What use is a dress without POCKETS?

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  • Опубліковано 6 вер 2024
  • I love Midsummer here in the North of England! The day starts so early and I love to be a part of it. In this video I make an alteration to a favourite dress and cook supper for my son John's birthday. Idyllic.
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  • @suzanne529
    @suzanne529 Рік тому +147

    Lovely dress, pretty cat, beautiful yard and garden, and a loving family. Who could ask for more?

  • @michelereynolds9898
    @michelereynolds9898 Рік тому +62

    Wonderful to see Cat Rita doing better! She’s a beautiful cat-and, of course, there is no “replacing” Norma, or any cat-there are only “successors”. All live on in our hearts forever! Cheers and Happy Birthday to John!! I absolutely love it when he tousles your hair in that affectionate way. Thank you for sharing your lives with us. Congratulations, Kate, on the ENORMOUS (100,000!) success of your channel! We love you🥰

  • @tuto108
    @tuto108 Рік тому +99

    Tears sprang to my eyes when I saw the gorgeousness and love in John's birthday cake. They're always so imaginative, whole-hearted, rich and I am absolutely certain, mouth-wateringly delicious! Happy Birthday, John!! Wonderful filming and music, Anna! Thank you all!!

  • @marticote3442
    @marticote3442 Рік тому +45

    This is probably one of my favorite videos, Kate. The beginning was very meditative and the music is always so perfect. I lost one of my quilting buddies this past week. She would’ve been 85 next week. This video reminded me how important it is to celebrate every birthday! Thanks for the healing.

  • @shannoneaster9311
    @shannoneaster9311 Рік тому +46

    Thank you Kate for sharing your life, hobbies, garden, and your sweet family with us. It’s a pleasure to regularly share a spot on the lime green sofa with such lovely friends. ❤️

  • @elainekelley6358
    @elainekelley6358 Рік тому +94

    It is so nice to know there are people like you and your family in the world. Watching you and listening to the music in the background is so peaceful. Congrats on 100,000 subscribers!!

  • @wendywiese419
    @wendywiese419 Рік тому +22

    Kate, I loved everything about this video. Quiet morning, birds chirping, beautiful birds feeding, Eileen honking and a beautiful, bountiful garden. Love the dress and your new pockets (gotta have pockets). Congratulations on reaching 100,000 viewers, but I'm not surprised. You're such a wonderful person. Happy birthday to John and hi to Anna. Have a great week. See you soon.

  • @judymckinstry8130
    @judymckinstry8130 Рік тому +32

    I agree... a garment is best with pockets. The early morning was so special and the Birthday dinner was too. When John tossed your hair it was so sweet and endearing. Glad Rita is better and congratulations on 100,000! 🎉

  • @cindypeace4166
    @cindypeace4166 Рік тому +54

    Congratulations on hitting 100,000 subscribers! Thank you for all the joy and peace you bring to each of us. ❤

  • @suebrown3194
    @suebrown3194 Рік тому +13

    Thank you Kate, Anna, and John for a lovely video for Sunday afternoon in my world. Everything from time in the early morning listening to the birds to another spectacular cake for John's birthday. And pockets for a pocket-less dress! Two lime green sofas facing each other sounds like a brilliant idea.

  • @janetwalker4483
    @janetwalker4483 Рік тому +25

    What a lovely day! Happy Birthday, John and well done to "Mother" on coming up with another show - stopping cake. You deserve all your subscribers. You never fail to provide something thought provoking, inspirational, peaceful or just plain witty and fun. Congratulations, love! xxx

