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Sarah's avatar

Hi Jen, what a treat to read your words again. I followed your blog years ago when I lived in Kent and commuted into London every day to a job I hated - reading it was such a tonic!

And congratulations on the move, it sounds like a good one.

Very much looking forward to your next Substack post x

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Jen Chillingsworth's avatar

Hi Sarah, thanks for your lovely comment, I'm so glad my words helped you during a tough time. I hope things are a lot better for you now. xx

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Susan Earlam's avatar

Hey Jen! I'm relating HARD to these words about your blog. I'm just in the process of making mine into an archive and beginning to point everything over to my writing here. You sound like you've landed well back up in Scotland Nd I'm so pleased for you. Looking forward to reading more x

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Jen Chillingsworth's avatar

Thanks Susan! It's a difficult decision to say goodbye to your blog and all the memories that come with it, but once I'd done it, I felt relieved. xx

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Auberie's avatar

I missed reading your words and seeing your pictures. I'm happy to have found you again.

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Jen Chillingsworth's avatar

Thank you so much Auberie. xx

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Elisabeth's avatar

Hello, how lovely to find you again. You have inspired my efforts to live more intentionally for the last few years. I look forward to all you share. It would be lovely to have a podcast if that felt doable for you. Enjoy your new home, I wish you well.

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Jen Chillingsworth's avatar

Thank you Elisabeth! I'm so happy to have inspired you. xx

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Pepita's avatar

Great to read your words again Jen. You’ve made a good move to Scotland: looking forward to reading how the house progresses as you work your magic. And yes, would definitely be interested in podcast-type feature

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Jen Chillingsworth's avatar

Thanks Pepita! It'll be nice to see you for that cuppa sometime soon. xx

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Kayleigh Pearce's avatar

A beautiful post ☺️ looking forward to following along and seeing more of your vintage finds.

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Jen Chillingsworth's avatar

Thank you Kayleigh! I've found some really lovely pieces of furniture and ceramics. I'll share more soon. xx

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Amy Pieper's avatar

Yay!! So excited to follow your journey!

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Jen Chillingsworth's avatar

Thank you so much Amy! x

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Mirva's avatar

Hi Jen! Let me start by saying I’m so happy you’re writing here on substack, and that it’s been a pleasure to read your first posts. It’s taken me a while to finish reading this one, because I don’t like looking at screens for too long at a time -- I find it hard to concentrate and tend to get a headache if I read on a screen too long. That’s why I wholeheartedly second your suggestion of audio versions and f your posts (that’s how I “read” most substack posts already). I would love it if you could make one available in the future!

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Vicky's avatar

Hi Jen I've found it now. Will speak soon x

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VIKKI LIVSEY's avatar

Hi Jen, oh my goodness I can't believe it, you have been busy! I've signed up to receive your lovely words to my inbox. Sending you love in Bonny Scotland, Vikki XxXx

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H is for Home's avatar

Congratulations on your move back home. The Cairngorms was second on our list to house hunt after West Wales, but we never made it up there.

We moved to just outside Aberystwyth just before any of us had heard of Coronavirus or Covid-19.

We’re also enjoying the slow life and being closer to nature. I’m looking forward to reconnecting online. Adelle x

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