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In the still of the night
a light shone in the darkness.
I am the Angel of Peace she whispered,
and i bring the most precious gift of all.
May 2011 bless you with so much that is wonderful and loving and healing, may we remember the magic in every story and the peace within every heart,
x blessings x
The last few days i've been sharing some of my favourite posts by bloggers through out the year.
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This selection is like a little box of chocolates, some posts have soft strawberry centres, some are in muted caramels and toffees others are just like chocolate covered mints, or coffee creams you can choose.....
photo by Natasha
Cooking up a firestorm - Natasha of the bog She left on a Monday, writes so funnily and beautifully all at the same time. I remember this post so well :)
and this one Snail mail surprise which was a housewarming pressie from me xx
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From 3 to one - Jeska's wallpaper choices
The yellow painting - i could post so many of Jeska's from Lobster and swan. But here are two.
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A few things i adore- Faye Cavania does pretty posts that's for sure, and this collection caught my eye early in the year
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- Milkfed at A thought is the blossom
A thought is the blossom, is a fairly new blog find for me, but it has such a beautiful mix of thrifted fashion and photos from lookbooks that i have not seen elsewhere, i am enjoying reading back through so many of the old posts. Starr finds the best label inspiration including this Japanese one Te chichi
Through blogs and etsy i have discovered a love for so much Japanese, the fabrics, the zakka, the interiors books,the styling, and the clothes labels.
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I found Fryd&design this year
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AND Always a favourite for a selection box of goodness is LOVEOLOGY
my favourite post, with a mention for me.
and two more of my favourite pictures Mila has shared above and below in this post...
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I hope you have enjoyed my round up of my favourite posts of 2010,this is the last in the series of 4, maybe you have discovered some blogs you'll continue to visit next year,
love
The last few days i've been sharing some of my favourite posts by bloggers in 2010. A chance to curl up on the sofa with your laptop and take some time out to revist past loves.
Today's round up includes some deeply written and insightful posts. Those that can leave you reflecting on how things apply to your own life. They are from women who write from the heart, bravely and honestly.
It takes courage to blog so personally and yet because of this, its often these posts that can touch us the most deeply.
Being true......
Giving-ness - by Sheye Rosemeyer..a truly insightful and eloquently written piece on the beauty of giving without conditions.
"I aspire to live with giving. Whether it be knowledge or support or concern, or whatever else it might be, I am striving to give with a whole heart. Every. Single. Day. To live by the idea that something cannot be taken if you give it away." Sheye, the top photo is also by her.
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Heather of gathering Spriggs, who's photo is above, has been writing some beautiful posts, that give us all a moment to pause, and consider our inner thinking and how we view ourselves. Two of my favourites are..
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Don't look back - Kelly rae's post in February, i loved these words...
"we are much more than just artist and crafters. we are people who have a unique and much needed gift of expressing ourselves and the beauty of the world around us"
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and this more recent post
Learning to be new - a letter from her friend Jen about what it is to start a new venture be it motherhood or a business or any other new thing in life,this is a post full of real and honest reflections(as so much of what Kelly shares is)and is so encouraging.
and i had to mention this one too
"we are all in this together - the circle of healing. my story and art touched her, gave her some hope. but really it's her story and art that touched me and gave me the hope i've needed to see, to be awakened to" -Kelly rae
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I cherish these moments upon blogs, when we really make a difference in each other's lives.
One blog linking to another, one life touching another, one heart offering hope to another,
Love
Blogland can sometimes be all about rushing ahead and all things new, but sometimes, like flicking through an old magazine, or re reading a favourite novel, it can be good to simply curl up on the sofa with your laptop and take some time out to revist past loves. Here's part two of my favourite blog posts of the year.
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My favourite fashion feature of the year was by Liss at Daydream Lily
"Earlier this year I worked on a Daydream Lily inspired collection with Element Eden for summer 10/11. The capsule collection includes outfits, homewares and accessories all in a whimsical, delicate 'daydream lily' style. The collection was then shot by photographer Steve Gourlay in Courtney Brims' house (who also did the illustration for in the collection!).
I was involved in all the steps of creating it... from working with the Element design team to helping style the shoot. It was such a fun and amazing experience!" Liss
here are the links Element/Daydream Lily Collaboration
A Daydream Lily post on Element Eden lookbook.
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We love: pretty little things - at Dujour mag's blog, a post with some of Alix's gorgeous photos, along with THE wedding post of the year at her blog The Cherry Blossom Girl Sur un petit nuage and Oui
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Nadinoo at work - Nadia posted some beautiful shots of her at work in her London studio where she creates the clothing for her label Nadinoo
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Mori Girl - Liss of Daydreamlily posted about the Mori Girl blog - The mori girls belong to a Japanese subculture. 'Mori' means forest in Japanese, and mori girls look like fairytale forest wanderers...
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Cotton candy and the carousel - my favourite of Paula's at her blog Pink bow
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Handmade bags - Mallory from Where the lovely things are, did a post at Neet magazine on her favourite bags, so many lovely etsy sellers to pick from.
Another selection of favourite posts is up tomorrow,
Starting today, i wanted to share a round up of my favourite blog posts from the year.
Its been quite exciting to look back and put together some special links that i hope you'll enjoy revisiting or seeing for the first time... there will be 4 posts,packed full of goodness. That's one a day for the rest of the week, in the lead up to New year.
Blogland can sometimes be all about rushing ahead and all things new, but sometimes, like flicking through an old magazine, or re reading a favourite novel, it can be good to simply curl up on the sofa with your laptop and take some time out to revist past loves.
So here is my first selection named
Blossom, snow, cupcakes and lace.....
