A Day At The Cottage and Sofa Chat...

[@sheilajames9543]

Thanks for the great video...

[@kathleenkulp240]

It is a frequent sadness when I see the weapons of mass destruction being used against the insects and birds, and other small animals we consider pests. They are essentially helpless against us. It causes me heartache, much as the heartache I hear in your voice, Colette, when you talk about killing the bee.

[@donnagagne3813]

That rain was really coming down. I love it. I love the smell of the Earth after the rain. You always lift my spirits. Wish I was there to have tea with you. Bless you Colette.

[@OLaura3552]

Thank you so much Colette for these chats. I am really enjoying them! And your sweet conversation with Jack!! Hugs to you both!!

[@simpleextrovert]

It’s amazing how you sit and talk like we’re right there at the cottage with you. 😃❤️

[@cathylynnpietranton]

Thanks Colette. Lovely sounds of the rain. Hugs and love to you and Jack 💚❤

[@yolandagarza8489]

Thank you for inviting us to chat with you, I really enjoyed it very much. May Our Mother Earth keep blessing you, with her energy and love. Love to see you my sweet lady and of course adorable,good looking,jack.Blessings to you Sweet Colette and adorable Jack🐶💛🙏.

[@lindaedwards7840]

Hello Colette, lovely video also wanted to say how good the window boxes look beautiful display. Thank you for the chat. Hugs & Blessings to yourself and Jack. 🌹💚

[@margarethughes3763]

I saved a bee today, he was in the water in the garden, I got him out an a leaf.

[@aswinthasteketee5771]

Thank you for the video 😊🙏🏻❤️🌻🌷🌲🌳

[@kesmarn]

How comfortable you seem in front of the camera these days, Colette. I love your conversations with Sweet Jack. It was so refreshing to see and hear that glorious rainfall. The pond will reappear!

[@irishcladdagh3]

Oh my Goddess....what a most glorious day...rainy inside a cozy cottage with Jack...such an incredible blessing 💚🐾

[@PurePondering]

Ah, that rain sounds like being back home in the Ozark foothills. Blessings.

[@kandycebeeks7056]

That’s where I live❤️

[@elenavivi2662]

I can listen to you all day talk about ‘Tea’.

[@PamsPrettyPlants]

Seriously! 😂

[@AcornHillHomestead]

As I plant like my life depends on it, I see the moths, butterflies, bees, dragonflies increasing in numbers. I can just sit out and watch nature for hours. for the first time I had a Great Crested Flycatcher grace the yard and then make her nest here on my front porch in a large hollowed out branch we decorate for the seasons. It was fascinating watching her feed her young. I had a birds eye view of the out the kitchen window. What a treat. My other recent treat was watching a mason bee secure next years mason bees in the arm of my wooden chair on the porch. Soon after I hung the mason bee houses and within days, she had opened the little hole on my chair and afterwards I saw cavities filled in the bee house. Nature is so fascinating. 😘. It’s magic to me. Thanks for sharing all you do!

[@lisa-xj2zc]

You are such a blessing♥️

[@leebay6093]

Indeed it is a sad reflection..... this indeed is extremely upsetting and why I am quite happy to avoid human contact a lot of my time .... give me my birds, bumble bees, native bees, any ol time

[@user-ed7si9no7i]

Wow, serious rain! When we moved into our house on about one third acre things were so out of balance. After 31 years and working to restore a balance we have a delightful amount of insects, spiders, birds, raccoons, opposums, I could go on. It's lovely and feeds our souls. Compost heap, piles of twigs and branches and the like. So many birds nesting and raising their young all on our little spot. We experience great joy watching the life as well as working in the yard and garden for our health. I love the bees and talk to them, encourage them, feed them with the flowering plants. Many water features and bird baths. My water features are all done by me so small but more than adequate or our friends. I don't watch much TV and find it perplexing to see how people live. For my mental health I've pulled back from many situations that involve toxic people (false people). Jack has a wisdom we can only imagine. Blessings to you all on your 3 acres.

[@lolachlih3136]

I enjoy listening to the rain thank you for sharing this with us colette Blessings to you & Jack💕🌺

[@gerrygarcia653]

What a beautiful presentation. Thank you.

[@lynngliottone2812]

So wonderful to see you in front of the camera!! Enjoying the videos...

