tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post189605784261762362..comments2024-03-29T21:11:37.724+10:00Comments on down to earth: Country Gardens, Country Hospitality & Frankie ♥Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-27389783285358475782012-11-17T13:23:06.116+10:002012-11-17T13:23:06.116+10:00I just treked all over town to a store listed in A...I just treked all over town to a store listed in Auckland as supplying Frankie. Stopped by the supermarket on the way home and there it was - right by the checkout! How frustrating!! Nevermind, at least it's available in NZ. <br />I'm not sure if I'd buy it again. But what a gorgeous cover. I love the feel of it, and clever design flaps,etc. I would have loved it to include something more crafty. $10.99 here in NZ is an extravagance for me, and I'd rather spend it on something I know I'd read again, and use for reference, patterns, etc. However I'm keen to try the cakes. And I think my husband will enjoy it too. Thanks for the heads up, Rhonda :)Carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10468496433297510687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-49522643653030405572012-11-08T13:29:36.245+10:002012-11-08T13:29:36.245+10:00Just discovered from the "find frankie locato...Just discovered from the "find frankie locator" that there's 4 shops in our town that stock Frankie! I must be able to find a copy in one of them to have a look through to see if I like it :).Farm Fancieshttp://farmfancies.blogspot.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-15229336907172924542012-11-08T03:49:11.532+10:002012-11-08T03:49:11.532+10:00A bit of embarrassment never hurt anyone. Keep dan...A bit of embarrassment never hurt anyone. Keep dancing Cheryl. XXrhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-66720817613088073952012-11-07T21:12:24.269+10:002012-11-07T21:12:24.269+10:00Wholly based on your recommendation I bought Frank...Wholly based on your recommendation I bought Frankie for the first time today, it's unlike any magazine I've bought before, I had a quick glance through it will reserve judgement when I give it more time, what I did see looks good. The thing I do love about the magazine (apart from the cover) is the paper it's printed on, such a lovely tactile feel to it and the pull out calender. I have it on my fridge, but for the moment the fun drawing on the reverse. Only one of my family commented on it and I had to demostrate some of the dance moves illustrated, much to their embarrassement - was told "ok enogh" LOL. <br />Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13015650802709059282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-5300394920482159632012-11-07T15:26:28.677+10:002012-11-07T15:26:28.677+10:00I am not a magazine buyer, but I have bought Frank...I am not a magazine buyer, but I have bought Frankie magazine before (I am older than the targeted demographic too), and intend to purchase this issue. The cover is beautiful. It is a treat to buy a magazine that is thoughtful and intelligent, and not an ounce of celebrity gossip on its beautiful thick pages ;)Kyliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13995682898987075291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-15059373672467671012012-11-07T07:42:20.436+10:002012-11-07T07:42:20.436+10:00In reply to Christine's quite harsh comments, ...In reply to Christine's quite harsh comments, I would like to say that Christine has completely missed the point. One thing you could never be accused of Rhonda is preaching or telling people what they must do. I think that is why your writing stikes a chord with so many readers and why you have attracted such a large and loyal readership. Down to Earth is my first stop every morning. Thank you<br />HelenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-75413895148015664712012-11-07T06:58:57.906+10:002012-11-07T06:58:57.906+10:00Christine, surely you don't mean that one shou...Christine, surely you don't mean that one should never spend anything on frivolities? Many of us, even those who are strapped for cash, strive to have just a bit of "discrectionary" money for which we don't have to answer to anyone as to how we spend it. Truly, if you aren't ever able to spend just a bit now and then on something that is not absolutely necessary, I genuinely hope that your circumstances improve to the point where you can have a tiny treat every so often. Try saving a wee bit whenever you can manage it, even if it takes a while, and then spend it on something that is absolutely not a necessity, but a desire of yours. Whether it's $10 or ten cents, being able to spend on a wee friviloty keeps life from being drudgery. <br /><br />Diane in North Carolina Jimmiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16620266780624532300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-91628362526500861982012-11-07T06:49:08.005+10:002012-11-07T06:49:08.005+10:00I let my subscription to Frankie lapse a few month...I let my subscription to Frankie lapse a few months back. But I couldn't resist this cover either :) As a child I devoured any magazine I could (my mother very rarely indulged in magazines). Like the occasional coffee out they have always given me a little highlight to the day. Something to look forward to curling up with as I sip on a coffee. There are some indulgences in life that are worth every cent.