tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post6054982156567699268..comments2024-03-27T23:00:22.683-04:00Comments on for the love of a house: the winter front porchfor the love of a househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comBlogger67125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-83068816197257724212012-03-06T20:55:43.895-05:002012-03-06T20:55:43.895-05:00I had no idea they were called "conks".....I had no idea they were called "conks"...I thought they were just fungae or "big tree mushrooms"!!<br />I get those all the time at my cottage, as we have a dozen maples that are over 100 years old...<br />very nice post...<br /><br />Cheers...linda :o)Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06682800877894439940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-72182141001122668692012-02-04T05:39:41.882-05:002012-02-04T05:39:41.882-05:00I am enjoying your blog. We will be relocating fr...I am enjoying your blog. We will be relocating from Texas to Pennsylvania. Your house is beautiful.Rosemary & Garlichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18044234879167445165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-61840924277288141942012-01-27T11:27:26.505-05:002012-01-27T11:27:26.505-05:00hi Carolyn! no, they don't fall off the tree ...hi Carolyn! no, they don't fall off the tree themselves, unless perhaps they have rotted;) I don't know if there is a right/wrong time to harvest. I guess when they are the size you want!! They can sometimes be pulled off, but it is better to use a ax or drive a wedge between the conk and the tree so that you don't damage the conk in removing it (we learned that the hard way;)for the love of a househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-39849464378330642192012-01-25T23:25:38.040-05:002012-01-25T23:25:38.040-05:00Hi Joan- Love the birch, it's peaceful but dr...Hi Joan- Love the birch, it's peaceful but dramatic at the same time. <br /><br />Conk question for you- how do you know when to "harvest" the conk? Do they fall off the tree by themselves? The one growing on our tree seems to have rotted- rats.<br /><br />Hope you're all well-<br /><br />hugs-<br />Carolyncarolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05648176456040275745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-83971320393626000682012-01-24T12:37:31.846-05:002012-01-24T12:37:31.846-05:00Pretty!Pretty!Virginia Country Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17291355605808113627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-37312968541586962452012-01-21T16:20:16.200-05:002012-01-21T16:20:16.200-05:00I just read your June post about your Featherwiegh...I just read your June post about your Featherwieght sewing machine. I have one that my mother-in-law made me buy. I paid $35 for it 30 years ago at an estate sale. I'm so glad I did what she told me to do. It is such a great little machine!Deborahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-8362504577152157962012-01-19T18:47:54.387-05:002012-01-19T18:47:54.387-05:00Attractive! I'm enjoying our front porch so mu...Attractive! I'm enjoying our front porch so much more since we painted the front door a bold blue -- it really is appealing to me this winter especially.Lori @ In My Kitchen, In My Lifehttp://inmykitcheninmylife.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-73558546920047825232012-01-19T00:01:27.220-05:002012-01-19T00:01:27.220-05:00I would never have thought to put the birch branch...I would never have thought to put the birch branches/logs in the urn! It looks gorgeous!Dear Lilliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16916503973078592801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-3034786098425818482012-01-18T23:15:44.814-05:002012-01-18T23:15:44.814-05:00What a great idea! I think folks outside of the b...What a great idea! I think folks outside of the birch growing regions could paint or use some flocking spray on any branches. Could be interesting ...DShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01470417969955703477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-84730493345589091962012-01-18T13:10:55.559-05:002012-01-18T13:10:55.559-05:00Oh- so pretty and sooo New England! Love!Oh- so pretty and sooo New England! Love!http://www.buildingabeachhouse.com/http://www.buildingabeachhouse.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-60965188426517481432012-01-18T11:42:49.452-05:002012-01-18T11:42:49.452-05:00Great idea for the urn! I'm always stumped whe...Great idea for the urn! I'm always stumped when it comes to cute, outdoor, (non-Christmasy) winter decor.Kayla @ Your Day Simplifiedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16634920715340666514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-73293572495552649132012-01-17T20:40:32.100-05:002012-01-17T20:40:32.100-05:00Joan,
