@@snapdragonlife please do I’m HerOutdoorz. I’ve put an intro film up and have some older collab films on there. Now debating whether to go forward with traditional UA-cam landscape films or portrait shorts … really need an IT department!
Absolutely delightful, so glad that I found your channel! After raising children, keeping house (many houses…) and running a part time business, I’m ready to commit to myself. Thank you Jane for your inspiration and encouragement for the middle to older age women.💐
My husband has CLL. The diagnosis resulted in us leaving our over-busy lives in London and settling in South Wales. Wonderful change of pace. However, I think that he is a bit like you, struggles with keeping things small ! Take care not to overstretch yourself again Jane x
I must be one of the fifty thousand new subscribers. Your channel is absolutely beautiful. It's a very good deed in a naughty world! There is so much fabulous content.❤
I am so glad I found your channel in these last few days. You have such an abundant artisitic background! You are charming and I'm glad you are being true to yourself, and your need to slow down. I look forward to seeing more episodes. Thank you for sharing your background, home and studio.
I'm so glad I found you--a kindred spirit indeed! Your journey resonated with me in so many ways. My education background/degrees are in literature/writing though, but I'm a lover of art and also had a small textile business for about 10 years. I've been focusing on writing the last several years and have two published novels so far (currently working on the third), and I teach writing workshops. Recently I made a life-changing move from the US to Scotland where my mum grew up (I was born and raised in England but moved to the states decades ago). I yearned to return and so bought a 1832 schoolhouse in the remote Scottish highlands. I have a fair amount of land and want to grow a dye garden for my textile work but will be researching and hopefully taking one of your dye workshops before I tackle that. Thank you for sharing and I look forward to following you on UA-cam.
Well done to Georgie from Common Farm Flowers, I love her channel too and she was right to encourage you. Another favourite of mine is the Last Homely House channel - a wonderfully authentic, very inspiring older lady in the North East of England.
Thanks Frances. Yes Georgie is a Top Woman, a great inspiration. I love Kate at the Last Homely House too. I think that UA-cam gives us all a chance to invite people into our worlds which is really special. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. J x
I love you and your studio club. My life is very connected to nature and although I already follow a path with intention setting and creativity I find you calming and inspiring and I enjoy the projects and growing inspiration. I ran a plant nursery that was extremely demanding physically and now a small soap and skincare business Sea Thrift but I am constantly reviewing is this taking over too much as like you I have chronic fatigue illness. You are like a friend many miles away and I value your positivity and creativity .Your a gem ❤🌹 🧵 xx .
Thank you for the fascinating introduction into your world.Admirable that you recognised the need in yourself and acted upon It NOT many peoole would be brave enough .54/ 5 is not middle aged ...Im 69 and don't even consider myself to be middle aged!❤
Hooray for 50 thousand views!!!! I changed from a high octane marketing/PR job in IT to working with Yarn when we moved to Wales and have never looked back. I love everything about my job as I can set my own pace and do as much or as little as I want, which at almost 67 is exactly what I want to do. Your studio letters are one of the joyous things of my week, thank you Jane xx
Thank you for being a middle-aged woman on youtube ❤️ You're absolutely right. It's so hard to find women to relate to. You've given me a lot of food for thought xx
Thank you Sally. I think it’s because UA-cam was maybe such a youth thing for ages - I remember my daughters watching avidly in their teens and my eldest daughter still watches in her late 20s. Now I find UA-cam much better than tv. Maybe that says something about tv ….
I don’t know why you’ve suddenly popped up on my feed but I’m so glad you have! I do watch Georgie and enjoy her channel very much and I definitely think I’m going to enjoy yours, thankyou very much, I look forward to next time!
Hello! You randomly popped up in my feed last week and I was like “yes! What a lovely person living such an interesting life” thank you for sharing ❤ We would all benefit from more middle aged women starting UA-cam channels!
I come here from binge watching Sherry Iris yesterday while I stitched and she had mentioned you in one of her videos. I wrote down your business name immediately and I’m so glad I did. What an absolute delight you are to watch and thank you for sharing your story. I can’t wait to watch more of your content and think I will put off my housework to sit and watch you some more today.
So many people remember that article! It was photographed on an unusually sunny day which was driving Andrew Montgomery mad. It was pre digital cameras so all testing with Polaroids!
Perfect timing for me to see this video… I’ve just announced to my own small world that I’m closing my own small business. I now feel better about making the decision for my own wellbeing 😊
Thanks Tracy - oh that is so hard, because so much of life and identity is tied up with running a small business. In my experience it’s always the right decision for people and never one that is taken lightly. With love. J x
Thank you. I was a little bit flabbergasted when I picked up my phone and saw the views. I thought I was misreading them. I hope that it is a good day in Oklahoma. Here I have woken to snow. J x
Hi Jane, I am one of the viewers youtube showed your videos to last week. I was so surprised when you appeared in my feed as I remember you from the Noths days. I had a different business then too and I remember how your business developed and grew. I remember the forum and gin and crisps 😅 So lovely to watch your videos now and see what you are doing. I have subscribed and will keep watching with joy.
