Saturday Spotlight: Kate from Salvage Dior

Hi, everyone!  Myself and Kris (Junk Chic Cottage) wanted to do a regular feature on our blogs, something unique that hasn't been
 done before.   So we came up with an idea to 'spotlight the real life behind the blogger' in a more personal way.

There is so much talent and inspiration in blogland, and we thought it would be fun to bring you a closer look at the person behind the blog.

Every week on Saturday we will spotlight a blogger and have them tell us a little bit about themselves and their blogs.  You will be able to see and read about each of the bloggers on both Kris's and my blog. 

Today it is an honor for me to welcome one of my 'blog idols' Kate from Salvage Dior!  Kate was one of the first bloggers that I 'stalked' then followed when I discovered the world of decor blogs.  Her honesty about her struggles is inspiring, and her style is impeccable!  She has a real talent for taking curb picks and cast-offs and turning them into works of art!  Please sit back, relax, and enjoy getting to know Kate better!


Chances are at one time or another we will face a challenge in our life that blooms beauty through adversity. My beautiful journey with Salvage Dior began in 2009 it was the brainchild {blog name included} of my dear friend Jo Lee Vaughn . She encouraged me to share my passion of " look for less " projects that evolved from my curbside finds. When I began blogging I could have never imagined this journey of my soul and how this road would inspire my heart to connect with another. Here I was married to the man of my dreams, three beautiful children and a successful twenty year career of wedding and event planning. I hit the ground running with my blog until that moment, the one that happens right upon impact, that defining moment that changed the life I had always known. In 2010 I heard the words Systemic Lupus in the dr's office as my body went numb. As I walked out with wobbly legs and a pounding heart the dr's words "that my mind would be my sharpest weapon against this disease" would soon resonant the best advice above all. As I stood on the solid ground of my faith I prayed for grace over my emotions. Journaling had always been a part of me and now through blogging this illness would lose its stronghold over my life. As the weeks and months transpired I became transparent. I shared not only my love for bringing beauty into your home but my hills and valleys as well. Everything Lupus stole from me as a woman my blog was restoring allowing me the willingness to change and grow in this new season of my life. I wanted readers to know the woman behind writing a post each week. As I shared coastal and rustic vignettes in our home I journaled my thoughts to connect and reach out to the heart of every reader. Salvage Dior became a part of me like a baby that I nurtured and cared for. Each week I would answer emails of others who were living trial under fire searching for hope and encouragement. I found myself crying, praying and cheering for each one as they inspired me through their story. Salvage Dior began to render unto me an unexpected change that would blossom in the deepest part of my heart. When the illness began to place physical limitations upon me I enlisted the help of my husband Robert whom I lovingly refer to as Mr. Dior to help me bring my home decor projects to the blog. As a team we brought forth the woman I thought I had lost among the ashes of this illness. My readers have embraced Mr. Dior as well and this has become our perfect fit.

Thank you, Kate for being my guest today!  Please go visit her blog Salvage Dior, then hop over to Kris's blog to read more about Janet from Shabbyfufu!
Have a great day :)