A Real Day of Slow Living...no floaty dresses!

[@leemiller9246]

Hi Colette and Patsy, As the human of a small canine resuce with in inexhaustable capacity for bolting, I spent many thankless hours searching for her whilst waiting for the inevitable phone call from some kind soul she had finally surrendered herself to having tired of the chase. I would never say I owned her, in reality it was entirely the opposite, she definitely owned me, but she was the sweetest, funniest creature I have ever had the pleasure of having in my life. When her heart finally started to give out as she approached 17 years of age, it was the worst moment of my life, realising that I would have to make the choice to put her to sleep. I broke my heart that day as I held her and said goodbye but I like to think of her these few years later now running free, which she could never do in life without going awol and filling me with terror, without her collar, lead or harness, chasing rabbits or whatever takes her fancy. Patsy has a wonderful life with you and a beautiful place to call home. I love watching your vlogs and putting some of your practices to work in my own small garden. You are a real inspiration. Bright blessings to you and the little girl. Debs X

[@honeygarden2222]

❤

[@The-Ancestral-Cucina]

Good morning from Canada🇨🇦 An hour left of my 12 hour shift in Hospice. Your videos are so grounding. Thank you for all you share Collette. Blessings🌱

[@pollyanna5354]

My sister passed away last month the Hospice staff were truly angels x

[@marianfrances4959]

🙏💝

[@patriciaredick9849]

Bless you too!

[@trishbrown2297]

Thank you for sharing your magical woodland. It's like a piece of heaven.

[@Jacquiandteddy]

Poor Patsy, I didn't know she's been through that trauma. Coming to you must have been so healing for her. Beautiful video, thank you!

[@MrsMMcG]

I love my cottage core dresses and I do gardening wearing them. Just not during watering time as they get too wet. To each her own. 😌

[@margolovesflowers]

Simple elegance..That’s how I describe your property. Not shabby, not manicured; Very well cared for and very well loved. Actually, not just your property, but your cottage and your dog! Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication!

[@paolanardo6442]

Beautiful video.. as always. Thank you Colette, sweet and delicate inhabitant of this temporary home of ours.. Your nice living.. your gentle walking on mother Earth's heart, they are food for thought and pearls of wisdom. Blessings to you and to all the little friends of your land❤

[@adelaidegartland1125]

Dearest Colette and Patsy,I have been watching you for years.When I watch your videos a sense of calming comes over me,I feel so at peace.Thank you Colette and Patsy,Blessings.❤️

[@margrethauksdottir6553]

Good morning from my my little summer home in the Icelandic 🇮🇸countryside wher I have been growing trees and perennials for 25 years. I love your videos, they make me feel so good

[@pinaysimaria]

Its a paradise that you have there ..❤❤❤

[@trishjordan8859]

You look so much like my younger daughter. She is 44 now. Since you cut your hair it amazes me how much you look alike. Not a big surprise from one point as our heritage on all sides I is 90 percent Irish we can trace back for several hundred years. But I swear you could be mother daughter or sisters. Just a small smile for the day.❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@annstubbs2256]

Lovely patsy ❤

[@ETudor-pw3xw]

She’s a miracle dog, meant to be your companion! We have a runner too. Greyhound that was rescued and made her owners money they didn’t deserve. Now she is loved and pampered to try to make up for all those years of hard work. Fastest dog I have ever seen in my life! God bless. 😊

[@gill8779]

I have two rescue borzois & they are the laziest borzois I have ever had lol. I can let them off the lead as they are biddable & just follow on our country walks & they can't even be bothered to chase a rabbit if they see one!

[@Lynette-qh3tw]

​@@gill8779😂

[@bethreisman8869]

Maya, my young whippet, runs like the wind.

[@virginiavilas]

A selfie-stick artfully deployed is truly a Magic Wand 🪄 !!! You lucked In with Patsy. She is a Sweetheart. 🥰 -V

[@sandfly60]

I think garden chairs are delightfully civilised. It’s nice to just sit and look.

[@seajayami]

Beautiful! I'm chuckling over "no floaty dresses", because it's silly to imagine any woman swinging an axe or chopping up green waste sweating all over her ruffles and lace 😂. I've seen some of the slow living videos that portray slow life so unrealistically. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and for the reality check.

[@amandasmith3716]

I indeed watched Hanna Lee Duggan going about her tasks in a white cotton flowing dress last week. She did admit she wasn’t dressed for the job😂

[@jturtle5318]

My gardening dresses are pretty sturdy and don't have ruffles or lace.

[@kristinLB]

They always twirl too.