  • @christinaheesakacowden-wut3809

    I was crying too. Tears of joy and of gratitude.
    Dear Kate, you are the most wonderful human beeing. It feels like beeing with a best friend, a second mother, a teacher, all at the same time. I feel so blessed to be a part of this community here on your/our lime green sofa. It is full of love and joy and creativity.
    You have an extraordinary pedagogical talent to communicate with people and get them on bord with your tasks, your thought processes and makings. The first part of the video was so magical as well. You make me/us feel so special, like we are one of your family and it feels so familiar and easy to be here with you and all of your family. Happy birthday by the way, to John. I like it, when he ruffles your hair, lol. I also love the dress and the pockets you made. Makes me want to add pockets to my own hand made dresses as well. I do a lot of sewing. I am a certified seemstress and textile teacher. I also write novels, poetry and childrens books. I knit, crochet, embroider, naal bind and paint and restore furniture. We also have been having a heat wave here in Germany. For the last 4-5 weeks it was extremely hot and almost no rain. Today we had a fire nearby. The compost place cought fire and the smoke was unbelievable. Fire brigade everywhere. I hope it cools down soon. We really need rain.
    Today I am finishing my Harry Potter House Cardigan, which I have knitted in my very own colours. The pattern is from the book: Harry Potter Knitting Magic Vol.I. I love that book and I have made the Timeturner Sweater as well as the Buckbeak Sweater from this book. I also am crocheting a scrap blanket, making granny squares as well as other crochet stitches. Of course I am also sewing something. I am working on dungerees and some new pillow cases for my princess bed. And I am painting the doors in my cottage in a berry colour. I am so inspired by the beautiful colours of your house Kate.
    Blessings from Fairy Tale Cottage, Schurwald Forest, Germany.
    P.S. Your shy kitty is adorable. I love cats with all my heart. 💖🌲🌲🌲🐌🦋

  • @rfinnie1
    @rfinnie1 Рік тому +37

    Good morning Kate! I love your posts. They are kind, thoughtful and full of love. Your posts are what my soul needs. Thank you and congratulations on a100,000 viewers. I’m glad I’m one.

  • @carmenbailey1560
    @carmenbailey1560 Рік тому +27

    There is nothing better than having a morning coffee outside listening to the birds. Congratulations on your new milestone, justified for sure.
    Happy Birthday John enjoy your cake. Thanks for sharing your special day. 👍❤️😊🎈🎂🎉🎈🇨🇦

  • @joycemcbride2458
    @joycemcbride2458 Рік тому +13

    You do things so beautifully and so effortlessly, Kate. Thank you for sharing your day with us. It left me with a smile and a feeling of peace. So relieved and happy to see Cat Rita. I have missed her and was a bit worried.

  • @emb54
    @emb54 Рік тому +15

    Thank YOU Kate for taking us along for the last 6 years! It's been a real treasure and blessing. Happy Birthday John! Love to see the cakes that your mom makes each year : ) Blessings to you all.

  • @loispatrick2594
    @loispatrick2594 Рік тому +9

    John looks so pleased with his birthday cake! It's so good to just spend time with those we love isn't it ❤

  • @sharonvantroyen9686
    @sharonvantroyen9686 Рік тому +13

    Congratulations on 100,000 worldwide friends! I often think of the lime green sofa as a giant round sofa that circumvents the globe, and we all have such far-reaching sight that we can see all of our neighbours, all around us. Your dress is lovely, and what a wonderful idea to add pockets! Wishing John a very happy birthday, and I know he will enjoy that delicious cake. It’s lovely and fresh! You are a woman of many talents, Kate. Thank you for sharing your lovely life.

  • @lucyxstitch2304
    @lucyxstitch2304 Рік тому +11

    It was lovely to see Cat Rita, used to love seeing all the cats in your earlier videos. Norma of course was the favourite 💗💗 I’ve watched you from the beginning, and especially love the videos where you do every day things like cooking and a but of sewing or you show your garden. This video looked spontaneous like your early videos. I’ve seen a few of John’s birthdays and you always make great cakes for him. You have a lovely family. All the best to you ❤❤

  • @user-pi9ko6kv9h
    @user-pi9ko6kv9h 8 місяців тому +1

    That is a Mother who loves her son very much❤…happy birthday john😊

  • @pamlempi5491
    @pamlempi5491 Рік тому +32

    I love early morning quiet time. Good for the soul. You have a beautiful yard. ❤😊

  • @cyndifoore7743
    @cyndifoore7743 Рік тому +1

    I’m sitting on the sofa finishing a tatted cross bookmark for a friend. She took a few tatting classes from me but she’s had a setback and I haven’t seen her in a while. Wishing her well and better health. This is a nice thing to put in a card and send in the mail.
    Happy birthday John.
    I recently got a kitty that needed a new home, from a friend. We’re still getting to know each other but she’s doing fine. Her name is Emma.

  • @marijkeschellenbach2680
    @marijkeschellenbach2680 Рік тому +9

    I loooooove listening and watching birds at feeders in the garden! Pure heaven. And yes, pockets are a must indeed.

  • @joanndean6444
    @joanndean6444 Рік тому +12

    Lovely pockets, lovely Rita, lovely birthday dinner+ cake! Lovely Kate! What a great episode! Thanks to Arne and Carlos for introducing me to you!

