tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157850478234582369.post3262381896409136583..comments2024-03-10T09:03:04.004-07:00Comments on Cornish Chickpea: Taking pride in your workChickpeahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17010543012720394937noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157850478234582369.post-79284947075029777842015-03-21T01:34:47.456-07:002015-03-21T01:34:47.456-07:00A posts about oposites. The basket is a testament ...A posts about oposites. The basket is a testament of years of skill and practice whereas the new himes are built just for profit. I used to work for a major house builder and they used to kid themselves that it was good quality but you'd hear stories of houses being painted in a day and other feats of speed, no guessing what suffers. I jacked it in to go back to working with my hands and making sure I only did jobs I was happy with. Those baskets are beautiful by the way. Kev Alvitihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04992625860900617194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157850478234582369.post-46671674481320207712015-03-20T08:23:47.353-07:002015-03-20T08:23:47.353-07:00Thank you Angela, it is such a lovely craft to lea...Thank you Angela, it is such a lovely craft to learn. Can't wait to do some more!Chickpeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17010543012720394937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157850478234582369.post-16906737032398149602015-03-20T02:08:21.441-07:002015-03-20T02:08:21.441-07:00Found you via Quiet Life In The Country. I did a o...Found you via Quiet Life In The Country. I did a one day basketweaving course on March 1st, and loved it. Your platter is fantastic [we just made one fruit basket] Very impressed with your 'bottom' and the top edges. Lovely work, well done!! Lenten blessings xAngelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13494078135251214182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157850478234582369.post-36246985853286682592015-03-19T06:07:31.927-07:002015-03-19T06:07:31.927-07:00Good luck with your move next year, you may make i...Good luck with your move next year, you may make it before me at this rate! :)Chickpeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17010543012720394937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157850478234582369.post-2894830948858145722015-03-19T06:06:00.547-07:002015-03-19T06:06:00.547-07:00Yes and damp proofing, our old cottage didn't ...Yes and damp proofing, our old cottage didn't have any!!Chickpeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17010543012720394937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157850478234582369.post-61368566156973687202015-03-19T06:05:28.865-07:002015-03-19T06:05:28.865-07:00It is the fourth basket I have made Cathy. Still ...It is the fourth basket I have made Cathy. Still a lot to learn. I think I will follow my heart and go for an older property next time.Chickpeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17010543012720394937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157850478234582369.post-47966775586259787602015-03-19T06:03:37.822-07:002015-03-19T06:03:37.822-07:00Thank you Irene, it will last for years :) I wo...Thank you Irene, it will last for years :) I would like to overlook the sea one day, maybe when we are older and can't get about so well I could sit and look out at the sea :) Chickpeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17010543012720394937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157850478234582369.post-58083942428315548612015-03-19T06:01:01.819-07:002015-03-19T06:01:01.819-07:00I could be tempted to live on the water!I could be tempted to live on the water!Chickpeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17010543012720394937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157850478234582369.post-29160296148755127022015-03-19T05:51:32.145-07:002015-03-19T05:51:32.145-07:00The basket is very beautiful! No doubt you are rig...The basket is very beautiful! No doubt you are rightly proud of your own handiwork. We live in a 1930s house which is well built and solid but in a built up area. I long for space, Sky and a view! We are hoping to move next year - out of the area and into the countryside. I'd move to France at the drop of a hat, but there is resistance from other members of the family! I think I'd always prefer an older house with a sense of past lives x Happeninguponhappinesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03613360081052257464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157850478234582369.post-33135105173706183192015-03-18T10:42:44.367-07:002015-03-18T10:42:44.367-07:00I like an old house with an updated interior (kitc...I like an old house with an updated interior (kitchen & bathroom)!sarabandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03463833521990218349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157850478234582369.post-6142191031824625942015-03-18T10:17:12.890-07:002015-03-18T10:17:12.890-07:00Wow! You did really well - was that your first at...Wow! You did really well - was that your first attempt? If so, it is beautiful. I didn't realise there were so many gorgeous colour tones in baskets. I love older houses with lots of character the best, but they do come with their problems. So, sometimes my head has to rule my heart and go for a new-ish house with not so many maintenance problems (unless it was built by the kind of workmen you speak of!!). xCathyCathy Danielhttp://cathydanielsblog.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157850478234582369.post-9769698914646242682015-03-18T07:06:34.351-07:002015-03-18T07:06:34.351-07:00Hello Chickpea,
