tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840382153011642380.post3362908406930926980..comments2024-03-07T07:04:39.054-06:00Comments on This Charming Life by Kaelah Bee: // Starburstkaelah beauregardehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02296368974798527373noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840382153011642380.post-703662279922533042013-08-30T19:40:13.750-05:002013-08-30T19:40:13.750-05:00Your honesty and your willingness to be who you ar...Your honesty and your willingness to be who you are (as opposed to posting outfits you wouldn't actually wear, for example) are the main reasons why I love you. I love what you share and who you are.<br /><br />I get these feelings about once a year. I had them even before I had a blog (and back then it always centered around 'am I doing what really I love?' type questions).<br /><br />For me it all goes back to refocusing, passion, and purpose while keeping a clear view of who I am, my limitations, and what genuinely satisfies me.<br /><br />I know you will figure this out. You got this.Carrie Anne / Little Bighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11812328142866297570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840382153011642380.post-65830565998467794752013-08-30T19:40:01.052-05:002013-08-30T19:40:01.052-05:00Your honesty and your willingness to be who you ar...Your honesty and your willingness to be who you are (as opposed to posting outfits you wouldn't actually wear, for example) are the main reasons why I love you. I love what you share and who you are.<br /><br />I get these feelings about once a year. I had them even before I had a blog (and back then it always centered around 'am I doing what really I love?' type questions).<br /><br />For me it all goes back to refocusing, passion, and purpose while keeping a clear view of who I am, my limitations, and what genuinely satisfies me.<br /><br />I know you will figure this out. You got this.Carrie Anne / Little Bighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11812328142866297570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840382153011642380.post-86071562218450011762013-08-29T11:39:00.327-05:002013-08-29T11:39:00.327-05:00I always think your blog as one of the most real a...I always think your blog as one of the most real and honest blogs out there. I guess you are on the right path for your blog. I am 32 years old and I have struggles with life. And now in this part of my life I realize I was always treating myself bad for thinking only about things I did not get done and kind of stagger the life by holding on to the never ending future plans. But the truth is, we have to stop and think what we have achieved so far to see what we are and feel confident to do what makes us happy , "count your blessings" as they say. As I say you are on the right path, you are a designer, a successful blogger, a crafty person and a mother. just the things you have done for Toby should be enough to feel OK about yourself.nihalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754535168970492697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840382153011642380.post-55769680273942196092013-08-29T09:35:13.582-05:002013-08-29T09:35:13.582-05:00I think like most commenters above, I can really r...I think like most commenters above, I can really relate to your feeling of being 'stuck'. It's good to open up and talk about the feelings, sometimes that helps to see your life more clearly =) good luck!nnkmllhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14478204005273767693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840382153011642380.post-13726825943033051742013-08-28T20:12:47.035-05:002013-08-28T20:12:47.035-05:00i can totally relate. i think too many bloggers h...i can totally relate. i think too many bloggers have the tendency to create an unrealistic picture of their life, making the rest of us feel inadequate. one of the reasons why i enjoy reading your blog is because of your honesty. one of the best pieces of advice that i got from a self-help book is "do it for yourself and not to impress other people". it's probably one of the most simplest advice ive ever gotten but it's so true. <br />and btw, i love your outfits that you post. it's what makes you you. <br /><br />much love, <br />kristin marieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840382153011642380.post-21515699156937898662013-08-28T19:33:30.113-05:002013-08-28T19:33:30.113-05:00Personal blogs are always difficult and that is wh...Personal blogs are always difficult and that is why a lot of people avoid them because there are no boundaries, you set your own so you're responsible for what you share and what you don't. Yet there will always be people who want more, or who are unsatisfied and that can take a tole on yourself as a blogger. <br /><br />I think it's natural to become unmotivated or stuck with regards to certain things, especially blogging. Progression is necessary, but it's often a case of finding the right things to talk about without feeling forced. It's a lot of hard work and I'm sure you'll get there, I'm sure we all will one day. The same goes for what you want to do in life, I'm definitely having a life crisis and I'm only 20, ha. I don't think it's something that ever goes away though. I'd be interested to read some other posts about the mindsets you mentioned. I sometimes find those posts to be the most