[@amyone11]

love to sit with you and listen such a calming lovely lady my new go to place to switch off and enjoy. Thankyou and Blessings to you too XXX

[@junemiddlehurst7886]

I have never been stung by a bee , they never bother you , I have a lavender bush which is full of bees & I sit next to it , they never ever bother me

[@patmillar961]

Colette I'm at a stage in my life where I can't even listen to radio let alone watch the madness on a screen. I just feel in my soul it's not for me but I can appreciate what u say about 'switching on to switch off' lol. Lovely video... rainfall... u Jack and a natter....perfect! Blessings to u both 🙏

[@The-Hillside-Garden]

I'm the same, watch a little bit of selected stuff ( like this channel lol ) The rest is all just noise 😣

[@authormichellefranklin]

That storm is absolutely mighty! Many thanks, Colette!

[@justme.1st]

Loved your conversation w/ Jack :) What a glorious companion to have in your life, your little wolf. 💕🐾 Even the death of one bee is an atrocity, we need everyone of them. 🐝 & they need us to let them flourish & give back in creating a safe harbor for them in the plants we surround ourselves with. Thank you for taking the time for us 💕

[@fiona12451]

Very moving.. I feel the same way about all animals, insects and little creatures that we share this planet with. You are a beautiful old soul who has obviously learnt so much through many lifetimes. Thank you for sharing your heartfelt thoughts. 🙏💚🐝🐾🐾

[@GinaW7061]

Blessings to you both too. The wonderful rain! The plants, trees and veggies are smiling 😀 love these chats so much. Thank you Colette x 🌼🌻🌱🌳🌿🐞🐝🐸

[@tiedyedsouthernfried3137]

It's so nice to see you in front of the camera. You are very engaging and animated. I really enjoy seeing the face behind the lilting voice! Also, thanks for the tip about the tea for adrenal drainage. Love hearing your chimes blowing in the wind as well. Such a peaceful sound.

[@PeopleLovingAnimals]

I love Jack!

[@melissam.4017]

What a beautiful home. 💕

[@grizeldaxxx4568]

LOVED That beautiful moment when You and Jack communed Soul to Soul xxx

[@detourtorechah7075]

Wonderful sound of rain, and seeing all the greenery on your channel. I live in a dry hot desert climate in a small township of Nevada. We are having the worst heat wave in history 120 degrees for days/wks. I do enjoy seeing you during your video, its like a real visit. Blessings to you . . . 💋 for Jack!

[@mariaguadagno9483]

I can identify with your heat. Stay hydrated!! Sit under the shade. I can ideally!! Blessings!

[@staroliva6502]

I just enjoy you so much. The sound of the rain is just breathtaking.. I love when you make tea and you are in your kitchen,is like seating with a friend and having tea . I love the inside of your home as much as I love the outside. So inviting and cosy . I love all the tips you give us your viewers... Living in harmony, love that.

[@silversolution7027]

The rain was so refreshing to see and hear! We reached 110F in Redding Calif. today! Always love your chats and walkabouts.

[@cindym4946]

Beautiful and touching Colette. ❤️

[@mistymint7983]

🪰🐞The rain is so beautiful, thanks for the reminders to care for our insect friends 🪰🐞

[@deborahkelley8641]

Love the sound of the rain.

[@lizdaugherty5607]

If I had that rain here today in northern california,California, would run through my property rejoicing like a mad woman.its been over 100degrees for weeks and every time I turn around something is burning.its a beautiful thing to take some time and spend with you and Jackie boy and the magical cottage! Thanks for bringing us joy!

[@DreamingCatStudio]

Yes mee too here in N. Cal. The downpour made me weep. Our land is dying of thirst around us. And fire season just beginning…

[@TheEmpressgoth]

As a Greenwitch the thought of killing a bee is horrible we need them.

[@Ann65.]

True. We need the bees or the eco system would rapidly collapse. Just a week or so ago, I had honey bees nesting in my top attic room. It took the bee keeper to come and remove the hive, so I’m £155 down - but it was money well spent!

[@sarahkay8436]

Jack is such a good boy...

[@diamondslashranch]

I live in such a dry place and your rain and lush greenery sooth my soul.

