A very special Happy Birthday today to my dear friend, Kat, at Secrets of a Butterfly!
To celebrate, I’ll treat you to a tour of the incredibly beautiful things that Kat has made and sent to me since our friendship began last summer. She has a tremendous sensitivity to beauty and graceful, inspiring imagery and if you visit her blog regularly as I do, you know it is just a peacefully gorgeous place to spent time. And if you haven’t visited her at Secrets, please do so right after you read this!
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When D and I went to Peru in September and October, Kat asked if I could pick her up a small handcrafted bag at one of the street markets. I had so much fun shopping for her in Peru! (she’s posted a photo of the colorful handmade bag I found for her in Peru over at Secrets) She kindly offered a swap and I mentioned that I so adored her collages that I’d seen in her Flickr stream. I must say that fairy dust fell across the garden when I received from her this gorgeous creation:
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I find it divine in every way, the colors, the care and
all the charming little embellishments:
The details are exquisite:
I can’t really say how much I love it! It’s on the shelf above my desk as I write this.
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And not long after, we exchanged Christmas packages. Unfortunately, mine to her was much delayed by blankets of snow where she lives in Merry Olde England, until well into January. But, I received hers in time and here it is!
Handmade card and tags
Beautiful angel wrapping paper enveloping a Cath Kidston hand towel,
Cath Kidston Rose & Carnation soap and a lovely china dish with roses!
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And THEN, our January birthdays! She smartly and thoughtfully mailed a package to me well ahead of time so it was sitting on my desk for a few weeks while I waited (im)patiently to open it on my birthay. It contained more dreamy, flowering, magical treats!
The lace, ribbon and pearl cuff bracelet Kat made herself, as the cards and tags. The card alone is so beautiful, I just keep staring at it!
I sent off a package to Kat for her birthday and hope it arrives in time!
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I’m sure by now you can appreciate what a thoughtful and beautiful spirit Kat is. Lastly, I’d like to share her book, Wishes of Peace, which she wrote and photographed herself and which is available to purchase on Blurb.
I purchased a copy as soon as it was released! As with everything Kat creates, it is inspiring, uplifting and full of hope.
I hope you’ve enjoyed seeing all these treasures that were made with love and friendship, a friend I would not have met but for Flickr and blogging, just like all of you! I hope that you get to know Kat as I have done for she is a very precious soul. Do visit her at Secrets of a Butterfly!
Very Happy Birthday, Kat!
love and hugs,
xoxo
– g
Georgianna, your blog is so gorgeous!!! I love your banner and I've bookmarked the blog {trying to figure out how to "follow" it}..How special and sweet is your friendship with Kat! I will have to check out her blog and her book:)
xoxo Jackie
Ooo, Hi Jackie!! How wonderful to have you visit. Thank you very much for your sweet words, my dear! Hope you are having a great weekend. xoxo – g ♥
Hi Georgianna, beautiful birthday post to your friend and the gifts are beautiful too. Happy Belated Birthday to you and Happy Birthday to Kat.
I checked out her blog and you're right it's a gorgeous blog and I enjoyed my time there. I think I'll be visiting her again.
I know I'll be back here. Have a wonderful Sunday.
Cindy
Hi Cindy, Thank you so much!! Can't wait to have you back! Hope your Sunday is wonderful, too. – g
This was beautiful! I love the mosaic! Blessings friend.
My sweet friend g
You are so kind to me, I appreciate all your care.it makes such a difference on my healing journey to hear from lovely friends such as you!
And thankyou so much for the beautiful gift of this post on my birthday! I read it on the day and was so touched it added so much Light to my birthday. You have made my craft work look so gorgeous! You take such magical photos you really do!
If or when I ever sell more I will have to commission you!
Warm hugs dear friend, from kat xoxoxox
Splendid gifts! and friendship…what greater gift is there? smiles.
Georgianna,
Somehow I just knew that you would be a marvelous friend like this. How lucky you and Kat are to have each other. I can't wait to rush off and meet her. First I wanted to tell you that I think you created a lovely, loving tribute. And, oh my, is that one talented lady. Happy Sunday, my friend.
Thank you all very much for your sweet comments, my friends! I'll be checking in with you via email or at your blogs. xoxo – g
what a tribute! so sweet :) i'm a big fan of kat too, she's such a lovely lady and her blog is a peaceful place full of beautiful treasures. the things she's made for you over the year are just fantastic, full of her lovely artistic and feminine touch.