A new year
with new ideas!
After spending the whole month of December
photographing simplicity
I realized the need
to create more space
in my home, in myself and in my life!
It can start so simply
and as a reminder,
I embroidered my chosen word for this year:
S I M P L I F Y!
What about you?
Have you been thinking about new ideas
for your own life this year?
Another lovely calming post. I always TRY to practice the KISS philosophy (Keep It Simple Stupid!) . . . doesn't always work out . . . but I TRY! I'm on a cleaning and clearing frenzy before going back to work tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to you xxx
How lovely. I adore your word and your embroidery is beautiful. Lovely set of images. Happy new year to you. :)
ReplyDeleteA Happy and Healthy NEW YEAR
ReplyDeleteI love your embroidery - I have lots of ideas for the year but I am taking it steady, slow and simple x
ReplyDeleteSehr schöne Bilder.
ReplyDeleteAlles Liebe, für 2014!
LG,*Manja*
Creating space is such an important part of simplifying, isn't it? Loved seeing these images again, Sandra - many of my favourites.
ReplyDeleteA word full of possibility, Sandra!
ReplyDeleteI love your embroidery too.
Wishing you all wonderful things in the New Year.
How great that you made yourself a lovely embroidered sign to remind you of your intention!
ReplyDeleteMy fave image here is the marble, surrounded by all the empty space. That's what we need -- paring down to the essentials and leaving lots of space for rest and renewal.
Sandra - I just love the colors, textures, and lines of the marble shot. You and I will walk hand and hand to try and simplify. Smack me if I buy anything I don't need. Happy 2014!
ReplyDeleteHi Happy New Year...feeling relieved finished the last S. Design at 8 this morning now I can play again for a few days then back to the next project.
ReplyDeleteLoving the new photos, and your x stitch...very pretty. Enjoy your day tomorrow.
Have fun hugs x
Yep, I see some simplicity in my life/home this year too! Happy New Year and ideas!
ReplyDeleteSo simple yet lovely!
ReplyDeleteSimply lovely! You are a very talented woman with your photography, your crocheting and your beautiful embroidery! You have chosen a wonderful word for the year, I strive for simplicity too. Last year, my word was "mindfulness" and I have decided to keep it this year too. At my age I feel a stronger need to appreciate each and every moment.
ReplyDeleteWonderful word! Looking for simple things to photography this past month has had me thinking a lot of simplifying my home and life. It really made an impact on me! I'll be looking forward to more of your "simply" beautiful images!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful idea! I might do this with my own theme of 2014, Giving. Love what you're doing here!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! I love your simple images, the rose in perfect focus against a blurred vase, the single marble, and most of all, the dancing leaves against a blue sky, that convey motion even in stillness.
ReplyDeleteI think I'll take your advice and start working on those stacks of papers I ignored over Christmas. Hope you're having a good new year!
Happy New Year Sandra, what fun pictures and idea.
ReplyDeleteHugs diane
Happy New Year to you Sandra, I hope you really enjoyed the festive period :))
ReplyDeleteSimplicity is a great word. I've never really thought of making a word for the year, maybe I should try it.
You have a lovely set of pictures here - I really love the one with the marble, so clear and sharp.
hello dear woman,
ReplyDeleteyour photos which overflow with grace and simplicity for me, are a joy to see.
i love that you have chosen this word, through you i also will be influenced and inspired.
i have indeed been considering this year, considering a companion word, have not settled on one, but the journey of consideration has touched me deeply and inspired shifts of direction.
i wish you a beautiful 2014, one that feels wonderful to you.
Sandra ~ sounds like a wonderful guiding word for 2014! I'm sure that it will take you to marvelously peaceful places. Looking forward to seeing how it alters you year.
ReplyDeleteTalk soon :)
Lovely! And I love the idea of picking a word for the year... I think I really need to think on this! I look forward to seeing how your word of the year will be reflected in your photos and posts!
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Beautiful images as always Sandra :)
ReplyDeleteI seem to have more ideas for 2014 than I could possibly fit in, maybe my word should be something cautionary!
Have a wonderful 2014 Sandra, here's hoping it brings you all the space and simplicity you seek x