tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4929511054591326802.post2269456724867703995..comments2024-01-09T10:08:12.816-08:00Comments on 2 Bags Full - My adventures in travel, knitting, and the blessings of my every day life.: The Shabby Chic story-- (and a few to share with you!!)Vicki Bosterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10130335934867523461noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4929511054591326802.post-72505234450551167212015-05-07T11:59:17.157-07:002015-05-07T11:59:17.157-07:00Oh, oh, oh so lovely. It is easy to understand how...Oh, oh, oh so lovely. It is easy to understand how people became enraptured. The architecture, windows, magic...<br /><br />Love to you dear friend,<br /><br />Sharon<br />Sharon Lovejoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04321160956925191137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4929511054591326802.post-40668757436778732682015-05-07T03:32:29.722-07:002015-05-07T03:32:29.722-07:00Oh Oh Oh these Shabby Chic nests would have to be ...Oh Oh Oh these Shabby Chic nests would have to be one of my favorites too Vicki.<br />Your mother would be so proud of how you have created so much beauty with her lace collection!<br />What an absolute score finding that amazing antique beaded head piece.<br />So perfect for your nests but then when your intentions are good goodness easily follows!<br /><br />I've been so pre-occupied lately with internet and modem problems taking ages to resolve, having guests stay - several, running a workshop in my lace book creativity and creating for my Etsy and filling orders that I'm lagging way behind my blog visits but think of you often my dear friend and hoping you are keeping well and more rested and that you extended family is all healthy and happy.<br /><br />Sending many far away hugs to you dear Vicki,<br />xox Suzysuziqu's thread workshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01778561122767076015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4929511054591326802.post-47838967179343194972015-05-07T03:32:16.955-07:002015-05-07T03:32:16.955-07:00Oh Oh Oh these Shabby Chic nests would have to be ...Oh Oh Oh these Shabby Chic nests would have to be one of my favorites too Vicki.<br />Your mother would be so proud of how you have created so much beauty with her lace collection!<br />What an absolute score finding that amazing antique beaded head piece.<br />So perfect for your nests but then when your intentions are good goodness easily follows!<br /><br />I've been so pre-occupied lately with internet and modem problems taking ages to resolve, having guests stay - several, running a workshop in my lace book creativity and creating for my Etsy and filling orders that I'm lagging way behind my blog visits but think of you often my dear friend and hoping you are keeping well and more rested and that you extended family is all healthy and happy.<br /><br />Sending many far away hugs to you dear Vicki,<br />xox Suzysuziqu's thread workshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01778561122767076015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4929511054591326802.post-78354373692631649872015-05-01T15:16:18.612-07:002015-05-01T15:16:18.612-07:00Your nests are incredible works of art - destined ...Your nests are incredible works of art - destined to be family heirlooms I'm sure. I am certain your mother is delighted with what you are doing with her beautiful laces. She would be pleased to know that her collection is giving so much pleasure to others.Magpie's Mumblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09852241848575954128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4929511054591326802.post-89134305474337963012015-04-28T19:47:31.531-07:002015-04-28T19:47:31.531-07:00It's wonderful you were able to have some retr...It's wonderful you were able to have some retreat days, Vicki. Last Fall I was able to spend two days at New Skete near Albany, NY, with the sisters and am so glad I did. I enjoyed the Roosevelts, too. I am hoping to read A Month in the Country by J.L. Carr this week while I am at the beach, and I admire the creativity of both Karen and you! xxGracie Saylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09499163425742659172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4929511054591326802.post-45579293859149058362015-04-28T07:48:24.964-07:002015-04-28T07:48:24.964-07:00I am home and getting caught up. Let's start ...I am home and getting caught up. Let's start at the top...your new header is stunning and those beach chairs are fit for a queen. The Shabby Chic Nests...what a grand use for your mother's lovely laces and the bridal headpiece. Such beauty and elegance they are sure to be loved. <br />Your quiet restful trip is something we all need! I am looking forward to seeing the photos!