tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post3361081364158018463..comments2024-03-12T13:57:38.337-07:00Comments on Chronically Vintage: The times they are a changin'Witchcrafted Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-55705551858013708142015-02-03T16:00:31.261-08:002015-02-03T16:00:31.261-08:00So many wonderful things happened to you in 2014 a...So many wonderful things happened to you in 2014 and taking time for ourselves in a important thing that we often push aside. Because when we do, whether it's pleasure reading, taking your dog for a walk, even a little exercise to clear your mind... in the long run it could even help stress and health wise.seannaapprovedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09546047220109216505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-46942007847968343082015-01-06T18:39:19.594-08:002015-01-06T18:39:19.594-08:00Way to go, dear Sanne! I am so inspired by your in...Way to go, dear Sanne! I am so inspired by your intentional day off and plan to implement it myself. I foresee the day of the week changing quite often, but that's okay. The key is to intentionally set aside a day with no work or other big sources of stress/worry/etc in your life and just focus on feeling good, having fun, being creative, and letting your body, mind and soul alike all rest (this past week, that was Sunday for me; I watched movies and read books then went to my parents for a lovely hot dog roast over their wood fire in the evening). <br /><br />It is a blow for sure, but with the price of daily items like food, utilities and gas (petrol) going up pretty much by the month here, but salaries staying the same (assuming one is fortunate to have a job/source of income to begin with), it means constantly having to tighten and re-tighten one's belt and purse strings. I'll be fine. I have plenty of clothes and craft supplies and even unread books, so objectively there isn't a ton I genuinely need to spend money on. I'm content with what I have and will always love that one of my greatest joys in life, writing/blogging doesn't really cost a thing (save for pens, paper, domain hosting, and minor expenses like that). <br /><br />I've done a few massive wardrobe overhauls and donations like that over the years and know exactly what you mean about how liberating it feels. The older I get, the more I want simplicity in most areas of my life as well and believe that culling your wardrobe periodically is an important step in that direction. The last time I did a big culling was before we moved to Penticton in early 2012. I donated multiple bags of (non-vintage) clothes to a local charity thrift store as well and loved the room it freed up in my closet and my ability to focus on the items I really loved still at the time, too. <br /><br />Here's to an amazing year of simple joys, great pleasures, and always taking time to stop and connect with our creative side!<br /><br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-31443161794936752502015-01-06T18:05:39.146-08:002015-01-06T18:05:39.146-08:00Thank you deeply, honey. I feel exactly the same w...Thank you deeply, honey. I feel exactly the same way. I think that 2015 is going to be a year of a lot of work, but also a lot of positives and I'm excited to welcome each new day with open arms and a hopeful heart. <br /><br />Giant hugs & endless happy wishes for 2015,<br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-27374056111062344752015-01-05T01:30:05.960-08:002015-01-05T01:30:05.960-08:00Wonderful post dear Jessica, so well expressed, li...Wonderful post dear Jessica, so well expressed, like just you do. I love the poem that closes the post and left me a big smile on my face. I believe 2015 will be much better and I wish you that so many good things happen to you. Happy New Year my dear friend! :)<br /><br />Beta xMiss Betahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05872149521808928474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-60627879879011696452015-01-04T14:58:30.145-08:002015-01-04T14:58:30.145-08:00That is such a sweet illustration and poem. Many o...That is such a sweet illustration and poem. Many of your thoughts resonated personally with me - honestly 2014 had some very difficult times for me, but as you say here we are and much has changed - ultimately I believe all for the better. I am hoping you WILL be able to control your busyness/stress levels next year while still doing what you love and do so well. Belated happy new year to you, dear Jessica!Philippahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05979470577235630724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-14181417537154740632015-01-03T18:49:00.680-08:002015-01-03T18:49:00.680-08:00happy new year
