tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post5540224167995226391..comments2024-03-20T20:37:14.527-05:00Comments on Blondie's Journal: SOME ORGANIZING & THE THINGS WE EATBlondie's Journalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12988377413260331618noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-12435730947225397392015-01-21T10:11:00.011-06:002015-01-21T10:11:00.011-06:00Friends is my all time favorite show! I do remembe...Friends is my all time favorite show! I do remember that episode. That would be our office/LSU room. Anything that doesn't have a place or I may need to be donated or I just don't feel like dealing with at the moment goes in that room behind a closed door. That would also be why it's so daunting to think of the room makeover I want to do.Tracihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05394041890043330124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-70236044707012672982015-01-19T18:14:21.739-06:002015-01-19T18:14:21.739-06:00Oh, my! I'm so behind, dear friend! Can't ...Oh, my! I'm so behind, dear friend! Can't seem to think what I've been doing to actually a post--and then find a new one!<br /><br />Thanks for the before and after linen closet! See? I told you--we're all humans with so much "alike-ness"! <br /><br />Mr. Blondie did great w/the shelves, but honestly--I know you could learn to use a level and drill if you determined to do it. I did, years ago..Mr. Bluebird could never find time, and he hates stuff like that, anyway. You can do anything you put your mind to---I'm convinced you really can. Look back at your changes over the past few years via your blog posts!<br /><br />Tuna--I love, and keep several of those packets in the fridge. Good chilled tuna, ready to eat via sandwich, or to make a quick salad. By the way--English WHAT peas? I thought at first, "Are they mini green tomatoes, and if so, why?" lol<br /><br />What another good post--and I love to read all the comments, don't you? Hummus and cucumbers? No thanks! :) Gotta read your new post now!<br />xxxTrudyBluebird49https://www.blogger.com/profile/01195892307835553912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-26777124285800597762015-01-18T13:09:30.092-06:002015-01-18T13:09:30.092-06:00Hi Jane,
I love your comment on the cucumber snac...Hi Jane, <br />I love your comment on the cucumber snack. It goes without saying that there is much to love in this post, but as I am like a bloody yo-yo with my weight and ability to stick to a plan, this is what I latched onto today. Glad to hear someone else is less than thrilled with cucumbers and hummus. xx NancyStonecropsisterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10339562848477978976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-39254727330149665312015-01-18T05:37:26.463-06:002015-01-18T05:37:26.463-06:00An English sphere pea? Well I'm English and I ...An English sphere pea? Well I'm English and I have never seen let alone heard of one. Very interesting. I love your Monica reference - I am her!!! I am such a clean freak and everything is so organised but DON'T open any cupboards or drawers... scary very scary.<br /><br />Has anyone taken the shelves yet? :-)<br /><br />Have a wonderful Sunday xxsweetbriardreamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03036932595395191529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-85416184802693261672015-01-17T18:03:36.545-06:002015-01-17T18:03:36.545-06:00Jane, our linen closet looks very similar to yours...Jane, our linen closet looks very similar to yours. Out of sight out of mind they say... The new shelves look so good and wow, that food looks delicious! I'm on day 17 of the whole30 diet.. so far so good. I need to start walking. The weather has been so bad here but it's looking better this coming week. Hope you're having a good weekend. Sherry @ Thrift My Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06601843879595393113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-72532533271823131282015-01-17T07:50:48.030-06:002015-01-17T07:50:48.030-06:00Hi Jane,
I always enjoy reading about your week. ...Hi Jane,<br /><br />I always enjoy reading about your week. And now I want to get right up and tackle a closet--must be yours twin.podsohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14880888514207597761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-80176848209716412962015-01-16T21:19:34.408-06:002015-01-16T21:19:34.408-06:00Well I must say that my linen closet looks almost ...Well I must say that my linen closet looks almost like yours. I have been on a cleaning binge getting rid of so much stuff. I have silverware stashed in the linen closet, candles, dishes, etc. They are beginning to look really good.<br />I started the Atkins diet the last week in November and I am doing great! You would have been so proud of my during the holidays, I really stayed on it. No, fudge, cookies or sweets. The only thing I did have was some mashed potatoes with gravy with the Prime Rib that my son cooked. I still lost.<br />Your shelves look great - hubby did a good job putting them up.<br />Have a wonderful weekend, Jane.<br />MaryMary@mydogsmygardenandmaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03265174897498950754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-39511440974015924002015-01-16T18:56:21.448-06:002015-01-16T18:56:21.448-06:00Jane, we are in the midst of a big clean out and g...Jane, we are in the midst of a big clean out and get organized project around here. Just have too much stuff in this house! I can so relate to your linen closet. My "secret" closet doesn't have linens, but it is stacked full of things. I clean it out, get it all organized, then somehow it begins to fill up again. Maybe this time I can keep it in ship shape. '-)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01873375271470225199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-57083891082282725182015-01-16T15:51:22.695-06:002015-01-16T15:51:22.695-06:00Hi Jane,
First off...the shelves you made look so ...Hi Jane,<br />First off...the shelves you made look so much better than the ones that fell off. Those foodie pictures look delish and are making me hungry as I write. I bet you know where everything is in your linen closet. :-)<br />Mary Alicechateau chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11861535167732654354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-67674349969720459772015-01-16T12:41:37.540-06:002015-01-16T12:41:37.540-06:00My closet is for hiding all kinds of things!