Thank you. I have actually heard from so many people from the NOTHS days who are now doing completely different things. It almost feels like a moment in time! X
Congratulations on the increase in views - it is very well deserved. I look forward to your Friday film every week as it is features a mix of topics which keeps it interesting. I wish you continued success.
Thank you for your introduction. I knew bits and pieces of your backstory - now I know the whole and can get a better picture of it. The parts that resonated with me are a) the burnout thing - hating what your are doing although you worked hard to get there b ) chronic condition - I have one although it’s different and c) recently, your Naples month and the romance and history of Europe, and d) middle-aged woman - although I’m a little older - not wanting to look older or younger but being my current, vibrant self. You give me hope that I can also address this stage of my life as effectively as you are doing.
Thank you for your introduction,I related well to your story. I'm looking forward to more content. And you look absolutely lovely in your outfit with the company of the snake lilly 💜💛
So good to hear your backstory, I must be one of those 50,000 people who were lucky enough to see your post. It's great to see women embracing dreams, making them reality and then moving forward when it's time....looking forward to your next post.
I am so glad that UA-cam fed me your Naples videos! Your voice is so soothing, and I am looking forward to further exploring your content. While I do not consider myself to be a creative person, a friend insists that everyone is creative in some way. I am interested in exploring your online community and club!
Thank you Gina Marie. I very firmly agree with your friend! This Friday’s film will be about making something (if I can get my phone to talk to my laptop - it’s been a week of tech issues!). I’m so glad you enjoyed the videos. J x
Brilliant! I am looking forward to your weekly posts.... I was a florist in California out of my home/garage for 12 years and then worked for a florist for two years. I have always gardened. I live in California so I can grow many things but Roses are my favorites. I lived in a very cold winter climate for 17 years( until my divorce in 2017) and grew lots of perennials there. My garden here is quite small but I do fit lots in. 😅. I do hand sewing.... Alabama Chanin clothing and Sue Spargo wool quilts but have started watercoloring again..... I am struggling to paint a bit looser....I did interior renderings in college for my interior architecture degree so being ' loose' is a new skill for me. I follow two painters in the UK...one in Edinburgh and one in Devon who help me. You sound so inspiring and self knowledgeable (is that a word?). I am looking forward to hearing your wisdom. I am so glad You Tube sent you to my feed. ❤
Thank you so much ~ isn’t it a wonderful thing to be able to connect across the world? I have only visited California once, in 2016, but loved my trip. I’m often very envious of the long Californian season for dye plants! J x
Hello from the West Coast of Canada. loved! your comment about no middle-aged women on UA-cam. I discovered your Naples video and was impressed with your time blocking throughout your day. Inspiring. After Listening to Your introduction and back story - and your life philosophy - I’ve immediately subscribed.
Hello from Montreal, Canada! I’m also glad UA-cam suggested one of your videos to me (it was the one about what you learned from a month in Naples). I watched several others over the following days and then signed up for your newsletter. You do have a wonderful, calming presence on camera and are a joy to listen to. I love your focus on “local” and Scotland is a place I’ve always wanted to visit. One day! Thank you for your videos. ❤
Thank you, and nice to meet you. I'm 58 and was never happy working in institutions (NHS, university) in an office. Now with a bad heart, I'm finding new ways to work and enjoy life. Writing, learning ceramics - all good :o)
It's so good to know about your back story 🙂. I was one of the people that UA-cam introduced to your channel recently and I'm so grateful for that. I appreciate your ability to pick yourself up and begin again, staying true to yourself and sharing your skills with others. Watching your channel has pushed me to declutter my subscription list. Thank you for introducing yourself. Hello from Preston, Lancashire 👋.
😂😂😂 almost. We had a holiday, many years ago now high up into Scotland and a shopkeeper asked where we had travelled from. When we told him he said, "Ah, just down the road then." 😮 x
Lovely finding your channel, interesting that I also live in the same area of Glasgow. I will now follow you on u tube to see your great variety of courses you offer. 🏴
I was one of those people who found you in my feed, happy find it was too! Lovely channel. I also suffer from chronic illnesses and related to much of the content that was shared in your video last week 🙂
Thank you. I do think that gradually more and more of us are beginning to show up here - where the length of video allows for nuance and connection. J x
A big hello and thank you from Marin County, north of San Francisco, CA. Your last video resonated with me, so I immediately became a subscriber. At age 70, I'm embarking on a new life adventure and look forward to learning more ways to be more creative and ultimately more healthy. Bless you for taking making that leap into the UA-cam realm, your new followers will be very appreciative. By the way, my best friend has two of her children attending the University of Glasgow!