  • @marybeth4002
    @marybeth4002 Рік тому +6

    Why, of course there are 100,000 subscribers! I'm always delighted when a new video comes out. Kate, the birthday supper and birthday cake is created with such love. The love a mother has for her children - it made me cry. Anna, your filming is beautiful and the music is what makes me pause and reflect. John, please pass the cake down on the lime green sofa - birthday wishes to you.

  • @norahmcphee4928
    @norahmcphee4928 Рік тому +1

    Hi there Kate, WOW WEEEE, you can make me a birthday cake anytime, because that is definitely a superb birthday cake, HAPPY BIRTHDAY John.
    Kate i am with you about pockets, a dress, skirt needs pockets if for nothing else than a place for your handkerchief, which i know is me being very old fashioned. I love your dress Kate, as i have made numerous of that same dress over the years because it is always comfortable to wear. When you said about 100 000 subscribers, i am so chuffed for you flower because you have such a lovely way about you and it is never the same thing twice that you are talking about. I'm awful glad that your lime green sofas are expandable because i wouldn't like to squash anyone. Enjoy your achievements flower, you deserve it. Crafty hugs from north of the border, Norah, Glenochil, Scotland

  • @GenevieveEKelly
    @GenevieveEKelly Рік тому +32

    What a lovely video, Kate … from beginning to end. 💚 🩷 From dress pockets to a Birthday cake. 🎂

  • @RoseCottageColleen
    @RoseCottageColleen Рік тому +2

    Horray for Cat Rita! I do love getting up early and gaze at my garden with my cup of tea or coffee. Pockets are simply wonderful and belong in everything! I do love your channel and all the lovely people here on the lime green sofa 🛋👗🏡

  • @pebblecritter
    @pebblecritter Рік тому +7

    CONGRATULATIONS Kate! 100,000 is AMAZING (and I’m not really surprised, you have an amazing channel. :) It was so lovely to see Cat Rita! Funny, I’ve been thinking about her… I hope this means we’ll start to see more of her, she’s such a beautiful cat. Also, how crazy is it that I was just pressing a new dress that’s almost identical to the one you put pockets in! I was actually marveling at the interesting way the pockets were added to my new dress and agreed - pockets are a MUST! Happy birthday to John - I loved the smile on his face when he saw the cake, he truly lit up (I would too - that looked AMAZING!). I love the idea of another LGS - BUT, how about the new one being hot pink (HPS?)??!!! Thank you for everything Kate - you always bring a smile to my face. Xxx

    • @thelasthomelyhouse
      @thelasthomelyhouse  Рік тому +2

      ooh! the Hot Pink Sofa! what a thought - how about more Hot Pink Cushions? John was really tired after work - it was asking a lot to film his birthday meal! xxx

    • @pebblecritter
      @pebblecritter Рік тому

      @@thelasthomelyhouse LOVE IT! Hot Pink Sofa, Hot Pink Cusions, and a nice Hot Pink Pouffe! 🤣 John's a good lad - I don't think it matters how tired you are when someone makes you a beautiful meal, there's nothing better. :) xxx

  • @eleanorwittering3126
    @eleanorwittering3126 Рік тому +2

    Regarding the popularity of your channel, I'm guessing, if others are like me, once they find you on UA-cam and become comfortable on your *Lime-Green-Sofa* , share you with one's circle of sewers/quilters. And, in time The Last Homely House becomes a staple of conversation and inspiration for ourselves.
    You have become a staple in our viewing, conversations and enjoyments. And, do hope, Rita continues to get better!

  • @CheapEngineerCrafts
    @CheapEngineerCrafts Рік тому +6

    I recently found your channel and I don’t know why the algorithm didn’t pop you up long ago. I’m a huge Hercules Candies fan for many years and I’m a quilter, knitter, spinner, crafter so I’m absolutely loving your content. Congratulations on 100k subscribers and Happy birthday, John! Now back to binge watching your archive of videos!

