tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post7185562754259934458..comments2024-03-19T19:33:25.643+10:00Comments on A Tray of Bliss: Let us be elegant or die....Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-48734632621676594782015-05-20T13:49:39.134+10:002015-05-20T13:49:39.134+10:00JES, I knew from the start that you and I were kin...JES, I knew from the start that you and I were kindred spirits. Thanks for stopping by. Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-82544396563274315352015-05-20T13:49:07.759+10:002015-05-20T13:49:07.759+10:00Helen, now fairy lights are mentioned and you have...Helen, now fairy lights are mentioned and you have my attention! I too have fairy lights everywhere. I bought them at Christmas and well....I never took them down. They are wrapped around candelabra, mirrors and shrubs on the verandah and are just gorgeous. Thank YOU for telling me about 'snuggerising' so many years ago. Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-58446024077090260142015-05-20T13:47:34.529+10:002015-05-20T13:47:34.529+10:00Thankyou Lori, and I'm so glad you stopped by....Thankyou Lori, and I'm so glad you stopped by. Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-12763734718974513442015-05-20T13:47:16.501+10:002015-05-20T13:47:16.501+10:00Colette, I am glad it's not just me that wants...Colette, I am glad it's not just me that wants my children to experience the books and films I loved as a child. My sons still speak fondly and hilariously of watching The Princess Bride with me, and my daughter of course is my comrade-in-arms on all things girly. It's a whole new experience through their eyes. Your friends Mom and home sounds like ours as children. I know it's nice to have an expensive and lavish home. But I'd rather have a warm and inviting one. Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-53779949900220939912015-05-20T13:45:03.646+10:002015-05-20T13:45:03.646+10:00The term just invites you to snuggle and smile doe...The term just invites you to snuggle and smile doesn't it? I agree that little touches make life worthwhile. Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-11588743006601598332015-05-20T13:44:23.539+10:002015-05-20T13:44:23.539+10:00Annabel, it is an art of sorts isn't it. And I...Annabel, it is an art of sorts isn't it. And I am a strong advocate of warm and cozy and cannot understand the whole minimalist idea at all! Easy to clean, yes. Inviting and welcoming? Never! Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-86673371753147088612015-05-20T13:43:30.471+10:002015-05-20T13:43:30.471+10:00Thankyou Flora. Yes The Diva had a fabulous week a...Thankyou Flora. Yes The Diva had a fabulous week at the premiere professional Theatre Company in our fair city. She was included at all levels from Production meetings to rehearsals and a backstage tour invitation extended to the costume department of Cirque de Soleil's Totem. More of a reward week than a work week, for sure! Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-92147853917770045652015-05-20T13:41:49.952+10:002015-05-20T13:41:49.952+10:00Wendy, I see that in you. I would have picked you ...Wendy, I see that in you. I would have picked you as a fellow lover of Little Women in a heartbeat. Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-12730623539471418832015-05-20T13:41:10.844+10:002015-05-20T13:41:10.844+10:00Thankyou Pat. It is special to receive such a gorg...Thankyou Pat. It is special to receive such a gorgeous gift on Mothers Day. Especially when chosen by a son. He is a darling, thoughtful young man. Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-83760200137084753692015-05-20T13:40:25.520+10:002015-05-20T13:40:25.520+10:00Thankyou Kelley. I teared up when I read your litt...Thankyou Kelley. I teared up when I read your little comment to my Mum. You are a darling....Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-7580653205659155732015-05-20T13:39:41.234+10:002015-05-20T13:39:41.234+10:00Thankyou Stephanie, dear. I take that as high prai...Thankyou Stephanie, dear. I take that as high praise from you....Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-30473263454135695462015-05-18T20:12:14.629+10:002015-05-18T20:12:14.629+10:00Mimi, I enjoyed reading this! Little Women is also...Mimi, I enjoyed reading this! Little Women is also a favorite book of mine and loving your home is a favorite topic of mine :) Have a lovely week!JEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300505126646960374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-5954539466593414912015-05-18T14:50:53.672+10:002015-05-18T14:50:53.672+10:00Dearest Mimi,
I simply love your copy of Little Wo...Dearest Mimi,<br />I simply love your copy of Little Women. I have the movie, and everything about the story seems to lift us to a higher plane in life.<br />This winter I have six sets of fairy lights set up at different places in my lounge room and dining room, the warm sparkle lifts the rooms from dark to cozy and intimate. Annabel and I decided to add more of these touches to our home this winter after looking homes in the Northern Hemisphere during the cold weather. It's been a lovely touch that adds a sense of calm during the evening especially. Thank you for a beautify post. Love Helen xxx<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01022606699440794764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-14300776932517138762015-05-15T04:52:52.208+10:002015-05-15T04:52:52.208+10:00Such a lovely post! Great memories of your mother...Such a lovely post! Great memories of your mother and what a way to live. <br />Lori from LL FarmLL Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06748461729786972153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-82771547456752017612015-05-14T11:19:29.437+10:002015-05-14T11:19:29.437+10:00Dear Mimi, your post has me in puddles! What an e...Dear Mimi, your post has me in puddles! What an exquisite gift from your son. <br />My children and I are reading Little Women and Little Men this summer along with many other timeless classics. I cannot wait for them to experience these