tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post3877853139687670508..comments2024-03-27T10:08:06.235+00:00Comments on Coco Rose Diaries: In Search of a Simple Life......Coco Rose Diarieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00708755502453874593noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-50289931567530545832012-06-17T20:47:38.225+01:002012-06-17T20:47:38.225+01:00Just wanted to say thanks for the heads up on the ...Just wanted to say thanks for the heads up on the Country Living magazine. It's great. I'm trying to ration myself and read it slowly. House porn or what! I'm not sure it's going to wean me off some of the others I buy but it's definitely worth the money. So thanks.<br />xMissyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00770551694049478266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-56962525151694324332012-06-07T10:50:54.285+01:002012-06-07T10:50:54.285+01:00I always love stopping by your beautiful blog when...I always love stopping by your beautiful blog when I can but this post has really rung true for me today. We are down to one car at the moment and the location of my husband's job is moving next week, so he can no longer take the train to the office. I have been in a complete panic about not having my car - it's completely irrational! Although I have a young baby, I work from home and live 5 minutes (at most) from a town centre lol <br />:-) Reading your post and the comments from your lovely readers has just given me a whole new perspective on becoming 'carless'.<br /><br />We will be saving on horrendous monthly train fares, I am trying to cut back on spending anyway so less easy for me to pop in the car to the shops (!), it's green and healthy - what on earth was I worried about. Thanks so much for inspiring me to think more positively today xChronicles of Dolliedaydreamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18441937519811117115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-78789268930133902952012-06-06T00:16:43.790+01:002012-06-06T00:16:43.790+01:00Whenever I log onto your blog, and am immediatly s...Whenever I log onto your blog, and am immediatly struck with the feeling of coming home - thankyou for always posting such uplifting images and thoughts....you continually brighten my days ! It is winter here in Australia and your sunshiney post full of colour and spring brightness has done just that !Alice JEanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06930364255659320348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-83119582586203096262012-06-05T13:47:52.626+01:002012-06-05T13:47:52.626+01:00I know what you mean and have the same thoughts. B...I know what you mean and have the same thoughts. Because I`m also very tired I `m changing my diet. No more meat, fish and dairy products. After one week I`m already feeling better. Maybe something to look into.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16433312980795146559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-35182932131546295122012-05-31T16:00:11.456+01:002012-05-31T16:00:11.456+01:00I know exactly what you mean! I wish I wasn't ...I know exactly what you mean! I wish I wasn't tied to my laptop most days (I work freelance from home) and could just have a simpler life! Even when my laptop isn't it I answer emails on my phone. Sometimes I wish I could switch it off and that's why I love remote Devonshire holidays-no signal! I got rid of my car in August and I don't miss it. Though I bought a lighter buggy this month for the little 'un, pushing the last one laden with shopping and general stuff was a struggle! Hope youu manage to find a 'happy medium' between walking and relaxing soon!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04057538156693407835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-3839499672773662812012-05-31T07:18:52.231+01:002012-05-31T07:18:52.231+01:00Merhaba arkadaşım model süpeer güzel blogun varMerhaba arkadaşım model süpeer güzel blogun varsafiye serbesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00419669524383969085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-45668103823727690762012-05-30T19:06:05.876+01:002012-05-30T19:06:05.876+01:00I know what you mean about magazines that have the...I know what you mean about magazines that have these fabulous "show homes" it can cause a discontent if we are not careful. I think it's good to actually make and bake something I have personally spent far too much time and money on magazines it's like some strange addiction. There I have said it ! Thank you for listening dear friends. I am going to try to do some more knitting in the future. I love your point about books. <br />Sally :)Shoreham Cottage Giftshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17110201571987996001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-61609452547680387792012-05-30T17:46:14.460+01:002012-05-30T17:46:14.460+01:00I really need to walk more as well. There are some...I really need to walk more as well. There are some cute trainers out there. I have Nike Shox and adore them. They're super comfy.<br />I wish I could walk my girls to school but we live 6 mi from it. Hopefully this summer I'll get my duff out. They say 5 x a week and 30 minutes each is good.<br />Keep it up and take a break perhaps on the weekend?Stefaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09081916135477167930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-59209736089139556132012-05-29T16:04:26.718+01:002012-05-29T16:04:26.718+01:00I so LOVE you blog! So very pretty and sweet...XoX...I so LOVE you blog! So very pretty and sweet...XoXo Ps. If I were to teach myself how to crochet ~ could you please recommend a fabulous book and a fun project for beginners :-)Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15165818464924502937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-26528125361876974282012-05-28T21:41:25.115+01:002012-05-28T21:41:25.115+01:00Well done with all that walking Vanessa. I would ...Well done with all that walking Vanessa. I would say personally not to weight yourself but to measure yourself instead - that will give you a real view of how you are doing with your fat loss. Measure your thighs, waist etc and see how they go down with all that walking :-)Scented Sweetpeashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03836203205845306983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-59934489250986639112012-05-28T13:42:45.283+01:002012-05-28T13:42:45.283+01:00I brought a pair of fit flops 3 years ago when I l...I brought a pair of fit flops 3 years ago when I lost 3 1/2 stone from dieting and walking half an hour a day. They are the most comfortable things to walk in ever and are well worth the money as I'm still wearing them now I live in them. They helped tone my calves up a treat. when I first stated I was shattered and out of breath but after a couple of months I became fitter so perserver.