Well hello Renee! And thank you for subscribing. We visited California for my youngest daughter’s 16th birthday in 2016 and loved it. I hope that your friend’s children are enjoying Glasgow (snowing here this morning, though probably not in the city!) J x
Yes, I found you the other day on my feed, wondered where you popped up from! You were meant to connect to us all and us to you! Serendipity at work for sure. I am not as far away as many of your new subscribers but Hi to everyone from all over the world on here. Best Wishes from Somerset UK x
Loved this. The reason why I started a UA-cam channel again for the same reason I want to see more women our age and so I feel I need to be one of them. Loved your history and went a couple of times “wow” but health, man, it’s something that can catch up on you.
Loved your introduction and backstory, Jane. I'm one of your new subscribers, really enjoying watching your videos. Ive been watching Common garden flowers for ages so lovely to hear your friends! I love her mum too! ❤️
I was one of those! Your video about your month in Italy popped up and it really intrigued me! I’m a new subscriber and I love your kind of videos so thankyou so much for doing this! I’m arching from Adelaide in South Australia.
What an interesting live you have led. You have a brilliant imagination, one thing leading to another. You must feel proud of yourself. I always look at the fact whatever I have done, good or bad, leads me to where I am today..
That was brilliant 🤩, Jane! Loved hearing your backstory. How talented you are, and so nice to see another mid-life woman 🌟flourishing and being such a great force for good in the world. Thank you x
Jane you’ve inspired me! Having known you through those crazy notonthehighstreet days (I’ll never forget our drunken tuk tuk home with me with a severely bashed up knee!) the burnout resonates so much. I too suffered burnout and began too hate creating the things that used to bring me joy. The last 5 or 6 years have been a slow steer in the right direction and I feel I’m nearly there. Also with an auto immune disease which hinders things slightly. Well done for being a middle aged inspirational creator on UA-cam! Must dust my camera off, truly inspirational you are. Big love xx
Your videos are so lovely. Your calm personality is of such value. I'm very inspired by your story of 'wiggly' winding your way through careers to find what works for you. Thank you.
What an absolute pleasure to listen to your lifes journey. How interesting and a blessing that despite your health issues you have had a kismet flow of creative roles. I love that all of your skills have lead you to this part of your life. Thanks for sharing :)
Finally got to watch and thanks to Georgie for 'pushing' you in the right direction. great story, I have been watching you for some time now but this was an excellent overview. That Flower is stunning. thank you.
What a wonderful perspective on your disappointments and challenges. I believe it takes time to be discerning about what makes a 'good fit' for us at certain stages in life. Thank you for sharing this very positive video. I loved listening to your story😍
I'm a new subscriber and so glad I found your channel last week. I haven't watched all you videos but I find you inspiring and positive. Your whole set up is like a cosy chat with a friend. Thank you and I look forward to more 😊
This morning I made myself a cuppa, and settled down to watch a couple of my favourite UA-cam Vloggers. I was pleased that yours popped up on my screen. (I enjoy craft, reading, and garment construction videos.) Thank you for sharing your history and inspiration with us; I enjoyed every word. Plus, your style, your choice of harmonious colours in your clothing and furnishings, were beautiful. I look forward to following along with your journey! 👍💖
I found by accident your talk about Naples. I just love how that conversation went across the page and through time at a pace I could stay with. I migrated to o Australia from the UK in 1980’s when everything seem d possible and exciting. Work and study and changes in direction along the way. It was so interesting to hear your story today and for sure I’ll be recommending you to my friends and tuning in to new episodes ❤
Hello Jane …..I live in sunny Perth, Australia. I first watched your videos on your adventures in Naples and really enjoyed the content. You have inspired me to return to creative pursuits and I have signed up for your four week course. Looking forward to watching more of your inspiring and heartfelt content.
Hello, Watching you from Henderson, Nevada and you happened to come up on my feed. You are very accomplished and authentic. Thank you for sharing your story. I have loved needlework, crochet, knitting etc since childhood and I too find it is not appreciated for its value here. I subscribed to your channel immediately. ❤😊
Lovely to meet you Jane, I’m following from Auckland, New Zealand, I’ve binge watched all your videos to catch up love you channel and your gentle spirit😊🇳🇿
So interesting that you popped up and lovely to hear your back story. I have loved Country Living magazine and remember seeing your green van though l didn’t instantly connect it to you. Inspiring and l love the colours you wear, they really suit you….
I haven’t found that at all - though they do grow extremely well here - normally I cut so that there are leaves left, but this particular one was a casualty of digging out a clump for a friend who was struggling to get them to grow from corms. X
I am a new viewer of your channel. Rachel Ashwell's name brought me to your channel when you visited her house in another video. Thank you for sharing your career life journey. You have inspired me. I will view your prior videos and keep watching. Happy Birthday!
Hi Barbara. I think that you will have see Rachel Ashwell’s house on my friend @commonfarmflowers channel. What a beautiful house tour - as Georgie says, it’s all in the details. I’m glad that you enjoyed watching about my wiggly career. J x
Do you have a greenhouse poly tunnel to grow your cut flowers? I try to grow zinnias every summer and the leaves get this sage green mold, as I live in a damp environment. Any advice?