Your white birch branches look absolutely pe...Joan,<br />Your white birch branches look absolutely perfect for January and the entire winter...I always loved planting my winter pots when we lived in CT...and now next year I'll get to again...but for now it's black and white pansies...southern California winter. Oh, and your little gift by your mailbox...how thoughtful of someone!<br />annieannie@mostlovelythingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14964878814684727910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-39771377169657919092012-01-17T18:22:46.103-05:002012-01-17T18:22:46.103-05:00So beautiful Joan! Love the birch bouquet and your...So beautiful Joan! Love the birch bouquet and your collection of conks! And I love that crisp winter sunshine - so lovely. <br />xoTrinaCatherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17371726009244498344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-11225152881341035162012-01-17T17:55:15.965-05:002012-01-17T17:55:15.965-05:00What a bright idea to use the birch logs as an arr...What a bright idea to use the birch logs as an arrangement. We had just a dusting of snow last night, then rain all day. Strangest Northeast winter!<br /><br />And, I'm embarrassed to admit, my greens are drying out and still above my door and in my urns. I just haven't had the energy to come up with an alternative. But, now.....I've got some ideas.<br /><br />Hope the Conk fairy stops by again soon!<br />xo ElizabethAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15395215787881578608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-67659745934157769522012-01-17T13:14:02.704-05:002012-01-17T13:14:02.704-05:00Hi, my name is Heather! Please email me when you c...Hi, my name is Heather! Please email me when you can, I have a question about your blog!<br /><br />HeatherVonSJ[at]gmail[dot]comHeatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07957437718840848185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-81381017178508482832012-01-16T23:14:40.643-05:002012-01-16T23:14:40.643-05:00Beautiful & lovely. Thanks for stopping by RH...Beautiful & lovely. Thanks for stopping by RHS always!Gwen Driscollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09098560474358923354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-201079482961567332012-01-16T16:06:47.793-05:002012-01-16T16:06:47.793-05:00What a great idea! My property is loaded with birc...What a great idea! My property is loaded with birch branches (I live in NH too) and I am always trying to think of new ways to incorporate them into home decorating.Syndi @Beachnut Lanehttp://beachnutlane.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-62530122680062028782012-01-16T12:42:06.029-05:002012-01-16T12:42:06.029-05:00i LOVE birch branches.........I brought some in be...i LOVE birch branches.........I brought some in before christmas and stood them in the corner of our fireplace wood basket. so pretty. <br /><br />how wonderful the conk just magically appeared!Pamela Bateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13251452639317129182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-53770713360832111152012-01-16T11:29:43.468-05:002012-01-16T11:29:43.468-05:00So beautiful! I have a few conks growing in our b...So beautiful! I have a few conks growing in our backyard...I go out every few days to check on them ;)Kelly@Bungalow Bluehttp://www.bungalowblueinteriors.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-49765143552766390892012-01-16T11:12:46.402-05:002012-01-16T11:12:46.402-05:00How pretty. We grow pansies here in Va too all win...How pretty. We grow pansies here in Va too all winter BUT you'd never find white birch! Count yourself lucky! You can have pansies in the spring too!<br />Lorrainemiss flibbertigibbethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12512539640637973125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-29845507891338776752012-01-16T10:38:57.112-05:002012-01-16T10:38:57.112-05:00If I see the "conk fairy" I will certain...If I see the "conk fairy" I will certainly put in a good word for all of you!!<br /><br />Shelly- if you click the photo of our mailbox on the sidebar it will take you to the post that will tell you all you want to know!for the love of a househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-5892439388255635512012-01-16T09:21:52.235-05:002012-01-16T09:21:52.235-05:00Joan, Dan, and Ella: Birch trees are my favorite!...Joan, Dan, and Ella: Birch trees are my favorite! With the October storm, we were able to scoop up a large trunk which I cut up and placed near the fireplace. I love your idea, though! CindyCindynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-55283652316783087982012-01-16T00:38:17.589-05:002012-01-16T00:38:17.589-05:00I love your home and I am always excited when it p...I love your home and I am always excited when it pops up in my inbox!!! Love the porch! Quick question....where did you get your mailbox and iron detail underneath...I have been looking forever.<br />Thank you so much!<br />Shellyweathervane143https://www.blogger.com/profile/14603241032248847461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-26741705707645342062012-01-16T00:21:53.260-05:002012-01-16T00:21:53.260-05:00What a sweet gift! And what beautiful branches!! :...What a sweet gift! And what beautiful branches!! :) <br /><br />Hugs,<br />GailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13010188787808442253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-36682845197382446922012-01-15T23:39:08.146-05:002012-01-15T23:39:08.146-05:00conk fairy? had never heard of a conk...love your ...conk fairy? had never heard of a conk...love your urn and the patina on it gorgeous! we have been having incredibly warm days in california.maggie@septemberrusthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05631324135261681840noreply@blogger.com