  • @grumpy_poo
    @grumpy_poo Рік тому

    My lad always pats me on the head and calls me his little shrinking mum.... That is some cake! Happy birthday to John...🍰🎂

  • @smallfootprint2961
    @smallfootprint2961 Рік тому +6

    Love that you dove right in and made pockets for an existing garment. Way to get what you want. Congrats on 100K subscribers. We love you out here. John's cake was awesome. I am envious of you all getting to eat your cooking. Do I notice that there is a little one on the way? So exciting. Happy Birthday, John, and many more. p.s. I always envisioned the Lime Green Sofa, curving, and squiggling around and facing toward each other. Sort of worm like. lol Nothing ordinary in our world, right Kate?

  • @lutghysels5140
    @lutghysels5140 Рік тому +1

    Ha, ha, "Well Done Mother", so sweet!
    Nice to see Eileen too !

    • @thelasthomelyhouse
      @thelasthomelyhouse  Рік тому

      he always called me Mother - my full title - very formal! ha ha! xxx

  • @emmatonoose
    @emmatonoose Рік тому +12

    What a lovely video for this Sunday afternoon! Congratulations to Kate for your over 100+K subscribers and to be able to celebrate with John, Anna and you another birthday cake time! God Bless you all.

  • @lidaconn2029
    @lidaconn2029 Рік тому

    I have been making cloths for myself and five children all their lives. They are all grown up and doing well on their own. They laugh at the things I used to make them wear when they were little. Now they sew including my two boys. Two of my girls are sewers and quilters. One doesn't sew at all. I love what they create. We have sewn together at my house because I have the fabric. Our last project was making bags for the beach.

  • @kim14533
    @kim14533 Рік тому +10

    I could watch that quiet peacefulness 100 times!!! Happy birthday John and congratulations Kate and all your helpers on 100,000...

    • @nicola4789
      @nicola4789 Рік тому +1

      Such a beautiful video! So lucky to have a mother like her! Congratulations on 100,000+ subscribers! So well deserved.

  • @susannetyree7217
    @susannetyree7217 4 дні тому

    Congratulations on 100,000 friends on the lime green sofa. A wonderful idea to have two sofas. Really good job on those pockets. It feels good to try something and it all works out. Lovely birthday cake for John. It looks delicious. Your kitty cat seems to be on the mend. My youngest has 2 cats and they are like children to her. I kept Ansel for 3 months while she was moving to Texas. The other cat, Ruby went to stay with her cousin. I’m partial to dogs but over the years the cats do end up at my house here in Ohio. My last little dog passed away a year ago in May. He was 14 years old. I decided I’m too old for another. I missed that silly cat when she came for him. Who would have thought, huh?

  • @estherrubin867
    @estherrubin867 Рік тому +10

    So lovely to spend a beautiful day with you, from an early morning sit in the garden, a bit of dress-altering, and ending up in a loving and delicious celebration of John’s birthday. You are all such lovely people. Congrats on now having 101K guests on your LGS. ❤

    • @thelasthomelyhouse
      @thelasthomelyhouse  Рік тому +2

      yes - I made that video last week and since I said that there are more lovely folk on my Sofa - its wonderful! xxx Thank you

  • @suebarner8364
    @suebarner8364 Рік тому

    My dear Kate…100,000…not a surprise at all. You are a very comfortable person to spend time with and we’ll be with you on the sofa, in the garden, by the lake, wherever. We’ll bring our sewing, or knitting, our painting or scrapbooking along too. Long may we enjoy your company! Cheers!

  • @margaretmcgregor5686
    @margaretmcgregor5686 Рік тому +20

    Congratulations Kate! That was a very touching video - from the early morning almost wistfulness to the excitement with the cake - which was magnificent 🎉 John looked very happy after his flan he'd obviously had a busy day and how lovely to be treated to his favourite food. And the pockets - an inspired idea and one I shall definitely be using - I totally concur that pockets are essential!!! Well done on everything Kate 😊 big love from Scotland 💜

  • @paularodery8074
    @paularodery8074 4 місяці тому

    Kate, I do love your life. I long for days like yours on the farm, planting, spinning, knitting and sewing. So very calming, listening to you and chuckling at the funnies you tell. How glorious the sound of those birds, Eileen honking, and watching those beautiful cats❤.

  • @royalnavarre1673
    @royalnavarre1673 Рік тому +6

    Special day with your son! How lovely! What a beautiful day outside and such a fabulous cake and good food. It's a joy to see John so happy!

