Secrets of a Butterfly

Love each day

Just a little collection of pictures that I'm loving right now, each day a brand new chance to live life, breath, relax, let go and feel deeply from the heart. What do I need to feel more of? I'd like more joy, I'd like more things to feel happiness about. So I feel happy about what I have and open to more of that coming to me, to fill my life with better times again. I'm heading in the direction of dreams.... I love each day, for the gift of perspective, perception, and all it's possibilities. Kathryn 1. come to my window, 2. making a nest..., 3. 回忆。, 4. Country fence, 5. love each day stone, 6. The Awakening of Spring, 7. Let your life lightly dance on the edges of Time like dew on the tip of a leaf. Rabindranath Tagore, 8. al mio amore..., 9. Parisian Love

I'll find a way to see you again

Hi i was quiet for a few days as just had a few things taking my attention here. Then i've just finished watching the final of Lost and it was SO moving. I won't say more,just incase you're yet to watch it. But i remembered I've had this mosaic made from a few weeks ago and the wording in the centre seemed to fit so perfectly with how i feel tonight after watching it, that i thought i'd share it with you now.

The bunny lamp (top left) you can find at Lapin and Me a lovely quirky English website that sells french gifts for children and the young at heart like us.Here are the photo credits...

1. I'll find a way..., 2. our house, 3. Untitled, 4. 49730004, 5. My Favourite Means of Transportation..., 6. a lady in waiting, on my cardigan, 7. Peonies II., 8. what's new in phoebe's room, 9. 28/365, 10. Untitled, 11. Catch me a rainbow, 12. I get lost and I can't sleep. Would you comfort me.., 13. La vie d’une Poupée 6

To my "Jack" we will find a way to see each other again.....<3
With blessings to you all, across the fields,roads,mountains and oceans,

Everyday moments made magical

This photography is by Megan, who i found lately on Flickr. I just had to share her beautiful portraits of her daughters ( Amber and baby Londyn) with you as they are something quite special.

As you know, at Secrets i like to share anything with softness, muted pastels, and gentle colours that soothe the soul. These photos do just that and more, because they show the beauty and innocence of childhood too. The wonder that comes to a child for example, upon tasting candy/sweets for the first time, the picking up of fallen leaves, the finding of our feet upon newly mown grass...simple everyday moments captured in a magical way.
Megan and her colleague has just recently launched a website and blog,named Genie Leigh Photography where you can find out about sessions and view a portfolio.

"Putting to use our 16 years experience and love for the art of photography we strive to capture moments as the eyes see them. Using unique processing we achieve the perfect blend of natural, elegant photography that reflects & fits your style. We hope to capture moments that would otherwise fade with time, leaving a lasting impression that you will cherish forever.
Sweet & Simple things inspire us: Dreams, giggles, butterflies, old barns, warm sunshine and books - Genie and Megan"

I think that sounds just perfect don''t you! blessings

find all the photographs in this post here Little Mrs

Genie Leigh Photography

Wedding love

A sweet blog friend Eadaoin is getting married in Ireland today. So this is just a little wedding love post in her honour.
The above images are all by the amazing Sheenalu at flickr check her stream - she also sells at etsy here and her sweet blog is called The little red house

I made Ead one of my vintage lace bracelets in ivory to match her dress. She posted some pics on her blog, here's one...

I think thats all for today,till next time....confetti scattered blessings,

Dear sweet Earth

Dear sweet planet, our home, that we call Earth.
Thankyou for being our Mother, thankyou for not judging us in our misdemeanors towards you. I extend my gratitude to you for all that you provide us with, the chance to live and love and the beauty that surrounds us everyday. This little green and blue ball, floating in the Universe, that we call home, thankyou, i love you xxx k

Here is a beautiufl video from Heartmath about how choosing to feel feelings of appreciation for the planet really makes a difference.Read about it here

The sincerely felt feeling of Love is such a simple yet powerful thing. It does not always take great force to create change, there is wisdom in gentleness. blessings to you today,

here are the all important image credits for the mosaic at the top, that i made with love, for Earth Day...(loving some of the titles here too,as hadnt realised they were so lovely till i uploaded this list!)
(1 is the centre image then counting from left hand top corner)
1. bazeltit, 2. blessing, 3. Untitled, 4. Little Life ~, 5. Creation, 6. ツバメシジミ／Short-tailed blue, 7. “There are two kinds of light - the glow that illuminates, and the glare that obscures.” , 8. Calliope Dreams of Long Grasses ~, 9. I Hear in the Silence My Heart Begin to Sing ~, 10. wallington hall, 11. delightful, 12. The light will always shine on you, 13. Untitled

Hold a peaceful dove

1. the protector, 2. afternoon tea, 3. Selina Lake - Peaches&Cream, 4. Untitled

The mosaic of images is for Meliss of the wonderful blog Melissa loves as its her birthday today!! Happy birthday sweetheart.... "your place" always gives me a peaceful feeling... . I love your blog, your writing is such a friendly style that i feel right at home and when i stop by it feels like i'm sharing a cup of tea with a friend.
It inspires me how you share all you do, while retaining the beautiful, personal, and gentle touch, that is so innately you.xxxx

I have been online a bit less lately, as i've had some things that have taken my focus. You may have noticed my posting has been less frequent. I know its something all bloggers appreciate. I am still blogging each week, and there are some posts i have in my drafts that i can share. I just wanted to mention it as I might not be commenting back upon your blogs for a little while. I know you understand though,
Love and peace

 

Blossom and butterflies

Hello all, big thanks to everyone who left such nice comments on my previous post about Mary, we really appreciate your kind words. I have been laid low by a bad cold this week hence my quietness at Secrets. Using my "seashell" netbook in bed to just drop in and share this gorgeous photo that Georgianna took for me in her garden. Spring has certainly arrived for her in Hillhaven, Seattle, with all the blossom, isnt it soooo beautiful! I was so very touched to have this special butterfly photo taken with me in mind. And here is a bird's nest from the same series. Check out G's post here if you havent already she is so clever with her photography. It will bring some spring-ness to you a bit earlier than we get it here in England.
And here is another beautiful photo below,by the lovely Eadaoin from Ireland,snowdrops mixed with crocus,see more of her series here. We hope you are feeling better from your cold Ead and good luck with the singing. Thankyou both for bringing spring into my home. I hope to be back next week with some posts for you once the sneezes have passed and i feel a bit stronger, blessings kat x

Delicacy of light

I recently discovered these beautiful photos by Manitarz at Flickr. There is a delicacy about the light she captures that i adore. These are my favourites from her sets. kat x

Snow-land

Everyone seems to have snow on their mind so i thought i'd compile a few of my favourite images to share with you, please follow these links to the photostreams they belong to:

1. Ice-skating, 2. Untitled, 3. Untitled, 4. Untitled, 5. Untitled

A touch of the magical.....Anna Inghardt

ooh it is the last post of the year what better time than for something magical to touch our hearts. It is an end and yet also the beginning, of a new series of posts here, and upon New Years eve no less. So what magical-ness do i have to share with you, well it is the gorgeous dreamy photographs of Anna Inghardt who has a blog here and a flickr stream here There's just something about her photos that really captures me, and i adore how faint and pale some of them are. There are stars, kittens, teapots and ribbons...as well as snowfall, trees, diaries and ponytails.

May the new year sprinkle you with its magical touch and bring long held dreams to you. i hope mine are gona come true, i really do, love n wishes tonight Kat xx

a collage i made up of some of my favourites of Anna's


(all images copyright Anna Inghardt,Sweden)