I can’t really grow zinnias here as we are too cold and damp. I have been given some of the Floret Originals zinnia seeds and shall be trying to grow them in a polytunnel. X
Hi Catherine. Do you mean for setting up solar dye jars? I’ll be mainly selling dried dye ‘stuff’ - leaves, flowers, pressed flowers. All of which can be used in solar dyeing but it is more usual to use fresh plants. The actual plants themselves I’m unlikely to sell, though there is the possibility that I might take a few to a pop up market at Fodder and Farm over the summer if I have excess. That is at Port of Menteith, near Aberfoyle.
Thank you so much for your kind reply. It was fresh bits of the plants I was thinking about. If you will be attending a market out at Port of Monteith it would be lovely to come and see what you have on your stall. I am from Argyll where I can get plenty of the wild plants but don’t have much space for growing a lot of plants for dyeing. Thanks for your help Jane.
I don't think 50 is middle aged. Still youngish. 70's is middle aged. I'm not sure why they call a single storey house a bungalow. Most houses in Australia are single storey leading to 'urban spread.' Only people who fancy themselves live in/build two storey houses..
Thank you. I’m very happy with the optimistic lifespan! I think originally Bungalow was derived from the Hindi word for “from Bengal” where single story workers buildings were common and distinct from ‘cottages’. Though actually the Royal Mail bizarrely rechristened our house as a cottage sometime about 2012, It is now ‘Sunnyside Cottage’ on all official papers, despite being neither sunny nor a cottage. J x
Long may us middle-aged women rise back to the top from obscurity!!! Great news and well-deserved ♥
So pleased to have found you on here as I start my UA-cam channel too. So many points of connection. Inspiring thank you
Thank you. Have you begun your channel yet? I will pop over and have a look. J x
@@snapdragonlife please do I’m HerOutdoorz. I’ve put an intro film up and have some older collab films on there. Now debating whether to go forward with traditional UA-cam landscape films or portrait shorts … really need an IT department!
Hooray and Hurrah!!🎉for middle aged women ❤ and in particular Jane and Georgie 😊.....oh and me ...and you dear reader❤
Yes Hurrah for middle aged women! X
Fabulous introduction 🎉 Love your channel! I will be back 😂❤
Absolutely delightful, so glad that I found your channel! After raising children, keeping house (many houses…) and running a part time business, I’m ready to commit to myself. Thank you Jane for your inspiration and encouragement for the middle to older age women.💐
Thank you. Committing to yourself sounds wonderful. J x
My husband has CLL. The diagnosis resulted in us leaving our over-busy lives in London and settling in South Wales. Wonderful change of pace. However, I think that he is a bit like you, struggles with keeping things small ! Take care not to overstretch yourself again Jane x
I must be one of the fifty thousand new subscribers. Your channel is absolutely beautiful. It's a very good deed in a naughty world!
There is so much fabulous content.❤
Thank you for subscribing and watching (& leaving a comment) Ann. I’m so glad you’ve enjoyed the videos. X
me too! lol 🤣
I am so glad I found your channel in these last few days. You have such an abundant artisitic background! You are charming and I'm glad you are being true to yourself, and your need to slow down. I look forward to seeing more episodes. Thank you for sharing your background, home and studio.
Thank you so much Madeline. X
I'm so glad I found you--a kindred spirit indeed! Your journey resonated with me in so many ways. My education background/degrees are in literature/writing though, but I'm a lover of art and also had a small textile business for about 10 years. I've been focusing on writing the last several years and have two published novels so far (currently working on the third), and I teach writing workshops. Recently I made a life-changing move from the US to Scotland where my mum grew up (I was born and raised in England but moved to the states decades ago). I yearned to return and so bought a 1832 schoolhouse in the remote Scottish highlands. I have a fair amount of land and want to grow a dye garden for my textile work but will be researching and hopefully taking one of your dye workshops before I tackle that. Thank you for sharing and I look forward to following you on UA-cam.
Well done to Georgie from Common Farm Flowers, I love her channel too and she was right to encourage you. Another favourite of mine is the Last Homely House channel - a wonderfully authentic, very inspiring older lady in the North East of England.
Thanks Frances. Yes Georgie is a Top Woman, a great inspiration. I love Kate at the Last Homely House too. I think that UA-cam gives us all a chance to invite people into our worlds which is really special. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. J x
I went over and followed her too!
I love you and your studio club. My life is very connected to nature and although I already follow a path with intention setting and creativity I find you calming and inspiring and I enjoy the projects and growing inspiration. I ran a plant nursery that was extremely demanding physically and now a small soap and skincare business Sea Thrift but I am constantly reviewing is this taking over too much as like you I have chronic fatigue illness. You are like a friend many miles away and I value your positivity and creativity .Your a gem ❤🌹 🧵 xx
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I found you a couple of days ago, so this thorough presentation video was great!