  • @amaliachamberlain2069
    @amaliachamberlain2069 Рік тому +2

    The days spending with Kate, John, Anna & rest of my friends from afar have been fabulous! I have been encouraged to try different crafts, quilting & cooking . Congratulations on 100 thousand! Kate thanks again for keeping the simple pleasures of family, gardening, quilting & gatherings alive!!
    Blessings to you my friend

  • @labnurse1
    @labnurse1 Рік тому +5

    So lovely to see cat Rita. Happy day Kate and Happy Birthday to John. Hello to Anna.

  • @jamiethrogmorton2540
    @jamiethrogmorton2540 Рік тому +2

    I think the thing I most love about you (but I’m NOT picking just one!!) is how freshly you approach everything. How many cakes have you made your son-I’ve seen a few now and each one is new, in-the-moment, though you celebrate a lasting tradition. So nice!! 🎉

    • @thelasthomelyhouse
      @thelasthomelyhouse  Рік тому +1

      Anna put in a request for this one - it was really simple. Didn't last too long! xxx

  • @soshesews9117
    @soshesews9117 Рік тому +4

    Awe… it is so lovely sitting on the lime green sofa with everyone, celebrating John’s birthday and listening to the calming sounds of all the birds chirping!! Happy birthday John 🎈🎉.

  • @rebastrode9450
    @rebastrode9450 Рік тому +1

    I believe that you and John and Anna live in paradise. Most beautiful place. I know you all work so hard to keep it that way. Love the dress. All garments need pockets. So glad you share your talents and beauty of Northern England with me and many many more folks. Xoxo

  • @maartenlenting6734
    @maartenlenting6734 Рік тому +5

    It is so nice to see how much John loves you. He is proud of his mom.
    Love Wilhelmina

  • @nikkijones4978
    @nikkijones4978 Рік тому +1

    Kate … I found your channel a while ago, not long after I lost my husband. Instead of feeling lonely all the time, I have enjoyed squeezing onto the lime green sofa and listening. Your little videos are a breath of calm in an otherwise pretty full on world. I love that you appreciate the little things and love being creative. It’s given me the helping hand I need to do likewise. I made a baby quilt last week, for a good friend who is becoming a Grandma soon and am now hand stitching a ‘quilt as you go’ quilt for myself now, using Kaffe fabrics and Daisy & Grace diamond templates. You’d love it … bright pink red and orange 😊. Anyway, thanks again Kate. I’ll bring some gluten and dairy free goodies for the intolerant ones amongst us on the sofa. That actually sounds wrong; I’m very tolerant most of the time 😉 👍

  • @cynthiaroy9950
    @cynthiaroy9950 Рік тому +10

    CONGRATULATIONS ON 101,000 SUBSCRIBERS!!!!!
    Yours is the most calming, sincere, “homely”, and versatile podcast that i watch….and at 75 i do watch a lot of podcasts while i knit!! Thank you, sweet Kate! You feel like a friend!❤️❤️

  • @florenfroe23
    @florenfroe23 Рік тому +2

    Congratulations on 100,000. I’m an older part of that number. Love to you.

  • @glynismarsh4532
    @glynismarsh4532 Рік тому +5

    So lovely! You have captured the peace and quiet of the dawn and the joy of hot summer days. I’m so glad to see Rita again and interested to hear that she is skittish as I have two skittish kitties at the moment, both rescues. Love them just the same though! ❤

    • @thelasthomelyhouse
      @thelasthomelyhouse  Рік тому +1

      she spends most of her life hiding - though she is so much better this summer - she is outside in the sunshine right now! xxx

  • @karenfitzpatrick3292
    @karenfitzpatrick3292 Рік тому +1

    Kate, your large number of subscribers is due to your warmth, your down-to-earthness, your pleasure in life's small things, the love you show to those around you. You shouldn't be surprised that so many people want to be your friend

  • @gordonakers8247
    @gordonakers8247 Рік тому +7

    I love when I hear your birds sing in the mornings. I think I need more feeders. Thank you for sharing your early mornings with us. Patricia 86🥰🌻🪴👩🏻‍🌾🐝🌺. Great idea! Make pockets!

    • @thelasthomelyhouse
      @thelasthomelyhouse  Рік тому +1

      I've just ordered two more of the really good ones that allow the little birds to land but tip off the big jackdaws - I need John to make me more stands! xxx

  • @tinamcclurg3286
    @tinamcclurg3286 Рік тому +6

    Happy birthday John !
    I celebrate your special day and the 100,000 subscribers. Amazing how there’s always room for another on the lime green sofa even after a delicious mound of strawberry and cream cake !!
    Anna, I’m so glad you are there to help Kate and just lovely to peak into the window of The Last Homely House.