I love your basket fruit platter ...Hello Chickpea,<br /><br />I love your basket fruit platter it's beautiful with such gorgeous Autumnal colours. Truly a treasure to keep.<br />I will bear in mind your words about cheap imports.<br /><br />I admit to loving older houses, as they have more character. Our house was built in the 1940's, it's small,<br />but so cosy, and comfortable. My ideal house would be a cottage overlooking the sea.<br /><br />luv<br />irene<br />xxxxIrenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12558233757499142388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157850478234582369.post-61439992774794356452015-03-18T06:05:06.426-07:002015-03-18T06:05:06.426-07:00If I had to live in a house I would prefer an olde...If I had to live in a house I would prefer an older one, but my little piece of heaven is being on the water xxFranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08117681021989984923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157850478234582369.post-25404595589683964782015-03-18T02:05:01.439-07:002015-03-18T02:05:01.439-07:00Our old cottage was originally two, one up one dow...Our old cottage was originally two, one up one down miners cottages. Must have been really cramped with the large families they had in those days!Chickpeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17010543012720394937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157850478234582369.post-70349674674477670232015-03-18T01:11:51.994-07:002015-03-18T01:11:51.994-07:00It is a wonderful craft to learn Dani :)It is a wonderful craft to learn Dani :)Chickpeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17010543012720394937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157850478234582369.post-38971183880114869102015-03-18T01:10:46.267-07:002015-03-18T01:10:46.267-07:00I love the idea of getting the stones out of the r...I love the idea of getting the stones out of the river to build the house!Chickpeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17010543012720394937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157850478234582369.post-31345371248241080852015-03-18T01:09:39.114-07:002015-03-18T01:09:39.114-07:00That is the woman who is running the classes Lynn,...That is the woman who is running the classes Lynn, she makes beautiful baskets! We had a very old cob cottage before this house, it still had a coffin hatch in the ceiling!Chickpeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17010543012720394937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157850478234582369.post-64228017494155617772015-03-18T01:07:38.286-07:002015-03-18T01:07:38.286-07:00I do miss having thick walls!I do miss having thick walls!Chickpeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17010543012720394937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157850478234582369.post-21987559285882202692015-03-18T01:05:51.822-07:002015-03-18T01:05:51.822-07:00Thank you. That is the worry Gill, at least if we...Thank you. That is the worry Gill, at least if we have a bit of land around us it won't be right on our doorstep like it is now.Chickpeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17010543012720394937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157850478234582369.post-2076242238466067802015-03-18T01:04:19.251-07:002015-03-18T01:04:19.251-07:00Thank you Gina :)Thank you Gina :)Chickpeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17010543012720394937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157850478234582369.post-13147172044607066462015-03-18T01:03:37.723-07:002015-03-18T01:03:37.723-07:00Hopefully one day you will make the move Leanne, t...Hopefully one day you will make the move Leanne, though living in St Ives must be wonderful!!Chickpeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17010543012720394937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157850478234582369.post-80994255691589029262015-03-18T01:02:13.447-07:002015-03-18T01:02:13.447-07:00I like open plan, but I know what you mean about a...I like open plan, but I know what you mean about a noisy train station!Chickpeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17010543012720394937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157850478234582369.post-73514185316879388792015-03-18T01:00:11.424-07:002015-03-18T01:00:11.424-07:00Thank you Christina. :) Lots of work to do yet, w...Thank you Christina. :) Lots of work to do yet, will take a while as I'm trying to fit it in with work but will get there. Then it will be a case of trying to find a house we like.Chickpeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17010543012720394937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157850478234582369.post-25694760071592889312015-03-18T00:57:49.701-07:002015-03-18T00:57:49.701-07:00Maybe you will get your wish next time Lee xMaybe you will get your wish next time Lee xChickpeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17010543012720394937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157850478234582369.post-73669844624630576842015-03-18T00:53:44.094-07:002015-03-18T00:53:44.094-07:00Old houses have character. Small cottages aren...Old houses have character. Small cottages aren't really suitable for modern living with all our furniture and white goods. We built a bungalow but rough rendered it to look like an old cottage. northsider https://www.blogger.com/profile/00716743611909673869noreply@blogger.com