Comments on: LITTLE HOUSES

By: india

india — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 01:11:56 +0000

i dream of this. at present i seem to be only coming home to empty and refill suitcases
and
quickly throw together something to wear, when i would much rather be doing the latter more slowly and spending time in the blossom-filled garden
but
a girl has to earn a living
and at present that involves wandering and storytelling
…BTW i have given you a bouquet on my FB page, for your fabulous dress pattern…

By: Monica

Monica — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 17:57:48 +0000

I have been purging and purging and purging, I have a 30 year collection of anything related to fibers…..after my most recent move (there have been 8 in 30 years), I realized I have have been moving boxes and boxes of this stuff. Well, I have decided to focus on a few areas of creative work, and while it is difficult for anyone who is creative or who repurposes to part with anything, much has been donated, sold, put out for anyone who stops by the curb, or, as you say, sadly finding its resting place in a landfill. I, too, have felt that it is freeing….I’m free to create more, to think and design easier without distraction.This is my smallest home, and it’s simplicity is wonderful and I’m enjoying making it beautiful too. This was a monumental task, but one that was tremendously releasing. I’ve lived in city, suburban sprawl, rural country and now outside of Buffalo, on the Erie Canal, in a sort-of rural area. There is a farm across the road, but the city is 15 minutes away. A perfect blend.

By: jeanne kuskowski

jeanne kuskowski — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 15:54:38 +0000

my husband and i purchased a piece of land in nh near our daughter and her family. we currently live on long island, ny in an old, small home that my husband has totally redone. the land in nh used to have a house on it, but there was a fire and it burned to the ground. there is a barn with a second floor and we have decided that when we make our move (hopefully in about a year) we will just put an apartment in the second floor space and use the ground level to work. we feel we are going to be crafting a wonderful, simple life! and we are really looking forward to it!

By: Sharilyn

Sharilyn — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 15:08:57 +0000

You have beautifully summed up just how I feel- I too live in the city- but in an apartment- recently our family of 4 has been undergoing what I refer to as a major purge- which can be difficult for small kids- but I think they intuitively understand beauty and all the plastic toys have slowly been leaving our life. I wish we could live in the country- have horses and chickens- but until that day comes we have our Homestead in the 8th floor!

By: alexinmadison

alexinmadison — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 14:32:46 +0000

I, too, have had the feeling of mess and clutter in my 1,500 sq ft home lately and have been considering a major purge. Reading your post has inspired me to make it happen (instead of just thinking about it). The William Morris quote will be my guide and you will be my role model. Thank you!

By: Ashley Woodson Bailey

Ashley Woodson Bailey — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 13:59:39 +0000

Natalie-
When Byrdie and I came to visit you years ago, I felt so warm and welcomed in your home. You have such a wonderful sense of style, as well as community. I hold you in the highest regard in so many ways-as a story teller, a mother, a business woman, an artist, an individual. Thank you for always inspiring me. I hope to see you soon.
Love,
Ash