Making the Most on Very Little... Style That Doesn't Cost the Earth! 

I am sorry some are so unkind. Always be comfortable, whatever you wear to work, play or visit others. I wear "work" clothes in the garden only because that is what I have. Financially I reserve my "good" clothes for outings. It doesn't matter what apparel we wear in the garden, only that we are in the garden working and enjoying the fruits of our labor.

Unkind, rude, uncalled for comments are worth nothing! I found this video very soothing and full of ideas. Thank you!

I love how you dismiss your negative critics by calling them "silly". It's perfect to me. Thank you for inspiring me to dress up more even while I am working outside. I too purchase most of my clothing from thrift stores at very very low prices and so can afford to have nice things to wear even while working. It makes me feel good.

When people say unkind things, the best thing we can ask them is *are you ok?* They are obviously not happy people. Beautiful channel ❤️❤️

Colette, you are a woman after my own heart. I have 7 thrift stores near me and I frequent them regularly and buy almost everything I need. I often get tops/blouses/sweaters for $1.49 Canadian. Why buy new when you can thrift and reduce, reuse and recycle. I cannot understand why people have to make comments that are not nice. I wonder what is wrong with them? Keep thrifting and having fun, I love it and enjoy the thrill of discovering something new to me. Blessing to you ❤

Beautiful clothes Colette, who cares where and when you wear them!! No one's business but your own. As a 71 year old woman, I wear purple!!!! Blessed Be!!!

Wow! I'm blown away that you got a Gudrun knitted coat for £6! They're £150 to £200 brand new! But so beautifully and well made to last - I've only admired but never owned one myself.

As somebody who also buys her clothes 2nd hand, thanks for this video x Ignore those cruel people, they are sad inside.

Take no notice of those people who say such nasty things, I garden in whatever I’m wearing at the time and don’t understand why people have to be so cruel. Blessings to you 😊

I love your videos I love that you are so full of good life, You make me want to be more full of life and nature,

i just love listening to your voice - it is so soothing - not loud or rushed or strident - so soothing - and your wee cottage - such a healing place - bless you - you live the life most of us dream of and aspire to - thank you for showing us the beauty in the world

Good Morning from Arizona USA, Beautiful clothes and goodies you have there. Enjoy your haul.

Good morning from NJ ..USA… I so look forward to your videos , I share with my friend , love to see your cottage and land

I just love that you are so much your own person and feel sorry for anyone who feels the need to heap unnecessary criticism on others. I am unashamedly a wellies girl and can be found out on the allotment in rags to threads but look down and there they are the old wellington boots. Although I have always been thus It has taken me till my 70's to have the confidence to just feel validated as the person I am and it is so liberating. I brought up my whole family out of charity shops and recycled clothes from friends; to the extent that we were fondly known as the Oxfam or Wales! so am loving your finds.

Originally from Co Antrim my mother in law was a true country woman. Grew veggies before it was cool to do so. Baked soda bread, scones etc. Never drove rode on a bicycle and everyone knew it was her. Rip this year. Don't know how I found your channel but glad I did. Loved your items. In the USA now

In these days where the cost of fashion to the environment matters (fast fashion) any mindfulness in the manner in which we clothe ourselves is to be applauded. Literally tonnes of clothing are dumped each year - nothing wrong with the dumped garments, just overtaken by the new fad. I think repurposing/adoping beautiful pre loved pieces is immensely helpful to the planet - we should all be doing similar. Subscribed. As for those making silly comments, ignore the silly, you do you.

I know for a fact that Colette dresses the way she wants! In the garden or out on the town, she's got a fantastic fashion sense. People would be wise to mind their own business. LOL!

lol "clothes do not maketh the man". I don't own work cloths, and I also love my clarity shop shopping. I do all my garden work in my best, because I brought them to wear so I shell jolly well wear them.....oh yes I've pruned my bushes in prada before now, and I don't give a fluff.... have a wonderful day...

