Thursday 31 July 2014

When In Doubt......










Do something that makes you happy....makes you calm.......






Go for walks and breathe in the country air....




Drink in the golden glow as the sun starts to set....



...and marvel at its beauty.








Bake a cake...for no other reason than you just want to.




....and love nature, for all that it brings....











I have felt restless this week. Doing simple things has been lovely. The Bears have been good......no massive bickering this week....phew. I have just been thinking a lot about stuff. This little blog of mine. What I want from it. I'm trying to figure it out. Every now and then I think long and hard about it and where I am going with it. Sometimes I feel satisfied with it, sometimes I feel bored with it......and sometimes, I'm not sure if it's going anywhere. But does it need to be? Maybe I just feel blah and my little space here bears the brunt of it.

I'm taking a short little break......just a little one. Just some time to gather my thoughts, spend time with the Bears and not feel tied to anything.

I'm sure when I'm back I'll have mountains of words to write and pictures to upload.


Until then.......


xxx








30 comments:

  1. Silly, but just the title of your blogpost brought back memories. Of a book I read at school some 40 years ago: Jennie, by Paul Gallico. Jennie, being a cat, has a favourite saying: "whenever you're in doubt: wash". This is why you see cats washing so often :-))))).
    I think that in a way you need some washing time as well. It's not necessery to write often and I don't know if a blog should go somewhere. Maybe it's just to bring a smile or a thought to someone. As you gave me by this title :-).
    Enjoy your summertime!
    Warm greetings, Nelleke

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  2. Enjoy your little break. I know exactly what you mean about the way you feel. I often wonder where things are going and why and what I should be doing and all sorts of other questions. I'm not afraid to overthink things! I hope you have a lovely summer. CJ xx

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  3. Well, if you have to bake a cake. Bake THAT cake!! NOM :-)
    Enjoy your summer!

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  5. Beautiful post, beautiful cake hope you have a beautiful break and come back restored.

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  6. Take a break. Blogs are here when you're ready, and people will always happily read what you post. And real life is more vital, so go and just be.

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  7. I know what you mean. Lately, I've been having the blues too. When you're ready to come back, you will feel refreshed!

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  8. I'll I have to say is, well, crap! Why does it have to be going anywhere? Why does it have to have a point? Why can't it just BE? Yours is one of the loveliest blogs around, and I enjoy reading it every single time you post. There are plenty of others who do too. I hope you have a wonderful break and are rejuvenated and filled with inspiration to just BE. Love the picture of your peppers. Ciao, girlie!

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  9. Enjoy your break lovely Vanessa, a change is as good as a rest ♥
    Kate x

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  10. Wow that cakes looks amazing, enjoy you're time away
    Clare x

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  11. A break will do you good. Blogging makes me worry and wonder sometimes too. I wish I could always feel easy about it, but sometimes I don't. Enjoy your break and those boys.

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  12. Enjoy your little break !
    We will be back, when you're ready to come back :-)
    xxx

    ps - beautiful photos !!

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  13. I have only recently discovered your wonderful blog and only recently started my own....I can already empathize with you on the writing of a blog but rather selfishly!! after being in awe of what you write, produce and with such inspiring artistic flair am a tad sad.
    Have a wonderful break, happy family times and share your talents soon.
    With lots of respect
    Helen

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  14. I just love Youre blog the way it is...very feminine and I just love that. Have a nice little break and see you when you'll be back!

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  15. Enjoy the summer with your family and the Bears.

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  16. sometimes when i read your words i feel like they are my words. sending love x

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  17. Well, everyone deserves a break... And sometimes those breaks make you feel stronger and even happier about what you have and what you do ... Hope you are even happier and stronger when you come back ... I do love your blog and all your post :)

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  18. What a beautiful cake! Hope you have a peaceful break :)

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  19. have a break, and free your mind and fill it up again and yes, you must come back. Happy holidays. xx

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  20. enjoy your break, enjoy your bears, day dream often and come back to your blog when YOU are ready. we all love reading it and will await your return to blog land, but when you are ready. take good care xx

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  21. Take your time and enjoy with your little ones, but come back with your wonderful photos and your nice words! Am I being a bit selfish? I should tell you do what you want but I really love your blog, your posts never disappoint me and I enjoy them a lot.
    A big hug and besos from Argentina!
    Silvina

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  22. There's nothing wrong with spending summer time with your children and enjoying it. You'll be back with lots to share with us and I'm looking forward to that.

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  23. Sometimes a little break can do us a world of good. I hope you enjoy your time with your family; and with cakes like this one, I'm sure they will love having you around more! Just know that whenever you feel recharged and ready to return, those of us who love your blog posts will be very happy to see you're back. Thank you for all the love and care you put into Coco Rose Diaries!
    Warm regards, Lisa from Lake Oswego, Oregon :-)

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  24. There's something just so magical about sunsets!!!!!!!! Lovely post!!!!!!! Happy summer days!!!!!!!!!
    Love
    AMarie xxx

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  25. I hope that your break is a good one and that you can figure things out. xx

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  26. Enjoy your bloggy break and some time with your children Vanessa - these warm days are perfect for not doing very much and just enjoying the simple things, and the countryside, around you. And baking amazing cakes - that one looks so yummy!
    Gill xx

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  27. There is something very earthing about the simple pleasures in life isn't there. I think that is why I love photography as it makes you see to smallest of lovely things and notice it. Have a lovely break x

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  28. I'm way behind...just read several posts.....I love your bright ripple blanket! Xx

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  29. Vanessa, lo haces muy bien, ni tu te das cuenta lo que logras con tus palabras, dejate SER para enseñarnos y darnos aliento a nosotras que te estamos leyendo. Eres unica e irrepetible y tienes el don de la palabra que llega desde el corazon, una virtud que no muchas tenemos. Que disfrutes este tiempo de descanso de escribir con tus hijos, tus osos, tus plantas y el buen abrazo del hombre de tus sueños, disfruta y....VUELVE PRONTO!!!! Un abrazo de osa!

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  30. great !
    Greetings from Poland :)
    Katarzyna


    www.sajuki.blogspot.com

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