Secrets of a Butterfly

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Angel wings - a giveaway

Today i have a lovely Giveaway from the jewellery website So Charming.

They are stockists of one of my favourite jewellery ranges - Dogeared. Here are a few of my favourites online at the moment...i love the tiny charms - butterflies and birds, that can hold personal significance, and the new healing gem range.

So today you can win the sweetest pair of angel wings on a pin! (shown in the first photo with my angel, and below) just right to place on a sweater or coat, and help remind you that your angel is never far away.

To enter, its easy, just leave a comment on this post.

If you would like further enteries, you can also...

"like" the facebook page of So Charming. (or if you already follow let me know and thats a 2nd entry too)

"like" my facebook page Secrets of a Butterfly (or if you already follow let me know and thats a 2nd entry too)

tweet or share the link about the giveaway on your blog or facebook

 

Just let me know that you have done so, so i can count any extra entries for you.

 i shall select a winner at random on the 1st November. (you can enter from any counrty)

Love and angel blessings

 

Dance among the stars

Words my own, photo credits are...
sky - Megan Sharp Photography
blossom - Sara Stargirl
ballet shoes - Amy F Hughes

And the dancer photos are by the ever so talented Beth Retro 
who's stream at Flickr is one of my absolute favourites,

 

The sweetest bunnies & kittens!

Wanted to post some cute cute photos, of these bunnies and kitties

(kittens by Mayo, bunnies by Rosuuuu, please click on the images to go to the original source at flickr)

And this little sweetpea is Babu, see more of him at Haleigh's blog post: Birthday bunny

with love

Whispers beneath the falling leaves

1. Untitled, 2. Ombelles..., 3. Untitled, 4. Untitled

It was as if subtly under the branches, or beneath the leaves as they fell, there was a current of air, and on that current of air, there was a whisper. And the whisper seemed only for him.

He listened harder, and yes he made out words saying,
"will you run to me?", not urgently, just ever so gently, in the kindest way imaginable. Yet still with a strength that only something meaningful can take on.
Only something thats absolutely right and destined to be holds that feeling. Somehow he knew this.

He stood, still hearing those whispers, uncertain of footing and of whether to begin to do what they were questioning of him. There had been so much to take in these past few months, he was barely able to recognise his own voice at times, let alone that of a stranger.

Yet was this a stranger? her prescence, and he was certain it was a she, seemed oddly familar, like they had met before or been the same people just in different circumstances, maybe even in different worlds.

He could not recall her, or place her in his memories. Not yet. But maybe if he saw her he would remember.

Times he had taken similar steps daunted his heart, and he felt himself retract in protection of what may be to come.
Yet life as it stood, was no more or less painful he reflected, for the absence of another. And he was being given this feeling as if a gift.
How could he not be open to what may come from it.

He had begun to realise lately, that he needed to move, somehow, he was unsure exactly how. But maybe, just maybe, unusual as it was, this direction would prove to be a beginning.
For where else had he to find a beginning but in the here and now.

And so it was that he began, that day, beneath the falling of leaves and cover of branches, to listen to this whisper that called to him alone, and to step with real hope, towards a feeling of belonging and of his heart fulfilled.

A little pink fairy house

Imagine coming through the garden and down some stepping stones, towards this magical little fairy house, surrounded by flowers and the scent of roses!

images by Pink fairy, see more here
and see more pink houses here

Just thought this little touch of the magical would be what we needed today,
love

Please...

There is only one you and one me
There is only you for me and me for you
wherever you may be
is where i am
and wherever i am
is where you are

please remember....

the way back is the way forward
this moment is all the pasts and the futures
rolled into one

we are seeking in the wrong place
or may be the right one just the wrong way

they say its worth waiting for
but why do i feel like crying

i shan't feel right till what's wrong is over
i can't belong until youre here.

i shan't feel you, until i hear you
then i will know what's right

please don't be long

photos by Erika Svensson via Emily Ulmer

Fairy fields

1. ill find my way back to you, someday, 2. Untitled, 3. Untitled, 4. Fairy Fields, 5. Ocean, 6. Flying Colours II • The wave, 7. Flying Colours IV • Whispering, 8. Spring - Wood Anemone, 9. Untitled

Friday flickr favourites...i have been making mosaics a bit more and thought i'd share this one today. I hope you like it and have a pleasant weekend my friends,

A touch of the magical - Fairie-ality

This is my favourite fairy book.
.. infact it could even be my all time favourite book full stop
...it is called Fairie-ality
It is sub-titled, The fashion collection from the house of Ellwand
and it's by Eugenie Bird, David Downton and David Ellwand

It is all about a Midsummer Night's ball, to which even an invitation is included within a glassine envelope on one of the pages. There is a charming text throughout by Eugenie and beautiful photographs of the fairies outfits for the occasion, and for the special wedding that is to take place there too.

Here is one of the most beautiful rose petal dresses to be worn by one lucky fairy...

There are lots of outfits for the fashion conscious fairy to choose from, including tiny shoes...

jackets and trousers in all colours and textures

I loved reading the list of natures treasures that David Ellwand has used, as he crafted each piece of clothing with the care and attention to detail of a Paris atelier...

The book beneath the dustjacket is golden and hardback, with watercolours by David Downton, and speciality papers dotted throughout. This is a book i will treasure for a long time.

Here is the front cover- an exquisite fairy's dress, this would be my choice - perfect for the ball.
And below the back cover fairy is dancing, so graceful and true.

I hope you can see why i love it so
Love and wishes

Kara and Artem...dancing a dream

 
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!