happy spring, friends! this time of year brings about a whole new kind of hustle...baseball max and the wind-down of school...tailing a nearly 2 year old who likes the thrill of the chase...new green grass and garden dreaming and hopelessly trying to keep up with a house in full winter disarray. i'm sure you've noticed this has been a quieter season in our lives. after years of steady blogging, it's been a real pleasure sitting my camera down and being fully present with my family. a welcomed chance to breathe a bit deeper...focus less on myself...and soak up the imperfections instead of pushing them out of camera range.
but instead of pulling you down the road of my weird existential blogging crisis, i leave you with these pictures from easter and a promise to come here and share only genuinely...no shilling products that most of us couldn't wish to afford, no putting pressure on my kids to be anything other than themselves (i'm talking to you sweatpants wearing/bed moved to the middle of the room max!). just pictures and words of real moments when the mood strikes me. and in the meantime, you can picture me knee deep in motherhood...still finding time to paint and keep my shop running...and hoping all of you get a chance to create space and clarity in your own lives where it's needed.
xoxo
but instead of pulling you down the road of my weird existential blogging crisis, i leave you with these pictures from easter and a promise to come here and share only genuinely...no shilling products that most of us couldn't wish to afford, no putting pressure on my kids to be anything other than themselves (i'm talking to you sweatpants wearing/bed moved to the middle of the room max!). just pictures and words of real moments when the mood strikes me. and in the meantime, you can picture me knee deep in motherhood...still finding time to paint and keep my shop running...and hoping all of you get a chance to create space and clarity in your own lives where it's needed.
xoxo
Katie, whether you blog every day or once a year, I will always look forward to your posts! Thank you so much for letting us get a little glimpse of your spring.
ReplyDeleteBreathe deeply girl! And know when you feel like sharing, I'll (we'll) be here to enjoy your sweet words and beautiful pictures!
I am glad to "see" you here again...no matter how often you post...I was thankful to see you put some photos on instagram just to know you are "ok" -- whatever that means from a stranger who only sees whatever you post on this blog. Happy Easter and Spring! Yay!
ReplyDeleteso happy to see you again!
ReplyDeletei would rather one blog post a year from you than 300 from anyone else.
ReplyDeletei have to say that i miss your blog, but i totally get where you're coming from. i've been having my own existential blog crisis lately, it must be in the air. looking forward to your next post, whenever that may be x
ReplyDeleteoh, i can totally relate with this post. thanks for sharing and always being so real!
ReplyDeleteI love this. Thank you for being honest. This is seriously the FIRST time I've seen a blogger say that she's slowing the blog down to focus on more important things and actually mean it. I miss your posts, and will continue to. But this actually makes me more excited for the times that you will blog :)
ReplyDeletebeautifully said! It's sad sometimes, it's obvious when other well known mom/lifedtyle bloggers "push" for certain posts, images , their kids and husbands looking a certain way for the audience. Imaprecistemtour authenticity and your true passion which is being a mother be in the forefront. Wonderful!
ReplyDeleteDanica
http://lovedanica.blogspot.com
happy spring!!!
ReplyDeleteso beautiful and honest… glad to hear from you and also glad to hear that you are being present with your family, that is the real important thing. enjoy it!
ReplyDeleteWell said! You seem like such a great gal!
ReplyDeleteRight here with you, Sister. xo
ReplyDeleteYour blog as always been a beautiful place and there can be so much pressure sometimes but the most refreshing blogs/people are the honest and true ones. Life get's messy sometimes and it's ok. Thank you for sharing with us and for your honesty. p.s. your hair! -love!
ReplyDeletemissed your face in blog land, lady! but I absolutely understand the need to step away. it has to be so refreshing. enjoy life with your loves!
ReplyDeleteI've never felt any of your posts were anything but lovely bits of life; a curated eye for the simple whimsy of your family. Your photos are beautiful and I feel honored to view your posts and read your words. So glad you choose to share when you choose to share. Cheers!
ReplyDeleteTotally relate to this! It's good to move in new directions and not be "tied down to a blog," so to speak.
ReplyDeletebeautiful family! :) just stumbled upon your blog, and your pictures are beautiful, I'm a fan! have a great weekend
ReplyDeletexx
sharon @ shasummerwine.
That's very honest. You have impeccable taste and I love seeing all you create…and that robin's egg blue dress is lovely on you!
ReplyDeleteWell said -- there's nothing better to be than yourself. I love the whimsicality of your blog, by the way. Very lovely!
ReplyDeleteSo naturally beautiful and unique. One of my favorite blogs :)
ReplyDeleteNew blogger- check mine out www.simplesweetstylish.com
happy spring!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your heart
I would be honored if you would follow my journey with Huntington's
Disease.
www.livingwithpassion90.blogspot,com
Glad you are still sharing your lovely work with us.
ReplyDelete