Thank you! X
Thank you for the fascinating introduction into your world.Admirable that you recognised the need in yourself and acted upon It NOT many peoole would be brave enough .54/ 5 is not middle aged ...Im 69 and don't even consider myself to be middle aged!❤
Hooray for 50 thousand views!!!! I changed from a high octane marketing/PR job in IT to working with Yarn when we moved to Wales and have never looked back. I love everything about my job as I can set my own pace and do as much or as little as I want, which at almost 67 is exactly what I want to do. Your studio letters are one of the joyous things of my week, thank you Jane xx
Thanks so much Heike - and also for all your support. X
Glad I found you ❤
Thank you so much. X
Thank you for being a middle-aged woman on youtube ❤️ You're absolutely right. It's so hard to find women to relate to. You've given me a lot of food for thought xx
Thank you Sally. I think it’s because UA-cam was maybe such a youth thing for ages - I remember my daughters watching avidly in their teens and my eldest daughter still watches in her late 20s. Now I find UA-cam much better than tv. Maybe that says something about tv ….
I don’t know why you’ve suddenly popped up on my feed but I’m so glad you have! I do watch Georgie and enjoy her channel very much and I definitely think I’m going to enjoy yours, thankyou very much, I look forward to next time!
Welcome Carolyn. What a lovely comment. X
Hello! You randomly popped up in my feed last week and I was like “yes! What a lovely person living such an interesting life” thank you for sharing ❤
We would all benefit from more middle aged women starting UA-cam channels!
Thank you. And yes I really think that we would x
I come here from binge watching Sherry Iris yesterday while I stitched and she had mentioned you in one of her videos. I wrote down your business name immediately and I’m so glad I did.
What an absolute delight you are to watch and thank you for sharing your story. I can’t wait to watch more of your content and think I will put off my housework to sit and watch you some more today.
Thanks so much Karen. What a lovely comment. X
My family is originally from Scotland. So lovely to have found you ❤
Thank you! J x
Another yes for middle aged women on UA-cam and learning from burnout. So encouraging!
Thank you x
I recognised that article Oh what a small world. So interesting.
So many people remember that article! It was photographed on an unusually sunny day which was driving Andrew Montgomery mad. It was pre digital cameras so all testing with Polaroids!
Perfect timing for me to see this video… I’ve just announced to my own small world that I’m closing my own small business. I now feel better about making the decision for my own wellbeing 😊
Thanks Tracy - oh that is so hard, because so much of life and identity is tied up with running a small business. In my experience it’s always the right decision for people and never one that is taken lightly. With love. J x
Hello from Oklahoma, US I'm so happy that UA-cam decided to show you to a wider audience!
Thank you. I was a little bit flabbergasted when I picked up my phone and saw the views. I thought I was misreading them. I hope that it is a good day in Oklahoma. Here I have woken to snow. J x
@@snapdragonlife Spring in Oklahoma means wind and allergies!
You ended up in my feed and I automatically thought, "Oh I just love her!". Felt like a new friend found ~ One of the new subscribers!
Oh thank you so much ❤️
Hi Jane, I am one of the viewers youtube showed your videos to last week. I was so surprised when you appeared in my feed as I remember you from the Noths days. I had a different business then too and I remember how your business developed and grew. I remember the forum and gin and crisps 😅 So lovely to watch your videos now and see what you are doing. I have subscribed and will keep watching with joy.
Thank you. I have actually heard from so many people from the NOTHS days who are now doing completely different things. It almost feels like a moment in time! X
This was so interesting. Love finding others who have also tried so many ideas in the struggle to find their true passion in life. Thank you. ❤
Thank you Babs. I’m glad you enjoyed it. X
Congratulations on the increase in views - it is very well deserved. I look forward to your Friday film every week as it is features a mix of topics which keeps it interesting. I wish you continued success.
Thanks so much Elizabeth. J xx
Thank you for your introduction. I knew bits and pieces of your backstory - now I know the whole and can get a better picture of it. The parts that resonated with me are a) the burnout thing - hating what your are doing although you worked hard to get there b ) chronic condition - I have one although it’s different and c) recently, your Naples month and the romance and history of Europe, and d) middle-aged woman - although I’m a little older - not wanting to look older or younger but being my current, vibrant self. You give me hope that I can also address this stage of my life as effectively as you are doing.
Thank you Sunita. I’m so glad that the videos resonated with you x
Thank you for your introduction,I related well to your story.
I'm looking forward to more content.
And you look absolutely lovely in your outfit with the company of the snake lilly 💜💛
Thank you so much Alison. I try to post every Friday (at 7am GMT). X
Yes I want to subscribe as a tekxtile enthusiaste now living in turkıye
Thank you x
I'm new and so happy to find you!
Thank you. X
So good to hear your backstory, I must be one of those 50,000 people who were lucky enough to see your post. It's great to see women embracing dreams, making them reality and then moving forward when it's time....looking forward to your next post.
