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An Open Book

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An open book with cosmos laying on the page.
When I have a few moments to mosey around and see what people are making or doing or saying in their corner of the blog world, my interest is often stirred by those that offer up details of their life, spilling their feelings and stories like the pages of an open book.
A girl holding a small bouquet of cosmos.
I find myself drawn into their daily happenings through the funny things their kids did, the places they visited, the happy moments that they share and the sad ones too.
Cosmos in the garden
Oftentimes, I wish that I was the kind of person who could talk about similar things here, but I know that that’s not really who I am. I’m more inclined to show you little things that I love melded with snippets of my life. In the life that I share here, I’m probably more like a short story than a novel…or perhaps I’m more like a paragraph.
 
I might talk about a recipe that I made or a place that I visited or tell you how I grew cosmos this year and then go on to say that this is the first year I planted them and probably not the last since they did so well…spouting tall, looking all pretty and wispy and such.
An overhead photo of cosmos and an open book.
And of course, I would show you some pictures, because that’s what we do, but for me, that’s the best part. It’s how I tell my story.
An overhead photo of pink cosmos in a vintage teacup.
Perhaps my life here is just a picture book…and a few rambling captions.
 
Hope you all have a wonderful weekend.
 
xo
 

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  1. Deanna says

    I LOVE your picture-books….they are always so beautiful and such a delight to behold. And you know me, I just spill the beans on about everything (well not everything, but close)

  3. Home and Lifestyle says

    Who ever you are dear Tricia, your words and your beautiful pictures inspire me and I always like to visit your blog.

    I started my stories about our trip to America! I hope you really like it. Of course I will make a post about Charleston in the next weeks ;-).

    Sending hugs, Ingrid

  6. Art and Sand says

    You had me at the first photo with the flowers on the book – simple and colorful.

    When I get a new magazine, I first flip through and look at all of the pictures and I do the same when looking at a blog. If the pictures are not particularly pleasing, I might not go back and read the entire post.

    Yesterday, I decided I would write a post mostly with photos to practice my photography. How serendipitous that I clicked on your post early in my search today!

  7. Barb says

    I love cosmos, and wow, how gorgeous are these photos. You tell a beautiful story. Your images leave me amazed, inspired, and wanting more.

  10. Anonymous says

    I think you just told us quite a bit about yourself in your
    small paragraph….your photos are beautiful and your words
    inspiring…….Corinne

  12. Salma says

    so very lovely 🙂

    i love cosmea, i also plant them in my garden every year, but for some unknown reason they won't grow very well this summer :/ only a few of them are blooming by now, which is such a pity.

    yours are so pretty 🙂 enjoy them!

    have a nice evening!
    salma

  13. Sandi says

    …and that is okay Tricia!! 🙂 If we were all alike this world would be a very boring place to live. LOVE the photos!
    Blessings~

  16. Sarah says

    However you tell your story, it always inspires me and it's always beautiful.

    I follow a variety of blogs and I love that they all express themselves so differently. All of them, including you, leave me wanting me more.

    xo Sarah

  17. Tulla and Catie says

    I think this is for what I love blogging. Each person has its own story and its own way to tell it. This is interesting and makes it exciting to me! I love your way of telling your story 🙂

  23. Blondie's Journal says

    Your blog is a wonderful respite from a lot of blogs I read. I enjoy your pictures of all things beautiful in this world and your sweet, gentle words. I may be an open book most of the time but I think words are my way of connecting and your way is through photography…and you are wonderful! 🙂

    XO,
    Jane

  24. jacqueline says

    Dearest sweet Tricia,

    I totally see your blog style as a picture book! I really love and adore the way you share the things that are happening in your life and around you in a form of beautiful pictures. I find them all so very inspiring! I always always enjoy each and every bits of my time here! Have a beautiful friday and a wonderful weekend! Love to you!

  25. Anonymous says

    There's absolutely nothing wrong with keeping your life private. I must admit I'm quite amazed how people want everyone to know every aspect of their life. I love your blog just the way it is. Your photos are simply beautiful.

  26. Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces says

    I love your blog, Tricia…your gorgeous photos tell a story. I don't often share a lot of personal things on my blog either, as much of my family prefers it that way. But we can share beauty and what we are interested in. Your blog is inspiring and beautiful…

  28. Georgianna says

    Hello, Tricia! I truly love your photographs, your styling and your wonderful use of just the right bit of color. This is such a beautiful post. I think everyone has to find the way that works for them and yours certainly communicates your love of beauty and gracious living. And I'm just a bit envious of your stunning Cosmos – I haven't been successful growing them. 🙂

    Wishing you a super weekend.

    G

  30. Lynda Naranjo says

    Always love your beautiful photos, Tricia! I agree with you about the cosmos … I planted them for the first time this year and can't wait to fill my garden with them next year. They're gorgeous! Why did it take so long to discover them? 🙂

  36. LLH Designs says

    You do a beautiful job of telling your story through photos. Keep it up! I write my heart out quite often, but it's the photos that really inspire me. I don't know that people really read all the words anyway. 😉

  37. Linda R says

    I always enjoy my visit here to your blog. Your photos are amazing. With just the right amount of words. Yep, I love your blog my friend.

    Hugs~

  40. Between You and Me says

    I go in and out of seasons when I like to share personal things on my blog….I haven't felt much like sharing in the past few months….not sure why? I think I was too busy enjoying summer with my kids to stop and think through a heart-felt post. 🙂

    Looking forward to seeing the sign in your house tomorrow.

  41. Debra Oliver says

    your petals and posies are so sweet and delicate. I was just looking thru my Pinterest board for Fall and i have so many of your wonderful photos from a couple of years ago. I always love your soft and dreamy style of photographing. the light always perfectly enhances your setting!

  46. dawn says

    a picture is worth a thousand words … or perhaps feelings as well … and a dreamy, thoughtful, calming, inspiring photo (as yours are) is perhaps worth ten thousand words 🙂

  48. Stacey@A Sort Of Fairytale says

    you always have the prettiest of books to look at that tells a story all it's own, without words. i can relate though…i wouldn't say i'm an open book either on my blog, i tend to share just projects and decor and such, but that's what i chose to base my blog about, i suppose. i do enjoy the funny/interesting/heart felt stories in the more "open book" blogs very much though!!

  49. Robin Johnson says

    I don't know about anyone else but I LOVE short stories! LOL. I think they way you write your blog is wonderful. I'm always drooling over your gorgeous photos and giggling to myself over your banter. I know how you feel about the "open book" sort of blogs. At times I wish I were more like them also but I know its just not me. Maybe it's becuase I don't take the time to think of things too much, I'm more excited about moving on to the next thing. who knows . . . I do think there is a spot in the blog world for both types of blogs and between us, your type is much better in my book!

    on a side note, love, love, love, cosmos. Haven't grown them myself in years and I can't say why for sure. This post has put them on "must plant next year" list! Thanks!

  50. Carolynn Anctil says

    Beautiful images here. I especially like the simple, yet stunning flowers and the detail that the book you've chosen is written in French. I also love your description of lives as books. I'm a particular fan of words and the well-turned phrase. I would be, by the definition contained here, a book flung open. *grin*

    I surfed here through Encouragement is Contagious and what a lovely shore I've found to loiter on.

    Blessings,
    Carolynn
    A Glowing Ember