<br />Think of the petrol money your saving and the wool you can buy.<br />I totally agree with you on the magazine front. The only magazines I buy now is Style at home as its good value and I love the home ideas and makes section. I love Mollie Makes too but onlyh buy it if there is somthing I would make out of there.<br />I totally understand about simplyfing life and know where your coming from. Im 35 and was diagnosed with adhd at 33 after having a stressful career and low self esteem all my life. I've slowed down work part time and am expecting my first baby. Money is much more tigther but Ive sold my car and cut back and Im so much happy and my relationship is better . Money is not everything and I dont value myself my career anymore I'm more happier being a home maker. Im on no adhd meds now and only a low dose of anti depressents. So my health is much better.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17824945602643649612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-56738948345203321982012-05-28T09:23:46.317+01:002012-05-28T09:23:46.317+01:00oh, and meant to say - actually, the only time I r...oh, and meant to say - actually, the only time I really got on with walking was when there was a POINT to it - like when my son was little and I pushed the buggy to supermarket instead of taking the car, and when we had a dog. Other than that - sweaty and pointless....Janicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18035623586391505133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-16142995617920970222012-05-28T09:21:28.767+01:002012-05-28T09:21:28.767+01:00yeah, with you on the trainer thing. I was a coun...yeah, with you on the trainer thing. I was a county athlete in my teen years, and due to loads of training, I always had 'proper' trainers for it, but I could NOT get to grips with the idea of wearing them for fashion or leisure. Yukarooney. And walking makes you sweat loads doesn't it?? I have been through phases of walking everywhere, and given it up for the very reasons you highlight!! Funny.Janicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18035623586391505133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-44099953402103768802012-05-28T01:06:15.798+01:002012-05-28T01:06:15.798+01:00Oh for a simple life! I feel exactly the same. I...Oh for a simple life! I feel exactly the same. I read an article last week about our children being raised in an environment where we are with them but not completely with them. Mum's pushing swings while checking emails on their phones etc. I'm reading my wee boy a book about his great, great grandad who lived in a hut in the bush in the early settler days here in NZ. Mr 7 can't quite believe that people had no electricity, owned only one set of clothes and had to grow/catch their own food. It's been a great reminder for me too.<br /><br />Have a lovely week hon,<br />Leah<br />xxxxLeahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13245743010825956078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-48755837470085652852012-05-27T12:37:49.083+01:002012-05-27T12:37:49.083+01:00I join the ranks of others who rarely comment, but...I join the ranks of others who rarely comment, but your post really moved me to agree with you! I recently unsubscribed from ALL of my mags except CrossStitcher which has some really nice inspirational projects :) I treat myself from time to time to a good mag or a nice book (which is about the same price!). <br /><br />And, I love walking about - you see and experience so much more. I look forward to reading more about your adventures! xStacey @ bakercourthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11368693514333376660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-6242479032928200772012-05-27T10:17:20.656+01:002012-05-27T10:17:20.656+01:00I found you via your crochet on Pinterest. Your b...I found you via your crochet on Pinterest. Your blog is beautiful!! I fell in love with it and I will be backJoannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05421088981783593130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-90056621980542687342012-05-26T19:09:06.672+01:002012-05-26T19:09:06.672+01:00I love your blog and I loved this post.
I know ex...I love your blog and I loved this post. <br />I know exactly how you feel and, as a teacher, life is pretty hectic most of the year. There's always some marking or planning to do. Which is why I love August so much. Time to just potter around and chill out, taking life much more in my stride. <br />Take care of yourself. <br />xxxNickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10432156190891321851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-22346369984381872392012-05-26T18:29:06.398+01:002012-05-26T18:29:06.398+01:00I loved reading this post so much. I agree with y...I loved reading this post so much. I agree with you so much, on house magazines, which I've also stopped buying. Even the articles are really just adverts because they make you want to buy rather than have any ideas that you can adapt to your home. I agree on the walking too, generally people walk so slow, I'm always overtaking! Well done you on doing so much walking though, I still don't do enough. I have started running (a little bit) though. I'm yet to reap the benefits but hopefully if we can stick at it, it's got to happen right? Good luck on finding a simple life, or at least a simpler life!