tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1011065784593076627.post5126604135504471208..comments2023-10-24T07:09:41.937-04:00Comments on garment house: earth day giveaway!ellybethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00335353143797528543noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1011065784593076627.post-9308701640540316772010-04-22T14:57:25.858-04:002010-04-22T14:57:25.858-04:00hi Elly,I will have to generalise and give credit ...hi Elly,<br><br>I will have to generalise and give credit to my mother who supports me endlessly in whatever I do, including financially when she barely has any money herself. She is the most selfless person I know. I always feel bad I am not working hard enough to make me worthy of her generosity, but this is just me, she never does anything to make me feel like that. She gives and expects nothing in return - I try hard to follow her example.<br><br>I enjoy your blog very much and the things you make are so very very nice they make me smile and sigh. <br><br>all the best,<br>Verity (veritykeniger@hotmail.com)Verity Kenigerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12889899302953217939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1011065784593076627.post-55130974337923915492010-04-22T14:59:59.543-04:002010-04-22T14:59:59.543-04:00Yea! love a giveaway...you're so sweet to do ...Yea! love a giveaway...you're so sweet to do that...count me in please...now, first, I will be having your earth day pasta tonight that you very much made with my own chives, basil and parsley! We farm so i always have fresh brown eggs. lastly, i feel very lucky to be surrounded by generosity. recently, my "boys" (age 20 + 17) did a small something that made me so proud. While cutting my mom's grass for her, they noticed her neighbor's grass was extremely high. The neighbor was terminally ill at the time - she soon afterward passed away - so without being asked or told, they went over and cut her grass as well....just did it. 17 & 20 year old boys can sometimes be navel gazers so for them to do this for someone they really didn't know well, but knew of her plight was also a gift to me...a great gift for a mom...thanks again for the chance to remember something sweet, and enter a giveaway! sharon at www.farmandfrufru.blogspot.comSharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15932054869101408424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1011065784593076627.post-38727435612655928552010-04-22T15:25:52.513-04:002010-04-22T15:25:52.513-04:00I have a couple friends who are generous with my t...I have a couple friends who are generous with my time and who help me out with my puppy when I'm at work from time to time - before I had a dog I would not have understood but now I am so grateful for their generosity.mjbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07270657379178402124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1011065784593076627.post-4897745105116266842010-04-22T15:39:37.194-04:002010-04-22T15:39:37.194-04:00my husband has always supported me in everything, ...my husband has always supported me in everything, which honestly, can't be easy. i cant think of anything more generous than someone who will always put themselves aside to support someone else whole-heartedly. i think that loving someone else is the most greatest gift. i constantly feel like I'm trying to be more like him, because he is so amazing to me. i'm so grateful.Whitneyhttp://reedreeder.com/whitneynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1011065784593076627.post-70937881959588176642010-04-22T15:48:54.888-04:002010-04-22T15:48:54.888-04:00what a lovely idea on earth day. i am lucky to hav...what a lovely idea on earth day. i am lucky to have many generous family + friends in my life. but the recent act of kindness + generosity that touched me was when our neighbor surprised us and washed our car last week. he armor alled the tires + everything. he told me "well i was washing mine and thought i'd do yours too." it blew me away that this BIG act of kindness for me was not a big deal to him. it's just how he operates in the world. spreading love around. pretty inspiring. i can't wait to read other people's stories.sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03410638194078222440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1011065784593076627.post-56762172527088274622010-04-22T16:18:29.840-04:002010-04-22T16:18:29.840-04:00both of these stories are so sweet and very inspir...both of these stories are so sweet and very inspirational. <br><br>A few months ago I was going through a lot of stress with the death of a really close family friend, and one day when I got home from work there was a sweet care package from my friend across the country. She sent me things she had been collecting that reminded her of me, including a pretty floral handkerchief, a string of paper ginkgoes (my very favorite leaf) and a ginkgo cookie cutter she found in Germany. So, so sweet. <br><br>I am so excited for your success and I adore your blog and each of your new creations! Yay!Jesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05227335737249358624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1011065784593076627.post-44992315111501910042010-04-22T16:22:37.729-04:002010-04-22T16:22:37.729-04:00What a great theme. I really appreciate kindness a...What a great theme. I really appreciate kindness and generosity, too. I live in a little duplex. I don't know my new neighbor very well, but he has already performed several small acts of kindness. He does little things like sweeping pollen off the whole porch (not just his half), and taking in a conspicuous package for me if it arrives while I'm away at work. It's not much, but it's a huge help to me.Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17000982727687828558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1011065784593076627.post-84579917506477865622010-04-22T16:46:55.008-04:002010-04-22T16:46:55.008-04:00elly ,such a great post and a lovely necklac...elly ,<br>such a great post and a lovely necklace.<br>i just wanted to say hi and that i adore the two green olives pieces i have !<br> yesterday it was really warm and i broke out my 'end of summer tank' .. i love it so much !<br>i love all of your work and am looking forward to seeing more of it ... happy earth day !evehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05451891580399243093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1011065784593076627.post-18904073089253208242010-04-22T17:03:52.558-04:002010-04-22T17:03:52.558-04:00five years ago, i moved 1000 miles away from my ho...five years ago, i moved 1000 miles away from my hometown. it was especially hard on my family, but we've all worked hard to maintain strong relationships despite the distance. only lately, as my brother prepares to strike off on his own as well, have i realized what generous parents he and i have been blessed with that they are able to overcome their own pain at being away from their children and be so very supportive of our dreams. my mom in particular still sends me care packages, sews clothes for me, sends me random messages throughout the day, and continually reminds me that she is there for me. she is generous with her heart and time.<br><br>anyway, love your blog and your work! both are so inspiring! thanks for having a giveaway!<br><br>Katie (katie.funk@gmail.com)Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13207389676578348019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1011065784593076627.post-47179413018591923722010-04-22T17:23:58.174-04:002010-04-22T17:23:58.174-04:00Beside my family and friends who are always very s...Beside my family and friends who are always very supportive, a lot of people around me do nice things that they don't have to do but that I truly appreciate. The women from the wool shop taking time to explain knitting instructions that I don't get well, our doctor receiving us once on a day when he was not working, my head at work sending me a caring e-mail when she knew something sad happened in my life etc. These things really made me happy.anneemallhttp://anneemall.free.frnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1011065784593076627.post-38786710671126138362010-04-22T17:42:25.194-04:002010-04-22T17:42:25.194-04:00Wow, everyone's stories are so wonderful! This...Wow, everyone's stories are so wonderful! This is a great idea for a giveaway, Elly. Your necklaces, like your clothing, are beautiful, but right now your designs are out of my budget. My story relates to this... in February 2009 I lost my job due to the economic downturn. After my boss delivered the bad news I called my father, who I have always been very close to. I then tried to collect myself and dry my tears enough to be presentable for my train ride back from NYC to Long Island. My phone rang again; it was my father offering to come into the city from LI and drive me home. It was incredibly generous of him... I was in such a bad state but talking with him while being stuck in rush hour traffic helped me to feel a bit better about the situation. My father gave of himself and his time when I was in an hour of need, and this is the kind of person he has and will always be!<br><br>xo, Jennifer<br>gem333(at)optonline(dot)net<br>gemmifer-jennifer.blogspot.comJenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13060330705058489120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1011065784593076627.post-69906009309924293802010-04-22T18:15:40.508-04:002010-04-22T18:15:40.508-04:00Hi! I read your blog fairly frequently, and I don&...Hi! I read your blog fairly frequently, and I don't recall if I've ever commented. The clothes that you make are so beautiful! <br><br>College was sort of a series of ups and downs for me, and I was lucky enough to find a professor who really took the time to listen to me when I was stressing about the typically early 20s crisis sort of things - too much work, worried about graduation, relationship troubles. And whenever I email him, to this day, about a stressful problem, he calls me right away to let me freak out and give me advice. I think I appreciate most people who are generous with their time. Especially when they're just listening.<br><br>I liked the story about you calling your friend when you were upset. That sounds like a wonderful friend.