tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-935757824325245429.post8185634099364168641..comments2024-03-24T09:10:04.676-04:00Comments on TARA DILLARD: A Chinoiserie ViewTara Dillardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16233493520013405385noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-935757824325245429.post-90073905975156076912012-05-07T16:37:46.567-04:002012-05-07T16:37:46.567-04:00Yes I have bought some of those special linens som...Yes I have bought some of those special linens somebody's Granny was saving for special days..that's all I buy. HOWEVER it's all to be used NOW IN MY HOME..nothing is too special to handle and make use of<br />jhJonell w Harrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04542990683703265635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-935757824325245429.post-16667311051345566132012-05-05T02:56:36.203-04:002012-05-05T02:56:36.203-04:00Dear Tara, so so sorry to hear about your father.....Dear Tara, so so sorry to hear about your father.... sometimes plodding is the most perfect way to be.. a beautiful brave post, thank youLyn Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00086736178549305559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-935757824325245429.post-10328524600730196062012-05-03T19:57:28.465-04:002012-05-03T19:57:28.465-04:00Tara, I'm glad I'm not the only one who l...Tara, I'm glad I'm not the only one who loves to iron! A stack of ironed hankies or tea towels is a thing of beauty. My friends think I'm nuts to iron so much... oh well.<br /><br />Just keep putting that stetson on and let each day carry you to the next.<br /><br />Prayers for you,<br /><br />Lisa<br /><br />p.s. You would be so proud of my garden - putting alot of "Tara" logic to good use... and when is the Penny McHenry festival this year? Would love to drive up. ThanksMy Life of Domestic Blisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07151181118032143999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-935757824325245429.post-16002969780587818132012-05-03T14:33:12.241-04:002012-05-03T14:33:12.241-04:00Terribly sorry for the loss of your father. But w...Terribly sorry for the loss of your father. But what an AMAZING blessing is your brother-in-law! Ironing: yes, soothing, indeed! I know you will find exactly the perfect linens to give to him. A beautiful, beautiful post.Vickie H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13251792725792438123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-935757824325245429.post-89579884147683119252012-05-03T13:24:58.973-04:002012-05-03T13:24:58.973-04:00So sorry about your loss. The first thing I was al...So sorry about your loss. The first thing I was allowed to iron was my Dad's handkerchiefs. I worked very hard at making them smooth. So, I too associate ironing with thoughts of my Dad. Wishing you peace.<br /><br />I love ironing tea towels, fancy hand towels, really any "fancy linens". I am one of those women who collected household linens "saved by past generations " and I use them on a daily basis and enjoy them very much.<br />Nancynancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15568907232958176374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-935757824325245429.post-36652024949309523022012-05-03T10:19:32.570-04:002012-05-03T10:19:32.570-04:00Oh Tara...I didn't know about this...I'm s...Oh Tara...I didn't know about this...I'm so sorry about your Dad. You are very fortunate to have such a wonderful brother in law who helped you through that rough time. How sweet that he loves to iron...I suppose we all have our little quirks and how thoughtful of you to be looking for his favorite thing to iron. I don't mind ironing...I just don't do it very often and I only love it when it's something pretty to iron. Good luck with your search and I hope your day is a good one.<br />Maura XMaura @ Kisiwa Creek Photographyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10992187526413563417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-935757824325245429.post-76293012532866692072012-05-03T03:00:03.771-04:002012-05-03T03:00:03.771-04:00I have similar memories of my housekeeper letting ...I have similar memories of my housekeeper letting me iron only 1 thing - my daddy's handkerchief. so sorry about your loss. hobby airport = that's here in houston. i can only guess he was md anderson?<br /><br />Jcotedetexashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06421509668956556785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-935757824325245429.post-71360157381535948482012-05-02T19:33:42.660-04:002012-05-02T19:33:42.660-04:00Tara, I am so sorry for your loss. Loss of a loved...Tara, I am so sorry for your loss. Loss of a loved one is felt so keenly for such a long time; sometimes a scent or tilt of a stranger's head will take you back to that place you thought you'd left behind. I never knew my father really so cannot feel that connection, but I felt that when others I have loved have died. <br /><br />Your BIL sounds like a very fine man. We need more of those.Cyndiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06410119703382539295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-935757824325245429.post-90030531675343539352012-05-02T15:57:46.801-04:002012-05-02T15:57:46.801-04:00dear tara,
such lovely thoughts all rolled into o...dear tara,<br /><br />such lovely thoughts all rolled into one post. so sorry to hear of your fathers passing. i think you ironing with your view would make him happy. what is it about ironing or doing dishes that is so peaceful and calming during troubling times? <br /><br />xo<br />janetthe gardener's cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-935757824325245429.post-36537021842368158052012-05-02T15:53:14.480-04:002012-05-02T15:53:14.480-04:00Dear, dear Tara, It takes a long time to heal from...Dear, dear Tara, It takes a long time to heal from a loss. You know that I know this. Grief is HARD WORK!! You are in my prayers<br /><br />I too love to iron, it is rewarding to see the wrinkles turn into crisp smooth linens with the pass of the iron. Also, it gives time for contemplation. <br /><br />Love & special hugs.<br />xsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-935757824325245429.post-74168193291320300422012-05-02T12:21:39.780-04:002012-05-02T12:21:39.780-04:00Tara - I'm so sorry for the loss of your dad. ...Tara - I'm so sorry for the loss of your dad. I am glad you got to see him before he passed.<br /><br />I'm glad you get to listen to his Willie!<br /><br />Blessings,Vera @ Cozy Little Cabinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03102674708676130771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-935757824325245429.post-56488510117686447252012-05-02T12:03:40.889-04:002012-05-02T12:03:40.889-04:00Tara, all of your posts are beautiful...this one e...Tara, all of your posts are beautiful...this one especially touched me today. I'm so sorry for the loss of your dad. Hugs to you today...Amy L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17013013895577702357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-935757824325245429.post-31862666729640617772012-05-02T11:05:39.628-04:002012-05-02T11:05:39.628-04:00I so understand the pain of losing a parent, that ...I so understand the pain of losing a parent, that endless ache you carry in your heart. <br />There is nothing like a wonderful beautiful linens and a great iron to iron them with.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16046613173742368561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-935757824325245429.post-78192451781987786912012-05-02T10:09:50.645-04:002012-05-02T10:09:50.645-04:00What a day you're having. So many thoughts .....What a day you're having. So many thoughts ... so many emotions ... sending you a virtual hug ... hope it helps.<br /><br />My brother collects vintage irons ... he doesn't iron, just collects. There's just something about irons/ironing.Connie in Hartwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09127877285792861166noreply@blogger.com