"You [I] have control over three things –
what you [I] think
what you [I] say,
and how you [I] behave.
To make a change in your [my] life,
you [I] must recognize that these gifts
are the most powerful tools you [I] possess
in shaping the form of your [my] life."
— Sonya Friedman
There are three after all...
and I thought it would not be fair...
to only make one...
the three are all about fairness...
and I had the control over the making...
so...
again...
I took control of my skills...
and tackled the
Japanese books
that I so adore...
[did I ever tell you my neighbor is Japanese?
and that she could translate for me?]
no??
I don't like to impose...even though,I know...
she would not mind it at all...
that is my behavior...
the
pattern...
light and airy....
perfect for summer...
I made a change,however...
I left off the bottom ruffle...
not wanting it to be to fussy....
so now there were three...
three gifts...recognized ...
made simply...
with simple tools...
fitting their form...
worn...
and loved....
now...about dinosaurs and bracelets.......
There are three after all...
and I thought it would not be fair...
to only make one...
the three are all about fairness...
and I had the control over the making...
so...
again...
I took control of my skills...
and tackled the Japanese books
that I so adore...
[did I ever tell you my neighbor is Japanese?
and that she could translate for me?]
no??
I don't like to impose...even though,I know...
she would not mind it at all...
that is my behavior...
the pattern...
light and airy....
perfect for summer...
I made a change,however...
I left off the bottom ruffle...
not wanting it to be to fussy....
so now there were three...
three gifts...recognized ...
made simply...
with simple tools...
fitting their form...
worn...
and loved....
now...about dinosaurs and bracelets.......
39 comments:
delightful.charming. simply: oh!
chaleureusement
daniela
three things:
:: generous
:: creative
:: beautiful
you've done it again!
best ~ annri
Simply beautiful T!
What beautiful things they are too!
Just beautiful.
Oh 3 beautiful reminders T. This post just quieted my messy mind at the moment. Have a beautiful week! xo
charged with love...so charming.
eeeaaap! So beautiful T!
You ARE a domestic diva.I bet the girls adore them...so summery and light and what a fun print too.
I hope you are well and enjoying summer. I am uber busy at the moment...trying to get back to FLICKR, but...I think for now I am flickerd out- so it's blogging once in a while.
Anywho have a lovely Sunday
xo
I like this quote, seeing these tools as gifts. Thank you.
Oh I love the words and the creation - it's so easy to forget the difference we can make - what we can control - thank you
Thank you, Theresa, for you comment and your lovely post :-)
absolutely scrumptious - I want to bury my face in that cotton!!!
Thank you for the 3 reminders -
So cute Theresa. I wish you were my neighbor..... although I don't know a word of Japanese, so I unfortunately would not be any help on that front... Hope you're having a great weekend. I'm missing all of your wonderful pictures. Hope to catch up at some point this week.
so beautiful
and i love the quote
What lovely dresses - and lucky girls!
And a neighbor that can translate- what a gift!
Dear Theresa-simply Zen, simply magnificent, simply Summer! I think you should write a book-I would certainly buy it...so much beauty and wisdom...distilled. What an honor to read your words , see your images and have them seep into me.
A breath of fresh air just wafted from my monitor. Breathing in the sweetness of your words my friend.
And, how absolutely adorable are those dresses for the three. Delightful!
Adorable! I'm busy making clothes for my daughter, too. Must be the season...
What a wonderful quote...one I've not heard before but, definitely one I need to remember.
You always seem to create such beautiful things. Everything you do is beautiful t! Hope you are well. xoxo, Kristi
inspiring!
Beautiful post, gorgeous dresses.
Three things, and a lovely result.
beautiful beautiful beautiful!
love everything, the dresses and most of it the reflections...
xo
Such pretty dresses for the girls! Some days it's good to remember that there is much that we CAN control. Thanks for the quote.
beautiful...
would have loved to be in your neighbourhood
xox
ccildeturin
makes me think of " would you be mine ? could you be mine won't you be..." love that we are in your neighborhood!
thank you. they love them and so do i. they are hanging on the line ready for pressing and wearing again.
lovely.
Precious, precious, precious!!!
Your artistry is a balm to my oft troubled thoughts ~
love your thoughts and the dresses!
Your photos are beautiful! I love your little dresses.
Ah so gorgeous! I wish I could figure out japanese crochet books.
i love this quote.
i also love those japanese books. i just love running my hands over them, and the photos are splendid.
you did a wonderful job on the dresses, my friend.
xo
Simple yet beautiful. A delight!
Words to live by indeed. Perfect pairing with the beautiful pictures. I love that you conquered the Japanese book!
gorgeous little dress, i love the pattern :) and beautiful words at the beginning of your post, they are fantastic guidelines for us to live by.
Such sweet, little dresses. I can only imagine how adorable the three of them look in their handmades.
Lordy, what I would give to have a Japanese neighbor to help me read and understand my heap of Japanese craft and pattern books. Well, the illustrations are good, and I will muddle through. They are definitely the - best - crafting - books - ever!
you are so talented and inspiring! :)
adore 3 things... and the sonya friedmen quote... fantastic...
images .. BEYOND!
happy monday theresa... xxo,kim
i really love your pics, but this one the first "papavero" is incredibly appealing me.
nice gifts too
xox t
ccildeturin
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