[@marysmyth8288]

Dear Colette every inch of the Land also the Cottage, is yours , and yours and yours , you are so wise , how I absolutly love following your paths blessed was the day for Patsy to find life at Bealtaine Cottage . with her brave mommy Colette . Mary Canada 🍁

[@sarahgriffiths-p5k]

Little Patsy always looks so happy, she has a lovely life. I've lived with Jack Russells for over 50 years, they are wonderful dogs with busy, strong characters.

[@cathylynnpietranton]

Colette we always like walking around your woodland. Thank you for sharing. Hugs and love to Patsy and you ❤

[@lindaedwards7840]

Hello Colette I agree with your comment on leaving cuttings to become part of the earth once more. I do it all the time with my cuttings especially under the Bamboo and privet hedging , it takes time but I have plenty of that. Loose strife is a particularly colourful addition to any garden, I have it growing in large pots in abundance, it's stunning. Hugs and Blessings 💚🌹

[@ValeriaVincentSancisi]

Great video! lovely tour and catchup! 🌸

[@jimdavis9315]

Ah, your beautiful "Eden", walking with Pats, the "Little Explorer". So peaceful this video was, made me happy. Take care.❣❣

[@TheStarcruiser]

Brilliant, I agree it's best for Mother Nature to do her thing, & help only when required. Everything looks Beautiful Beautiful Beautiful as Always! Lot's of Love & Many Blessings Colette & Patsy❤🐝🌹🐛🌻🐸

[@raymondandmelaniebolton3775]

Hi Colette! Such a sweet video with Patsy and the donkeys. Your property is so beautiful. I love your chop and drop method for the paths, they are perfect for our environment. You´ve got it all down to a science Colette, and you are so thoughtful and careful with everything you do. I too believe that we must learn to live in harmony with nature; you are a perfect example of how this is very possible; I learn something from every video!! Love you Colette, Blessed Be )O(

[@8gagee]

I love living there through watching your videos....how wonderful

[@Vegancutie]

i had a cozy sunday and thought of you and miss patsy today. I am loving this new format; being able to see your facial expressions along with your voice just takes the emotion to a next level for me. My Pepper is a rescue and I keep her on a lead but I am working towards a day that I have a lot of land where she can run around. One day.

[@gill8779]

I have a few rats in my garden & they don't bother me. They eat the bird seed along with the birds but tend to disappear when summer comes as I live near cornfields & countryside. They are one of the most intelligent animals on the planet, so I wouldn't hold out much hope about them not figuring a way to get that seed lol. I actually love rats & used to keep them 20 years ago & watching the wild ones got me wanting some more. I am the now proud owner of three baby girls & they are a delight, so clever!

[@rosemarykahn7900]

So very peaceful and lovely. Thank you once again for sharing all of this beauty. I am so grateful.

[@williambrooking333]

Is it that we walked out of the "garden of Eden" and into the City (to cut a long story short) thus turning away from Mother? Are some of us having the Good Grace to turn back and pick up the threads and weave ourselves back in to the Web? Out of the head and in to the heart. Lovely dancing dapples of light in your driveway - magic. 🍀🙏🍀

[@lisafulford5874]

Sweet, sweet Patsy! A miracle she survived!!!❤

[@tray1813]

You have blessed yourself with much beauty. I love it so much.🤗

[@kalenclark]

"Chop and drop" - I do this as well... Same thing with leaves in the fall. If you leave most of them (instead of bagging them up in plastic + having them picked up) not only will it allow beneficial insects to over winter, but it helps naturally suppress weeds in the spring months. Best free mulch, ever.

[@beverleeshaw853]

The donkeys are so cool. I love watching Patsy

[@JR-kz2xn]

A beautiful day at Bealtaine Cottage. Thank you for the walk-about today, Colette. It was heavenly as always. 💚

[@deedouglas636]

Your garden is magical!

[@bladehoner3185]

You are looking fabulous! Oh, Patsy too!😊

[@corinaklies8131]

Gorgeous! Thank you for the lessons!!

[@cristinaluciacibils6554]

beautiful . . . thank you for sharing your love of Nature . . . very very beautiful

[@lindawilliams5652]

What a brilliant idea for a ratty proof bird feeder! Blessings to you and Patsy x

[@Lynette-qh3tw]

Putting that bench along the drive is brilliant! So nice to have a place to stop and rest.