We call it thrifting here in US. I find the most beautiful crochet afghans for $3-$4. The work that goes into them it’s hard to believe people just get rid of them. Your finds are treasures love everything! ❤️

You have beautiful taste in clothing. Such wonderful finds. I too love to charity shop. Have a lovely week.

Love your cottage, your beautiful clothing “haul”, I love thrifting too, it’s a treasure hunt! ❤️👍

Your home is peaceful and so is your voice. I absolutely love where you live. ❤️

My son is medically fragile and so we homeschool, in my journey searching for the best path of education for him I discovered the Waldorf methods created by Rudolf Steiner. It’s a very beautiful and natural way to school and we always have a nature table. I have a faux hearth and we use the mantle to display various objects we collect from nature. And I change it up for each season. Like the changing of colors here in Vermont it’s a slow and gentle change that mirrors what we see outside.

Gudren Sjoden is one of my favorites. She is a well known Swedish designer and artist from the 70s and is a lover of nature and folklore. I bet she would love to have cup of tea with you at Bealtaine Cottage.

I shared with my London friend a few pictures of the front of my home and its garden here in Florida. She wrote back "it is just like an Irish cottage." What a lovely compliment to receive! Immediately l thought of your home. Thank you for the kindred inspiration.

I don’t usually comment on your videos though for a long time now I have really loved them! But I cannot tell you how much I loved your comment on clothes, work versus dress clothes for this week. Your videos inspire my imagination In so many ways, from how to live more joyfully with the earth, to sharing a mutual love of interesting and beautiful things, simple living and frugal economy! But there was just something special about The idea of of wearing lovely clothes while working in the garden!

Dear Colette , you got wonderful clothes . I also have no working clothes . I also want to be dressed nicely . I wish you a brilliant day . Best regards and many 🤗 hougs to you and your loved owns from Conny Braun and cat Felix 🐈‍⬛ from Germany . 🌍👍❤️🤗🌲🍄🪵🌳🌺🌻🌸🌦🍵☕️🫖🔥🌲🐈‍⬛🌍

Wonderful mix of garden & thrifting-i frequent the thrift shops-and went to the charity shops when I was in England and Scotland-one of my favorite parts of travel wherever I am. I am a messy, muddy gardener-I get dirt everywhere-digging, weeding, spraying, I often need to hose off before entering my home-so I can understand the idea that nice clothing might not function in my garden-but then I have deep red soil, it must be moistened to pull anything (100 plus degrees bakes weeds in) so mud is real, and with that 100 plus degrees, everyone is dripping with sweat, so I have a new “garden” outfit I wear-it took me 30 years of gardening to figure this out… A rash guard shirt-long sleeves to protect skin from sun and tomato vines Stretchy yoga pants (to accommodate serious movement and crawling in soil and prevents ants on legs) Socks, boots-prevents ants/spider bites Large sun hat/sunglasses An umbrella that has a beach/dirt stand that you can move as you weed/pick to help with shade/heat. Oh, and I wet the rash guard shirt thoroughly before I go out so it can cool me some-and all this with early morning, late evening work sessions-never noon/early afternoon-too hot. So, maybe whomever couldn’t understand you looking so nice is more like a mud-digger like me? Love, love ALL the beautiful outfits you found. Thrifting is definitely where it is at! ❤️

Gosh Colette you got some deals! I wish we had more charity shops as opposed to the large conglomerate thrift stores!

You found some wonderful treasures. Enjoy!

Wow what beautiful treasures you have found. People are so SILLY. They have way to much time on their hands & to little kindness. Have a blessed week my beautiful friend 💖 🌟

That fire screen is absolutely exquisite! Love your fashion "haul". Gudrun S. has the most beautiful clothing and it's so well made. They have a shop in New York City and I admit to having treated myself to a few purchases when I was in the city visiting my son. But since retiring early I only shop at thrift stores. There's a little shop, run by a church, just around the corner from my house and they sell many clothing items for 25 cents! Blessings to you Collette 🍁🌼🍂🍁🌻

That guy felted jacket is a WOW and the boots to go with it. And the black and the yellow flowered one--- You did awesome on everything

How very sweet your garden is, and your home so comfy. Glad to have found you on RU-vid.