<br><br>-ChristinaChristinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01657508687457505673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1011065784593076627.post-92053989376185726362010-04-22T19:29:29.822-04:002010-04-22T19:29:29.822-04:00Hi, I love your stuff and get lots of good outfit ...Hi, I love your stuff and get lots of good outfit ideas from you.....and by the way, I love your bed frame which is in so many of your pictures! Where did you get it? I'm trying to get my hubby to make me a similar one out of wood but I don't know if its gonna happen with his schedule at work....I guess I can dream. <br>My story is from when we were trying to buy a house last year. We had been through a rather painful process of offering on a house we loved, having the offer accepted, and then having it fall through due to a small issue that our lenders would not lend on so the sellers had to accept another offer. Anyhow, through the process, we established somewhat of a relationship with the sellers and they had fought with us to be able to buy the house. When they packed up and moved across the country, they stopped by our house on the way out of town and brought a gift for our new baby girl, gave us a check for the amount of money we had put into inspections trying to buy the house(totally and completely unexpected as well as unheard of), and wouldn't take more than $100 for a car we had agreed to buy from them....a car that my husband has been commuting in for the last 7 months and that has saved us a ton of money on gas. It was a totally awesome lesson on God's being in control of every situation and how generous people are still out there. <br><br>Take care!<br>Esther (essymar23@yahoo.com)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1011065784593076627.post-82580501559314433722010-04-22T19:53:11.565-04:002010-04-22T19:53:11.565-04:00hi elly,your comments make me think about the natu...hi elly,<br><br>your comments make me think about the nature of generosity - ie the perception of the receiver of the act. <br><br>my dad's bravely survived breast cancer (men can get it too) and underwent genetic testing to find out which gene was responsible for it. He did this so that his two daughters, grandchildren and two nieces (who's mum died of ovarian cancer, same gene) can find out whether we have the same 85% chance of developing it and then can sign up for the free regular screenings.<br><br>He saw it as his duty but for me and my cousins it was very generous (and possibly lifesaving), putting us in a position he and his sister weren't able to be in. <br><br>thanks for this thought provoking exercise - and of course your beautiful beautiful creations (which i am saving up for).<br><br>thanks<br>sonya<br>http://HollyMolly.dawanda.com<br>sonyashort@hotmail.comsonyanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1011065784593076627.post-46585195467503925242010-04-22T19:58:31.684-04:002010-04-22T19:58:31.684-04:00As silly as it may sound, I learn so much about ge...As silly as it may sound, I learn so much about generosity from my six month old little girl. No matter what kind of day I'm having, regardless of whether I'm stressed or tired or grumpy, no matter what I look like or how much I've accomplished from my to-do list, etc. etc., her love is constant, she never runs out of smiles to give, she will cuddle all day long, she gives & gives & gives. My baby girl is the most generous person I know. Her daddy is a close second (she gets it from him :) ). <br>p.s. LOVE the necklace!!ericanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1011065784593076627.post-70497990226929500662010-04-22T20:11:08.228-04:002010-04-22T20:11:08.228-04:00Thanks for offering this giveaway! I love your wo...Thanks for offering this giveaway! I love your work...<br><br>This week I have to thank my parents, who have been taking care of my 9 month old baby so I can do two weeks of work on my long-overdue dissertation. Such a huge gift.Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13601058450235437995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1011065784593076627.post-89529601201803804462010-04-22T20:29:41.271-04:002010-04-22T20:29:41.271-04:00thanks for the giveaway elly! i think the necklace...thanks for the giveaway elly! i think the necklace is awesome. :) my answer would be one of my student's parents. she came in and completely decorated my classroom for my birthday and gave me the most awesome card ever. i was so touched. :)tinypaperhearthttp://tinypaperheart.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1011065784593076627.post-28773374073284292812010-04-23T04:11:18.447-04:002010-04-23T04:11:18.447-04:00Hi elly, what a great idea :) I think being in the...Hi elly, what a great idea :) I think being in the other side of the world (Asia) disqualifies me from joining though I thought I'd finally comment (as i'd been following your blog for a while).<br><br>my most recent experience with generosity was last weekend, my sister took me and my friends to a volcano (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2760/4533411897_010491a901_o.jpg) and we even got to swim in the crater! it was beyond beautiful. :)<br><br>keep up the blog, i am thrilled every time i see you have a new entry :)hungthemoonhttp://hungthemoon.livejournal.