tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6293323717542650715.post6220148096278299636..comments2024-02-26T03:37:42.801+00:00Comments on Hope & Chances Creativity: To Paint or Not To Paint....Hope and Chanceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18236359929972446079noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6293323717542650715.post-60125710648927766232013-01-31T10:14:38.140+00:002013-01-31T10:14:38.140+00:00Hi Christine, What wonderful thoughful boys you ha...Hi Christine, What wonderful thoughful boys you have. It brought a lump to my throat...xxxCazann49https://www.blogger.com/profile/03739164733994938395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6293323717542650715.post-12448475603242992092013-01-30T18:15:22.819+00:002013-01-30T18:15:22.819+00:00Oh Christine, I was in tears reading your post tod...Oh Christine, I was in tears reading your post today.<br />The fact that your darling boys were so thoughtful is proof alone that you have done an amazing job of bringing them up! There are not many teenagers today that would do something so very thoughtful ! <br />Your shop displays are coming along beautifully, developing a real shabby chic character!<br />Huge hugs<br />Sandra Riley xx<br />Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04200010622107370353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6293323717542650715.post-2628558129156379702013-01-30T17:25:30.060+00:002013-01-30T17:25:30.060+00:00I agree with all that has been said before Christi...I agree with all that has been said before Christine you have 2 wonderful sons who think the world of their Mum. Well done for painting units white they will look stunning when complete.<br />Val C xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6293323717542650715.post-74515999937953974302013-01-30T17:19:20.691+00:002013-01-30T17:19:20.691+00:00Christine, you have such wonderful, thoughtful boy...Christine, you have such wonderful, thoughtful boys, you must be so proud of them....and Ha! I knew you'd paint it, but I think you are right to, hugs Carole Z XCarole Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15912488332066758486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6293323717542650715.post-83373404561548566792013-01-30T16:17:34.747+00:002013-01-30T16:17:34.747+00:00Well what a lovely surprise from your sons. So wha...Well what a lovely surprise from your sons. So what if you can't see the carpets under their stuff they certainly have very loving thoughts about their mum. I know what I would rather see. Think those corner units are going to look great.Sue Bnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6293323717542650715.post-56993087583429568642013-01-30T15:24:17.931+00:002013-01-30T15:24:17.931+00:00Hi Christine, Glad to hear you decided to paint th...Hi Christine, Glad to hear you decided to paint the corner units to match the chair.<br />Teenagers, very unpradictable, but I like that kind, caring ,loving thoughtfulness ( for no particular reason)side to them. What a pair of grand lads you have.<br />Crafty best wishes, Carolyn xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6293323717542650715.post-17265999265217142412013-01-30T10:32:29.466+00:002013-01-30T10:32:29.466+00:00Hi Christine
You have done a wonderful job bringin...Hi Christine<br />You have done a wonderful job bringing up such thoughtful boys, you should be so proud of them. Its often the unexpected things that bring the greatest pleasures.<br />You have made the right choice painting the shelves, they are going to look stunning.<br />AnneAnneRDnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6293323717542650715.post-18941384879375525882013-01-30T10:19:36.750+00:002013-01-30T10:19:36.750+00:00OH Christine what a fantastic suprise ,they are tw...OH Christine what a fantastic suprise ,they are two very kind boys, and they love you so much,I think to get a gift for no occasion is always fantastic,well done boys,I hate to tell you the cloths on the floor does go on for years lol<br />The shelvs will look good I think,when painted,<br />Smiles<br />ItaItahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09542589613061766822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6293323717542650715.post-4908975615959358032013-01-30T09:51:47.560+00:002013-01-30T09:51:47.560+00:00Oh Christine, What a lovely thing for the boys to ...Oh Christine, What a lovely thing for the boys to do! It just shows you how much they love and appreciate you. Well done on bringing up two smashing boys. You must tell them that all your followers are so proud of them!<br /><br />Enjoy your day<br /><br />Sue xSusieBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07242430266490297829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6293323717542650715.post-22804335451247487882013-01-30T09:44:47.170+00:002013-01-30T09:44:47.170+00:00Wow!! Christine what a wonderful surprise, all the...Wow!! Christine what a wonderful surprise, all the time you think they only care about themselves and they go and do something like that, how wonderful. Enjoy your kindle, I wouldn't be without mine<br />The cabinets are looking good, I think your idea of being cream is a good choice as the natural oak would darken things down, just waiting to see roses and butterflies on them haha!!<br />Take care<br />Sue xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15194676261666707753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6293323717542650715.post-34236523436979222002013-01-30T09:42:03.983+00:002013-01-30T09:42:03.983+00:00MOrning Christine
What a lovely pressie for no re...MOrning Christine<br /><br />What a lovely pressie for no reason I would have cried too. Your boys are wonderful even if they drive to distraction some days lol<br /><br />Think the unit will look much better in the cream to match the chair<br /><br />Sue xxxSue Yorkshirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14887377472938393743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6293323717542650715.post-54559343933696218102013-01-30T09:35:51.200+00:002013-01-30T09:35:51.200+00:00Lovely post Christine you are so fortunate xx haze...Lovely post Christine you are so fortunate xx hazelhazel younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10447150998827944395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6293323717542650715.post-33469870784194848482013-01-30T09:35:15.112+00:002013-01-30T09:35:15.112+00:00Morning Christine, the best presents are when ther...Morning Christine, the best presents are when theres no occassion for them. My mum would say i was harder to deal with as a teenager than my brothers - and looking back i would agree!! EmmaEmmaThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10948806403461082205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6293323717542650715.post-46840079546239965052013-01-30T09:33:37.067+00:002013-01-30T09:33:37.067+00:00What lovely thoughtful boys you have Christine. I ...What lovely thoughtful boys you have Christine. I can well understand your tears especially as it was so unexpected. You'll enjoy your Kindle I'm sure as long as you allow yourself some time to use it. Your life is a tad busy at the moment so don't forget to take some 'me' time.