Ooooh, I love that “Shetland” series, if you haven’t see it you’re in for a treat! That Gundrens coat is so good, and they cost a pretty penny brand new, what a steal! Good wool or cotton is so expensive, I’ve unpicked a couple of thrifted sweaters and re-made them into items that work for me.

Your clothes were lovley and I hope that you never change your content way of life ..your voice is so calming . Blessings .♥️👍🙏

'The Boat That Rocked' is so much fun!

Love your explanation to the SILLY comment

You’ve inspired me to check out thrift stores here in California. I think the hunt for household treasures and clothing will be exciting 😉

I traded in a urban, high stress lifestyle for a bungalow in the mountains. Living a simple life surrounded by nature feeds my sole. I downsized about 50% of my possessions and now work with a casual, capsule wardrobe. Everything matches everything else and I can make hundreds of outfits with only 33 pieces of clothing. Now I buy less but better and they last a long time. I always respect people who are happy with less. Makes life a lot less stressful. Love what you do. Live long and prosper.

Those clothes are so pretty and unique, like you. I’m glad to think of you having fun shopping and dressing up.

Beautiful clothes, you are so blessed to find them. God bless.

Bless you, I love how you buy preloved things. The items you have bought are fabulous. I am 65 years young, and do not care what others think about what I wear, which is pre loved or very old! Such horrible folk who put horrible comments on here. You look so lovely, and your are true to yourself. Bless you. xxx

Love your Nature comments. Here in America so many folks frequent big box hobby stores to buy their seasonal decorations. All of them are made overseas from cheap materials assembled by cheap labor. I’m millions of homes, everything looks alike! It’s like we’ve lost our individuality when it comes to decorating. RU-vid videos are filled with the same stuff bought at the same shops. No one seems to gather leaves, acorns, pinecones & whatever to celebrate the harvest. I so love your cottage for its uniqueness, Colette. And please continue dressing up for gardening! Lol

I love your videos and feel like I am right there at your little cottage about to have a cuppa tea. 🍵 ☘️

Enjoy your weekend, Colette. Lovely items & clothes! Shetland is 1 of my favorite series. Blessings!! 👍👍❤❤

Such terrific buys. You certainly know how to stretch your money. Glad you enjoyed your trip. You have a good crop of grapes on your vines.

This was a lovely video. I enjoyed the simplicity of your life style and the clothes are beautiful, especially the coat with the designs on it, I would snatch it in a second and wear it, I love it! Thank you so much for your time and talking to us.

On thing I do sometimes is to buy a piece of clothing in two sizes. One for better wear and the other in a larger size for gardening so I can move around.

The silk dressing gown is stunning 👍

That is the most ridiculous comment I've ever heard. I've been (happily) watching your channel for maybe about a year and I've never thought those things! And btw your clothes will look so gorgeous on you. And yes, perfect morning indeed!

I love your style, Colette. I always took my daughter to thrift shops & now that she is on her own, she continues to wear previously loved clothing. I think you're very creative! 🤍🌸🌿

I like your video 📸 and your calm voice... happy to found your vlogs and thank you, woman.

Welcome back! I loved seeing your new-to-you treasures. I really like the Swedish Gudrun S. sweater also. Recently a neighbour who was moving/downsizing gifted me a beautiful woollen sweater that was made for her during her visit to Ireland. I’m wearing it daily. Thank you for lovely visit🍁🐇

I do have both working and dress clothes. I always put jewellery on and lipstick though as I want to look my best at work.

Those footglove boots ..you cant go wrong for that price!