[@bridgetcook1064]

I just Love the bird feeder you made from the tree and pots ❤ you're so Creative and I have your Love of all living things, I also feed the birds, squirrels and insects in my Garden which is very small on an Apt patio, but I learn something from you in every video you share with Us ❤ Thank you 😊

[@gracemeneses9217]

Such a beautiful environment 🤗

[@patraunick3985]

Hello Colette, Sending a Merry Christmas to you and family. I have been watching for a number of years, and appreciate the things I have learned. Blessings to you ! Pat Raunick, SW Ohio, USA

[@margaretmaguire3329]

Totally agree with you I chop and drop thanks to you will be doing some it today. Your garden looks amazing it’s more than a garden it’s a paradise .👍☹️😀

[@elsasmum6005]

You and Patsy are wonderfull. If everyone on dear mother earth treated her as you do Collette.What a wonderful place it would be.Wow!You work so hard.What a beauiful havenfor

[@claudiacockerill226]

Beautiful video lesson Colette about creating your woodland paths and placing cuttings by emulating nature and leaving a habitat piles and the paying attention to kindness toward the chain of life. ❤ You with Patsy are a gracious pair sharing your precious thoughts on honoring all life and the peace, joy and creativity in your daily lives with us. Many 🙏🏼 thanks.

[@TheVideoful100]

Decaying vegetation on the ground is so important for the soil. I got myself a shredder and shred the hedge trimmings to give the result back to the soil. It also protects the soil from drying out.

[@Kelly_Ben]

I learn a little something, and gain inspiration from, every video. I’ve been talking to my husband about my desire to move in 5-10 years. The town and neighborhood have changed… we were surrounded by hundreds of acres of forest, which have all been chopped down and houses being put up. He’s sad, as he wanted to put down roots here… your videos have made me decide to see if I can turn my wonderful farm into a secluded oasis where I’ll be happy to stay. Off I go to your shop to buy a book or two.

[@helenwratten6470]

I love this chop and drop idea. Makes so much sense even for my small garden

[@lisacronin9333]

My rescue dog Rosie is a bolter, too. I found out the hard way 😊 Thank you for another beautiful video 🤍🪴🤍

[@terrydunn8504]

This has been such an inspirational video for me. I have my beloved land where I am now retired and have been making my own micro cultures. My friends always comment on how wild it is. To me it’s just nature giving her beautiful abundance. ❤

[@chrissymc1985]

Looking fab Colette x

[@amanda-qz8qs]

Birds are appreciating the potted food holder. 🐦🌲

[@lindawitherspoon446]

Your woodlands are so beautiful. I love it.

[@emilyzena7070]

You and your garden are amazing, Colette! Thank you for another video.

[@thevintagegarden]

Patsy is so cute! Love your videos they are very relaxing 😌

[@julienelson8162]

My view of Mother Earth has been refreshed and renewed by this video. Thank you!! ❤

[@annumi]

How amazing to find you!

[@Agent-jj4cc]

I love your garden and land. The new secret garden area is a nice addition. I used to make wreaths from wisteria. Natural materials are so appropriate in a garden. The bench is a good idea, a place to sit and reflect. I dreamed of having land to play with and design. Because I can't settle on one style I would have a Japanese area, a fairy garden, a classical area, a modern sleek design area etc. all with benches and comfy seating, lighting and appropriate decor. Maybe a center hub to reach the rooms.

[@beverley1539]

Hiya Colette, Thankyou for sharing Bealtaine and all its creatures who live there. Blessings Ontario Canada 🇨🇦🐝

[@KerryPrice-x3d]

Love the stone circle the oak is growing taller Colette. Everything is growing BEAUTIFULLY ❤ Kerry Australia

[@MsPhyllisCady]

I swear to dawg I have the same jumper. I love watching your videos. You are lovely. Thank you for sharing your wonderful life with us.

[@carriefraser2555]

I find your videos so relaxing 🌿🌛🌎

[@christinestockdale5768]

Hello To you and Patsy I love your voice so soothing and love the walks around your garden and cottage

[@taggstir4966]

I loved this.

[@trisha1076]

Very lovely surroundings, love your trees and foliage. Great ideas, thank you, Collette

[@dottiegnyc1]

Your woodland is absolutely divine.

[@frauhollecottage]

Loved this video! I learned so much - Thank you!!

[@trishbresolin8212]

It's so peaceful. I love watching the birds and I love your idea of the deterrent made with the pots on the stump. ❤

[@irenedennis1003]

Your gardens are so beautiful and peaceful - thank you for sharing them with us.

[@w.dossett3332]

Colette, you always look so well presented. I love your clothes and style. I am deeply in love with your gardens too

[@myrtleholly2016]

Your videos always have so many intriguing images and perfect glimpses of plants thriving.

