tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post7476030758907398722..comments2024-03-24T05:03:57.513-04:00Comments on The Joy of Home with Martha Ellen: Easter 2016The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-65064635584516611762016-04-01T10:08:15.386-04:002016-04-01T10:08:15.386-04:00Thank you, Linnie! I can hardly believe it's ...Thank you, Linnie! I can hardly believe it's April as well! Our part of the project was finished yesterday! Yay! Now the painters will be coming and paint the inside and outside of our home. It's a big project, but I'm so excited to show you. <br />Have a wonderful day! xoxo ♥The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-39799236081535562682016-04-01T06:01:05.538-04:002016-04-01T06:01:05.538-04:00Hi Martha,
What sweet times the sweetest with fa...Hi Martha, <br /> What sweet times the sweetest with family!!<br />Hope your project is moving along smoothly :-)<br /> I can't believe that it is already April!!<br /> Much Warmth, Love and Joy, LinnieThe BUTT'RY and BOOK'RYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589576036037068551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-77068014475886558692016-03-31T16:50:24.184-04:002016-03-31T16:50:24.184-04:00Dotsie, that is so true. The madras egg has been ...Dotsie, that is so true. The madras egg has been a tradition in our home since the children were small. Our daughter even makes one every year as well. ♥The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-2193254842668775062016-03-31T16:13:56.654-04:002016-03-31T16:13:56.654-04:00It is a lovely table! And I'm so impressed at ...It is a lovely table! And I'm so impressed at the men coloring the eggs! But I guess there's a challenge to make that madras one and men do rise to a challenge! podsohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14880888514207597761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-81217317394773183452016-03-30T11:36:02.389-04:002016-03-30T11:36:02.389-04:00Thank you, Liz. We are getting closer to having ou...Thank you, Liz. We are getting closer to having our part of the project finished. Then the painters will come in and make it look fresh and clean. ♥The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-6731052517477847352016-03-30T08:15:54.886-04:002016-03-30T08:15:54.886-04:00I love that you added some Easter decorations even...I love that you added some Easter decorations even if the guys didn't notice! I was remiss on taking pictures too but in part due to the fact that I was hosting the gathering. That's a sign of having a good time too since you are too busy to take pictures! Can't wait to see your new counters and finished project!Liz@ HomeandGardeningWithLizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08470612105590699955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-34333030664681015992016-03-29T15:07:36.111-04:002016-03-29T15:07:36.111-04:00Judy, Spring is coming fast and furious here. I&#...Judy, Spring is coming fast and furious here. I'm so happy to see all the beautiful trees getting ready to burst open in bloom! Have a lovely afternoon! ♥The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-3692778077177281622016-03-29T14:03:28.400-04:002016-03-29T14:03:28.400-04:00It sounds like a wonderful family time, Martha Ell...It sounds like a wonderful family time, Martha Ellen. And i love the Beatrix Potter vase and eggs and darling sheep and bunnies!!! xoxo I'm sure most of your blog friends feel the same. Thinking Spring!Cranberry Morninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10758563068581561194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-5073148236949963792016-03-29T10:30:10.135-04:002016-03-29T10:30:10.135-04:00Thank you, Tessa. The room you see beyond the din...Thank you, Tessa. The room you see beyond the dining room is our Florida room. It's a sunny room with eleven windows, a table and chairs. It's where we "live" most of the time. Our tv and love seats and chairs for relaxing in are here. We added this room to the back of our home in 1986. I hope your day is wonderful! ♥ The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-1402761715838363232016-03-29T10:20:45.463-04:002016-03-29T10:20:45.463-04:00Thank you, Betsy. We had a great time. I'm ne...Thank you, Betsy. We had a great time. I'm never sure whether guys notice things like decor! Have a wonderful day, dear one. ♥The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-49475894354207478062016-03-29T10:19:17.854-04:002016-03-29T10:19:17.854-04:00Oh I love this peek into your home!!!!!