I loved this video so much !!! I love charity shops too. All my clothes are from charity shops. I love a good rummage in the shops and never come out empty handed. !! I LOVE your pink dressing gown and your wool coat. Gorgeous!! I adapt some of my clothes with new buttons etc, bought from the charity shops too. I'm doing a little nature table too. I do one for each season. This one is my favourite. It was an absolute joy to look at your charity shop 'haul'.. I love doing that, guess how much I payed for this?.. go on guess... .... that always happens when you buy from a charity shop!.. Love it!!! Love your video.. 💕

Dear Colette,I love your new Clothes............and the nicknacks..............Blessings and Greetings from Daggy,Kiel Germany ☘☘☘.......I had no chance for buying a Goddess but I formed one of my own from airdrying clay.............then I painted it and will send you a foto,but I dont know how

Lovely display of clothes and household treasures

Love everything you bought!!!! Enjoy Tree of life movie, it is just wonderful !!!! BLESSINGS

LOVE THE CHARITY SHOPS FOR MY CLOTHING AND MOST OF MY FURNITURE AND ART. I LOVE THE LIFE YOU ARE LIVING, AND WHY YOU ARE LIVING IT THIS WAY! I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THE WAY YOU HAVE HUNG THE NEW DUDS ALL OVER TO MAKE IT EASY AND INTERESTING TO SEE THE CLOTHES!

Brilliant shopping spree Colette. I admit I do have a couple of items for gardening, I always get grubby! I have a cleaning pinny so I keep clean. 😀Think it’s my age! 🥰🇬🇧

Love your haul from the charity shops. What great items you have picked up! Recycling at its best.

Hi, Colette. Your kind spirit out shines those who are not! Love your "new" clothes and can't wait to see you wearing them and your garden is beautiful.

So gracious of you to describe their comments as "silly". Just another demonstration of your fine character!

Beautiful clothing !

Hi Colette, you really do have wonderful charity shops in your neck of the woods. Your finds are lovely & unique. I enjoy visiting your beautiful cozy cottage, I feel blessed to have found your channel. I love watching your woodland, garden flourish & change from season to season. Blessings to you from Southern California. 😊❣

My dear Collette, how I love your sense of humor.i am sure your grandma would be mighty proud of your wit!! Love the work clothes comment.! What a grand haul you came back with. Just yesterday I went to my local thrift shop and found a stained glass piece for 20.00 .they also had another one . I asked how much and she said 350.00!! Good grief, I didn't get it obviously and I am sure it will stay there for that price. It looked like a large window pane with a tulip 🌷 on it. Too rich for my blood, lol 😆 you are going to look marvelous in your new clothes. Have a blessed day❤

To heat the stove was the first thing I used to do when I came home from a journey. When I've been away for a while then it took some time until the walls were not as cold anymore. But sitting next to the stove with a nice cup of tea helped. Next to your clothes on the veranda I discovered something else: grapes 🍇 🤗 You're going to have a great harvest and they look delicious 😋 Have a lovely weekend as well Collette 💕

Colette, I love the rust colored top and jacket, great buys. Thank you also for a most enjoyable morning!!!!

Bonjour Colette! Back to home sweet home! Beautiful valley with all the light and colors. Why not, gardening with a Coco Chanel, cutting shrubs with a Christian Dior, it's just fabric. Negative people give me nausea. They are equal to themselves.Love the coat with the little bird turquoise, the black velvet veste and the other black with white design. I like your shopping! Have a good week-end Colette with full of Love!xxx

Great haul🤔..... that Swedish make top would be at least £ 85 new..💫....... Love the yellow striped top...... Wow you did good girl........ @ i just want to know who these people are who make ridiculous comments..about what you wear in the garden . What's up with them totally bonkers 😂😂😂... Blessings to you too🙏🏼💕🙏🏼

I LOVE THE CLOTHES..Beautiful!