<br />xo,<br />DebMosaic Magpiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715004978582753127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4929511054591326802.post-17458543317294850132015-04-26T02:45:45.626-07:002015-04-26T02:45:45.626-07:00Everything is just beautiful Vicki! The new header...Everything is just beautiful Vicki! The new header (blue furniture on the beach?) and your nests! Well, they are simply exquisite. How wonderful that your mother collected all those laces. Now they can be loved and admired by many instead of being stored away as buried memories. And you deserved that little retreat, my friend, especially after all the hard work you put in recently with the African charity, and who knows not what else! I image soon we will hear something on that subject?!!!CYNTHIA CRANEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15886084821469471518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4929511054591326802.post-69687448702266600412015-04-22T08:27:16.614-07:002015-04-22T08:27:16.614-07:00Good morning Your nests are always so lovely-and j...Good morning Your nests are always so lovely-and just breath taking <br /> we all need a little quiet time just for ourselves-<br />hugs Kathykathyinozarkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01644138355524729156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4929511054591326802.post-72595940419848822992015-04-20T07:54:02.916-07:002015-04-20T07:54:02.916-07:00Sweet, dear Vicki,- this years nests are truly, so...Sweet, dear Vicki,- this years nests are truly, so very beautiful.You put your heart in all you do, and it shows in your nests ,too. Also this time you put a part of your mothers heart into them, which is so beautiful. I understand it must have been hard at first , starting to use her collected laces !!<br />So much -so many done, and in between taking care of your job, and traveling with your husbond. You are fantastic, dear friend.<br />Hugs,DortheDorthehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13685326242045661724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4929511054591326802.post-71924088509393086552015-04-20T07:37:46.172-07:002015-04-20T07:37:46.172-07:00Your nest are so pretty and they are amazing how y...Your nest are so pretty and they are amazing how you use all of the neat things especially your mother's lace. They probably won't last long. I am enjoying your trip so much. It is always makes me feel as though I am traveling with you. Thanks for stopping by. Hugs and Prayers from Your Missouri Friend Shirley@shirleystitchesShirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06648865214694535566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4929511054591326802.post-8620005485670163042015-04-19T16:22:26.370-07:002015-04-19T16:22:26.370-07:00Your nests are gorgeous. I think the laces were in...Your nests are gorgeous. I think the laces were in waiting until the perfect project came along........and the bridal piece is just perfect. Wonderful photos of your little get-away spot. It must have been tranquil.Suztatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15703965965474209546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4929511054591326802.post-329642733862564072015-04-19T12:22:32.871-07:002015-04-19T12:22:32.871-07:00Vicki - did you sample their fruit cake? I adore t...Vicki - did you sample their fruit cake? I adore their fruit cake! lovely nests and love the work of your hands and heart. when you come here, you'll experience the same quite and solitude...well, except for the cats and dogs wanting hands on time...lol...today is coolish and raining but still a good day to sit on the porch with a hot cuppa in hand. or take a nap. or both.Thistle Cove Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15722295191884810953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4929511054591326802.post-30046699311418314472015-04-19T09:51:50.468-07:002015-04-19T09:51:50.468-07:00so beautiful...your mom would be so proud!so beautiful...your mom would be so proud!Yarni Gras!https://www.blogger.com/profile/03028237893356674106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4929511054591326802.post-732143739752917462015-04-19T07:23:53.183-07:002015-04-19T07:23:53.183-07:00Like I commented on Facebook: "your mamma is ...Like I commented on Facebook: "your mamma is smiling!"<br /><br />These chic shabby (I like to reverse the words) are perfect. My wish is that the bride sees what you have done with her headpiece ... perfection, as always.<br /><br />Your getaway sounds like it was just what you needed (don't we all!?!)<br /><br />Happy knitting, my friend.