Reasons and Rainbows

 

On Friday I visitedDecor8 as i do regularly when i come online,and to my surprise the mosaic i had made on flickr from my favourites, was up on a post about me! along with some beautiful words by Holly,(the 6 images on the base of the mosiac above are Holly's)written from the heart and mentioning my post about what blogging means to me. I was so amazed and honoured really, to be featured as my blog isnt design based and is only little! I came across here to see if anyone had commented on the post that had been referred to. I was so delighted to see all the messages of support left for me, as well as to read everyone's thoughts on what blogging means to them. I have replied to you by email i know, so i won't repeat myself too much here! but thank you again for taking the time to leave a comment and i am going to be checking in with all your blogs soon.I'm really looking forward to that.

Everyones words reaffirmed to me how valuable blogging is and how much of a gift it is to be a part of such a warm friendly community. We certainly are making life a happier place, and we couldnt do any of it alone. So the quote from Eliot about making life less difficult for each other did turn out to strike a chord with alot of people who saw it. Its great when we meet people on the same wave length and i certainly felt that when i was reading all the lovely comments. I gained alot of insight and it refreshed my reason for blogging and my aim to keep writing from the heart as much as i can. It seems that when we do thats when we make the most meaningful connections.

Many thanks especially to Holly for featuring me because without that i wouldnt have met so many nice people over the past few days. One small thing done in kindness certainly ripples out to effect alot of people.

 This was a favourite recent collage that Holly did on Decor 8 (item 111 is from my craft room! ) you can see the full post here .

Also special thanks to Ez(the top 3 images in the mosaic are Ez's) of Creature Comforts, who's blog i have been visiting for a while now and who never fails to inspire me with her gorgeous image collages and the crafters she features.This picture collage below was one of my favourites recently.

I think you will agree both Holly and Ez's blogs stand out like a rainbow amongst the many blogs avaliable, and thats why they have such a following. They brighten our day.

They see the true colors of the designer shinning through their work,be it in photography, illustration, interiors or crafts, and they celebrate that through featuring them. Therefore i feel we as readers get to see more than just the pieces the designer makes, we get a glimpse of their soul, that they then express through their work.

Online where things can often be one dimensional,products for sale upon a page, with no direct communication with the artist, i think blogs and features like the girls do give such a valuable connection to the real life going on behind the page.

The lyrics from Cyndi Laupers 80's hit True Colors (one of my all time favourites)i think sum up what i've focused on in this post today. Thank you to everyone who sees my own true colors shinning, you made me feel a bit like a rainbow all light and colorful! And it was special.

"I see your true colors shinning through, i see your true colors and thats why i love you,so don't be afraid to let them show, your true colors, true colors, are beautiful like a rainbow"

and coincidentally on the friday a rainbow was here in the sky outside my window,here's a photo i took to share...don't you just always feel so reasssured that things are going to somehow work out ok,if youre in the midst of something and a rainbow happens to appear. I know i have always felt this way.

so here's a rainbow appearing for you today, love Kathryn

Comments

[Clover Yard]

Hello Kat, it's been a while since I've stopped by your blog, time seems so short these days. So glad I did though - such beautiful thoughts and images have got me feeling all creative. I must visit the Decor8 site, sounds really interesting. I love your thoughts on what blogging means to you. So perfectly put. I saw a particulary beautiful rainbow last week while driving little boy home from nursery and he asked me if we could drive til we found the pot of gold at the end of it. I melted! Loved those baby pictures of yours. I had a little pair of red sandals just like yours and I was always tripping over because I was too busy looking at them!
Lots of love,
Carolx

[India J]

How on earth I could have not come across your blog sooner, I'll never know - thrilled to have found you..!
So much warmth and love, honesty and beauty all in one blog...I'll definately be back for more..:)

[BONNIE]

Hi Kat
Lovely two recent posts.
I like the way you have arranged your blog lately, very practical and easy to follow! I must say, I check and read every post you blog and sometimes I don't comment as I don't know what to say, but that is hardly ever as you always say something that moves me in some way. I am always touched by your honesty, warmth and innocence of life. Continue to inspire and amaze!

[vivy]

the photos are beautiful!, especially that of the rainbow. you know what? We like the same music relaxing

[melissa de la Fuente]

Such a beautiful post Kathryn and a sweet,sweet tribute to those two beautiful ladies....they are like the sunshine coming in on any type of day and so, my dear, are you! Have a wonderful Monday!
xo
Melissa

[Leigh]

Beautiful blog!! Very inspirational.

[Karen]

Beautiful post -- I found your blog through decor8 and will definitely be coming back often :)

[Jan]

lovely blog and a lovely name for a blog !
I came via Blanca - cuttings on a blog (blogspot)
I will definitely be back to read more.

[Tracy]

What a thrill, Kat..Holly did such a sweet write-up on you and your delightful blog. Coming here is always a treat, my friend...So glad other are finding you and finding joy in your spirit! :o) Happy Day ((HUGS))

[Ez]

Oh goodness! I did not expect this! What lovely kind words and thoughts you have shared here Kathryn! Thank you for your kindness and for sharing your beautiful spirit with us. You've absolutely made my day!
xxo
ez