady. It was ...You're sincerely welcome, lovely lady. It was a great read and one that I instantly knew would be landed in my next edition of VLLL. Based on some of the comments this post has received, it looks like it was a hit with many of my readers, too. Thanks again for penning it.<br /><br />And many thanks, too, my fellow Halloween lover, for your great comment.<br /><br />Have a fantastic week!<br /><br />xoxo ♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-67069091164643356082016-08-03T04:13:57.947-07:002016-08-03T04:13:57.947-07:00You're very welcome, my darling friend. Those ...You're very welcome, my darling friend. Those brooches are just the coolest things imaginable! I went looking for wooden alphabet letters at the Michael's in Kelowna (our town doesn't have one), but came up empty handed. I'm going to try some dollar stores and Walmart around these parts and if I still can't find any, may order some online, as I really want to try my hand at making one/some, too. <br /><br />Oodles of hugs & happy start of August wishes,<br />♥ Jessica<br /><br />*PS* Seasons two and three are really good, IMO, too (though the first might have been the very best so far).Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-1884547101178521452016-08-03T04:11:18.385-07:002016-08-03T04:11:18.385-07:00You're sincerely welcome, my dear. It's a ...You're sincerely welcome, my dear. It's a stellar, spot on post and one that I know will resonate with tons of my readers. <br /><br />Many hugs & happy Wednesday wishes,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-25973228564460003152016-08-03T04:10:39.662-07:002016-08-03T04:10:39.662-07:00Very good point - if the berries were leaching jui...Very good point - if the berries were leaching juices, and I'd image at least some would have, that could have called for a serious scrubbing in a berry-free tub afterwards.<br /><br />How exciting that you guys are zipping off for holiday at the same time that we are. That's awesome! I'm keeping our destination under wraps publicly until I announce it here a little later this month, but I can tell you that it's somewhere (on Canadian soil) that I've never been to before, though have wanted to for absolute ages! :)<br /><br />Huge hugs & happy mid-summer wishes,<br />♥ Jessica<br /><br />Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.com