retro roverhappy new year<br /><br />retro rovertubby3pughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01315017048832512111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-68353837394006529342015-01-03T09:58:00.602-08:002015-01-03T09:58:00.602-08:00"to simplify my life, to spend less and buy m..."to simplify my life, to spend less and buy more of what I truly need and want" - this is my goals too, and I am on my way already. Having Wednesday off is so good for me, and being creative with things and materials I already own is very inspirational and I feel so proud having made something nice without spending a dime. :) I am sad you have to cut your very little spending money in half, I don't know why but I do know that you are very frugal and clever so I am sure you can work it out. I've started a wardrobe project, I will try wearing items I rarely wear to figure out why. Perhaps I can make new sets, make changes to garments to make them work or give them to charity (or sell them in my Etsy shop if they are vintage). I will do the same for my shoes, makeup, and huge nail polish collection. On New Years morning I had to try on dresses to decide what to wear on New Years eve, and quickly sorted out a huge bag of clothes that I am sure I will never wear again. I had several bags "in store" waiting to go to the local charity shop, so DH helped me carrying it all and the elderly ladies thanked me so much. It feels good to get rid of it, I really want more simplicity. I really want to only own things I love and use, and not being distracted by a lot of stuff. I just have to convince DH the same, he simply cannot resist a good bargain. ;) Happiest New Year and all good wishes, dear. I will be lookin forward to following you for another year. lots of e-hugs from rainy Denmark SANNEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12973437247117000140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-59729434059433618982015-01-03T09:11:56.826-08:002015-01-03T09:11:56.826-08:00Huge thanks and equally joyful New Year's wish...Huge thanks and equally joyful New Year's wishes coming straight back at you, my wonderful friend.<br /><br />May 2015 bless you and your family with an abundance of all that is good, positive and fun in life!<br /><br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-46723448739515472492015-01-03T09:08:15.245-08:002015-01-03T09:08:15.245-08:00What a beautiful wish, dear Kate, thank you dearly...What a beautiful wish, dear Kate, thank you dearly. With all my heart and soul, I wish you the very same as well.<br /><br />Thank you for the blessing of your friendship and for the continual support and encouragement you shower me and my blog with. I eagerly look forward to sharing a new year with you and all the fun messages and comments (and mail) we'll swap back and forth throughout 2015.<br /><br />Endless hugs & joyful first weekend of the year wishes,<br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-68746980934256923842015-01-03T08:54:02.929-08:002015-01-03T08:54:02.929-08:00Thank you deeply, dear gal. I'm really happy t...Thank you deeply, dear gal. I'm really happy to know that my words reverberated with you as well. Here's to the hope that 2015 sparkles and abounds with positive things, joy, laughter, fun and plenty of great new adventures for both of us!<br /><br />Giant hugs & my sincerest thanks for all of your wonderful blog comments in 2014,<br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-80303596199709340402015-01-01T23:09:31.693-08:002015-01-01T23:09:31.693-08:00very well said! so many of my friends haven't ...very well said! so many of my friends haven't had a great time this year but what you said is completely true, none of us would be here without it. none of us would exist without it, but also we wouldn't be where we are right now, emotionally, physically and in every other way without the experiences the past year has brought us, and whether it's been wonderful or awful, everything that happens and that we do is a learning experience and we all need to keep that in mind and appreciate the lessons that have come to us through even the hardest times. :)<br /><br /><a href="http://littlehenrylee.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">jessica - littlehenrylee.com</a>little henry leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17024952001696475133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-2560415787761108262015-01-01T17:47:37.925-08:002015-01-01T17:47:37.925-08:00Happy New Year Sweetie, and may it be filled with ...Happy New Year Sweetie, and may it be filled with renewed Health, Vigor and Positive Energy... with which to achieve all that you dream possible!! XOXONicholette, the Hataholiquehttp://www.etsy.com/shop/Nicholettesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-2660642083587128812015-01-01T16:16:11.146-08:002015-01-01T16:16:11.146-08:00I hope you had a wonderful Xmas and a Happy New Ye...I hope you had a wonderful Xmas and a Happy New Year! <br />http://inkandlacedesigns.blogspot.com.au/lorenabrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16009592304039415243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-37517629520263835462015-01-01T16:02:06.775-08:002015-01-01T16:02:06.775-08:00Hear hear! I hope you had a great new year, and I...Hear hear! I hope you had a great new year, and I'm wishing you the best of luck with the things you hope to accomplish this year.<br /><br />I'm feeling so excited to begin the new year. I have a few things that I want to accomplish, but I've decided that my biggest goal for this year is to work at being honest with myself. I sometimes fall into the trap of just telling myself the things I want to hear, and ignore red flags that tell me that I'm not making the best choices. I want to learn to listen to my inner voice more and be honest about the things that make me happy, and those that don't.Vanessahttp://www.nessbow.