[weekly vlog] - planning a galentines party, new TBR cart & reading slump?

[@joeborowy5794]

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[@itsnoterica]

As an American, celebrating Valentines Day in the summer looks like the cutest thing. That spread looked amazing! Also, you looked absolutely stunning in your Valentine's outfit!! 💖

[@khalilahd.]

I was thinking the same thing! So bright and sunny i loved this

[@RachelCatherine]

oh so true! I forgot it would be so cold right now for some of you guys!! We are so lucky to have our Valentines Day while it's warm and sunny! 🤩

[@SophieJayne]

I am so happy to get to reap the rewards of your love for hosting 🤭🤭🌸

[@RachelCatherine]

thank you for putting up with my over the top little events 🤣

[@iammellbell]

Pink clouds that's a blast from the past!

[@RachelCatherine]

right?! 😂

[@tahlia4189]

Rach, you are such a delight - and you're absolutely stunning 🤍 i have loved seeing you bless others by hosting beautiful parties and dinners - it just brings me so much joy and happiness. my prayer is that God would continue to fuel your passion for serving others. it is truly such a special thing. ilysm x

[@khalilahd.]

Couldn’t agree more ❤

[@RachelCatherine]

thank you so much 🥹💝

[@sheriberrix]

Rachel, you're such a visionary! You always put together such beautiful little gatherings. I think it's truly a gift God has given you where you bless others through your hospitality and creativity. The dress you wore is so cute. The random vibe of the decor definitely worked, it turned out soo cute!

[@RachelCatherine]

wow that is literally so sweet 🥹 thank you so so much! 💕

[@khalilahd.]

I’m so glad you pushed yourself to do this event because it came out so well! Hosting seems so fun and definitely something I want to do in the future 😅❤

[@RachelCatherine]

you definitely need to try it!!! 😍

[@TaylorJ]

I’m in a slump right now too and have been for the entire month of February as well. And I FINALLY think I’m coming out of it! I totally relate, I’m reading slower than normal but when you finally get the perfect book to pull you out, it feels great!! Glad you’re starting to come out of yours as well! ❤

[@RachelCatherine]

ugh I hope I come out of mine soon!!

[@miamercurio6457]

The table setting for your galentines ❤️ was absolutely gorgeous 😍

[@RachelCatherine]

thank you so much 💘

[@spaceybri]

Loved how open you were about being in your own head, extremely relatable but I hope you’re feeling better this week ❤️

[@amykinsxx5914]

Your galentines party turned out amazing 🥰 You should be sooo proud, you are so incredibly talented!!

[@franziskajellinek]

you look like an actual fairy. genuinely one of the most beautiful people i've seen. your vids make me so happy!

[@RachelCatherine]

wow thank you so much 🥹

[@rachelmatthews9226]

Praying for you, hope you have a better week this week 💕 much love

[@AshleyJade18]

I am 100% NOT a hostess (I might go as far as saying that i despise hosting 😂) BUT i absolutely LOVE watching 'party' prep videos. Probably because i love seeing the finished result after all of the stress, effort, time that went into it all (without having to do it myself 😂) and i can appreciate other people's love and talent for it. 💖

[@RachelCatherine]

hahahah no that makes so much sense! I literally love watching people plan & set up as well! Why is it so satisfying??

[@alicep2679]

Table looks so cute!!!🥰 wholesome vlog xx

[@kennedysawyer1583]

i literally love you and how positive you are it’s so refreshing!

[@sharonhill6184]

Your table setting was so beautiful. Here’s hoping your reading slump passes soon and I hope you’re feeling better

[@RachelCatherine]

thanks so much!

[@Sophie.Gill.Shaw.]

Your Galentines was sooo cute! Loved the hearts dangling from the door, added so much 💕💕 so creative! Loved this vlog

[@bridgetteh3843]

Thanks so much for being so open online! Hope you are feeling better soon 🤍

[@RachelCatherine]

thanks girly 🥹

[@jannetier]

Please do more of these videos where you plan a hosting, it's so fun to watch!😍 and I feel you so much with the menstrual cycle talk....🥲

[@nelli_lakatos]

Your Galentines party looked so cute! Loved this vlog! 🥰💚

[@bronnyd7654]

Your tea party was adorable! I felt the love. You have such a talent for making things look and feel very special. The dress and your flowers matched beautifully too. I did something similar once for some girlfriends and served heart shaped chocolate brownies with strawberries and whipped cream. I love the TBR book cart… it’s giving me ideas! Sometimes it helps for me to reread/listen to an absolute favourite to get out of a reading slump.

[@RachelCatherine]

thank you so much!! Yes maybe I need to try a reread!

[@slugbug229]

I would love to see more how to host videos! Maybe how to do it on a budget, food ideas, fun themes, etc! Obsessed with this theme idea and I can’t wait for the spring here in the US to do this!!😍😍

[@RachelCatherine]

oooh yes that could be so fun!!

[@iammellbell]

The table looked sooo good!

[@RachelCatherine]

thank you!