[@carolodonnell70]

You really are a blessing Colette, your voice is so soft, soothing. You love everyone and everything, ur right we’ve become such a generation of structure

[@audreyannmunizlorusso]

I love your channel.. it brings me closer to mother nature.. and I so love it.. God bless you always Colette 🙏💕

[@debravanwinkle3946]

I forgot Colette to thank you for sharing all your naturally grown remedies it sure has helped an inspired me👍👀🥰🤗

[@Notthelizard]

Oh the rain! Love that sound

[@fiona12451]

Hello 🙋 Just found your channel.. Amazing! Love your ethos and way of living.. Beautiful 🙏🙏🙏 You really are a perfect example of how our dreams can become our reality. I have just started to grow my own veggies and herbs from seed this year and find myself spending more and more time outside just taking in all the beauty that mother nature offers us. Thank you for sharing your life and story. 🌄💚🌿🐾🐾🌲🌳🌻

[@emalinedelapaix]

A lovely, thoughtful and caring conversation. Thank you Colette and Jack. I just lost my beautiful orange rescue kitty of 18 years Reece in the last 2 weeks and it's been one of the most difficult things I have ever dealt with... so when you spoke to Jack the way you did my heart melted xx

[@jeanettehorner847]

Dear Colette what a beautiful heartfelt video 🐝 x

[@kathleenroberts7972]

Such an adorable cottage! I Steep many a pot of tea myself. I love lemongrass and holy basil.

[@BeFree-BeFrugal]

I agree going by your intuition , feeling what your body needs. I blend what herbs I feel I need for my tea

[@lindsaywilliamson5837]

Ah yes Colette 🌿🐝🐕

[@plantingseedsoflove8]

Blessings and Love, Miss Collette and Jack 💜💙💚💗💖

[@enquery]

Cleavers, grand for the lymph system. I've also been chopping up herb Robert and adding to water in the fridge. Delicious adaptogen. Blessings.

[@leemiller9246]

In terms of switching off, I find a conversation with my husband usually does it for me!! All insects are vital to the future of this planet and we should respect them, provide shelter and food for them and do them every kindness because we rely on them for our very lives. Bright blessings to you and the lovely Jack. x

[@andrearenee7845]

The beautiful sound of rain... Love it. All those awesome plants are being fed.. Joy. Your property feeds moths.

[@dotleaing3137]

My message sent itself before I had finished. I was saying about this little leaf cutter bee living safely in my daughters garden. Fulfilling its destiny and I have a wasps nest in my shed they don't bother me they go about their business and I love to watch them coming and going. I consider it an honour and a privilege they chose my garden.

[@moondancer5115]

I just found your channel recently. You bring so much peace and love for our Mother Earth to your videos, and I feel a deep connection to you .. from one Old Soul to Another, many blessings! ❤🙏❤

[@gaby9808]

Ooooh dear Colette, just watched your film… Omg!! So beautiful!!.. tears, smile , love , respect!!!… he put you down on camera exactly as you are… 🙏🏽🍀💛 Wonderful wonderful wonderful, Congratulation !!… much love

[@thelureofhistory8683]

Many thanks for your videos. They bring such joy when the world and it's mood would have us all scundered. Much relief just watching your videos.

[@ecocentrichomestead6783]

Moths are great if you have any pea family plants you want pollinated.

[@loredelore7286]

I was driving to the shops a while ago and I noticed an amazing spider on the dash. I got my daughter to do a reverse image search and it was a rare spider but I had booked my car in for a clean and knowing he would clean away the web and probably the spider, so I texted him and told a white lie about not being able to come. My car is still filthy but I get to see my spider friend each day!! Colette did you get my bag hope so, freaking out you never received it.

[@bealtainecottage]

Thank you so very much Loretta! I read your card and was searching through all my emails trying to find your address so as I could message you privately and say thanks! It's a beautiful bag and you must have spent hours making it for me... Bless you my friend XXX Colette

[@KarinLynnBates]

This is a wonderful companion video to A Cottage and Three Acres! I’ve followed along here and there for about 10 years, I think it is. But it had been a while since I’ve watched a video. Life gets busy. I tuned in today and I’m so glad I did! I have A Cottage and Three Acres but didn’t know about all the rest since then, so thank you for sharing! You are doing a mighty work. Thank you. ✨🙏🏼✨

[@ellelouise3724]

A beautiful rain to quench natures thirst (and fill your spring well.) I absolutely love your sweet cottage kitchen and that cookstove is dreamy. I was surprised to hear that you watch any of the "Real Housewives" but I can surely understand your need to just switch off. I call shows like that mind numbing entertainment. 😁 I love watching Jack watch you, he listens so intensely and he clearly adores you. Blessings to you, enjoy your tea and your symphony of rain! 🌿

[@dave8540]

Rain is a blessing from heaven , drink it up !

