tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17794657.post6877648319438041737..comments2024-03-26T09:42:17.619-07:00Comments on WILLOW'S COTTAGE: Ramblings and RoutinesWillowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02912030095491960175noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17794657.post-53228656457319731612012-01-18T13:50:42.509-08:002012-01-18T13:50:42.509-08:00Love the coastline and mountain pics.
Thanks for ...Love the coastline and mountain pics.<br /><br />Thanks for Christmas card which arrived sometime in January!!Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05799594980600477320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17794657.post-78542532141954089852012-01-18T13:47:24.461-08:002012-01-18T13:47:24.461-08:00Seen lots of the Getty Villa on Sara's posts t...Seen lots of the Getty Villa on Sara's posts too.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05799594980600477320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17794657.post-64261038774840418592012-01-17T10:15:06.499-08:002012-01-17T10:15:06.499-08:00Oh sorry to be late for my Friday visit - looks l...Oh sorry to be late for my Friday visit - looks like you had a lovely week. I can remember the classroom bday parties - such fun! Lovely places to walk too.Kathiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15954229132389021143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17794657.post-39286298822654534122012-01-16T15:03:58.525-08:002012-01-16T15:03:58.525-08:00Two day trips in one week? Nice. They both look ...Two day trips in one week? Nice. They both look amazing. I like to see that parts of the world are not shivering in a deep freeze but are still lush and green. <br /><br />Routine is necessary for me, too. An evening walk with your man every day sounds lovely.Karynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01633714411687511297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17794657.post-52430692589297570722012-01-16T11:13:34.428-08:002012-01-16T11:13:34.428-08:00I wish i had more time to explore Santa barbara wh...I wish i had more time to explore Santa barbara when we visited CA this past year.<br /><br />I lost my Mom on Little Christmas day, Willow. The past ten days have been rough. Thank you for your kind words of condolence --they were very comforting to me.Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoritihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08922525910685129822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17794657.post-26334384542447442402012-01-16T11:07:24.528-08:002012-01-16T11:07:24.528-08:00Your life sounds idyllic this week. What beautifu...Your life sounds idyllic this week. What beautiful scenes from the garden..and you've sparked a hankering to visit the Getty again...it's been a while for me.Sara at Come Away With Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07677354270954094291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17794657.post-88797908433220294142012-01-15T12:21:54.822-08:002012-01-15T12:21:54.822-08:00Sounds like a fun-packed week. Think I've paid...Sounds like a fun-packed week. Think I've paid a visit vicariously, through your photos. Thanks! ;-) Have a good week. Rossnoopydogknitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03471735246770038610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17794657.post-67380871838851711162012-01-15T07:25:59.493-08:002012-01-15T07:25:59.493-08:00I thought of you yesterday because Russ and I went...I thought of you yesterday because Russ and I went to Santa Monica, mostly to check out the Farmer's Market, and then we drove down Hwy 1 to Ventura before we headed through the mountains behind Ojai to get home. We almost stopped at the Getty Villa, but since I'll be going there next month, we just kept driving.<br /><br />Have another happy week!Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02782876823581408975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17794657.post-24310936977224965592012-01-14T23:39:13.454-08:002012-01-14T23:39:13.454-08:00Oh, you had a much clearer view of the ocean from ...Oh, you had a much clearer view of the ocean from the botanic garden than I did last summer. Your photos of the Getty Villa reminds me I need to get back there soon. Lovely visits in your week, Willow!nikkipolanihttp://nikkipolani.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17794657.post-45698888529588112602012-01-13T19:12:43.657-08:002012-01-13T19:12:43.657-08:00I love Santa Barbara but I have not been there for...I love Santa Barbara but I have not been there for years, you remind me I need to go back :)<br /><br />Celebrating birthdays is such a fun thing, I wish everyone would do it :)Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00062037882359130530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17794657.post-2625756671169314172012-01-13T18:38:47.439-08:002012-01-13T18:38:47.439-08:00I love your weekly Friday favorites, a reminder to...I love your weekly Friday favorites, a reminder to us all to focus on the positive things. I especially enjoyed your pictures of the Botanical Gardens. I've not been in a long time but it is a favorite place of mine and fairly close to where I grew up. Have a wonderful week ahead ~Mr. Puffyhttp://www.theknittingblogbymrpuffythedog.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17794657.post-44882466128340820042012-01-13T14:58:48.508-08:002012-01-13T14:58:48.508-08:00Walking and taking photos is always a great way to...Walking and taking photos is always a great way to enjoy the out doors.<br />It's birthday month here...and I wonder what I can plan for The Teacher's birthday this year...All the student's love that.