Secrets of a Butterfly

Secret inspirations....flowers in our hair

These photos from flickr are inspiring me.
I am going to call posts like this Secret Inspirations from now on.
A place to share the little things that i like.

Don't you love the flowers in Page's hair and the contrast against her blouse
The photo is by Anja Louise Verdugo
and the credits for the other images are
1. Untitled, 2. Untitled, 3. grateful for this meal, 4. Untitled

Today was a day for appreciating flickr again
Instagram, is perfect for that instant fix of pictures.
But sometimes a slower pace and a chance to browse pure photography
is just what feels right

and here i am with some new flowers in my hair, a decorated slide from April of Garden of Whimsy on etsy, i just love the nature inspired hair accessories she does, and am always tempted when i browse her shop.

My blog has an anniversary this month, so I hope to hold a giveaway for that soon.
love and wishes kat x

Pink petals and sky

These photos are so beautiful, they are inspiring to me.

I know nothing about Fangchun15, other than these are taken in Japan.

 I found her work on flickr and just love it so.

I like it when i stumble upon someone's photos that speak to me.

I like it when i find prettiness and especially close ups of flowers.

shared with peaceful wishes and love,

kat x

Pom poms and crystals

1. immynursery13, 2. Untitled, 3. For Kris, 4. Selina Lake

I noticed these images i found on flickr lately, seemed to compliment one another. I like it when that randomly happens when you collect together favourites. They include touches of orange, which isnt a colour i am usually drawn to. But here combined with bright pink, i find i am loving it for some unknown reason!

The crystals and pouch Yvonne made as a gift for her niece. I love pouches with pebbles and crystals in, little treasures that mean something only to you. Like a little bag of magicalness.

by The Happy Home

This adorable nursery caught my eye, i like how the little clothes are hanging from a branch, isnt it so sweet.

 
set of 10 pom poms, at Pomlove

These pom poms, are perfect to decorate with for a celebration, but i imagine once up, they'll look so good, you wouldnt want to take them down

I got some of these beautiful squares of Liberty fabrics, many printed in Japan, from a lovely seller Lilymeru at Etsy. I was so pleased to have found her. Etsy is just so wonderful for bringing Japanese things to us in the Uk.

Love

Tread softly on the earth

1. Hair clips, 2. party!, 3. Closet Visit : Shiva Rose, 4. Untitled

Some bits of beauty that i found lately. How sweet is this little bunny!

beth rose

a beautiful print on this Paul and Joe blouse

fan_gab

and a beautiful display of jewellery and trinkets

Shiva Rose's jewellery, Jeana_sohn

and some more beautiful treasures

Yvette Inufio

with love and wishes

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,