Farmer's Market

One of my favorite things about the summer season is going to a farmer's market late in the afternoon  on a weekend with locally grown fresh fruit and vegetables available at your fingertips. Seeing all the yummy food there is kind of thrilling and it's always fun to branch out of your comfort zone a bit to decide on what you're having for lunch (nan bread please!). And right as I was leaving, I was super tempted to pick up a big bag of  fresh kettle popcorn, but resisted with all the willpower I had left! Some things are just so hard to say no to.

Three words to describe my weekend?
Warm. Local. Strawberries.

xoxo, Nat

Getting back to blogging.

It has been a long time since I've done some consistent posting around here. My little "blogging break" was totally unplanned and greatly needed. I wanted to live in the moment more, enjoy life as it comes, and unplug just a bit. Taking some nice photos, going new places, exploring just a bit. And after 8 plus days of a blogging hiatus, I have begun to miss my little corner of the Web -- I missed sharing with all my lovely readers!

With the summer season coming up, I've decided to dedicating just enough time for blogging and life, learning to balance the two and sharing the journey with you all as I go. I am going to blog more and get back on a consistent blogging schedule slowly and steadily (as the saying goes "slow and steady wins the race").

Thank you all for being so patient, things are going to get more normal around here. You have my word for it.

xoxo, Nat

(saturday) friday favorites: fifteenth

It's Saturday! And yet I'm posting Friday favorites on a Saturday. Life has been getting in the way and I was deciding whether or not to even post this week's favorites, but I figured I owe you guys one anyway :) Here's this week's Saturday picks:

Washi tape DIY
Cute. Fun. Functional. Find out how to create it here.

Spring polish colors

I need to reference this more often! Those essie colors are to die for.

Granny Squares
I miss crocheting my granny squares! I'm using this as a motivator to keep myself inspired to finish.

The Grass is always greener...

It's so true and kind of pun-y. (that was a pun in itself!)

Cracker iPhone Case

This is adorable! I love it. I just don't know if I'd want to take it to the beach with me -- those seagulls can be vicious. 

xoxo, Nat

April wrap up

This month flew by! I can't believe it's almost May. May is the opening to summer, and I just adore the warm weather, local farmer's market and delicious ice cream waiting for me... Here's this month's highlights:

 5 of my favorite posts here on the blog:
my first dslr.
a dozen trees / outfit post
little things
inspiration: dream spaces
from the weekend

Springtime playlist from Girl & Closet

Solid Perfume from Sincerely Kinsey

Upcycled matchbooks from freely ronnie

Embroidery of the month from studio mme

xoxo, Nat

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xoxo, Nat