<br />Thanks for your card and letter...nice way to catch up news about your family.Marghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10232992558954142820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17794657.post-38313529895489880072012-01-13T10:38:06.357-08:002012-01-13T10:38:06.357-08:00I think I've seen photos of the Santa Barbara ...I think I've seen photos of the Santa Barbara garden before. It's a beautiful area. Your hubby takes such good care of you, no wonder you call him your best buddy! (so is mine!)Jientjehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14133675047491618720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17794657.post-38108384758062533292012-01-13T09:45:14.302-08:002012-01-13T09:45:14.302-08:00Your weekend was sandwiched with some great getawa...Your weekend was sandwiched with some great getaways! Beautiful. Routine is really good for me. Enjoy!ellen b.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14531430948905935301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17794657.post-33541923174151503242012-01-13T08:29:05.643-08:002012-01-13T08:29:05.643-08:00Glad to see your foot (ankle, was it?) is doing so...Glad to see your foot (ankle, was it?) is doing so much better that you're able to get back to some of your excursions. Though you visited two very different places, they're both pretty.<br /><br />My youngest son's birthday is mid-September, and I always enjoyed sending cupcakes to his class for his birthday.Barbara H.http://barbarah.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17794657.post-31424775706321813342012-01-13T08:26:44.862-08:002012-01-13T08:26:44.862-08:00I find that routines keep me accountable too. Howe...I find that routines keep me accountable too. However, I seem to resist them at every turn.<br /><br />Catching up with friends is a needed and bonding time. This is especially true for me after a hectic holiday season.<br /><br />Yumm - birthday cookies. Certainly brightens any day. I am hoping to make some peanut butter cookies today to share with a friend. <br /><br />You gave me the idea to see if she has time for a pot of tea and a chat.<br /><br />Hope you have another blessed week, Willow.Susan@FruitfulWordshttp://fruitfulwords.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17794657.post-42663869665686558362012-01-13T07:49:28.114-08:002012-01-13T07:49:28.114-08:00I am so like you - I love routines. I agree that ...I am so like you - I love routines. I agree that routines keep us accountable. I do have trouble sometimes ADDING something to my routine!<br /><br />I love the gorgeous photos you shared - especially that shot through the trees. That is one of my favorite views to photograph.Jerraleahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04303751802364926617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17794657.post-45824362000143899582012-01-13T07:46:10.651-08:002012-01-13T07:46:10.651-08:00What great photos! It looks like such a great pla...What great photos! It looks like such a great place to visit and walk in. The scenery is breath taking!<br /><br />Wow that is quite the place to use to store antiques. I didn't know who that was so I just googled it. Pretty sad story with his grandson.<br /><br />Coffee with a best buddy is always a favorite with me!Susannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02757963698816530787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17794657.post-1365886954609854512012-01-13T07:02:07.390-08:002012-01-13T07:02:07.390-08:00The pics of the Getty museum brought back memories...The pics of the Getty museum brought back memories--I remember those steps, the pool, and that particular view of the ocean beyond. And Malibu Canyon was amazing, a weird sensation to drive it when one is used to the straight flat roads of the Midwest.<br /><br />We try to take walks here, but today it is -5 windchill, so I don't see it on the schedule! I love routine, but of late there doesn't seem to be much of one, and I am about to sit down and consider why that is, and what I might be able to do about it. Sometimes a bit of change is good to shake things up, but it can be hard to form new routines afterwards.<br /><br />I did have lunch recently with an old friend, a 2 1/2 hour gab session over pad tai and white wine, totally fun. And tonight another couple of old friends are coming by with pizza, assuming the roads are navigable. <br /><br />On the whole, a nice week here, too :)meghttp://minimalistwoman.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17794657.post-8868410098058210862012-01-13T05:02:45.821-08:002012-01-13T05:02:45.821-08:00Some routines seem to "frame" my day and...Some routines seem to "frame" my day and make it better: my time in the Word of God -- with a mug of coffee, a short exercise time, etc. I would enjoy including a walk in that if I lived in southern CA!! I remember loving Santa Barbara. MaryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17794657.post-59279517022867002502012-01-13T04:46:19.403-08:002012-01-13T04:46:19.403-08:00Would LOVE to see the Getty one day! Glad you had ...Would LOVE to see the Getty one day! Glad you had a great week, Willow. After a week being under the weather with a cold, it's good to be feeling better and among the living again and back to my creative work. :o) Happy Weekend ((HUGS))Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09179096002434748927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17794657.post-67978791719828804882012-01-13T03:38:51.823-08:002012-01-13T03:38:51.823-08:00What a great list of faves! i especially like thos...What a great list of faves! i especially like those photos of the Santa Barbara area....I've only been to CA once and it was a whirlwind of a week in San Francisco.....we just LOVED all the touring we did. I'd love to visit the Santa Barbara area someday and drive down Highway 1! Have a great weekend!Faithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06608258814596465122noreply@blogger.com