<br />Love the painting project, it will all look absolutely FAB when it's finished, I'm sure.<br />Toni xxTonihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11132243548971899211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6293323717542650715.post-9174706871023784652013-01-30T09:32:46.808+00:002013-01-30T09:32:46.808+00:00Christine, What wonderful boys you have. I have 2 ...Christine, What wonderful boys you have. I have 2 boys as well and they both tower over me, but I love it when I get a cuddle from them or they text me just to say love you. I'm just as emotional as you and well up at the drop of a hat.... in fact there are tears in my eyes now as I write this. As to the cabinets good decision. xx Janice xxJanicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18286449695125035023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6293323717542650715.post-84432862388984682212013-01-30T09:25:26.537+00:002013-01-30T09:25:26.537+00:00How lovely for you.... boys do redeem themselves a...How lovely for you.... boys do redeem themselves at times.... enjoy the good times I say having had THREE!! Looking forward to seeing the finished results of your 'paint job'.<br />Enjoy your Kindle.<br />Crafty hugs<br />Heather<br />xloftylasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09530123165116628784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6293323717542650715.post-48509133190302400302013-01-30T09:11:40.269+00:002013-01-30T09:11:40.269+00:00Hi Christine
What lovely thoughtful boys, it'...Hi Christine<br /><br />What lovely thoughtful boys, it's at times like these that you forget all the hard times they give you. Just goes to show what a great job you have done bringing up your sons.<br /><br />Although I did like the shelves in the dark wood, painting them will make them match the colour scheme of the shop.<br /><br />Have a good day x SallySallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01640442320857556878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6293323717542650715.post-48550196842060467642013-01-30T08:57:17.892+00:002013-01-30T08:57:17.892+00:00How lovely of your boys to get an amazing gift. Im...How lovely of your boys to get an amazing gift. Im sure those cupboards will look great. I really do love that chair just my cup of tea. Have fun xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6293323717542650715.post-39599000676706311312013-01-30T08:55:10.136+00:002013-01-30T08:55:10.136+00:00Morning Christine,
I felt quite emotional for you ...Morning Christine,<br />I felt quite emotional for you myself when I read what your boys have bought you, what a lovely surprise.<br />I'm with you on the cupboards I think the wood may have been too dark.<br />Have a good day.<br />Lydia<br />Xlydia jordanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04549308148186095050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6293323717542650715.post-41090337865330521422013-01-30T08:35:26.436+00:002013-01-30T08:35:26.436+00:00Hi Christine.
What a lovely surprise a present for...Hi Christine.<br />What a lovely surprise a present for no reason you can't get better than that,you have 2 very thoughtful boys.<br />The cupboards are going to look great I can't wait to see everything finished. Take care x.Lucycathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10474578307376118133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6293323717542650715.post-58199139392189557892013-01-30T07:51:37.877+00:002013-01-30T07:51:37.877+00:00Morning Christine
Oh wow......what a wonderful su...Morning Christine<br /><br />Oh wow......what a wonderful surprise for you and how lovely of your sons. No surprise there were tears.<br /><br />I love my Kindle and pop it in my bag wherever I go. Always handy to have on you if you have to wait around anywhere!<br />If you sign up to this newsletter you can download lots of free books.<br />http://www.ereaderiq.co.uk/newsletter/subscribe/<br /><br />Plus there are plenty to be had on Amazon :-))<br /><br />That was a quick decision on the shelves, well done! It will all look super when finished.<br />Enjoy your day.<br />Janice x<br />Janicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10661411493049270101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6293323717542650715.post-15884351385364553442013-01-30T07:47:56.393+00:002013-01-30T07:47:56.393+00:00This comment has been removed by the author.Janicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10661411493049270101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6293323717542650715.post-63340467177936350952013-01-30T07:42:09.561+00:002013-01-30T07:42:09.561+00:00Morning Christine, How truly lovely of your two b...Morning Christine, How truly lovely of your two boys, and I adore the cover when I got my Kindle they had no covers like that one, so apt too. No wonder you were in floods of tears, so very thoughtful of them, I salute you Mitchell and Elliot.<br />Lots of love from Patricia xx<br />PS I keep saying 'stop shopping' to myself with craft stuff, it falls on deaf ears ha ha xxPatricia Howarthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15459963211079028348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6293323717542650715.post-74858372971099759732013-01-30T07:16:58.546+00:002013-01-30T07:16:58.546+00:00Morning Chritine
How very thoughtful you must be s...Morning Chritine<br />How very thoughtful you must be so proud of them.<br />Amanda xbaconbitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14337429879882871053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6293323717542650715.post-7780548249722952322013-01-30T07:02:32.116+00:002013-01-30T07:02:32.116+00:00Oh Christine how lovely. You have obviously done a...Oh Christine how lovely. You have obviously done a good job with your boys. You'll enjoy your kindle - so many books, so little time. I'm loving the cupboards already, can't wait to see them in real life. Keep crafting. Ju<br />Perhaps they ought to say that at the end of each c&c show - like Strictly's "keep dancing"!!!jucrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13256821804348954035noreply@blogger.com