[@cherihermans9118]

Oh how I wish we had that rain. We are very hot and have had no rain. ❤️

[@weened5808]

Only just discovered your channel recently, when I was searching online for beginner gardening tips. I think it's so incredible what you've achieved. Last halloween my granda passed on, he was always gardening and so recently I thought I'd try and refurbish his old green house. Any advice on sorting out a messy greenhouse? I'd love to see some more of your greenhouse tours :)

[@doreenmaggio3624]

Good Afternoon Beautiful Collette , Such a Lovely brew of clevers . We all need a good flushing out . I did notice the moths are few and far between as is so many other species of all kind . Yes this is wonderful and Valuable wisdoms and I honor you Dear Heart 💚💚💚 I am deeply grateful to you XXX

[@MariaJMcMahon]

If a person salutes the divinity in nature, it turns around and salutes them back. Animals pick up on our vibe and respond in kind. Your videos are beautiful Collette.

[@mizmizappa]

I m not sure but I believe moths are the insects that pollinate honeysuckle ?? I went into my shed to get an old pair of garden boots a few yrs ago only to find that hornets had made a nest in my right boot. I just left the boots outside till my lodgers went away. I had to use my clogs instead. Lol Nice rainy day video Colette and fur ball Jack. ❤️🧚🌻🐞☘️

[@karareynolds772]

There is little better than being in your cosy cottage and hearing the sound of beautiful refreshing rain. I wish I was with you, having a chat and a cuddle with Jack ❤❤🐶

[@janicehull2181]

Thank you darling Collette, I TOO have been busy in my Little PLOT, I HAVE BEEN enjoying pineapple sage tea. Lots of BLESSINGS and LOVE FROM Austrailia.

[@maryeliason1504]

It is a record 115 here today in norcal. Loving the site & sound of the rain in your little paradise. Thank you so much. Stay peaceful girl. 🥵💕❣️☔

[@jankitteringham8483]

Oh, the rain! Yet another wet morning. I’ve cleared much that was needed and until the rain came yesterday, I was able to sit outside and read. Love your infusions. 💓To you and Jack. 🥰🇬🇧

[@blumerlredpilledgirl8958]

Opening was fantastic. I wish we were getting that rain here. What are cleavers? I ordered certain plants that will encourage, bees, butterflies and lady bugs.

[@breaker-one-nine]

Galium aperine. Known as "Sticky Willy" where I live. Powerful lymphatic drainage herb.

[@blumerlredpilledgirl8958]

Thank I’ll look those up.

[@chrissymc1985]

Hi Colette, I hope you are having a lovely holiday and enjoying the Winter as it unfurls. I always really enjoy your chats when you sit down in the sitting room. I had not see this one before ♥️ I love you! X

[@rozannaherring1578]

How I love that sound of blessed rain. Love seeing you in your videos. It is as though we have come to visit Bealtaine Cottage for a friendly chat and a cup of tea! My house has plenty of spiders and the occasional snail, moth or even bat that ventures in through an open window. All are welcome with the exception of flies!

[@marianfrances4959]

LOL I was thinking about giving up on housework! 😎👍🇨🇦

[@nancylayman9247]

Jack is a sweet, beautiful dog.