[@DebNewton-kh4cv]

I’ve got 2 Dashie rescues…one is a hunter, runner so best kept on a lead at all times…love them so much. Love the wildlife too…

[@dianesimmons9199]

Good Morning Colette…. So glad you have the Mike…makes a difference…and I can still hear the birds and the rustling of the leaves…have a great day and hello to Patsy❤️

[@nink213]

Thank you for your loving words about all creatures. You are speaking the words of my heart. Blessings to you, Colette and greetings from germany 🌳🌻🌍

[@elainerichards6406]

Good morning Colette, I love the idea of the upturned pot to deter the rats a brilliant idea! I will have to do the same! Blessings to you and dear little Patsy ❤❤

[@paolanardo6442]

👍👍👍

[@margarethughes3763]

I love Donkeys. patsy is so lovely, you are just the goddess to be her mom.😊❤

[@irishcottagerenovation9900]

I always take the time to sit with a coffee with plenty of time to watch your videos as they are always so inspiring. Love the double pot idea, fab. My stone circle was inspired by you but needs the years to mellow and I keep pondering about which trees to plant round it. Thank you for your time to do these videos it’s much appreciated.

[@elainecoll7868]

Awwww Patsy darling I didn`t know about the accident but you are in the best home now. Oh Colette it`s just more and more beautiful in your environent. as summer goes on. You are so correct with your attitude towards helping maintain Mother Natures gifts, If only more people would follow and they too would want to be outdoors enveloped in such beauty. Big Hugs to Patsy and thank you so much for your films, they are incredibly healing for many, E x.

[@howeaa71]

Todays moving day for me, so I'll be running around all day. Thanks for providing a peaceful break to prepare me for it. I'm so thankful that I can come to Bealtaine for a bit of respite. You rock, Colette!

[@fumblebee4234]

❤❤❤❤ from New Zealand. I Sooo miss the beautiful British wild plants and birds. A part of my soul is missing.

[@Laughwithin420]

Adorable garden, so cozy, alive and unpretentious. ❤

[@KnittingVam]

Such a peaceful and beautiful woodland, Colette! I've been watching your videos for 4 years now, I truly love them. Thank you! Blessings 💚

[@dsolis5125]

Sending love and blessings to two lovely souls, Colette and Patsy ❤❤

[@kathybeal4408]

This was such a peaceful and beautiful video. After a long hard day at work, this is just what I needed to unwind. Love seeing the birds and loves seeing your beautiful little dog. Thank you.

[@1romancatholic]

Hi 👋🏻 Lovely day to you. Looks beautiful. I have the same comfy romper! Looks great on you.

[@theherbalsanctuary811]

I LOVE the bench idea, and donkey's and horses are my favs. I wish things would grow here like they do there. We are in a terrible drought right now here in middle TN. But our soil is rock and clay, it takes A LOT of work to get things to grow.

[@PleasantPrickles]

I love your new secret garden. 🌸🌿🌿

[@mariaetheridge8343]

Watching you and your gorgeous garden all the way from a sweltering Cyprus. I yearn for the lush greens of winter... In summer everything here gets a dusty cover - no rain except in the mountains.

[@morrigans_cottage]

It really is a wonderful life

[@janjbowman]

You look very healthy and glowing .

[@DanceEachMovement]

Hello sweet love. Your earrings are flattering. Love your hair like that too and as always, engaging conversation in a landscape that smells Divine. Thank you Our Love for this

[@booth9666]

hello Colette and Patsy blessed be what a grand day there..love the selfie stick...lovely donkeys ..overgrow overshare overcare overseed everywhere worldwide..stay safe, medicated and hydrated everyone..loving the walk thrus on the land...

[@brynapizzo]

Oh, thank you, Colette!

[@claudinevandamme4809]

Patsy is so cute...I got myself a very similar little dog..(for company) aftet my hubby passing , its a Jack Russell/ cross with Pekinese😊😊also a big hunter...she caught a big Rinckhalls snake and killed it..I was besides myself..happy it ended well...they are amazing hunters 😊 very busy and so quick..like you say bolting!!! 😊😊

[@amyjones2490]

What an inspiration you are! I’m so thankful for your videos!

[@emilyinwhite]

You just popped onto my YT feed. I’m a Colette, too, and I adore you and your Patsy. 💞

[@mollieanne]

I love your new format and how you are in your videos now. Just wonderful.

[@papyrophliac]

Beautiful video. Colette, you are glowing with beauty. Many thanks for sharing.

[@KatZiser-ze2dr]

Wishing you a beautiful rest of the week. Thank you for the lovely video.