Comments on: Happy Plaid

By: Just Julie

Just Julie — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 18:04:19 +0000

In reply to Carrie. What a rich Minnesotan heritage you have, Carrie. I can imagine that living in Iowa has its own perks, but you don't have quite as many lakes and trees there, do you? ;) God bless you! xxoo

By: Carrie

Carrie — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:31:55 +0000

Yes, I read Ann Voskamp which is another thing we share! I grew up in St. Paul in a neighborhood called St. Anthony Park (U of M ag campus & the state fairgrounds border it on the east). My mother grew up in Hibbing and my grandpa started building a cabin on a lake in 1949 near McCarthy Beach State Park. My grandpa worked in the open pit mines. Lots of memories of leaving the city and heading up north to the lake to be with family. My parents also took us to the North Shore frequently.

By: Just Julie

Just Julie — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 13:41:42 +0000

In reply to Pat.

Everything you shared — I could add those to my list too, Pat! Except that I don’t have a horse. Even the sturdy mug part. 🙂 xxoo

By: Pat

Pat — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 13:35:53 +0000

Loved this blog, Julie, and the picture accompanying it. I, too, am a big fan of plaid. What brings me pleasure – a good book, tea in a sturdy mug, my dogs, horses, a beautiful farm scene, the smell of country air, a dark night full of stars, bread baking (any kind of baking actually), the sounds of my kids’ laughter, a clean house, being with loved ones, anything Christmas – I could go on and on!

By: Just Julie

Just Julie — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:02:38 +0000

In reply to Carrie.

Hi Carrie! Thank you for leaving a comment. I am so pleased to meet a kindred spirit…where in MN are you from? A pig farmer’s wife…hmmm…by any chance do you read Ann Voskamp’s blog? She’s a pig farmer’s wife too. God bless you and thank you for stopping in, Carrie. xxoo

By: Carrie

Carrie — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 21:59:45 +0000

What makes me happy: reading your blog as I always find a little tidbit – today a shared Scotch-Irish blood – that makes me think of you as a kindred spirit. I married an IA pig farmer but my heart still yearns for northern MN.

By: Just Julie

Just Julie — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 17:49:47 +0000

In reply to Shari C.. Thank you for visiting, Shari... Xxoo

By: Shari C.

Shari C. — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 17:40:14 +0000

I love seeing how you are transforming your new house into “your home”. Love the plaid : )

By: Just Julie

Just Julie — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 14:20:26 +0000

In reply to sue raimo. I agree with you that plaid feels homey, Sue. All the things you mentioned make me happy too. It's wonderful how many things there are to be happy about, even in the midst of the heaviness in the world and our lives. Thank you for being someone who makes me happy! xxoo

By: sue raimo

sue raimo — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 14:16:54 +0000

Beautiful table – Plaid feels homey in a non- stuffy way.

Some the things that make me happy:
musical theater of almost any kind, snow globes and Christmas music, children smiling, children singing, finding a handwritten note in the mail, the smell of almost anything baking with cinnamon, nutmeg or cloves, loved ones gathered around the dinner table, coffee with friends, road trips (when someone else drives), holding my husband’s hand, Tasha Tudor illustrations, being with others who love Jesus, reading a book in my “cozy spot”.