Dreaming of pink blossoms - The top photo is by Georgianna. Her post featuring snow and blossom photos stood out as a favourite, though there were so many i could have chosen from her, (so there is another mentioned a bit later).
Black liquorice door - by Jeska at Lobster and swan
" Every time I walk up towards my house, freshly painted pale grey like the British sky with white icing around the windows, I can't help but wonder how fabulous it could be in pink, a huge hunk of pink birthday cake with iced windows and a black liquorice door..."Jeska
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Hug-o-war
- Rebecca at her blog Sanctuary, shared some gorgeous photos from the ever so stylish Hug-o-war
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"A long time ago, when the Earth was green,
there were more kinds of animals than you've ever seen,
they'd run around free while the Earth was born,
and the loveliest of all was the unicorn..."
- Irish folk song
Falling in love with creating - This poem featured in a post by nancy of Wolf and willow on how she learnt to use her imagination as a child, with a little help from a unicorn
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Many shades of Lilacs - Georgianna's post featuring an array of lilacs
And this lovely interview with Georgi at Vie boheme
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Table - Emma Cassi's work table and sketches of her designs were a real insight into her jewellery making. And this photo below of her with her handcrafted necklaces in February.
Also liked this interview wth Emma at Daily imprint
More favourites tomorrow!
Hi my lovelies, just dropping in to share some of my photos from around our home this Christmas Eve. I have recieved some beautiful packages and cards. I feel so blessed and am saving my gifts to open on the 25th as is the tradition here in England.
The card above on our mantel piece, is very special as my Mam made it for me. It is the first time she has made a card and its so very beautiful.
( some pretty packages in the post from
Eadaoin, Louise,
Paula, Anna and Nat. thank you! xxx )
I wanted to let you know my blogging plans for the next week...
From the 27th to 30th December, i have scheduled some special posts to come on that i have been working on for a while now.
They are a look back over the year at some of my favourite blogs and posts that i have loved, with all the links and some gorgeous pictures and quotes.
Drop by when you have a spare moment, or want some time out to just chill, and we can share the BEST blog posts i read in 2010.
Meantime have a lovely day tomorrow.. i am excited to open my gifts!
love and wishes this Christmas eve,
Christmas.... a time for home
A time to remember a baby born beneath a star in Bethlehem
A time for angels
A time for snow ( or sunshine maybe!)
a time for baking
A time for LOVE
mayalu
a time for Narnia both real and imagined
A time for sharing
A time of togetherness, a time of hope and peace.
Wth Love & sparkly wishes
I continue to love the photos of Anna Inghardt i shared her photography with you before in this post but i wanted to feature her again as she has inspired me in taking some of my own photos at my windowsill this year.
Anna loves......
"Kittens & Coffee. My bed. Boys with nice shoes and great taste in music. Beatles. Toy stores. Glittering stars. Big hoodies. Cotton candy. Songs that makes me wanna dance dance dance (like untrust us with crystal castles, or A town called Malice with the Jam) City lights. Paris. Freckles. Nice shoes with high heels. Morrissey. Sex and the city. Summer rain. Beautfiul photographs. Things that smell like raspberries and wild strawberries. Morning light."
I love the photos where she places things in her hands, like these above. Or upon her white windowsill.
They are so simple yet so beautiful.
Inspired by Anna i took these
The porcelain butterfly is by Jo Heckett
Love and peacefulness
Last night saw Kara Tointon and her professional dance partner Artem Chigvintsev win the Strictly Come Dancing Glitter ball as well as each others hearts.
Their dancing was already beautiful but their growing chemistry added an extra special sparkle. Artem's routines challenged Kara to her utmost and helped her develop her natural ability as a dancer. She even surpassed Alesha Dixon in my eyes, as the best celebrity dancer that the show has ever seen. This was also Artem's first season on Strictly and he has added so much to it artistically. His choreography is simply outstanding.
Kara's last dress was the most beautiful, a pale peachy pink with crystals and a halter neck and satin ribbon tied at the waist. The outfits this season have been exceptional. Many could be worn on the red carpet, as well as a dancefloor.
Matt and Aliona, made the perfect runners up. His performances being strong all season, lacked nothing in the final, but simply couldnt surpass the romance and expression of the winners. In past years he would no doubt have deservedly lifted the glitterball trophy.
And here's a link to Matt and Aliona performing their other dance the Paso Doble i really loved them too and will miss their performances so much.
I found all the photos here, as part of a great review of last nights show, at the Dailymail online.
The excellent MratariST. on youtube, is where i found the dances. All uploaded clearly and even has the shows in full.
Kara and Artem Slow Waltz, American smooth (kara danced on despite a bad wrist injury from the showdance), Rumba,
Artem has signed as a choreographer on So you think you can dance, another BBC dance show. Meaning he gets to stay in London and with Kara for that bit longer. Good news for their romance as it blossoms beyond the show.
Hopefully there are new opportunities ahead for Kara too, it would certainly be a shame if this was the last we saw of her on our tv screens.
In the very final moments of the show, Artem kissed Kara, it was so romantic and just the perfect ending to the night.
I'm going to miss it, but am delighted with the outcome of what has been the best series of Strictly Come Dancing yet!
I have a guest post over at City of Blackbirds today, my friend Eadaoin, asked me to share about the topic of inspiration, and how i find it, so i listed my top 5 secrets....if you like you can read about that here: Follow that which you Love.
And i also guest posted at Pink Bow yesterday, while Paula is away. I shared a secret boutique. You can see inside and read about it here.
I love guest posting at friend's blogs and hope you enjoy the secrets,
Love