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-34745323990329664962015-01-01T11:48:42.820-08:002015-01-01T11:48:42.820-08:00Such a beautiful post. You have put lots of things...Such a beautiful post. You have put lots of things I am feeling into words. Wishing you a fun, creative, happy, healthy, relaxed, prosperous and adventure filled 2015.Kate-Emhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15664293299445754159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-63937564359846763872015-01-01T09:57:28.528-08:002015-01-01T09:57:28.528-08:00Wonderful post, Jessica, and you do indeed own you...Wonderful post, Jessica, and you do indeed own your time. Happy New Year to you, I hope that 2015 will bring you much love, peace, joy and good health. Hugs. :)Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12692170857496442623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-46552126885679782762015-01-01T04:53:08.291-08:002015-01-01T04:53:08.291-08:00Jessica,
Allow me to raise the glass (no need to f...Jessica,<br />Allow me to raise the glass (no need to fill it with alcohol, it might as well be warm cocoa!) and say "Cheers!": for the new year, new memories, new beginnings and good friends!<br /><br />Marija<br /><br />P.S.<br />...and I'm glad my counting was so accurate (and the Post as well), that your present reached you exactly at high time. ;)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04034764185511908294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-32008268853677491932015-01-01T01:44:24.775-08:002015-01-01T01:44:24.775-08:00Happy New Year, Jessica! Coming from a non-hungove...Happy New Year, Jessica! Coming from a non-hungover me as I'm tackling the first of my goals - to give up drinking (for reasons I'll go into another day). It feels good to start as you mean to go on! I hope your aims for work and play succeed - here's to a great year! CC xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06025321570347909818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-84789299037303357332014-12-31T21:43:24.430-08:002014-12-31T21:43:24.430-08:00This is a lovely post, Jessica. I hope 2015 is ama...This is a lovely post, Jessica. I hope 2015 is amazing to you and your family!Carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04494877480053351419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-38074930315821028922014-12-31T16:51:08.791-08:002014-12-31T16:51:08.791-08:00Thank you very much, dear Mary. With all my heart,...Thank you very much, dear Mary. With all my heart, I wish you and your family a truly fabulous, fun filled and joyful New Year's and 2015! <br /><br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-59742685089496481112014-12-31T16:47:47.182-08:002014-12-31T16:47:47.182-08:00I'm noticing a lot of people opting to take th...I'm noticing a lot of people opting to take their New Year's posts in a very reflective direction this year and I rather love that (what I wore/what I Instagrammed/where I went/etc posts are great and have their place, but sometimes I really like seeing into the mind and soul of the bloggers I follow and posts like yours and mine tend to give a greater sense of those things). I penned this one earlier in the month and with each passing day, I found the words in it ringing more and more true in my life. My keyword and a huge source of motivation for me next year (2015) is definitely going to be balance and living even more in the moment. <br /><br />Thank you very much for each and every one of your lovely, insightful, caring, terrific blog comments this year, dear Jess. I have enjoyed reading all of them and getting to know you better through them.<br /><br />Have an amazing New Year's Eve!!!<br />♥ Jessica <br /><br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-39771329476355226652014-12-31T16:19:00.400-08:002014-12-31T16:19:00.400-08:00I wish you and Tony a Happy, Healthy New Year, Jes...I wish you and Tony a Happy, Healthy New Year, Jessica! This is a beautiful post, wonderful written. :) I send you a big, if virtual, hug!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16005482538480063372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-3086184428709703822014-12-31T15:41:38.694-08:002014-12-31T15:41:38.694-08:00Thank you deeply, dear lady - not only for this lo...Thank you deeply, dear lady - not only for this lovely comment, but for each and every one you brightened my days with here this year. <br /><br />Have a joyful, awesome, seriously beautiful New Year and 2015!<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-38468545721816752082014-12-31T15:39:03.237-08:002014-12-31T15:39:03.237-08:00Merci, sweet dear!!! Thank you for the lovely wish...Merci, sweet dear!!! Thank you for the lovely wishes and comment. Thankfully vintage is a universal language that we all speak and are able to enjoy through images - and with the help of Google Translate. :)<br /><br />Have a joyful, awesome, and very fun filled New Year!!!<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-20467141740099100832014-12-31T14:53:16.995-08:002014-12-31T14:53:16.995-08:00Cheers! Here's to 2015 my friend! I hope you h...Cheers! Here's to 2015 my friend! I hope you have a wonderful New Years Eve tonight. <br /><br />Lisa. Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09496217916948996526noreply@blogger.com