refreshing! xBekkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04768224381949931453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840382153011642380.post-20836345015341808732013-08-28T18:08:54.091-05:002013-08-28T18:08:54.091-05:00I love how honest you are! And I can totally relat...I love how honest you are! And I can totally relate. I know I'm *SO* new with blogging still but the entire month of July I was just..... well as you said, stuck. I have all these ideas and goals and I'm just like "If I had no own place, I could get to many things done that I can't do here at my parents." But right now, that isn't realistic for me and it wasn't until about a week ago that I was just walking around blogging blindfolded, not really knowing whats going on or what to do with myself. <br /><br />You always look lovely and I have full faith in you that you'll get inspired and unstuck again! I feel like fall is very inspirational personally. :)<br /><br />x Sara from tinysugarbee.blogspot.comEvergreenleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06822979508835911569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840382153011642380.post-92079297512464138222013-08-28T16:56:48.335-05:002013-08-28T16:56:48.335-05:00I think we all have those types of thoughts and fe...I think we all have those types of thoughts and feelings at some point, I know I've totally been there more than once! The thing is, any good blog written by a single person is going to be a representation of that person - and it's hard to box yourself into a single niche or interest, because most people aren't just one thing. (And they'd be damned boring people if they were.)<br /><br />Write & do what resonates with you - "your people" will follow you, and the parts of your blog that interest them, and the ones who don't get it will get offboard. It's better to be a random mix of cool semi-unrelated things that you're really into than some cookie cutter bland box. <br /><br />P.S. I'm so glad I got to see you at MAGIC!! I hope you had an excellent time! It was my first time too and such a whirlwind, but still a good experience!Miss Malaprophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08055005720725979153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840382153011642380.post-79951490095626960612013-08-28T16:56:24.995-05:002013-08-28T16:56:24.995-05:00I think we all have those types of thoughts and fe...I think we all have those types of thoughts and feelings at some point, I know I've totally been there more than once! The thing is, any good blog written by a single person is going to be a representation of that person - and it's hard to box yourself into a single niche or interest, because most people aren't just one thing. (And they'd be damned boring people if they were.)<br /><br />Write & do what resonates with you - "your people" will follow you, and the parts of your blog that interest them, and the ones who don't get it will get offboard. It's better to be a random mix of cool semi-unrelated things that you're really into than some cookie cutter bland box. <br /><br />P.S. I'm so glad I got to see you at MAGIC!! I hope you had an excellent time! It was my first time too and such a whirlwind, but still a good experience!Miss Malaprophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08055005720725979153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840382153011642380.post-75914623096251390462013-08-28T15:52:45.866-05:002013-08-28T15:52:45.866-05:00Girl, keep your chin up! You just the best trip to...Girl, keep your chin up! You just the best trip to Vegas, right?! Sometimes you need to get away from blog stuff and do something that inspires you. Take a trip to an inspiring-place, talking to someone you admire. It may be life-altering. Sometimes I get stuck but then I'll be talking to someone or watching something on tv (or browsing Pinterest haha!) and an idea will slap me in the face. Just read some good quotes, have some family time, and focus on you. The rest will come. You're too talented. :)<br /><br />xo Ashley <br />thetiniestfirecracker.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07594361147835316155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840382153011642380.post-27571405408289744042013-08-28T14:25:20.344-05:002013-08-28T14:25:20.344-05:00It's hard to find just the right balance with ...It's hard to find just the right balance with a personal blog....and when you step away and look at it, what we do seems like a very strange thing!!<br />You look lovely, as always!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.therandomwritings.com/" rel="nofollow">The Random Writings of Rachel</a>Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07894832851934334471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840382153011642380.post-84649381737209022792013-08-28T14:03:18.220-05:002013-08-28T14:03:18.220-05:00I really think it's super natural to feel like...I really think it's super natural to feel like you are bored with a blog. I do it every few months. Sometimes I get all bent out of shape because my blog doesn't fall into a particular category....I really don't fit in an easy to market box. Sometimes I get all hung up on this [I am not a fashion blogger...I am not a wheelchair blogger....I am not a pinterest fodder blogger....I am not a mommy blogger...I am not a foodie...so what am I?] Just when I start to feel totally stressed about it, someone will come forward and tell me that is precisely what they love about my blog...that the connective tissue throughout every post is that its mine.