The Heart of Christmas -2016-

Beauty, Canada, Favourites, Holiday Beauty, MyLipAddiction, Personal Faves, Personal Style, Photography by Cat Forsley

Hello BeYouties!

A super short post today –

Not about products

There is so much time for that

I hope that You all had a gorgeous Christmas – if you celebrate it!

I am still in Holiday Mode and will remain until 2017 rings itself in …..

I had a gorgeous Christmas with my Family and friends in Ottawa …

where I was born and spent my teenage years.

I had not been back in 2 years so this year – everything was brighter and had more wonder to it !

We left Christmas Eve

Tofu my 7 year old chihuahua in the back with Sammy - My sister's dog
Tofu my 7 year old chihuahua in the back with Sammy – My sister’s dog

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My Mom and Dad’s House looked more than magical

My Mom thinks of everything !

So much beauty!

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that's a lavender tree decorated with lights .
that’s a lavender tree decorated with lights .

so creative

It was Not about Stuff – Just being together and that may sound cheesy

But we all celebrate the Holidays in our own ways!

It was all about My Mom this year – as we celebrated her 70th birthday !

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a picture of a picture

Myself, My Mom and My sister Caroline in China

I was 6!

Love this photo ….

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I had forgotten about all the magical photos in their house

Like this one ….

This is probably my favourite photo of my Mother …

So elegant

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so many yums – all home made ….

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Her Birthday flowers …

wowy ….

On the 26th, There was a big party held for my mom and I think she was quite overwhelmed as so many of their friends were there, & much of my family from Montreal ….

There were so many speeches …… and songs …..

I read some of my Favourite quotes

I was going to write poetry but thought that I would get too Mushy ….in Public …

as I so often do ….

For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone. 
Audrey Hepburn
There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it. 
Edith Wharton
Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier. 
Mother Teresa
I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. 
Maya Angelou

It was truly a Gorgeous Christmas because of the huge amounts of Love …

I hope Your Holiday was magical and wondrous !

all love xo

Cat

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24 Comments

  4. ABeautifulWhim

    Everything looks beautiful! When I saw the photo of your mom… I immediately though of the young Jackie Kennedy! WOW! beautiful! I’m so glad you are enjoying the holidays! I crack up every time I see Tofu. That’s the cutest name EVER! Enjoy the New Year!!! Love and kisses!

    1. Cat Forsley

      Good name right xo it suits him xo xo xo xo My son named him when he was 5 – mama he looks like tofu – he was just a little blob of white and at that point i was eating a TON OF TOFU ….. Love how kids minds work …. lol
      xxxxx
      Yeah she is gorgeous xo xo xo xo xo xo
      I hope You had the best time !!!!!!!!!!!
      i am still in recovery mode – haha but i love it xo MUAH XOXOXXOXOXXO
      tons of love your way xo

      1. ABeautifulWhim

        Kids are so adorable. My 7 year old is still in the cute age but I wonder how long I have before that stops. Although my 15 year is the sweetest little thing ever. Well, most of the time anyhow! How old is your son now? Do you have other children too?

        1. Cat Forsley

          IT NEVER STOPS ….
          xxx my son is 12 xxx
          ❤ i keep him super private but will show u in a message on fb one day xo
          Only 1 xo he is with his father in Ireland for Christmas xo
          write me soon beauty – i KNOW 2017 is gonna rock xo

          1. ABeautifulWhim

            So, he’s in between my youngest and my middle one. Noah LOVES the camera so I have to fight him to keep him out of pictures. If I post a photo of him on Insta, which I’ll do every now and then, he will literally ask daily how many likes he has and make me read comments to him! my oldest will be in a picture if I ask him to. My middle one? OMG, no way! He’s shy. I wasn’t going to initially let them be in photos and stuff but then I decided I was OK with it. But I TOTALLY understand not wanting to as well! I was on the fence for a long time.

            1. Cat Forsley

              Mine loves the camera too Lol
              xxxx
              when he is 13 … xo his father – my ex and i ….. decided early on
              ya know xo
              my son is just like me – looks wise ……….blonde and blue and really the meaning of my life xoxoxxoxxoxoxxo
              Love u tons xo ❤

  5. whatsupliz

    Everything looks so beautiful, the table, the flowers and that picture of your mom…she is absolutely stunning!!! Glad to hear you had a wonderful Christmas…wishing you a Happy New Year for 2017!!!

  7. Amy s

    I hear Ottawa is gorgeous. I love your mom’s lavender tree… Love her already. She is so beautiful. Glad you had a great Christmas!

  8. hippylip

    You are simply AMAZING!! Your mother is stunning and I can see where you get it! I love the old photos. I hope you and your family had a great Christmas and have a HAPPY NEW YEAR!! The best is yet to come!!
    LOVE YOU
    XOXOXO

  9. stashy

    Sounds like a wonderful time in Ottawa! 🙂 I love the photos of photos. You at 6 years old in China, omg! ❤ And I'm glad you enjoyed the time with family and friends with singing and speeches. 🙂

    1. Cat Forsley

      Hi lovey !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Happy almost new year babes xoxoxxoxoxxoxxoxoxxoxoxxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoo it was VERY NICE XO ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ i left u vm on Christmas xoxoxxxoxxoxoxxoxxxoxxoxoxxoxxo
      Hugs xoxoxoxxoxxoxxoxoxxoxxoxoxxo
      write me soon xo !!!!!!!!
      C

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