  • @kriscurtis1015
    @kriscurtis1015 Рік тому +6

    You are a delight Kate! I love your videos and the glimpse you provide of your little spot of North England and all your sewing projects. I'm always much calmer after watching your videos. Thank you and congratulations on 100,000 viewers!😘

  • @damongirls9528
    @damongirls9528 Рік тому +1

    I love how frugal you are. Using a scrap of odd wrapping paper for a pattern piece. Have a lovely day.

  • @shariellis2272
    @shariellis2272 Рік тому +7

    Happy Birthday, John! I am always totally impressed with the cakes you make for him! Congratulations on the 100,000 subscribers! What a BIG number!!!

  • @pbcatwoman5841
    @pbcatwoman5841 Рік тому +1

    I'am glad you enjoy the weather, how beautiful cat Rita is doing much better. Happy Birthday John and family to. See you in2 weeks Kate.🌞🏖

  • @user-mk8sh9tj8m
    @user-mk8sh9tj8m Рік тому +5

    Such a lovely video🥰 with a peaceful and beautiful start to the day; an enjoyable sewing project (well done👏🏻); so nice to see Rita (though I miss Norma terribly): congratulations on 100,000 subscribers (we're all so blessed to have you!); a delicious dinner and super nice birthday cake (Happy Birthday John!) -- an all around very special day and heartwarming video💕. Thank you (and sweet Anna) so much!!

  • @kathysalkeldbonilla6541
    @kathysalkeldbonilla6541 Рік тому

    In the US a jumper is a sleeveless, collarless dress intended to be worn over a blouse, shirt, T-shirt or sweater. Years ago, I used to wear a mid -calf corduroy jumper over a heavy cashmere sweater with tights and clogs during the winter and it was lovely! No pockets because I sewed them up and removed them!

  • @carolgehrig5671
    @carolgehrig5671 Рік тому +4

    Congrats Kate on reaching such a milestone. Totally agree with you - what's a dress without pockets. Beautiful garden and birds. Thanks for sharing.

  • @_KarenS
    @_KarenS Рік тому

    See now, that's a PROPER Victoria Sponge. The women in my family seem(ed) to only be able to make enormous, well-risen, 'foot-stool' sponges. It's an ability that I've inherited. My brother gave me Mary Berry's "Quick Bakes" book for my birthday a couple of years back. Victoria Sponge was in the 'big cakes' chapter, but the recipe comes out so small! Happy Birthday John!

  • @robinbobbin9683
    @robinbobbin9683 Рік тому +4

    I love being one of your friends on your lime green sofa! Your idea of adding another lime green sofa heading the other way is just wonderful! ❤ Congratulations on hitting 100,000 subscribers! 🎉 You are such a kind and wonderful lady and deserve it very much! Happy Birthday to John and what a very special cake you made for him.
    P.S. Your pockets turned out great and will so nice to enjoy wearing it again.
    Take care my friend! 🤗🌻

  • @shelaghrichardson1294
    @shelaghrichardson1294 Рік тому

    I love watching your colourful, imaginative quilting skills and your loving interactions with your family. I bet you couldn't imagine that someone, (me!) would be watching you from my home on the lovely little Caribbean island of Anguilla! It's a lovely, friendly place, only 16 miles long and 5 miles wlde at its widest! The highest point is only 200 ft above sea level! There are approx16,000 lovely inhabitants and I am so lucky that I met one of them in England 56 years ago and we fell in love and married. Half our life together was in the Ascot area of England, but we've been here since 1994 and I love it. There is one golden beach and 32 other gleaming, white beaches! Millionaires and celebrities visit and have holiday homes here..... But thank you so much for sharing you enthusiasm for life, your creativity and your caring nature with others so joyously with your subscribers. (Including me, too, now!)👏❤️

  • @Pamelar2216
    @Pamelar2216 Рік тому +11

    I start my days gently like you do. I feed the birds and watching them helps me connect with the day.
    Happy Birthday, John!!! Here’s to an outstanding year ahead! Cheers!
    And congratulations, Kate on 100,000 viewers!