[@kassidyrose9138]

oh wow your galentines set up was so cute 🫶🏻 I’m about to move into a new house and I can’t wait to be able to host 🥳

[@RachelCatherine]

yess you definitely should start!! 🤩

[@mathildemaillard640]

The effort omg everytime you did something I was thinking omg that is so cute and then you said It’s not the best lolll, loved the video rachel!!!

[@RachelCatherine]

hahaha I could go so much more over the top but I know I need to chill sometimes 😅 but thank you so much!

[@sinelizwindungane5981]

The dress you wore for the galentines was so pretty Rachel 🤗 Enjoyed the vlog ❤️

[@maddiejewson5936]

Oh!! I didn’t know anyone else made that punch recipe ! We call it jungle juice. It’s so delish hey!

[@RachelCatherine]

so good!!!

[@valenshakarmilah6672]

I love your videos, I love your work ethic and work life balance💗

[@RachelCatherine]

thank you so much!!

[@brookesharee-88]

Idk if someone said it, but the “vase” you said looks like a goblet is an old school ice cream cup

[@CaylaGrace]

Your bookshelves are a dream 🤩

[@erinrice4811]

Aw Rach I loved this video! Where abouts are your pjs from please 😊

[@makylarowe5155]

I loved watching this vlog. So wholesome and cozy 💕

[@RachelCatherine]

that's all I ever want my videos to feel like 🥹

[@lexidolby3372]

I love your dress!! 😍😍

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Amazing vlog and happy late Valentine’s Day Rachel!

[@RachelCatherine]

You too Ryan!!

[@jemmacox3519]

As a brit, australian priced never fail to amaze me

[@bookswithjb]

You’re the cutest & sweetest, I love this 💖

[@RachelCatherine]

thanks so much Julie 💕

[@ShannonHGrace]

I adored this. It was so fun! ❤❤❤

[@traceywassenberg2337]

You look so beautiful for your party! 💗

[@RachelCatherine]

thank you 🥹💕

[@melhart5808]

Oh noooi! Reading slump blues here too 😩

[@RachelCatherine]

the worsstttttt

[@erinslibraryxo732]

what dress are you wearing in the galentines clips? Its so pretty on you! xxx

[@pixieus]

Even though i'm in a reading slump right now, i remember in my last slump i read rock, paper, scissors by alice feeney and it got me out of the slump, as every chapter was short and ended with some cliffhanger which made you want to read the next chapter

[@RachelCatherine]

ooh okay I might try that! It's on my TBR for this month!

[@iammellbell]

Does switching to audiobooks help when you're in a reading slump to shake it up a bit?

[@RachelCatherine]

I've tried listening to some but I'm not sure if it's helping too much for me personally 😭

[@iammellbell]

@@RachelCatherine sometimes it just doesn't hit the same way, especially if the narration is off :p hehe

[@hannahwatt2357]

I love your floral pyjamas! Where are they from?

[@graceerbacher1889]

That looks like a great op shop! Where was that?

[@CaylaGrace]

Aw, this was so sweet ❤

[@franziskajellinek]

i saw wisteria society of lady scoundrels on your TBR cart and i can't wait to hear your thoughts! I just read it and i thought it was so funny and ridiculous in the best way! It a quirky version of bridgerton with the most random twists - so fun!

[@RachelCatherine]

it honestly looks so fun! I need to get to it!

[@RebeccaABeaudoin]

Love this for you

[@BethsAL]

U r videos are the best love you from Oman

[@JB-vd8bi]

Your "goblet" is an icecream sundae glass!

[@RachelCatherine]

oh yes so true!! I don't know why I didn't realise that!

[@JB-vd8bi]

@Rachel Catherine sorry I didn't mean to be rude. I had what i thought were old wine/champagne glasses, turns out they're sorbet glasses! Such specific tableware haha

[@KitaaJ__]

I’m in a reading slump too!! Argh it’s so annoying

[@KitaaJ__]

And it’s been the whole month of Feb for me too

[@RachelCatherine]

sooo annoying 😭

[@tamara4625]

Hi Rachel ✨ Where did u get that stunning dress you wore on Valentines Day 🙈

[@RachelCatherine]

Petal & Pup 🥰💘

[@minetteottogalli4267]

Please dont leave your freezer open for that long again 🤣 my anxiety cant handle it

[@jaimeeeeeeh]

You should be an event planner 😏

[@RachelCatherine]

I don't think I could deal with the stress of it being someone else's event 😵‍💫

[@HOLDEN921]

Hi Rachel how are you doing today Rachel we should catch up one day I am a cowboy 🤠

[@nadia-hv1dc]

hey rach! as always i love your vlogs. 🤍 i was if you had any op shop places in brissy that you would recommend for clothes and decorations? God bless. love, Nadia 🥰✨

[@RachelCatherine]

I try and go to different places every time because I don't believe in there being 'good' or 'bad' op shops! Because there will literally be different stuff every time you go! I do prefer to try and find larger warehouse type op shops because I find they just have more stock. So definitely check out your local 'lifeline superstores'!

[@nadia-hv1dc]

@@RachelCatherine thanks so much rach! i'll be sure to try some new op shops soon.