Thank you so much. I’m hoping that my next post will be making something!
I am so glad that UA-cam fed me your Naples videos!
Your voice is so soothing, and I am looking forward to further exploring your content.
While I do not consider myself to be a creative person, a friend insists that everyone is creative in some way. I am interested in exploring your online community and club!
Thank you Gina Marie. I very firmly agree with your friend! This Friday’s film will be about making something (if I can get my phone to talk to my laptop - it’s been a week of tech issues!).
I’m so glad you enjoyed the videos.
J x
Brilliant! I am looking forward to your weekly posts.... I was a florist in California out of my home/garage for 12 years and then worked for a florist for two years. I have always gardened. I live in California so I can grow many things but Roses are my favorites. I lived in a very cold winter climate for 17 years( until my divorce in 2017) and grew lots of perennials there. My garden here is quite small but I do fit lots in. 😅. I do hand sewing.... Alabama Chanin clothing and Sue Spargo wool quilts but have started watercoloring again..... I am struggling to paint a bit looser....I did interior renderings in college for my interior architecture degree so being ' loose' is a new skill for me. I follow two painters in the UK...one in Edinburgh and one in Devon who help me. You sound so inspiring and self knowledgeable (is that a word?). I am looking forward to hearing your wisdom. I am so glad You Tube sent you to my feed. ❤
Thank you so much ~ isn’t it a wonderful thing to be able to connect across the world? I have only visited California once, in 2016, but loved my trip. I’m often very envious of the long Californian season for dye plants! J x
Hello from the West Coast of Canada. loved! your comment about no middle-aged women on UA-cam. I discovered your Naples video and was impressed with your time blocking throughout your day. Inspiring. After Listening to Your introduction and back story - and your life philosophy - I’ve immediately subscribed.
Thanks so much Maggie x
❤ loving this. Looking forward to more. 😁
I am one of your many new subscribers.
Thank you Ruth x
Hello from Montreal, Canada! I’m also glad UA-cam suggested one of your videos to me (it was the one about what you learned from a month in Naples). I watched several others over the following days and then signed up for your newsletter. You do have a wonderful, calming presence on camera and are a joy to listen to. I love your focus on “local” and Scotland is a place I’ve always wanted to visit. One day! Thank you for your videos. ❤
Thank you. I hope that you get to visit some day. X
Thank you, and nice to meet you. I'm 58 and was never happy working in institutions (NHS, university) in an office. Now with a bad heart, I'm finding new ways to work and enjoy life. Writing, learning ceramics - all good :o)
Thank you Wendy. Ceramics sounds very exciting x
What a nice introduction I found you from common flowers farm 🌸💕✨I love Georgie
Thanks Collette. I love Georgie too. X
It's so good to know about your back story 🙂. I was one of the people that UA-cam introduced to your channel recently and I'm so grateful for that.
I appreciate your ability to pick yourself up and begin again, staying true to yourself and sharing your skills with others. Watching your channel has pushed me to declutter my subscription list. Thank you for introducing yourself. Hello from Preston, Lancashire 👋.
Thanks Carol. Living in Preston makes you almost a neighbour 😂😂😂 J x
😂😂😂 almost. We had a holiday, many years ago now high up into Scotland and a shopkeeper asked where we had travelled from. When we told him he said, "Ah, just down the road then." 😮 x
So interesting to hear about the paths you have followed to get to where you are now.
Thanks Grace. X
Greetings from the Sonoran Desert, Arizona. Thanks for reminding us to find what is unique in our local area. And bloom where we are planted.
Thank you. And what a lovely phrase. X
Hello I'm watching from Wellington NZ lol
Hi Gillian. Thanks so much for watching and commenting x
@@snapdragonlife I will have to watch your previous vlogs now 😍
Lovely finding your channel, interesting that I also live in the same area of Glasgow. I will now follow you on u tube to see your great variety of courses you offer. 🏴
Thank you Christine. Not far from Glasgow at all! X
I was one of those people who found you in my feed, happy find it was too! Lovely channel. I also suffer from chronic illnesses and related to much of the content that was shared in your video last week 🙂
Thank you so much x
Thank you, it is refreshing to see a uk woman, such as yourself, on this platform. I look forward to seeing more.
Thank you. I do think that gradually more and more of us are beginning to show up here - where the length of video allows for nuance and connection. J x
I love that it was Georgie who gave you the shove onto UA-cam - I didn’t know that! 😂 I always enjoy watching you. Xx
Thanks Vanessa. I think it’s part of a plan to have more middle aged women talking sense on UA-cam. You should start a channel. X
@@snapdragonlife funnily enough I was just pondering with T what I could possibly share 🤷🏼♀️😂
A big hello and thank you from Marin County, north of San Francisco, CA. Your last video resonated with me, so I immediately became a subscriber. At age 70, I'm embarking on a new life adventure and look forward to learning more ways to be more creative and ultimately more healthy. Bless you for taking making that leap into the UA-cam realm, your new followers will be very appreciative. By the way, my best friend has two of her children attending the University of Glasgow!