<br />I've always loved the artwork, the thick paper and the amusing articles in Frankie. Taniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00123593037593548003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-4247841357052450282012-11-07T06:36:22.793+10:002012-11-07T06:36:22.793+10:00How wonderful of you to send me the page! And yes...How wonderful of you to send me the page! And yes! I think I will throw another pie in Jimmie's face on his 70th birthday. That will be in July of 2013.<br /><br />My email address is jimmiepatrum@gmail.com.<br /><br />Thanks so much!!Jimmiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16620266780624532300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-72190843956655698052012-11-07T04:17:52.392+10:002012-11-07T04:17:52.392+10:00Christine, I encourage readers to live within thei...Christine, I encourage readers to live within their means and I also say to find your own happiness. If I were in your position where ten dollars was a big part of my food budget, then I would not buy a magazine. We have no debt, we "give" each other $10 a week pocket money to spend on whatever. This week I chose a magazine. Having a published book has nothing to do with what we spend; we live simply not because we must but because we choose to.rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-77821502048454616042012-11-07T04:14:58.113+10:002012-11-07T04:14:58.113+10:00I too bought Frankie for the first time the other ...I too bought Frankie for the first time the other day - that cover drew me in and also the fact that Kate from Daylesford Organics was featured. I'm the 'wrong' demograpic too and I must admit I did raise my eyebrows at some of the language that now seems to be in everyday life - and the magazine. That being said, I enjoyed the articles very much. I've made some of those tape measures. The second from the top on the left is grograin ribbon embroidered, the ends tucked in and the ribbon topstitched on the end of a tape measure. Sew a loop at the end, a button to correspond when the tape is rolled tightly and .. voila. seagreennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-85594418196753046052012-11-07T03:14:48.815+10:002012-11-07T03:14:48.815+10:00I was surprised (and I must admit a little disappo...I was surprised (and I must admit a little disappointed) at you saying you coundn't resist the magazine and couldn't walk away. Isn't this just what you tell us to do - to resist spending on frivolities?<br /><br />I googled to see what ten dollars is in our UK money and was astounded to see it's over six pounds! I can't afford to buy the Country Living etc. magazines in the shops here and they're half the price you paid for your magazine! Six pounds is a big part of my food budget and I'm sure many of your readers must be thinking the same whether it's six pounds or ten dollars.<br /><br />I realise you must have more disposable income now you're an author but feel that this post was hypocritical. Telling us to be frugal and not spend unneccessarily yet you've done just that. <br /><br /> Christinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-81726551560349066432012-11-06T16:21:59.828+10:002012-11-06T16:21:59.828+10:00Thanks for the hint! Since there's no Frankie ...Thanks for the hint! Since there's no Frankie here in Europe, I was glad to found it online.<br /><br />http://www.frankie.com.au/Miriamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03130669456548942894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-16215777939357346812012-11-06T14:44:44.712+10:002012-11-06T14:44:44.712+10:00I got this issue of Frankie just for that amazing ...I got this issue of Frankie just for that amazing cover as well! What blew me away was how they printed the INSIDE of the front cover to look like the back of the embroidery. What attention to detail. <br /><br />Another magazine that's a must buy for me is Peppermint. Similar vibe, not so controversial in the articles, and just so beautiful to read. It's only published quarterly, and every issue has the print read off the page before the next one is due out :)<br /><br />I only buy magazines with a green heart. See you later glossies!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-89734963475277999212012-11-06T13:49:55.460+10:002012-11-06T13:49:55.460+10:00I saw the Frankie magazine the other day but I had...I saw the Frankie magazine the other day but I had no time to stop while I was at the shops! I knew it was a good one haha, I will have to get it when I'm out next :)Emmanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-40486089719089562872012-11-06T13:46:22.354+10:002012-11-06T13:46:22.354+10:00Frankie is a great read. I also loved 'our li...Frankie is a great read. I also loved 'our little farm' (p.39), and '50 things we think are ace' made me smile :)Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04050705668559201596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-8372972536051767232012-11-06T13:37:16.734+10:002012-11-06T13:37:16.734+10:00It has been ages that I have looked at a magazine ...It has been ages that I have looked at a magazine I have been excited about...even gardening magazines can't tell me what all the blogs I follow know about. I love the sound of this magazine and will on the lookout for it.