<br /><br />I kinds feel the same can be said about Little Chief Honeybee. It screams Kaylah. People read your blog, because they like you and care about your views on things. Know that you are totes not alone. We all get in a hole about our blog sometimes. I know I will write something I am SUPER proud of and no one will comment or the views will be lower than normal and I will kinda throw my hands up in the air. Even this post, which you see as a throwaway about feeling stuck is important and carries a valid message to us other bloggers...that we are not alone when we have these feelings!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16170910814856328134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840382153011642380.post-31677852398235137002013-08-28T12:42:52.516-05:002013-08-28T12:42:52.516-05:00You are just adorable, and I think you're awes...You are just adorable, and I think you're awesome and inspiring. Come see me again soon! <3Celebrating the Dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17600795273402726189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840382153011642380.post-26535853904803488302013-08-28T11:58:38.430-05:002013-08-28T11:58:38.430-05:00I love this outfit! It may look similar to some ot...I love this outfit! It may look similar to some others you've shared, but it's damn cute, so who cares? Sorry to hear you've been in a bit of a slump lately! I've been verging towards slump territory, too. I'm 90% sure that in my case it's just the effects of the dwindling daylight hours. I always underestimate how crummy it is for my productivity. Now that I've recognized that that's what's happening, I'm working on a plan to combat it as best as I can. Good luck de-slumping!<br /><br />-Becca<br /><a href="http://ladyfaceblog.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Ladyface Blog</a>Beccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05496308865637575387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840382153011642380.post-39478040419531629622013-08-28T11:43:20.231-05:002013-08-28T11:43:20.231-05:00Love your post!!I know exactly what you mean!! I a...Love your post!!I know exactly what you mean!! I am 34 and just quit my job, I have no idea what life is gonna bring now.... and it is so scary.<br />But I am just trying to focus on the positive things- which is NOT easy at times. I know it sounds silly but it is so nice to know that I am not the only one feeling "blue". Hopefully everything will work out for us:)Sophiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04114393219815264280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840382153011642380.post-59862033726021165662013-08-28T11:23:04.859-05:002013-08-28T11:23:04.859-05:00I know exaaaactly what you mean! I've only rea...I know exaaaactly what you mean! I've only really just started blogging and I'm doing alright for my first month, but I always feel like "what's TOO personal?" "what's too generic?" "what's my niche?" "Am I copying other people?" I find myself really agonizing over it!<br /><br />If you find the secret to getting past it, let us all know! Because I think many of us are in the exact same boat!<br /><br />Elyse @ <a href="http://cuddlyasacactus.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow">Cuddly as a Cactus</a>E.C. Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02755575764541193314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840382153011642380.post-82720632906506843012013-08-28T11:14:12.273-05:002013-08-28T11:14:12.273-05:00i have issues with getting stuck on my blog too. w...i have issues with getting stuck on my blog too. what to share, what not to share. i think that you just share what feels right to you in the moment and to heck with readers. they will love you for you, not necessarily the specific content of each and every post. only you worry about ratios and sharing too much or too little. readers are just reading! :) <br />kw <a href="http://www.ladiesinnavy.com" rel="nofollow">ladies in navy</a><br /><a href="http://www.ladiesinnavy.com/2013/08/75-anthropologie-giveaway.html" rel="nofollow">$75 Anthropologie Giveaway</a>Ladies in Navyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12930583361980227284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840382153011642380.post-86056858113845920912013-08-28T10:39:42.941-05:002013-08-28T10:39:42.941-05:00Quit your whining, Mona! Oh, wait...that's me!...Quit your whining, Mona! Oh, wait...that's me! ;) You should just share what you love and let your blog evolve naturally with you. Don't give yourself too many rules. Whether or not you like the idea of a personal blog, your kind-of is already. That's one of the reasons I read it. I like to know other people are experience similar ups and downs to my own, not just sunshine and rainbows most people put online. Good luck!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789618548223783287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840382153011642380.post-22033153215576390742013-08-28T10:23:23.546-05:002013-08-28T10:23:23.546-05:00Love the yellow and teal combo!