Well hello Renee! And thank you for subscribing. We visited California for my youngest daughter’s 16th birthday in 2016 and loved it. I hope that your friend’s children are enjoying Glasgow (snowing here this morning, though probably not in the city!) J x
Yes, I found you the other day on my feed, wondered where you popped up from! You were meant to connect to us all and us to you! Serendipity at work for sure. I am not as far away as many of your new subscribers but Hi to everyone from all over the world on here. Best Wishes from Somerset UK x
Thanks Sally. X
Loved this. The reason why I started a UA-cam channel again for the same reason I want to see more women our age and so I feel I need to be one of them. Loved your history and went a couple of times “wow” but health, man, it’s something that can catch up on you.
It really is 😂
Wow, what a story ❤
So nice to meet you Jane, Thanks for your back story. Is it great that your found your way to a slower and more intentional life.
Thank you Jan. X
Loved your introduction and backstory, Jane. I'm one of your new subscribers, really enjoying watching your videos. Ive been watching Common garden flowers for ages so lovely to hear your friends! I love her mum too! ❤️
Thank you Shirley. Isn’t Georgie just wonderful - so generous with her knowledge xx
You are absolutely delightful and I am delighted to have found your channel 😌
Oh thank you! X
I was one of those! Your video about your month in Italy popped up and it really intrigued me! I’m a new subscriber and I love your kind of videos so thankyou so much for doing this! I’m arching from Adelaide in South Australia.
Thank you. And how lovely to have subscribers from Adelaide - I am dreaming of a trip. X
What an interesting live you have led. You have a brilliant imagination, one thing leading to another. You must feel proud of yourself. I always look at the fact whatever I have done, good or bad, leads me to where I am today..
Thank you Veronica - there is a great surge of understanding when you see where all those strands are headed and how they weave together. J x
That was brilliant 🤩, Jane! Loved hearing your backstory. How talented you are, and so nice to see another mid-life woman 🌟flourishing and being such a great force for good in the world. Thank you x
Thank you so much Jane. I’m glad that you enjoyed watching it. X
I am so glad I found you! Go you! I loved your travel videos and you are inspiring me to also travel! ♥️
Thank you. I’m so glad you enjoyed watching x
Hello Jane I'm from Australia, new subscriber, lovely to meet you 😊 I look forward to going back and seeing your videos
Thank you. And thanks for the comment. X
Jane you’ve inspired me! Having known you through those crazy notonthehighstreet days (I’ll never forget our drunken tuk tuk home with me with a severely bashed up knee!) the burnout resonates so much. I too suffered burnout and began too hate creating the things that used to bring me joy. The last 5 or 6 years have been a slow steer in the right direction and I feel I’m nearly there. Also with an auto immune disease which hinders things slightly. Well done for being a middle aged inspirational creator on UA-cam! Must dust my camera off, truly inspirational you are. Big love xx
I think that many of us ended up in the same place - with a lot of the joy gone - you absolutely should start a channel. I would love to watch. J x
I'm so grateful that you ARE on UA-cam 🥰 thank you x
Thank you Tamara ❤️
Your videos are so lovely. Your calm personality is of such value. I'm very inspired by your story of 'wiggly' winding your way through careers to find what works for you. Thank you.
Thanks for watching Karin - sometimes (maybe usually) I find that wiggly careers are the best. X
What an absolute pleasure to listen to your lifes journey. How interesting and a blessing that despite your health issues you have had a kismet flow of creative roles. I love that all of your skills have lead you to this part of your life. Thanks for sharing :)
Thank you - yes it is so interesting that everything begins to slot together; J x
Finally got to watch and thanks to Georgie for 'pushing' you in the right direction. great story, I have been watching you for some time now but this was an excellent overview. That Flower is stunning. thank you.
Thank you Susan. Isn’t the fritillary amazing? X
What a wonderful perspective on your disappointments and challenges. I believe it takes time to be discerning about what makes a 'good fit' for us at certain stages in life. Thank you for sharing this very positive video. I loved listening to your story😍
Thank you Carolyne. I’m so glad that you enjoyed it. X
I'm a new subscriber and so glad I found your channel last week. I haven't watched all you videos but I find you inspiring and positive. Your whole set up is like a cosy chat with a friend. Thank you and I look forward to more 😊
Thank you very much Lamia. X
Love to see you and Georgie on together!!❤
Hopefully we will get something sorted this year - either I will take a road trip to Somerset or she will tour Scotland!
Hi from Colorado. I subscribed right away when I saw your last video. Looking forward to more.
Waving back! J x
This morning I made myself a cuppa, and settled down to watch a couple of my favourite UA-cam Vloggers.