Befo...My closet is for hiding all kinds of things! <br />Before I retired my lunch every day was tuna salad (albacore packed in water) on romaine leaves and grapes...once in awhile I would deviate and have something different, but not often.<br />Have a great week, Jane.Marigenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00313503976938859618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-53195269729092762992015-01-16T11:00:23.814-06:002015-01-16T11:00:23.814-06:00Aren't all closets like this?? :)
Good luck wi...Aren't all closets like this?? :)<br />Good luck with the new diet too...even if I think you are perfect just the way you are!<br />Love all your sweet decor touches for Winter!<br />Love,<br />SueSusie Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14878113034866113803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-62021890645758425202015-01-16T10:25:17.388-06:002015-01-16T10:25:17.388-06:00Jane,
Your shelf story is funny, hope the new owne...Jane,<br />Your shelf story is funny, hope the new owners of the ones banished to the curb have good luck with them. That was my favorite eposide of Friends! I am a perfectionist (Virgo)<br />I allow myself one packed prop closet in our home. But Jane unlike brave you I will not be photographing that mess! Yup laundered sheets need rotation ... Martha shared that "good thing" tip years ago.<br />Hubbies meal of Chicken and Waffles is yumminess on a plate. Sans the bacon though for me but oh my what a special high caloric treat! <br />Love the photo of you and your husband on the shelf, Happy Friday sweet friend.<br />xoxo,<br />Vera<br /><br /><br />Row homes and Cobblestoneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01643916045622529275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-18623675916443370952015-01-16T10:03:43.356-06:002015-01-16T10:03:43.356-06:00Oh my, that food from the new restaurant y'all...Oh my, that food from the new restaurant y'all went to sounds so strange to me. Of course, I live a sheltered life in the south, so I've never eaten some of those things they served you. Those peas were huge!! I have been cleaning out linen closets lately too. I made a trip to Goodwill with a lot of blankets, towels etc. It always feels good to purge. I still need to purge more things from my basement storage room. I'm guilty of hanging on to things in the "just in case" mindset. You are not alone in your diet changes. I think everyone is trying to watch what they eat and exercise more. I love the shelves y'all made! I like the grey stain color too.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16938178631385143773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-4578136461117038902015-01-16T08:06:19.529-06:002015-01-16T08:06:19.529-06:00Jane, this was such a delightful post. From seein...Jane, this was such a delightful post. From seeing your gorgeous living room with you lovely new shelves, to giggling with you as I share the same food struggles. I think I'll get that book. Your linen closet looks like mine back in Massachusetts. Mainly because it seems to hold so many more things than just linens. Why do they make them so small? I still can't fold a bottom sheet properly, so I find myself stuffing it in a ball shaped mess on the shelf.<br /><br />I love what you quoted from Dr. Oz. It is so true, we fail at our resolutions because we expect immediate results.<br /><br />Have a wonderful day.<br /><br />KarenAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01487481759201796912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-52383216862331988982015-01-16T06:16:24.146-06:002015-01-16T06:16:24.146-06:00Speaking of tuna, I mix some in cold macaroni sala...Speaking of tuna, I mix some in cold macaroni salad. Made some the other day and the grandson loved it and requested seconds. That surprised me :) deb @ frugal little bungalowhttp://www.frugallittlebungalow.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-38163456836690099482015-01-15T23:39:58.563-06:002015-01-15T23:39:58.563-06:00Jane, when did you sneak in and take a photo of my...Jane, when did you sneak in and take a photo of my old linen closet!!??<br />I say 'old linen closet' because we somehow managed to buy a house with NO linen closet. Sheets and towels are in piles and baskets while we try to decide which IKEA system we're going to buy.Pondsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02407539138546412482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-64609895978327845892015-01-15T22:47:21.295-06:002015-01-15T22:47:21.295-06:00I loved you before - but after seeing your linen c...I loved you before - but after seeing your linen closet - I love you MORE!!!!<br />A gal after my own heart!!! WHO in their right mind takes the time to FOLD fitted sheets????? My closet looks just.like.yours.