tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1544576995054534446.post2841811727913681595..comments2024-03-25T19:55:04.611-07:00Comments on Beauty From Ashes: The Wearing History Challenge on Perfection...or Lack Thereof!Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14345391863552645466noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1544576995054534446.post-70411119122666374532015-05-29T10:54:10.853-07:002015-05-29T10:54:10.853-07:00Thank you so much for your lovely compliments Boni...Thank you so much for your lovely compliments Bonita! And for the link to your blog...another Vintage wardrobe blog for me to follow and get inspiration from!! <br />Oh yes, I hope that people don't see me as shiny and perfect...cause I'm soooooo NOT!!! There is all sorts of reality in my costumes and I dream of a time when I can make a dress without the need of a seam ripper!! Sigh......<br />Blessings!<br />gGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14345391863552645466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1544576995054534446.post-86244584840516938652015-05-21T16:50:14.876-07:002015-05-21T16:50:14.876-07:00I found your blog thanks to Lauren's amazing p...I found your blog thanks to Lauren's amazing post and I just want to say that I think your dresses look amazing. Knowing a little more of the story behind the fantastic costumes just adds more appreciation to what you've done. Thank you for sharing. ❤<br /><br />xox,<br />bonita of <a href="http://www.lavenderandtwill.com/" rel="nofollow">Lavender & Twill</a><br />Lavender and Twillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06331125027969557539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1544576995054534446.post-86377439091644884542015-05-15T10:50:27.624-07:002015-05-15T10:50:27.624-07:00Thank you Vivien! I have mastered the art of hidi...Thank you Vivien! I have mastered the art of hiding the pain from sore feet and exhaustion! As I get older, I find that I just don't get the good sleep away from home as I do in my own bed and that always leads to massive headaches! Ugh!!!<br />Thank you for you lovely compliments! It was so very wonderful to meet you!! You are one of my blog and costuming heroines! <br />Blessings!<br />gGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14345391863552645466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1544576995054534446.post-91181462119756250602015-05-15T10:48:51.218-07:002015-05-15T10:48:51.218-07:00Hey there BT! Oh yes, that SSofS was almost not t...Hey there BT! Oh yes, that SSofS was almost not to be! I don't know if you read the posts on it, so I'll add them to this comment....it provoked me to so much anger!!! But I have this horrible thing called OCD and this perfectionist/first born thing that I had to make it right!! Grrrrrrrrr.....<br />I would love to be your neighbor watching you take your pictures! I'd have to come out and join you! I think we would have a ton of fun!!!<br /><br />Sailor Suit of Swear issues blog posts...<br /><br />http://beauty4ashes7.blogspot.com/2013/04/sewing-roomwe-have-problem.html<br /><br />http://beauty4ashes7.blogspot.com/2013/04/oh-for-love-of-pete.html<br /><br />http://beauty4ashes7.blogspot.com/2013/05/finally-decided-on-name-for-this-dress.html<br /><br />Blessings to you!<br />g<br />Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14345391863552645466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1544576995054534446.post-32258070657031430932015-05-15T10:43:32.581-07:002015-05-15T10:43:32.581-07:00Thank you for your lovely compliments Jeanette and...Thank you for your lovely compliments Jeanette and I agree with you about the mistakes and lessons that bring us closer to better understanding ourselves! I too do the whole struggle thing, but am so much better at accepting myself that I used to be! I am who God made me and I can't be any other way!! You are a wonderful lady and friend and so very talented Miss Jeanette!!<br />Blessings!<br />gGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14345391863552645466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1544576995054534446.post-80225808135550303322015-05-15T10:41:22.976-07:002015-05-15T10:41:22.976-07:00Hello Ellen!