stories.It is obvious how much your mum is loved and missed. My dearest childhood friend had thee most inviting home, in many of the ways you've described. Her mother had 7 children, and her house was the cleanest, prettiest, best smelling home on our street. She always smiled when she answered the door, was always dressed with her makeup on and her hair in place. She was kind and patient. She loved making everything beautiful and everyone welcome and comfortable. Thank you for sharing bits of your upbringing with us. It's cheering me up and exactly what I needed to read today! xxx ColetteColettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06495414615748577448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-68718452162389415042015-05-13T03:56:40.284+10:002015-05-13T03:56:40.284+10:00Just love love love Little Women! Snuggerising - ...Just love love love Little Women! Snuggerising - sounds wonderful and I agree how wonderful it is to spruce up your home with something small, but adding that special touch that just makes your day feel worthwhile and special. Happy snuggerising :) Marilyn @ MountainTopSpicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00600290895531484438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-50447110699752867932015-05-12T21:44:54.096+10:002015-05-12T21:44:54.096+10:00I love this! Making things comfy and inviting is s...I love this! Making things comfy and inviting is so lovely and sort of an art. Some expensive home fashions are just stupid. Remember quite recently that stage when homes were meant to look like dentist surgeries all stainless steel and cold? Lol we can save a lot by ignoring this kind of thing and making things snugly! This makes for happy people! xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-55392981188185083342015-05-12T20:48:46.030+10:002015-05-12T20:48:46.030+10:00Mimi, you are just gorgeous! I was transfixed as I...Mimi, you are just gorgeous! I was transfixed as I read this! <br />PS can't believe The Diva is off to Work Experience. How lovely. xxxFlora Fascinatahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02307285983019254214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-75783820548190490522015-05-12T15:50:07.486+10:002015-05-12T15:50:07.486+10:00A lovely post Mimi. I remember watching Little Wo...A lovely post Mimi. I remember watching Little Women when I was a young teenager and admiring their hope when things were tough. It's a lesson I've carried through my family's trials in life.<br /><br />We may live on a low income yet our home is that - a home that's clean, tidy and comfortable. A joy to be in.Wendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-62559758423672121872015-05-12T15:35:31.683+10:002015-05-12T15:35:31.683+10:00This is such a heartwarming post you wrote about y...This is such a heartwarming post you wrote about your dear Mom and your memories. This is such a lovely book you have received and I'm sure it makes it more special to receive it from your child on Mother's Day. I hope you have a wonderful week. My best to you, PatLilly's Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03484364335120267101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-56965419896310037932015-05-12T13:47:10.142+10:002015-05-12T13:47:10.142+10:00I feel "fluffed" after reading this love...I feel "fluffed" after reading this lovely post, Mimi. {I certainly hope that's not a curse word in your culture.} Fresh, clean, plumped like a feather pillow needs fluffing. Ahhhh. That's sigh my spirit feels.<br /><br />She's missing you, Mum, that Mimi of yours.<br /><br />Hugs, dear!<br />Kelley~Mrs. Kelley Dibblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04192189624517973551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-87265351671745756302015-05-12T13:42:30.513+10:002015-05-12T13:42:30.513+10:00"Snuggerising"....I love it, my friend :..."Snuggerising"....I love it, my friend :) I have really been enjoying your posts on being a lady and keeping the home - they have been such a joy and blessing to my heart.<br /><br />May you have a wonderful week, Mimi! Hugs!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02389136708128457239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-75304430563639231292015-05-12T11:21:26.025+10:002015-05-12T11:21:26.025+10:00Nanna Chel, I adore it. The copy I just received i...Nanna Chel, I adore it. The copy I just received is covered in pastel pink floral fabric and is a special edition. I'm just thrilled with it! Little Men, I read as a teen....but had forgotten about it. Thankyou for reminding me! Lol at your hubby....mine just sighs and lives with it now. He draws the line at floral sheets though, much as I'd love some! And that ice cream was the best, wasn't it? I think I might add that to todays list. Lovely to see you. Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-79724040895428828172015-05-12T11:19:48.064+10:002015-05-12T11:19:48.064+10:00Oh Lynette....that building and renovating! You...Oh Lynette....that building and renovating! You're still going? I know you though. You make the best of any situation, and I can just see your lovely touch in your work-in-progress home. A soft blanket and cushion on the couch might be all you need. Candles and cocoa? Perfect. Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-89122298985534052322015-05-12T11:18:19.859+10:002015-05-12T11:18:19.859+10:00Thankyou Patsy. Sometimes I think there's more...Thankyou Patsy. Sometimes I think there's more satisfaction in making something beautiful from an existing item, than there is in just going out and buying a thing. Browsing favourite blogs and websites and nosing around in the posh home décor stores is great fodder for inspiration, and so often I've found that I already have the basics to replicate something that catches my eye. By this age, our tastes are pretty consistent, so it's usually just a tweak and a twitch here, and a sequin or sparkle there, and voila! I hope I've inspired you to do some snuggerising there, even though it's Spring in your part of the world. Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.com