  • @martaaldama6419
    @martaaldama6419 Рік тому +1

    “In this sequestered nook how sweet to sit upon my orchard seat. “
    William Wordworth

  • @brendaholder2260
    @brendaholder2260 Рік тому +5

    Seeing the love between mom and son is heart touching ❤ Beautiful cake by the way

  • @tinasteer2507
    @tinasteer2507 Рік тому

    I just subscribed 2 days ago because I remember my daughter after buying a dress with pockets jumping around in the kitchen yelling”And it’s got pockets”. Now I find I have missed 6 years. Well here is the start of this journey. Hello!

  • @anitabarra810
    @anitabarra810 Рік тому +9

    You are such a joy to check in with and see how things are going at your home! What a cake! Happy B’day, John.

  • @carolcurtis2220
    @carolcurtis2220 Рік тому

    I couldn't agree more with your comment about a dress without pockets. I first heard this from my maternal grandmother and have since come to realise her wisdom.

  • @mrscms831
    @mrscms831 Рік тому +5

    Happy Birthday John! Congrats on 100K Kate! The garden is looking grand. Happy to be in your kitchen again.

  • @traderkj
    @traderkj Рік тому +1

    Thank you Kate and Anna and John for this peaceful glimpse into your lovely world. ❤️

  • @christiseverance4038
    @christiseverance4038 Рік тому +8

    I always enjoy our visits on the lgs and in your lovely garden. I’m working on my first St Louis 16 Quilt thanks to your inspiration. Our bees are buzzing and busy in our garden. I love my quilting book from your shop and the books. Happy birthday John!

    • @thelasthomelyhouse
      @thelasthomelyhouse  Рік тому +1

      Thank you - I have been making a St Louis recently! they are such a fun and easy block! xxx

  • @kathrynmaguire8210
    @kathrynmaguire8210 Рік тому +1

    Kate you deserve it - your gentleness warms my heart.

  • @angiewarren6045
    @angiewarren6045 Рік тому +5

    Happy Birthday John! 🎉 I feel like I’ve spent so many birthdays with you that I should know when your big day is coming up! 😆The birthday cake this year is fabulous! Hope you enjoyed it and have many many more!

  • @middlebury65
    @middlebury65 Рік тому +1

    that was the most wonderful, calming video ever. Who wouldn't love pockets, cats, family and oh that cake. Yes on the couch facing another couch and maybe a coffee table in the middle with room for cups and cookies

  • @startipper3767
    @startipper3767 Рік тому +4

    What an absolutely stunning place you have Kate ! ! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your garden and your home and your new pockets ! HA ! Happy Birthday John ! ! ((hugs)) from Utah, a much cooler Utah this year so far, praise the Lord ! ! ps - Hey Anna

  • @ericallerton809
    @ericallerton809 Рік тому +1

    Congratulations Kate!!!wow and wow!!
    You deserve it ,,we🐾😉😉all love you!!!
    So Lovely,,,
    Happy birthday ,John!,,
    What a cake,,,!!!
    Elaine 🏡🏡😍💗💗
    Love the idea of 2 lime green couches,,,

  • @kayradwanski1689
    @kayradwanski1689 Рік тому +6

    Happy birthday, John! I look forward to this heartwarming occasion each year. I enjoyed seeing Anna, Frank, and Cat Rita, too-and, of course, dear Kate. Thanks for sharing your life with us and giving us each some space on the lime green sofa.

  • @KimD618
    @KimD618 Рік тому +1

    Happy Birthday, John! I love the relationship that you and John have. He truly adores his mother. Such a touching video...made me want to sit in the garden and enjoy nature with you. Bless you Kate. Stay safe and healthy. See you next time.....

  • @karencole5231
    @karencole5231 Рік тому +3

    So nice to see Rita feeling better. I've been missing the cat cameos. This was a lovely, cozy post. I definitely agree with your must have pockets policy! Happy birthday, John. 🎉

  • @wendyahles
    @wendyahles Рік тому

    Every single time I see that John has made an appearance I wait for the "head ruffle". Warms the heart and puts a smile on my face ;)

  • @margm4
    @margm4 Рік тому +4

    Happy birthday, John. Lovely to see him and Anna and your pretty cat-Rita. So nice and peaceful. Thanks for sharing your life, Kate. ❤️🇦🇺

  • @stinki97128
    @stinki97128 Рік тому

    I luv it when John playfully rubs ur head Kate. The cake is stupendous! A very happy birthday John.

