hello 2017

A new year.

A new vibe.

A new feeling. 

All the feels, 

together. 

Love. 

Grief. 

Exposure.

Open. 

Excitement. 

Readiness.

Hi. It's been a long time since I wrote on here. Not even quite sure anyone even reads this baby anymore. But, I am still going to write on here, because it makes me feel good. Currently, it's June 2017 and I am laying on my couch, relaxing and drinking a beer, watching Netflix. I had a few drinks with one of my best friends tonight and it was amazing. I feel like friendships with close friends is what life is all about now a days. 

Here recently, I have felt quit lost, just not sure of myself, not sure who I was, what I want to do...etc, like most humans. I went on a beach trip at the beginning of June and it was like almost life changing. Nothing too important really happened, but I had quite the number of epiphanies during this trip. Like nothing I had experienced before, the beach brought something to me, something deep inside of me that just made me turn my life around and look at it and really think about who I wanted to be. 

In March, I lost someone... someone who was so dear to my heart for so so so many years. She helped me grow, she was an inspiration, she was a friend, a lover and comforter. I haven't seen her since 2011, but she impacted my life like non-other. I can't even describe how absolutely amazing she was, beautiful and interesting. I can't believe she is gone, I fell in love so hard when I first met her. Our friendship had grown so many years, but I still felt everything for her. I just, miss her. 

Her disappearance has opened my eyes, opened my heart... things are clearer now. It's strange how things have turned out with this, but I want to live a better life because of her. She was such an angel and a light in my life, I want to live a better, wholesome, simple and meaningful life in honor of her. I am traveling to St. Louis, July 22nd to honor her with her family and friends. I have no idea what to think of this, all I know is that I need to let the tears fall and know that I am so glad I got to experience her vibes, her body, her life and her love for just a little bit. I am in awe of her and just can't stop thinking of her. She was a the perfect peach. 

With that being said, much has happened this year. I got engaged March of 2017. I am excited to start this new chapter in my life. With so much happening, so much changing, so much in general, I am just excited to have a partner in all of this. I am excited to move away and start a new and start fresh. Move, grow, learn and experience. 

I am one. I am alive, I am well, I am loved. I want this year to be a year of smiles, hugs, love notes, written letters, rain falls, hammock afternoons, yummy beer and kitty snuggles. I am excited for what is to come, but right now I am mourning. Right now I can't get passed this absolutely beautiful human that is no longer gracing me on this earth. She is watching me and with me, I can feel her presence with me during certain times. And I love it, but i miss her dearly. 

To you, my love, my peach, my lil bub... I miss you. I will send you off and remember you next month. You are loved by so so so many here. I am so glad I got to spend what little time I had with you and the tiny items I have in my hand to cherish, forever. You have always and will always mean the world to me. Your kind words, your soft spoken and interesting ideas. I just loved every part of you and I miss you so. 

Thanks for reading. I shall be back with some other news, updates, ideas and feelings. Thanks for reading, if you are still here. :] 

2.11

xx

Kate, please. 

Around the Apartment

Around my home. I live in an apartment that I am smitten over. I live with my cat, Tom. He's the best roommate, most of the time. I decided to take a few snapshots of my place and at different times that are the best in this little vintage apartment. 

7PM Vodka Water. My boyfriend and I like to drink vodka + water + lemon + lime. It's so nice and refreshing. 

Tom and I like to have naps on our (mine) off days. Today was spent running errands. I made a tomato sandwich for lunch and I've been drinking beer and watching movies all afternoon. It's been such a nice afternoon. 

I can't wait to travel the world. I'm trying to travel around once a month to a different place. In August, Nashville it is! 

I hope you have a great Monday. Mondays are "my" days to rest, rejuvenate and to breathe. I clean, do laundry and watch movies. I paint, take a bath and drink wine. Cheers to a new week and a positive attitude. 

Kate

P.S. I'm selling a heap of clothing on my instagram shop: www.instagram.com/thursdaysshoppe comment and or email me and I'll send it your way! Thanks a heap! 

Ill.

Hi Hi.

I've been quite absent for many many weeks. Far too long.  I'm so so sorry about that. I've been quite ill since the beginning of December. I wanted to celebrate the new year starting over, starting a new with friends, a new apartment, a new friend boy.. and I ended up just celebrating when I was healthy, which was only about two weeks within four months. 

But, good news: after two abscess tonsils within a month, I had to get my tonsils removed yesterday. It was a weird experience, being put to sleep is always strange to me. But my doctors were so sweet and kind. My tonsils were so infected they had a hard time removing them!

 

So since yesterday, I've been sleeping, watching movies and eating jello. I have to keep doing this for about a week and a half. It's only day two and I feel like I should be doing something! But I really am going to take advantage of this time and just really relax. Just have some "me" time, lots of baths, sleeping, watching dumb tv and reading blogs, grabbing inspiration when I can.

 I've heard that this process is very up and down. I could feel fine for a day and then the next the world is ending. But as of right now, it hurts but I'm making it! Eating lots of jello and drinking Gatorade. Your thoughts and prayers will be much appreciated!  

 My sweet sweet friend Beverly sent these beauties to the hospital for me. How sweet is she? These are so perfect and pretty. (I'm starting to feel the medicine kick in, because I am spelling EVERYTHING wrong). But really, how pretty are these? From one of my favorite local shops, Tulip owned by a pretty girl named Leslie. She has a beautiful shop downtown, please go see her page. It's simply beautiful.

Thanks for being patient and listening! If any of you have been through this, please share your thoughts and experiences! I want to know anything that was helpful during this long process.

Thanks a heap!
xo

Happy Sunday!

I didn't feel very well this morning, but I'm feeling a bit better now. I made tea with Tom and some toast. Taking it easy, I'm actually still in my robe on the couch and it's 1 PM. :/ Feel like I'm wasting the day but, I'm just taking it easy.

Bad Iphone photo, but it was delicious ginger peach tea :]

So even though I have been feeling under the weather, we still had our grand opening for Mulberry Dreams! 

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We are now open! Monday - Saturday 10AM to 6 PM, you can see me and I shall help style you! We are so excited. Please come see me! 

I shall leave you alone to your Sunday. I've got to go ride around in a bit and look for places to live. Bummer I know, but I have too! Today is such a pretty day, I wish I felt better.. but hopefully I will soon. I think my good friend is coming to stay with me tonight, but we shall see how I feel. 

Hope all of you have a great rest of the day!