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1011065784593076627.post-17539446651226181632010-04-23T08:49:52.477-04:002010-04-23T08:49:52.477-04:00Hi I have supportive family and friends, my dad wh...Hi <br><br>I have supportive family and friends, my dad who is 75 recently helped me to decorate my bathroom. I have friends who will always talk to me if i have something going and ask for nothing in return. Or they will help with plumbing problems or pick up furniture i have brought. <br><br>Its good to think of others and this is a good reminder.<br><br>I love your blog and the clothes you make.<br><br>Take Care<br>Vicky (vickycowin@yahoo.co.uk)Vickyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01161001952470840145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1011065784593076627.post-76357851489463698822010-04-23T10:04:19.675-04:002010-04-23T10:04:19.675-04:00I forgot to leave my contact info! Erica.Stubblefi...I forgot to leave my contact info! Erica.Stubblefield@gmail.comericanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1011065784593076627.post-43164244999437934702010-04-23T11:34:14.387-04:002010-04-23T11:34:14.387-04:00Well all my life I had people helping me out one w...Well all my life I had people helping me out one way or another, but to name one: In college I had a few semester being really poor, I had money for school and food and that was it, no going out, no cable service on my tv, and of course NO shopping. <br><br>One GOOD friend, used to invite me over to her house on weekends, there they had plenty of food and snacks... plus (and this is the part that makes me cry) she would give me some of t-shirts... she had TONS of things to wear so she didn't mind, plus I guess after a year of no shopping I looked like a needed something new on my back.<br><br>I adore her with all my heart, she made a moment that could have been embarrassing to me into a cool sleepover.Amarantahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04445375299151361908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1011065784593076627.post-29335009609296109632010-04-23T11:34:14.386-04:002010-04-23T11:34:14.386-04:00Sorry, I forgotthis is my e-mailescuishi (at)hotma...Sorry, I forgot<br>this is my e-mail<br>escuishi (at)hotmail.com<br><br>and I will blog about the giveaway<br>http://hello-my-little-world.blogspot.com/Amarantahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04445375299151361908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1011065784593076627.post-1332366989669940082010-04-23T12:39:22.660-04:002010-04-23T12:39:22.660-04:00I've actually experienced so much generosity a...I've actually experienced so much generosity and care the past couple days from some close friends as I broke up with a boyfriend earlier this week. These girls asked thoughtful questions, sat and listened, let me cry with them, then cooked with me and made me laugh. <br><br>Thanks for sharing your story. Hope someday I find a guy as good as Doug. :)<br><br>-sara<br>sarakmcdonald[at]gmail[dot]comSarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00498391379962705383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1011065784593076627.post-46920878886923362132010-04-23T12:51:07.909-04:002010-04-23T12:51:07.909-04:00Hi Elly,How I wish I knew both you and Jenny bette...Hi Elly,<br><br>How I wish I knew both you and Jenny better - you both come across as such thoughtful women with a depth to your characters that's hard to miss. I've long been an admirer of your designs, but I so often get caught up in the busyness of mothering and work that I don't believe I've ever commented. I think that's reflective of how I move through life - with good intentions and warm feelings, but with few instances of outright generosity on my part. If only it were just the thought that counted! <br><br>As a relatively new mama, I've been overwhelmed by the generosity of seasoned mothers. I feel like once you have a baby, you enter into this "circle of mothers", a community where you are understood and supported. One concrete example of this kind of generosity is my neighbor who, even though we hadn't yet met (we were new to the area) brought over a breastfeeding care package for me when my son was only days old. It was a gesture that I'll always remember, even through that new baby fog.<br><br>Thanks for the opportunity to reflect!<br><br>Much warmth,<br>Meg<br><br>www.sewliberated.typepad.comMeg McElweehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04559228547762559544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1011065784593076627.post-22441974470047601642010-04-23T13:50:15.241-04:002010-04-23T13:50:15.241-04:00such a sweet necklace! my story...last week as i w...such a sweet necklace! my story...last week as i was frantically trying to package all my orders before leaving on vacation, my husband stepped in and made me labels so i wouldn't have to address everything by hand. he was suppose to be busy working himself, but could see how much i needed a little help. it meant the world to me and reminded me how grateful i am to have such a supportive partner.stephanie reneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01054156572465639737noreply@blogger.com