<br /><br />S xSandra (Cherry Heart)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05632044137338148569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-67041673874965058462012-05-26T12:52:43.132+01:002012-05-26T12:52:43.132+01:00Dear Vanessa, dare I say it, I sort of lost you .....Dear Vanessa, dare I say it, I sort of lost you ... my Google reader deleted everyone a while back, then my laptop started ailing, and I suddenly realised that I'd been missing a whole bunch of blogs. But I have a new lappy, a new Bloglines account, and finally I'm catching up with everyone (it's going to take a while!). It was lovely to slide back in here this morning, to your pretty, chatty space, and feel as if I'd never really left.<br /><br />Now, I once lost all my baby weight by power walking four miles everyday before supper (that's on top of all the other walking I did in the day, and the running around after four small children), and I have to say it didn't leave me feeling anywhere near as tired as you describe. As I know I'm not some kind of super woman, in fact the opposite, I wonder if you're low on iron, or possibly it's your serum ferritin that's out of kilter. That happened to me - haemoglobin levels just inside the normal range but serum ferritin through the floor - and I did feel just like you, exhausted and craving sugar to keep me going. Maybe worth getting your GP to check you out. Take care won't you xAnnie Cholewahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17608057589525908147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-17291519036248326142012-05-26T10:20:48.636+01:002012-05-26T10:20:48.636+01:00hello lovely, i so enjoyed reading this post, i fe...hello lovely, i so enjoyed reading this post, i feel the same in a lot of ways. firstly, walking i find a very good thing for me on the school run. At times id love a car and be able to drive but then our walks seem so worth while we notice nature through the seasons, lots of fresh air...its nicer in spring/summer without gales and rain at all angles hehe.<br />my legs and body could not jog/run to save my life, but i love power walking. Actually, a dear friend took me on a jog- never agaiin!!!! she's also been a keen jogger/runner for 5 years and me a beginner a very bad combination!!!! hehe. she also had the amazing ability of talking all the way round the park...i, on the other hand could hardly breath.<br />So, power walking is my new best friend...its something that should be personal too, your own pace and enjoyment, i dont think fitness should be torture. <br />I also love just having a radio for company, i realised how much more i looked at the world in front of me before having the internet. now, i see my self dreaming of what i havent got.<br />So, ive made such a real effort of getting out and about in the country and by the coast, no excuses just getting there and walking and enjoying what i have not what i havent got!<br /><br />there are amazingly beautiful places on every bodies door step its just seeing the wood from the tree;s.<br /><br />happy weekending beautiful xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxCountry Rabbithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07928461971291765354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-46558482544731876192012-05-26T07:25:45.912+01:002012-05-26T07:25:45.912+01:00Ah I share your pain with the walking and the trai...Ah I share your pain with the walking and the trainers! I too live on a HUGE big STEEP hill, but have been walking my son to school this year also, in an attempt to get fitter -am I fitter, well I sure dont feel it, but my bloody knees are killing me, ha ha! I fell down a flight of stairs with my son when he was a baby - 'took' the fall, least he be harmed in any way, but snapped both my legs and ever since have had to wear ugly, practical shoes so the pain isnt too bad. Life ah? Good on you hon, for trying so hard though - may the simple, sweet life find you soon. Becks xxxRebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18078821937683123363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-66730309529026204852012-05-26T00:05:39.225+01:002012-05-26T00:05:39.225+01:00A simple life is what I would love more than anyth...A simple life is what I would love more than anything too!! Love those magazines, and what a beautiful rose fabric!! I just ordered those sweet birdie clips!! So cute!! Have a lovely and restful weekend!! xo Heathervintage greyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04244334698699187987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-88985952301447515242012-05-25T22:33:36.962+01:002012-05-25T22:33:36.962+01:00Check out some of the trainers at endless.com. . P...Check out some of the trainers at endless.com. . Patagonia make some funky coloured ones and quite a few brands make them that look more like sandals rather than a lace up shoe which are definately more girly. Not all brands ship outside the us but most do and great selection at good prices. Keep up the walking - bet you are fitter than you realize. I always go by how tight my clothes are rather than my weight. If my jeans feel tight I need to do more exercise!Craftysquirrelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17704072979848811971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-66269012674748000172012-05-25T22:01:57.365+01:002012-05-25T22:01:57.365+01:00Feeling your pain with the trainers! I detest them...Feeling your pain with the trainers! I detest them. It puts me off being more active just in case I have to wear a pair. <br />Will be looking out for that magazine!Missyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00770551694049478266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105382986664426959.post-14581272932002851802012-05-25T21:09:49.618+01:002012-05-25T21:09:49.618+01:00I think we all desire a simple life every now and ...I think we all desire a simple life every now and then...you have the courage to make your life a bit simpler....I admire you for that!Gehaakt met Liefdehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12661873771022119714noreply@blogger.com