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09958193502828236814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-76791290730400357612012-11-06T13:08:35.783+10:002012-11-06T13:08:35.783+10:00Wow love the look of the first book, looks like so...Wow love the look of the first book, looks like something you could sit and peruse over a cuppa tea many times.<br />I had a quick look of Frankie at the supermarket the other week but didn't have the time to see if it was something I would get value out of or not. I LOVE the cover it's just devine!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-22089512053350195442012-11-06T12:09:49.812+10:002012-11-06T12:09:49.812+10:00As you Rhonda,I love the cover of Frankie this mon...As you Rhonda,I love the cover of Frankie this month. My girls and I have been regular readers of this magazine for a while. (Another good one is Peppermint magazine.) I liked this month's so much I bought one for me and one for my daughter. kathyroshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10691429125499777842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-91266629040976422222012-11-06T11:38:41.814+10:002012-11-06T11:38:41.814+10:00So pleased you enjoyed Frankie. It's my favour...So pleased you enjoyed Frankie. It's my favourite magazine and I'm fortunate enough to have a subscription. With two children I never manage to read it cover to cover but there are always articles in there that feel like they were written just for me. The beauty of Frankie, I feel, is that they don't have a set demographic. I'm an early 30's stay-at-home Mum and there's always enough content in there for me to keep waiting for the next issue.<br /><br />Have a lovely day,<br /><br />SaraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-20642039469464601052012-11-06T10:19:31.778+10:002012-11-06T10:19:31.778+10:00LOL Diane, I love it! I think you should do it fo...LOL Diane, I love it! I think you should do it for his 70th. It will keep him on his toes. ;- ) Send me your email address, I've just taken a photo of the page, I'll send it to you. love Rhonda xxrhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-32788847004600650162012-11-06T09:36:30.980+10:002012-11-06T09:36:30.980+10:00Hi Rhonda,
I doubt I'll be able to get Franki...Hi Rhonda,<br /><br />I doubt I'll be able to get Frankie here in America, but I just know that if I could, I'd most likely enjoy it.<br /><br />Can't help but comment on "An Open Letter to the man who threw the pie at my head". For my 30th birthday, I hid in the bushes and threw a pie in my husband's face whenever he got home from work that day. One of the most fun things I ever did! Of course, I had to run from him after I threw the pie, LOL. That was 36 years ago and our children still talk about their wacky mother. Hmmmm, I just might do it again whenever I turn 70 in a few years.<br /><br />I'd love to read the Open Letter out of curiosity to see what it's about.<br /><br />Love from Diane in North CarolinaJimmiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16620266780624532300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-73009913702252234222012-11-06T09:30:32.869+10:002012-11-06T09:30:32.869+10:00That book looks wonderful (I'm still regularly...That book looks wonderful (I'm still regularly pulling out the Kate Herd one and I think this one looks just as graphically beautiful). I had never heard of the magazine but I will keep an eye open for it as one of my true weaknesses is certain magazines - I'm not a magazine nut but when the couple I subscribe to rock up in the mail box I actually have a mail box dance for that exact moment (much to the bemusement of passers by):DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-69229939302019599742012-11-06T09:21:06.270+10:002012-11-06T09:21:06.270+10:00The young lady that I work with is an avid reader ...The young lady that I work with is an avid reader and when she is finished pouring through it delightful pages she generously allows me to borrow it. I love this magazine and I think you are correct.."they get it"<br /><br />hoping Hanno is feeling much better<br /><br />love Elsam'tismehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07952339513508341302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-18058275469225293022012-11-06T09:13:27.993+10:002012-11-06T09:13:27.993+10:00Hi Rhonda, I am a big fan of the Frankie magazine ...Hi Rhonda, I am a big fan of the Frankie magazine and I, too think I may be out of their demographic but it is a fun interesting read and that cover was hard to resist! Don't know if you have got to the cake receipe secion yet but I have made 3 of them and they were all great. I do love a moagazine with nice cakes to make in it. Really enjoy your blog and book.megannoreply@blogger.com