"With darkness come our exploration of light." I love that metaphor! It applies not only to the day and night, but also the inner world of spirit. Each of us could learn a lot from inner exploration. ❤

I think I have to shop like this soon! Stunning clothing! 😊

good haul dear Colette...x

Hi Colette, I always enjoy your videos, you bring a bit of everything❤ love your “haul” I’m in America, so yes, thrifting, or second hand shop, that’s one of my favorite things to do! You got some beautiful, unique items. Love how you respond to trolls on your channel 😂👍🏼🤗

Nice "haul" Colette! Equinox blessings to you 🧡🌾🍂

It’s so comforting to see you at Bealtaine Cottage. I like the way you dress and all of your mellow atmosphere ❤

I love shopping charity shops. I would rather spend my money on other things but I also love quality and its a fantastic way to buy quality. Love everything❤

Hi Collette i love your "haul" your fashion sense reflects the artist that you are "funky", as does the garden / woodland and these diaries.....love it

Oh my lord you have amazing taste Collette and your knitted coat is stunning well may you wear.

Thank you for sharing a walk through your home and garden. And your clothing haul. Lovely garments. Enjoy your day.

hi Colette, love your beautiful finds from the Charity shops. you have such great style.sending best wishes and much love xo. ps We are preparing for Hurricane Fiona in the Maritimes in Canada this weekend. I am gathering all my candles and of course (the snacks).take good care

Your videos are beautiful. It feels like a safe place just watching them x

Such a marvelous haul! I also enjoy buying most of my clothes at charity shops and estate sale. Recently I bought two new pairs of jeans at a charity shop. I lost weight in the meantime, and when the weather turned cool enough to wear jeans, they were falling off me! Fortunately my daughter wanted a one pair for herself, and the other pair for my 14 year old granddaughter. But had I paid full price in a store for the jeans, I would have been out quite a bit of money when clothes no longer fit.

Oh so many beautiful items of clothing!! I fell in love with the orangish long cardigan/dress!! I usually get hand me downs from my cousin. She stops for me to "shop" from her car on the way to the charity store to drop off items! I love what we call Thrift stores here in the USA. So many finds of all kinds. I don't think I have bought clothing for many years! Brightest blessings!!

I love love the knitted coat and silk dressing gown, I’d wear the other things as well apart from the boots, I can never seem to “fit” into footwear that anyone else has “shaped” it always feels so strange but there’s nothing wrong with buying from charity shops. Great idea in regard to the nature table. My granddaughter (age 3) has just started in nursery school and I’m so happy her parents have chosen this particular school as it has a “forest classroom” where one day (the full day) they are outdoors learning about nature, she’s only been attending for three weeks and is learning so much already. Blessings to all x

Everything about this video was absolutely lovely ☺️

First visit to your site. What a delight your garden is . I will visit again. Colleen

I love your chuckles, they are infectious, hehe 😊. Love your new clothes, particularly the Swedish longline coat 😍. Charity shops are my guilty pleasure x

Such a calming video. I can watch this over and over. It reaffirms my efforts to live more sustainably! Thank you for sharing such a beautiful and peaceful home!

You have hit on one of the things that is missing in classrooms now. Nature tables, nature talks and working with natural resources. I'm in New Zealand and the NZ flax is called harakeke. Using the leaves you can make harakeke flowers by splitting the leaves and weaving them. It's fun and I used to make them in the classroom with the kids, there are youtube clips showing how. Have a great day =-)

You found some wonderful cloths Colette. I too enjoy shopping at thrift stores and recycling clothing. You seem to have a casual elegance. You look lovely. Just take those silly comments with a grain of salt. Thanks for inviting us into your daily life. Until the next time, take care.

You have a lovely curated artful home, what matters it reflects you and the things you love, thank you for sharing xx

That silk dressing gown is very snazzy!

All lovely items, u have a very soothing voice to listen too, nice video. 💚🌷🌷🌷

I just wanted to say I love your videos 💙

Hi Colette. Welcome Back from your trip away. Loved your purchases. I found a gorgeous coat in my local charity shop this morning. It was €10 but half price at a fiver for today only. It Really made my weekend. Blessings to you & have a Lovely weekend. ☘🤗.

you got your self some lovely bargins Colette