Why are we so attracted to beauty? I’ve been thinking about this quite a bit recently. What is it about beautiful things that captivate our attention? I’m not simply referring to materialistic beauty, although that does fall under this category. I’m referring to any type of beauty- beauty in simplicity, in fresh blooms, the perfect sunset, a cool breeze, the way the movement of a dress makes you feel, the way candle light flickers in a dark room.
I am keenly aware of my desire to find beauty. After much thought, I believe my desire to find beautiful things and celebrate beauty comes from my desire to see and know Him- the only truly perfect thing about this world. Each time we get a glimpse of beauty, we are reminded of the loveliness beyond our broken world. We are reminded of the joy and promised redemption that is coming. By focusing on beauty we get to share in God’s goodness.
So often our days are filled with routine, basic struggles and busyness, all of which rob us of our wonder. I yearn to seek beauty and to cultivate beauty. Because beauty speaks, even when we do not. Seeking beauty gives us the opportunity to transform the ordinary into little blessings. Beauty reminds us of God’s unchanging goodness. When you seek or cultivate beauty, you are daring to bring His goodness into our ordinary days.
Where do you find beauty?
How can you cultivate beauty?
Credits:
photography :: B Schwartz Photography
styling :: Tandem Events
flowers :: La Fleur du Jour
dress :: BHLDN
Hair :: Pinned & Proper
22 Comments
Felicia Silver
September 14, 2016 at 8:54 amThese are beautiful photos! I love your hair as well.
Felicia | http://www.prettychicpink.com
Chloé Arnold
September 14, 2016 at 4:07 pmThank you Felicia! I was blessed to be part of an incredibly talented team!
Nataly Kimball
September 14, 2016 at 8:56 amBeautiful post and those flowers are gorgeous!!
-Nataly
http://www.beautifullyelegantblog.com
Chloé Arnold
September 14, 2016 at 4:07 pmThank you Nataly! Aren’t the flowers incredible? Surprisingly, they lasted a long time too!
Bryn Bradsher
September 14, 2016 at 9:45 amSuch a great post Chloe! I know I am always looking for beauty, it’s what inspires me and keeps me grounded. I think it helps us stay in the moment and learn to appreciate life when we can see the beauty in everything around us. xo Bryn http://www.waketonroad.com
Chloé Arnold
September 14, 2016 at 4:07 pmThank you Bryn! And you are so right- beauty absolutely helps keep us grounded and in the moment!
Allie
September 14, 2016 at 9:48 amThis is stunning- the words, the photos, all of it! Such a beautiful reminder!
Chloé Arnold
September 14, 2016 at 4:06 pmYou are far too sweet my dear!! xox
Kasey
September 14, 2016 at 7:24 pmAmazing post! You look stunning, too!
Chloé Arnold
September 15, 2016 at 4:48 pmThank you Kasey! You are too sweet! xox
Mary Powers
September 14, 2016 at 9:36 pmLove this post, Chloe!! You certainly have a way with words! Glad that we were “introduced” :)
Chloé Arnold
September 15, 2016 at 4:48 pmThank you Mary! You are too sweet! Excited to follow your adventures! :)
Cece Lam
September 14, 2016 at 9:40 pmBABE!!! You’re absolutely stunning. This post is so beautiful and it’s well written :) Thank you for sharing <3
Chloé Arnold
September 15, 2016 at 4:47 pmYou are far to kind Cece!! Your encouragement means more than you know! xox
Aubrey
September 15, 2016 at 11:34 amYou look amazing, love those flowers.
xx. The Coastal Confidence
http://the-coastalconfidence.com/
Chloé Arnold
September 15, 2016 at 4:47 pmThank you Aubrey! Aren’t the flowers stunning?!
Kate
September 15, 2016 at 6:49 pmYou are stunning, Chloé! And such a beautiful post!
-Kate // http://www.classyandkate.com
Brooke Triboletti
September 15, 2016 at 7:40 pmI thought I posted a comment once already, but I guess not because now I don’t see it! haha! (sorry if it shows up twice!)
anyway, I LOVE this! You are absolutely stunning and I love reading your words! xo
XO,
Brooke
http://www.charmedjerseybelle.com
Danielle Alexandra
September 15, 2016 at 11:12 pmLovely post! Food for thought! I find beauty in my family, simplicity & people! xo
Dani // http://www.daniellealexandra.com
Ashley Hargrove
September 16, 2016 at 4:29 pmHELLO GORGEOUS!!!!!!
EverydayElevated
September 20, 2016 at 4:19 pmThis is a lovely and insightful post. I know it’s awfully cliche, but beauty is truly “in the eyes of its beholder” – through life experiences, our ideas and definitions of what is beautiful changes over time. To me, the most beautiful thing is kindness :)
Have a great day!
Lisa
http://www.theeverydayelevated.com
Caitlin
September 22, 2016 at 2:40 pmI love your post and those flowers are absolutely stunning! Dash of Darling