Yes, I struggle with doubt and guil...Hello Ellen! <br />Yes, I struggle with doubt and guilt, then I don't, then I do. I think it depends on how I am doing in my every day life and spiritually! I do have a lot of fun, but sometimes those pesky doubts creep in....grrrrrrr!!!! Thank you for your lovely compliment!!<br />Blessings!<br />gGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14345391863552645466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1544576995054534446.post-87483506634206440452015-05-15T10:40:07.248-07:002015-05-15T10:40:07.248-07:00Oh Tracey! It makes me sad to read that you have ...Oh Tracey! It makes me sad to read that you have been dispirited! You are such a great talent and a fun lady! Keep up your good work! There are times for me in just my costuming life, that I want to take the piece I am working on and tear it apart with my bare hands. Then there are the times when I want to pack all of my costuming things up and donate them to charity and have nothing to do with sewing ever again! I go through those stages more than anyone would know. I think it is just the process one goes through when trying to achieve "perfection" or what they have as their vision. I wonder if Picaso or Tissot felt the same way when they were painting!! That would be a fun fact to know!!<br />Blessings!<br />gGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14345391863552645466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1544576995054534446.post-73061154418642455762015-05-15T10:37:00.654-07:002015-05-15T10:37:00.654-07:00Ha! Well, for pictures, I use a lot of Picasa to ...Ha! Well, for pictures, I use a lot of Picasa to help make me look good! hahahahaha!! <br />Thank you for not thinking I am vain. That is something I struggle with a lot when writing my blog posts...They are not to say, "Look at me and how cool I am!!" But rather an, If I can do this you can!! I love to cheer people on and be their biggest fan!!! You have greatly encouraged me!<br />Blessings!<br />gGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14345391863552645466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1544576995054534446.post-41912865231371344102015-05-14T18:08:10.372-07:002015-05-14T18:08:10.372-07:00Gina, when I met you at Costume College I did not ...Gina, when I met you at Costume College I did not get the sense at all that you were tired or in pain. You were so gracious and kind to everyone, but most of all, so enthusiastic!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1544576995054534446.post-86926863732920183902015-05-13T14:25:29.128-07:002015-05-13T14:25:29.128-07:00The Sailor Suit of Swear remains my favourite cost...The Sailor Suit of Swear remains my favourite costume ever! Knowing that it caused you so much grief makes me feel better about my various disasters and sewing shortcomings - that there's hope they might turn out alright in the end.<br /><br />Your photographs always look lovely. As Miss Brilliantine says, only 25? I dread to imagine what my neighbours must think when they see me out in my garden again, with tripod, taking photo after photo. Black Tuliphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00399472362773743743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1544576995054534446.post-17628253513790734372015-05-12T16:59:15.428-07:002015-05-12T16:59:15.428-07:00And every photo is a beauty for our eyes and heart...And every photo is a beauty for our eyes and heart! So whatever you felt at that moment, the end result was that you brought happiness to others. I believe that we are drawn to those things that will teach us the lessons we need to learn. Not because they are always fun or that we are always perfect, but it is a step to bring us closer to understanding ourselves and the ultimate perfection that we will be blessed with. I struggle with every stitch, every photo, every comment and every event, but I know that is my lesson - to accept who I am. You are a beauty and a blessing to all of us!Jeanettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09186764620925579101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1544576995054534446.post-3878054729554071502015-05-12T08:38:46.430-07:002015-05-12T08:38:46.430-07:00Oh, so much guilt and doubt. Thank you for sharing...Oh, so much guilt and doubt. Thank you for sharing your thoughts during these lovely photo shoots. I would never have imagined anyone who created such lovely things would be anything but confident hand happy.Cinderellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08944325468803416106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1544576995054534446.post-46498984360923506082015-05-11T19:33:37.715-07:002015-05-11T19:33:37.715-07:00I really love this whole set of posts that people ...I really love this whole set of posts that people are doing. I haven't made anything or blogged in a long time because I've been feeling sort of dispirited and not up for it. I admire your attitude and your talent so much. Knowing that it is difficult for you and how hard it can be at times makes me admire you even more. Better yet, it makes me feel like I need to jump back in.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00743696158454339015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1544576995054534446.post-53748105902055816492015-05-11T15:45:12.449-07:002015-05-11T15:45:12.449-07:00Only 25? Most professional photographers take hund...Only 25? Most professional photographers take hundreds to get a few good ones. Sometimes our genius is not only in our talent or art, it's in bringing people together, there is genius in that. I come over to peruse the blog roll on an almost daily basis to see what's up. I would never tag you as vain- enthusiastic and prolific, definitely. Keep spreading the joy, it's important work.Miss Brilliantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13391404576294366841noreply@blogger.com