Blogs are someti...Love the yellow and teal combo! <br /><br />Blogs are sometimes the best outlet for feelings, yeah? More power to you for honesty. It doesn't bother me when I read a blog that feels like there is a "front", but it is a totally different feel. Holly Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05999665358951274221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840382153011642380.post-89996134579440406342013-08-28T10:17:57.969-05:002013-08-28T10:17:57.969-05:00You look great. I totally understand the whole cr...You look great. I totally understand the whole crisis over "sharing" because sometimes too-much exposure can lead to negativity...or some more loveliness such as GOMI. Sometimes you think you're on the right path and amen to the steering away from the "mommy blog" scenario, not that there's anything wrong with that...it's just not a niche that I see you in. Just keep being your RAD self and everything will fall into place. Don't forget...you have an awesome new project coming up soon! LOL xxoooAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00357870420160392512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840382153011642380.post-11889641047095516702013-08-28T10:12:46.734-05:002013-08-28T10:12:46.734-05:00I feel the same way! Believe me, feeling younger t...I feel the same way! Believe me, feeling younger than you are happens at every age. I'm 31, almost 32, and some days I still feel 14. And I am still figuring it out, and that's ok. I sometimes feel hey, why am I not done with my degree yet like the other people my age? Usually it is when I am knee deep in homework and frustrated. Or why can't I spend more time on my side business that I love and work that full time instead of being a secretary? It happens. You are doing awesome! Just make sure you are doing what you want to do, and not what you think you should be doing and you'll be ok. <br /><br />SarSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03996067695874381392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840382153011642380.post-13684117979150889262013-08-28T10:10:18.246-05:002013-08-28T10:10:18.246-05:00I can completely understand where you are coming f...I can completely understand where you are coming from! I will be turning 25 in November and I cannot tell you how many times I go from feeling "grown up" to feeling like my head is spinning and I have no idea what I am doing with my life. I have goals, but they seem so far off and scary sometimes so I can easily lose focus. I'm sure you will figure it all out and make this blog exactly what you want!!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13017129430810543937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840382153011642380.post-32570993815596139472013-08-28T09:06:42.950-05:002013-08-28T09:06:42.950-05:00You are awesome for writing this! We all go throug...You are awesome for writing this! We all go through this, and anyone who says differently is a liar. And don't get down on yourself for the dress + cardigan combo. You always look put together, and it's not a bad thing to know what works for you. I think a lot of people are very into your voice, and that's what keeps them coming back. You're unique from most fashion bloggers in that you're a great writer, and always very honest with us. You've really found a way to let your readers get to know your personality and a little bit (but not too much) about your life. It makes us feel like we're friends with you, and that is awesome! People will keep reading no matter what direction you decide to go in! You have so much time to figure things out, so don't sweat it too much. Just enjoy the ride. xoxo, ErinAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00006430847649931518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840382153011642380.post-6780209229705492322013-08-28T09:06:37.732-05:002013-08-28T09:06:37.732-05:00you know when people say that admitting you have a...you know when people say that admitting you have a problem is the first step? well i think that means that things only go up from here for you! i actually just started blogging again after an accidental month off. i really needed to think about where i wanted to go with my blog (even though it's a small site + i don't blog super often anyway) and i even stopped reading blogs to make sure my content wasn't being affected by things that everyone else was posting. <br /><br />i feel a lot more inspired now and really ready to pursue the next chapter in my life. you are even a pretty big source of encouragement since i dream of running my own handmade business someday soon! it's always hard to so clearly see where you want to be instead of enjoying all you have already done and worked for. we can't overhaul our lives in one day but we can do little things every day that add up and get us to where we wanna be! i have faith that you will make whatever you desire happen for you and i will be on the sidelines cheering along with you (or listening to your woes over a glass of wine<3) -jenna Kitty Cat Stevenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16587937789711793849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840382153011642380.post-33240711328207170002013-08-28T09:00:41.338-05:002013-08-28T09:00:41.338-05:00Kaelah, I'm always so jealous of how great the...Kaelah, I'm always so jealous of how great the content is on your blog, and while your "uniform" of dresses and cardigans feels repetitive to you, I still eat up every single outfit post. Your DIY/creativity is awesome, and you're a great mom.<br /><br />When you feel like this, just hop on over to my blog of randomness. I write about nothing and everything, and it's a hot mess most of the time. Restaurant reviews, shopping posts, travel, CATS... I've never found my niche and now I'm not sure I ever will. But I love the catharsis nonetheless.<br /><br />xoxo!Aubreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18090860658064883118noreply@blogger.com