What a Difference a Day Makes

This time last week, I was feeling a lot like the leaf above.  Like I was barely holding on to the branch while the wind tried its darnedest to rip me off and send me crashing to the ground.

Then this guy decided to chill out and that puppies aren't so bad.

And this one got her meds squared away and even though she's still not healthy, she's much better.

Which all resulted in this...sweet harmony!!!

And my friends Michelle and Suzanne graciously did thoughtful and intelligent guest posts which gave me some much needed encouragement and time to enjoy this...

And this! 

Then on Saturday, my dear friend Connie came to visit and we spent the day chatting, lunching, and shopping and life was good again.  A day with Connie is always a day filled with calm and wisdom.

And although it took more than a day to make a difference...a difference was definitely made.  Your heartfelt words of encouragement and understanding taught me a valuable lesson this week.

Because of you all, I will continue to blog, but things will be different around here.  I will be taking a cue from Misty Belle and will spend much more time laying on my back in the grass and enjoying the things around me.  

I learned some things this week...

That I miss visiting other people's blogs instead of just trying to maintain my own.

That being outside when the weather is sunny, or even rainy is good for the soul.

That putting decor out in my house doesn't always mean I have to do a photo shoot...unless "I" want to!

That taking pictures is something I do not only for my blog, but also just for me.

That bubble baths are a lost art.

That puppies make everything better...and so do pets in general.

That although I share a lot on here I don't share everything so sometimes only I really know everything I have going on...and I don't have to explain myself as long as I'm doing the best I can.

That guilt makes you tired.

and

That friends, in real life or online, understand when you feel overwhelmed and just want to throw in the towel and they will be there to help you through the rough spots.

So I won't be blogging nearly as much as I once did.  It may be a post without words and only a picture I love for that week or day...and I won't feel guilty and will post whenever I feel like it.  But I know you all will understand, and that, my friends, is what a difference a day... or week makes!

Now...onto the winner of my latest Giveaway!  Thank you again Studio Three Flowers for your generous Lampe Berger Gift Set!

The winner is lucky #26, Grace from Sense and Simplicity!  I am always interested to see what number the old random generator picks and then I go to the comments section to see who has won...it's kind of a little bit of excitement for me...yeah I'm weird like that!  So when I saw it was Grace I had to smile because she was one of my very first blog friends...so congrats Grace...all I need now is your address and I'll put this in the mail sometime this week!

Quick Update

Thank you to everyone who left comments or who sent emails regarding my last post.  I won't go into too much detail, but please know that everyone in my family is well.  We are just dealing with some issues regarding one of our dogs and I need to focus all of my attention elsewhere right now.  Yesterday I was overwhelmed and in tears, but there is always a light at the end of every tunnel we face...so I know we'll get through this.

All of your prayers and well wishes are greatly appreciated and I can't thank you all enough!  I hope to return to blogging at some point, it has been a highlight for me over the past year, but in life sometimes we need to prioritize and my priorities lie elsewhere at the moment.

I do hope all of you will enter my Giveaway though, I know someone will be very happy to win this lovely gift for themselves or to use as a wonderful Christmas gift!

xoxo  Kat

Rug Giveaway Winner and Some News

The winner of the Jellybean Rug Giveaway is lucky #24, and my dear friend Kim from Savvy Southern Style.  Kim has a lovely home and is always busy making wonderful improvements to it, so I know she'll find just the right spot for her new rug!  Congrats Kim!

On another note, I will be ending my blog for the foreseeable future.  We've had some sad news here at Low Tide High Style, and I need to just take a break from blogging and re-group.

I will however be announcing the winner of my latest Giveaway next week, so please be sure to enter if you haven't already.  Simply click here and then be sure to scroll all the way down the post to find out how to enter!

I can't thank you all enough for the love and support you have shown me since I started on this crazy adventure 11 months ago.  I have made friends, learned so much, and have found a love for photography that I never knew existed!!!  Thank you all from the bottom of my heart!!!

xo  Kat