Bits of beauty

henrik adamsen

I need a bits of beauty post today, to lift my spirits.
So here are some things that speak to me....maybe they speak to you too.

Thank you for all the blog recommendations, its been lovely seeing your likes.
I shall post more to do with that topic once i can.

I feel i want to update my sidebars, possibly make them less full.
do you think i should remove some of the box links, or do you like seeing them all?

arent these words we all need to hear sometimes....

by Stephanie Ryan, who is just the loveliest girl and makes such pretty art, i love her outlook and the energy she puts into her pieces, its like a perfect mix of strength and delicacy, colour and muted shades.
You can see her beautiful art come to life in this video at her blog Small sweet steps

i got this dress from Zara i am loving that they sell online to the Uk now, they have such nice things at good prices. i want to wear this with tights and a thick wool cardi.

these oak leaf earrings are to come as part of the new collection by my favourite Alex Monroe

vintage cup candle at Bow Boutique

a hydrangea i took in the garden

isnt it amazing about the 33 miners in Chile, seeing their relief and bravery, mixed with their elation at freedom and the sheer love of their family reunions, meant more than a few tears were shed here too.
speak soon,

Comments

[Georgianna]

Dearest Kat, Thank you for these bits of beauty today – they are all so lovely and I will definitely be checking out the various shops! Personally, I love your sidebars. They are beautiful and part of what makes coming here so special because you celebrate the wonderful creations of so many.

Yes, the Chilean miners reaching freedom was very amazing. D is in Chile right now visiting his parents and my Mom and I watched nearly all of the rescue live.

Your hydrangea photo is gorgeous! I imagine the garden is winding down but great that you were able to get out yesterday.

Wishing you a happy weekend filled with light and energy. Love and hugs, – g

[Kat]

Dear Georgi
Oh of course D has connections to Chile, he will have been soaking up the wonderful celebratory atmosphere the past few days!
Yes I saw much of the coverage too, such an important story to watch, I enjoyed Sky news coverage here. I thought the Chilean Prime minister a wonderful person too.
Thank you so much for your comment, the feedback is invaluable. Many bloggers have bare sidebars and it is a nice calm appeal. But like you say I have always used my little box links to share my favourites and my friends places. It gives a taster of what the blog link is about to anyone browsing them.
Maybe I shall hang onto them as they are then.
Thanks for your care darling, speak soon
Kat x

[Carousel Dreams]

Gorgeous pics Kat, and that dress is just lovely - I can just picture it on you...your blog is such a lovely place to visit, and I agree with Georgianna, it's part of what makes it so special x

[Stephanie Ryan]

Kat, what a great surprise! I stopped by to see how you were doing and saw my art staring back at me. You are too sweet my friend. I am deeply touched. How have your days been? I made a bold move last week. I am leaving my full-time job and taking on a freelance position so I can take better care of myself. I just couldn't handle the long days anymore. I will be working in-house two days a week and from home two days and will have three day weekends!!!! I am so relieved, I just want to cry... tears of joy of course. Hugs to you.

[Kat]

Tina, thank you i really value that feedback about my blog.
Hopefully I'll be wearing the dress soon. Kat x

[Kat]

Stephanie,
So glad you saw the post I was going to get round to telling you it was up.
Just my energy has been a bit hit and miss lately.
I'm so pleased you've been able to go freelance and am sure it'll be just the thing to help your situation. Best wishes with it sweetheart.
Kat xx

[Emma]

Sorry to hear you needed your spirits lifting. These images are beautiful though - those little oak leaf earrings are so lovely - by coincidence I made an oak necklace this week.