  • @roseboss5899
    @roseboss5899 Рік тому +4

    What a beautiful day, full of love for your garden, the birds, dear Rita, and your lovely family. Congratulations on the milestone of video making and happy birthday to John. Stay happy and well. x

  • @bettinatucker8935
    @bettinatucker8935 Рік тому +1

    Congratulations Kate on 100,000 What a fantastic achievement.
    You live in such a gorgeous area and being able to sit down and listen to the broad come alive first thing in the morning.
    I live in Somerset and I can do the same thing as you there is nothing like it.
    You have a beautiful house and beautiful family. John makes me smile when he ruffles up your hair. He loves his mum to bits.
    His wife a is so kind and gentle .
    It’s so special and relaxing, spend some time with you in these videos, sitting on this long green sofa facing so many other people who enjoy your vlogs.
    we all love to see all the lovely things you do in your life.
    Take care stay safe xx

  • @lauraruthruff4741
    @lauraruthruff4741 Рік тому +4

    Congratulations on hitting 100k!! I am the one who should be thanking you.. you bring peace and serenity to my world. I am so happy to hear cat Rita is doing much better. It's been terribly hot here in my neck of the world. Happy birthday to John!!!

    • @thelasthomelyhouse
      @thelasthomelyhouse  Рік тому +2

      thank you so much - but none of this would be anything without you and all the other beautiful 'you's out there - xxxx

  • @rdavis134
    @rdavis134 Рік тому

    Hi Kate, thank you for sharing your morning with us. Every time I'm able to view the last homely house I really enjoy your sewing, quilting, gardening, cooking, the cats, goose.... you are a great inspiration to me to sew more. Have a great day. ❤ Renee

  • @pinky62
    @pinky62 Рік тому +7

    Thank you for bringing us news of Cat Rita. I've missed seeing kitties. Congratulations on reaching 100k viewers!

    • @thelasthomelyhouse
      @thelasthomelyhouse  Рік тому +1

      she has been very unwell - she is loving this summer weather and is soo much better! xxx thank you

  • @mariaelenaramirez5600
    @mariaelenaramirez5600 Рік тому

    You are a champ. You conquered the pockets. And we do need pockets on a dress.

  • @gailgaddy5340
    @gailgaddy5340 Рік тому +3

    It was a beautiful cake, Happy Birthday John. Congratulations on all your viewers. Yep, another LGS is needed👍❤️

  • @bettysshowtime7400
    @bettysshowtime7400 Рік тому +1

    A lovely cake for a lovely son, happy birthday John! Thank you Kate for the sewing tips and for sharing your family celebration.

  • @christinekeay8456
    @christinekeay8456 Рік тому +4

    Happy Birthday John! That cake looked amazing 🎉

    • @cjaneknit5090
      @cjaneknit5090 Рік тому

      Agree! I’m trying to figure out what kind it was. The batter was so stiff, not runny and thin. Looks delicious and mouthwatering, whatever it was.

    • @thelasthomelyhouse
      @thelasthomelyhouse  Рік тому +1

      I left the recipe link in the show notes! xxx

    • @cjaneknit5090
      @cjaneknit5090 Рік тому

      @@thelasthomelyhouse Wonderful! Thank you so much! 🤗

  • @janicemaxfield
    @janicemaxfield Рік тому

    I love that you still have John’s design up on your wall with the flying geese!

  • @margyboomgaard6286
    @margyboomgaard6286 Рік тому +3

    Over 100.000 subscribers AND John's birthday! Congratulations Kate!! Well earned it yourself!! And happy birthday dear John! Loved this video, always a pleasure to watch you all. Nice to so cat Rita feeling better! Much love!! xx

  • @msplum3306
    @msplum3306 Рік тому +1

    Love ur morning symphony.
    TWO GREEN SOFAS! Now we’ll all be early to sit on the side we like best - haha. Love the pocket insert, great idea! Ur UA-cam videos will continue to bless for eons of years!!!! So Thank You.
    Happy Birthday John 🎉

  • @cindymatthews8757
    @cindymatthews8757 Рік тому +3

    What a lovely celebration, Kate! Happy Birthday, John 🎶🎉🎶

  • @Tinacrafts2
    @Tinacrafts2 Рік тому +1

    Lovely way to start the day indeed! And totally agree…dresses AND sweaters need pockets. I’m super thrilled for your channel numbers, Kate. And glad UA-cam saves the videos for replays. Well done, you! 👏🥰 I still miss seeing lovely Norma though. 🥺