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09623820316056914224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-83925270860130602442015-01-15T21:49:37.544-06:002015-01-15T21:49:37.544-06:00Oh, yes! My guest room closet is looking pretty c...Oh, yes! My guest room closet is looking pretty cluttered.<br /><br />We've been trying to eat healthy food and be more conscious of what goes into our mouths. Most experts say that you have to keep a log of everything you eat in order to lose weight effectively, so we each started using MyFitnessPal, a free app for smart phones. I also started using a FitBit to record my steps. It felt really good to not have that "lose weight and get fit" be my No.1 New Year's resolution this year. Even traveling for 3 weeks and having a few goodies here and there, I actually lost weight. That has never happened before! So best wishes to you, Jane, for getting back on track!An Oasis in the Deserthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03775583025686145582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-76936252037038042022015-01-15T20:37:42.936-06:002015-01-15T20:37:42.936-06:00Hi Jane,
Glad you are tackling the good eating aga...Hi Jane,<br />Glad you are tackling the good eating again. It is never easy but I know you will be soooooo good with this.<br />Ha ha I just cleaned out my linen cabinet too and wow mine was worse than yours!!!! Yep "Miss you can eat off my floors" has a secret behind close doors too!!! It felt good to clean it all out. I had three large trash bags full of stuff for Good will. You go girl with your organizing.<br />KrisJunkchiccottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13312068546640480844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-3298607195261146152015-01-15T19:51:01.868-06:002015-01-15T19:51:01.868-06:00You are so good. Tackling the closet and dieting. ...You are so good. Tackling the closet and dieting. <br /><br />I suspect I will diet after Valentine's Day. Too many chocolate festivals in my future.Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09132687955890418093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-81404017702193397372015-01-15T19:22:25.984-06:002015-01-15T19:22:25.984-06:00Hi Jane,
LOL ~ your closet made me laugh.
Fun po...Hi Jane,<br />LOL ~ your closet made me laugh. <br />Fun post. :-)<br />Have a great weekend.<br />Carla<br />Carla from The Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12107829617899979937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-54391821196037897762015-01-15T18:59:22.476-06:002015-01-15T18:59:22.476-06:00Ok my friend, you weren't kidding about that l...Ok my friend, you weren't kidding about that linen closet! Lol What am I going to do with you??! I know. Send me a plane ticket and we'll whip that space into shape in no time ;)<br /><br />The food looks amazing, and so healthy too. I have a feeling this is going to be a great year for you and you will reach your fitness goals. You heard it here first! <br /><br />XXX<br />Doreen@foxdenrdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09418636999038800443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-14012049302729191602015-01-15T14:43:11.988-06:002015-01-15T14:43:11.988-06:00Oh my gosh...that food looks soooo good, Jane! So...Oh my gosh...that food looks soooo good, Jane! So interesting...and healthy! Those peas ~~ how funny! lol I feel your pain with the closet issue. I hate walking into my walk-in closet (which is actually a tiny bedroom). It's a disaster. Definitely time for me to declutter and donate. You've inspired me, Jane. Time for me to get moving! lol<br /><br />xoxo laurieHeaven's Walkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16632739764562279850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-55532404133326365612015-01-15T14:36:50.791-06:002015-01-15T14:36:50.791-06:00Thank you for the lovely visit to my blog and dire...Thank you for the lovely visit to my blog and directing me to yours!!! I think we are kindred spirits. After over a year in WW I am actually LOVING a healthy eating style...and you shared some yummy dishes. Happy new year to you and may we BOTH continue eating healthily in the months to come. XXXXAnnelieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13026977405401620257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-23962054992909949002015-01-15T13:48:32.085-06:002015-01-15T13:48:32.085-06:00I totally understand about your closet situation. ...I totally understand about your closet situation. Most of my cabinets and drawers are fairly organized, but...my master bedroom closet...oh my, let's just say it will NEVER make it onto the blog. Lol! It's the "catch all" for everything. I tried to totally organize my pantry once. I bought all matching bins and baskets, filled them up with like items and...hated it! Ha! We're just not the type of family that is willing to sort through a bunch of bins to find the one food item we're looking for, so the bins went back to the store. :)Lisa @ Texas Decorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08324912792298425253noreply@blogger.com