I was pleased that yours popped up on my screen. (I enjoy craft, reading, and garment construction videos.) Thank you for sharing your history and inspiration with us; I enjoyed every word. Plus, your style, your choice of harmonious colours in your clothing and furnishings, were beautiful. I look forward to following along with your journey! 👍💖
Thank you so much Di x
Always inspiring. Thank you. Off to journal a few things you said.
Thank you 😘
You look radiant!
😘😘😘
I found by accident your talk about Naples. I just love how that conversation went across the page and through time at a pace I could stay with. I migrated to o Australia from the UK in 1980’s when everything seem d possible and exciting. Work and study and changes in direction along the way. It was so interesting to hear your story today and for sure I’ll be recommending you to my friends and tuning in to new episodes ❤
Thank you so much Marie. X
So interesting 🤔
Hello Jane …..I live in sunny Perth, Australia. I first watched your videos on your adventures in Naples and really enjoyed the content. You have inspired me to return to creative pursuits and I have signed up for your four week course. Looking forward to watching more of your inspiring and heartfelt content.
Thank you so much. I very much would like to visit Australia again (we stayed with friends in Williamstown near Melbourne in 2000!). J x
Enjoyed
Thank you
Hello, Watching you from Henderson, Nevada and you happened to come up on my feed. You are very accomplished and authentic. Thank you for sharing your story.
I have loved needlework, crochet, knitting etc since childhood and I too find it is not appreciated for its value here. I subscribed to your channel immediately. ❤😊
Thank you Magda. I’m so glad you enjoyed watching. I am hoping that in next week’s video I will be making something! J x
Lovely to meet you Jane, I’m following from Auckland, New Zealand, I’ve binge watched all your videos to catch up love you channel and your gentle spirit😊🇳🇿
Thank you so much. It is really wonderful to know where people are watching! J x
You inspire me!! Thank you! LOVE this channel and your content ❤
Thank you so much ❤️
A lovely potted history of your career & what exciting choices you made culminating a joyful result for us all ! Thank you Jane
Thanks Gill 😘
So interesting that you popped up and lovely to hear your back story. I have loved Country Living magazine and remember seeing your green van though l didn’t instantly connect it to you.
Inspiring and l love the colours you wear, they really suit you….
Thank you. Yes it was the van that I used to take to farmers markets and also had parked in the drive as a flower shop. X
You have a fritillaria meleagris
in a vase! I thought that if you picked them, the bulb would produce nothing the next year. Is that true? 😻
I haven’t found that at all - though they do grow extremely well here - normally I cut so that there are leaves left, but this particular one was a casualty of digging out a clump for a friend who was struggling to get them to grow from corms. X
Clumps! Mine are so temperamental! Lucky you!
They like the wet 😂
@@snapdragonlife oh! Thanks,
I am a new viewer of your channel. Rachel Ashwell's name brought me to your channel when you visited her house in another video. Thank you for sharing your career life journey. You have inspired me. I will view your prior videos and keep watching. Happy Birthday!
Hi Barbara. I think that you will have see Rachel Ashwell’s house on my friend @commonfarmflowers channel. What a beautiful house tour - as Georgie says, it’s all in the details. I’m glad that you enjoyed watching about my wiggly career. J x
Do you have a greenhouse poly tunnel to grow your cut flowers? I try to grow zinnias every summer and the leaves get this sage green mold, as I live in a damp environment. Any advice?
I can’t really grow zinnias here as we are too cold and damp. I have been given some of the Floret Originals zinnia seeds and shall be trying to grow them in a polytunnel. X
Hi from Holland
Hi Antoinette! J x
Just wondering if you would be selling plants for solar dyeing? Thanks for your help.
Hi Catherine. Do you mean for setting up solar dye jars? I’ll be mainly selling dried dye ‘stuff’ - leaves, flowers, pressed flowers. All of which can be used in solar dyeing but it is more usual to use fresh plants.
The actual plants themselves I’m unlikely to sell, though there is the possibility that I might take a few to a pop up market at Fodder and Farm over the summer if I have excess. That is at Port of Menteith, near Aberfoyle.
Thank you so much for your kind reply. It was fresh bits of the plants I was thinking about. If you will be attending a market out at Port of Monteith it would be lovely to come and see what you have on your stall. I am from Argyll where I can get plenty of the wild plants but don’t have much space for growing a lot of plants for dyeing. Thanks for your help Jane.
@@catherineferguson5850 I'll mention it in my newsletter if I do manage to get plants ready for the market!
Thanks very much Jane
I don't think 50 is middle aged. Still youngish. 70's is middle aged.
I'm not sure why they call a single storey house a bungalow. Most houses in Australia are single storey leading to 'urban spread.' Only people who fancy themselves live in/build two storey houses..
Thank you. I’m very happy with the optimistic lifespan! I think originally Bungalow was derived from the Hindi word for “from Bengal” where single story workers buildings were common and distinct from ‘cottages’. Though actually the Royal Mail bizarrely rechristened our house as a cottage sometime about 2012, It is now ‘Sunnyside Cottage’ on all official papers, despite being neither sunny nor a cottage. J x