i could but i won't

when i woke up today i knew there was something i had to get done. i had two choices. do it myself or ask someone else to. it only took me a moment to decide. joyfully i passed it along to someone who actually loves the task. emma's dress is going to be made by a real seamstress. i don't consider this any kind of personal weakness. in fact i am just being my authentic self.

i sometimes enjoy sewing. haven't done it lately. not prepared to go through all that stress to end up with a dress that a 13 year old might change her mind about. wouldn't that suck? and besides i can't imagine the hours i would have to spend away from my gardens...and i LOVE my gardens. i am obsessed with trees and rocks. i see them everywhere and all i can think is how can i get that into my car? our little acre is a bit bare for my likings. this is muskoka...i need more trees

the first week we were in the house i had already started the plantings. oh and i am sure the neighbours have been giggling over my little evergreens. someday they will be so lovely. they are all doing very well. i have lost track of how many i have brought home now. must be about 50. i have also been transplanting lilac, 'cause i NEED it in my life. nothing is better than the scent of lilac, wafting into the house after a long winter.

so i am just going to stick with what really brings me joy. now there's no chance that i'll miss out on a single new bloom or fresh baby fern. i need to be in the garden. xoxo

i think i can

getting all enthusiastic. thinking positive. optimistic even. here i go again. being a worry wort. leanne, it's only 18 dollars worth of fabric. why all the anxiety?

hey, i know i can sew. i made this bag.... the stitching is neat and tidy. it is a very smart little bag. i was reminded of it after i saw the one that alicia had made for herself (of course hers is patchwork and is soooo pretty)(i love alicia).

i haven't made a dress in about 12 years. i now have a beautiful new machine, which i am sure will make this easy as pie. i am hoping to start it tomorrow, unless it is a warm sunny day out because then it would be a shame to not be out in the yard. i have lots of new plants to get into the garden. russian sage, lavender, bee balm, hydrangea and a lilac. lots of blues and whites is what i'm going for. soft pinks would look nice against the house too...

get the dress done.

i know.