<br />xo<br />SuZeQSue Kosechttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04383326802679076581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4929511054591326802.post-66433508706956815532015-04-18T20:36:13.516-07:002015-04-18T20:36:13.516-07:00The thing I love best about visiting your blog are...The thing I love best about visiting your blog are the photos..they are like a visual dessert with no calories! Those nests are really beautiful and I'm betting your Mother would be so proud to see the lace used for that purpose..displayed and enjoyed instead of hidden away. I imagine the Abbey had to be a wonderful retreat. We all need to take some alone time once in a while. Have a good weekend Vicki and I hope Spring has arrived for you! yayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12047536332780197024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4929511054591326802.post-70312716591778739442015-04-18T18:33:11.991-07:002015-04-18T18:33:11.991-07:00Your nests are gorgeous, Vicki! They are truly wo...Your nests are gorgeous, Vicki! They are truly works of art! Your mother would be so happy with what you've done with that lace.Lady of the Manorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02767809140953208253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4929511054591326802.post-16617445140580180232015-04-18T18:24:34.736-07:002015-04-18T18:24:34.736-07:00Vicki, These Nests are Gorgeous, and with so much ...Vicki, These Nests are Gorgeous, and with so much meaning behind them too!! I am still loving my beautiful nest as it sits on my Buffet. Karen did a Beautiful job on your Blog Header~ I just love her work too!! Looking forward to your post on your trip. <br />Huggs, NancyNancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11074658348317183283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4929511054591326802.post-84404077152861563882015-04-18T12:55:59.527-07:002015-04-18T12:55:59.527-07:00Vicki your nest are such a work of art! So beautif...Vicki your nest are such a work of art! So beautiful! JoAnne's Attic - Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03298839090752134125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4929511054591326802.post-36149125546579242852015-04-18T12:29:59.556-07:002015-04-18T12:29:59.556-07:00These are so stunning dear Vicki... I love my Sha...These are so stunning dear Vicki... I love my Shabby Chic nest I got from you several years back... I love hearing that you spent some quiet solitude at the Abbey... I would love something like that myself... I need it right now... much love to you sweet friend, xoxo... Julie Marie Julie Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11351116606101921159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4929511054591326802.post-9956820208834591132015-04-18T09:48:15.698-07:002015-04-18T09:48:15.698-07:00Oh what "LittleTreasures" an amazing col...Oh what "LittleTreasures" an amazing collection of laces. And you have used them well. Your nest is gorgeous. Thank You for sharing all the lovely photos. I think the retreat sounds peaceful, gives one the chance to find inner solace. Have a lovely weekend.Sylvia/LittleTreasureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15555765276083157280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4929511054591326802.post-76506141408439682322015-04-18T07:00:07.470-07:002015-04-18T07:00:07.470-07:00Yous nests are absolutely beautiful! I am sure it ...Yous nests are absolutely beautiful! I am sure it was very relaxing to stay at the monastery.AriadnefromGreece!Ariadnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04758280304985620260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4929511054591326802.post-20962861185913055002015-04-18T05:53:59.896-07:002015-04-18T05:53:59.896-07:00YOu don't have to say hello, you are a busy an...YOu don't have to say hello, you are a busy and amazing person! Those nest are just so gorgeous, I think your best yet. The added lace from your Mother's collection is incredible. So glad you were able to spend time with yourself at such a beautiful place, I look forward to hearing more about your experience. Sending you a hug,<br />Meredith Mereknitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04596140300034854370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4929511054591326802.post-8313290626413349452015-04-18T05:40:07.973-07:002015-04-18T05:40:07.973-07:00Another gorgeous nest! I really enjoyed seeing how...Another gorgeous nest! I really enjoyed seeing how you incorporated the french beaded flowers into your piece!Craftymoose Craftshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02791008130982382299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4929511054591326802.post-68263504481784574992015-04-18T04:59:50.665-07:002015-04-18T04:59:50.665-07:00Your nests are just amazing and you're doing s...Your nests are just amazing and you're doing so well with them. They will become a collector's treasures for sure as they are limited editions. I hope that you're numbering and signing them for the future.<br />Unfortunately for me, I'm not a collector. They are gorgeous.<br /><br />A retreat at a monastery sounds very refreshing for the soul and body. I've been to many retreats and I always come home feeling so uplifted.<br /><br />Looking forward to the next episode of your trip to the Gaspesie. Have a beautiful weekend.<br />Hugs<br /><br /><br />Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03423754263165266554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4929511054591326802.post-51648649459118976602015-04-18T04:52:36.406-07:002015-04-18T04:52:36.406-07:00WOW!! Beautiful!! I love lace, never seem to use i...WOW!! Beautiful!! I love lace, never seem to use it I just like looking at it. Stitchin At Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11471519132184672810noreply@blogger.com