[@lyndaslens]

Here in Ontario, Canada, we seem to have a great many moths. On Sunday I found 7 Primrose Moths on the Evening Primrose growing wild behind my house. A Wavy-lined Emerald moth was on my window. Hummingbird moths, too, seem very plentiful as well this year. I am frequently seeing them on my walks. But I do live in an area of natural beauty with a small population of humans. I have many "untidy" spots around my home garden. 😊

[@suezb5445]

Sending a warm hug and love to you and the boy Colette xxx

[@DeborahPinder-f5t]

A very moving and profound post Colette, brought back a similar incident in a pub one night waiting in the foyer for a taxi where a woman also waiting with a rowdy and drunken crowd. There was a beautiful moth taking shelter from the rain on the wall and she just casually swatted it into a pile of dust for no reason. It stayed with me that mindlessly cruel act but probably more so because I didn’t have the courage to speak up on behalf of that poor creature’s life…..thank you for your beautiful posts x

[@MorningsattheAllotment]

Thank you so much for this video, Colette! I love working in my garden, surrounded by the huge but gentle carpenter bees swarming the clary sage, or the bumblebees enjoying the borage. The only aggressive flying insects we have on the allotment are wasps - but the more we grow for the pollinators, the fewer wasps we get…

[@-conormahon5634]

When I was walking my dog yesterday I walked past a garden where a woman was hovering her driveway. Lol.

[@joannahart1604]

From your heart out to all of us that are truly at one with 🌍 or try to be as much as possible ❤️ just beautiful. Thank you for everything you say and do 🙏 amazing words from your heart yet again xx

[@shanlynwebb]

Yes I have noticed bugs have almost completely disappeared a few years ago. We have little insect houses and piles of sticks, flowers & trees to attract them. When I was little I used to hear the insects whilst laying in bed at night and wonder about their language .. there was one little insect that use to sound like a tiny clock. Also those real housewives for ALL their money have no idea about real life🐝. We should be grateful we are not them 🙌🏼

[@brianquinn5060]

Shanlyn, I so love, the wonder about their language

[@shanlynwebb]

@@brianquinn5060 when rereading it does seem rather poetic. I haven’t heard that clock bug for at leas 20 years. I found it when I was around 8 or so by listening .. lovely cute bug with white stripe and tiny little graspy feet. Gorgeous little things. Haven’t seen them either.

[@jancronin1078]

Never thought of that before Colette . Our ancestors looking into the eyes of our pets ancestors. We really are all in this together ♥️

[@elainesplots1132]

Have a special area just for them. Lots of logs, twigs & leaves. ❣️

[@krazedvintagemodel]

I so enjoyed the pouring rain on your plants. We haven't had a downpour in more than a month in my little corner (of the world), and I miss it. My small garden is thirsty and would thrive, but my rainbarrels are empty. Continued Blessings to you, Colette, and Jack!

[@annwarner4040]

Collette, i switch off by watching Paddington bear 1 and 2,even beatrix potter's storys,and I'm 74,no need to give those other types air time,good acting too in Paddington,have fun,we all love you here.

[@sophieboult310]

So glad 😊 I can leave the garden to look after itself, let nature take its course 😊

[@MargeauxandMeShops]

Your gentle soul is so sweet ❤️🌸☀️🌈

[@katrinag2623]

Absolutely agree about the bees and other insects. Here in Virginia I have native mountain mint growing on my slope, and it's just coming into bloom. It's covered with harmless pollinator wasps and all manner of bees. I love it - and I've stopped caring what the fussier people in the neighborhood think. Thanks for the rainy day chat.

[@breaker-one-nine]

I dug up some Valerian root today for my partner's sciatica. When we weren't looking, the cat jumped up on the counter and ate all the root! 😄

[@alice86142]

I've just recently discovered your channel. Thank you for all you do 💕

[@deborahannmorrisart9850]

wishing you wellness and peace

[@suzanne48]

Good day Colette and Jack. Speaking of wasp,bees,dirtdobbers and hornets,yes, I have them all here in west Tennessee. I have found that they wont deliberately sting unless you make the first aggressive move. When I encounter any of these fellows I just say Hello and leave them alone. Except for the hornet most are just doing their own thing. Now a hornet will challenge you by getting in your face and hovering loudly. I just look at them and say Hello and then pretend to ignore. Lol. Usually works. Now ants are a different story, those little shites will bite. Lol. Have a good day, week etc. Blessings

[@sallymalnar4625]

I love your chats, glad your doing more of these.

[@trishgreen3499]

I have just seen your little film about you and I find it very inspirational and it makes a lot of sense thank goodness for people like you kiss for jack xx

[@AJ-rv1cg]

I just love the sound of rain…all that clearing leaves everything fresh.