This is t...Oh I love this peek into your home!!!!!<br /><br />This is the dining room, of course. What is beyond, in the room with the lovely windows and lace curtains, please? <br /><br />A smaller table... With comfortable chairs, to the right... So inviting...<br /><br />Gentle hugs,<br />Tessaa writing placehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10584910865001570480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-69999373828494824112016-03-29T09:17:50.422-04:002016-03-29T09:17:50.422-04:00I am so happy for you Martha Ellen! A blessed East...I am so happy for you Martha Ellen! A blessed Easter day with your sweet family! Love that you colored eggs too! I missed doing that this year! I'll just bet they enjoyed your beautiful decor and table! Just lovely!Estelle'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04565205787406338559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-89610415466752103362016-03-29T08:52:25.877-04:002016-03-29T08:52:25.877-04:00Hi Dawn, thank you for your sweet comments. Our p...Hi Dawn, thank you for your sweet comments. Our project is going quite well and I am anxiously awaiting the installation of the counter tomorrow. Then, it will be time to have it all painted. I am practicing my patience! Have a beautiful day, dear one. ♥The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-57748510650446395162016-03-29T08:41:28.345-04:002016-03-29T08:41:28.345-04:00Cathy, that's so true! The memories are what ...Cathy, that's so true! The memories are what are important. ♥The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-55974084035928142842016-03-29T08:35:09.971-04:002016-03-29T08:35:09.971-04:00What a lovely Easter celebration, Martha Ellen! Yo...What a lovely Easter celebration, Martha Ellen! Your Mama's white ironstone is such a special part of your holiday dinners. Just imagine, every family gathering from now on will have your new countertop connecting your cozy kitchen and dining room! You will find fun, new ways to make entertaining easier. There will also be a new countertop to decorate! I can just feel the love in your photos! ♡Dawn@Petals.Paper.SimpleThymesDawn Y.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07565958992415114053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-84463498405909854402016-03-29T08:34:40.380-04:002016-03-29T08:34:40.380-04:00Thank you, Amalia. Have a great week. ♥Thank you, Amalia. Have a great week. ♥The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-7463710362506885352016-03-29T08:33:41.473-04:002016-03-29T08:33:41.473-04:00Michele, I do believe we get so busy with preparat...Michele, I do believe we get so busy with preparations and visiting, there is no time to take great photos. Well, there are many memories to reflect upon. Have a wonderful week. ♥The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-71638675997859713262016-03-29T08:31:43.240-04:002016-03-29T08:31:43.240-04:00Being the hostess AND event photographer do not mi...Being the hostess AND event photographer do not mix well. I know first hand. Sometimes I think the Amish have it right--no photographs! They just live their lives one day at a time, gathering precious memories, and keeping them safe in their hearts.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17103364860587388726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-62862199082916939142016-03-29T03:14:15.445-04:002016-03-29T03:14:15.445-04:00Fun family time, Martha Ellen, and us girls notice...Fun family time, Martha Ellen, and us girls noticed that the table looks lovely. Beatrix Potter rules!<br />Amalia<br />xo<br />handmade by amaliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15589172037052603746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-75332046897295188822016-03-28T22:37:19.588-04:002016-03-28T22:37:19.588-04:00Hi ME- wlel golly, at least you have SOME pics! We...Hi ME- wlel golly, at least you have SOME pics! We never ever seem to take them. We hardly have any family photo memories, which is just beyond sad and wrong. After our family's departure yesterday and exclaimed to my husband "Oh, NO- we forgot AGAIN!"<br /><br />*Sigh*<br /><br />Glad you had an enjoyable Easter weekend, sweet friend. Hugs.<br /><br />Michele M./ Finch Resthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08971943265328093734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-69146076674356531492016-03-28T22:23:30.786-04:002016-03-28T22:23:30.786-04:00Thank you, Vee. Our renovations are going well, b...Thank you, Vee. Our renovations are going well, but not exactly ready for a photo shoot! ♥The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-67312555655295881912016-03-28T22:17:09.363-04:002016-03-28T22:17:09.363-04:00No one would know that you were in the middle of r...No one would know that you were in the middle of renovations. So nice to have your boys home to enjoy the holiday together. I really like the photo you took at the last minute...those boys of yours photograph well! Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-61515268468890042972016-03-28T22:13:24.712-04:002016-03-28T22:13:24.712-04:00Thank you, Cheryl! Yes, gathering with family is s...Thank you, Cheryl! Yes, gathering with family is so important. I know you are in the middle of moving and have so much on your plate. I'm thinking of you and wish you smooth sailing in all that it entails. ♥The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-92206993469383353142016-03-28T21:58:35.279-04:002016-03-28T21:58:35.279-04:00I am so glad you enjoyed your traditions and your ...I am so glad you enjoyed your traditions and your special time together regardless of the state of your kitchen/dining room! (We too are working around disarray as we are packing, but I cannot imagine <i>not</i> gathering to celebrate.) You certainly had some handsome fellows around your table! <br /><br />I know you're looking forward to having your project completed. I know I am looking forward to seeing it! :)Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-79881664386916523412016-03-28T21:26:29.879-04:002016-03-28T21:26:29.879-04:00Sheri, thank you. I found the Beatrix Potter vase...Sheri, thank you. I found the Beatrix Potter vase at Goodwill! I paid $9.00 for two of them. Have a lovely evening, dear one. ♥The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.com