a trip down a country road + a portland trip + some pretty big news!
the charm of a country road during the summer is irresistible. we drove down several as we were making our way back home from berry picking. i stopped along one to photograph the grazing cows, barbed wire fences & queen anne’s lace. i picked one, got back into the car & kept the windows down the entire way home. summer is in full swing here.
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also, today marks my first day of working from home. i am really nervous & pretty terrified of the whole idea. staying at home? me? with a college degree? & no kids? yes & it is pretty scary. i plan to begin unpacking my studio, photographing pieces, & working towards a humble income from my etsy shop & antique booth. i am not really sure why luke is fully supporting me, but he is & i am incredibly thankful.
& as for motivation to get this all up & running? my mom is taking me on a trip to seattle & portland in a little over a week!! if you are in the oregon area, please let me know! i’d love to meet up with you at a coffee shop or for lunch.
now- off to those boxes…
love,
natalie
natalie
Kelsey | 15th Jun 11
Natalie, I just love your blog. I am in the same boat as you right now, a college degree (well, as of Friday I'll have one), no kids, and choosing to work from home. I'm pretty terrified too but my soon-to-be husband is supporting me, and us financially, and like you I don't know why (I guess they love us!) but I am so grateful for it. I wish you luck in your endeavors, your Etsy shop is lovely and I'm sure you will be making good money from it in no time 🙂 Have fun in the northwest!
natalie | 15th Jun 11
kelsey, it is so good to hear that there are other women pursuing the same path. also, congratulations on your engagement!!
Liz / Tangible Ingredients | 16th Jun 11
ah, gorgeous! i love a person who will stop the car (or bike or boat) to investigate beauty. and how exciting – daunting – but crazy exciting to be setting forth and making it happen. you have one fantastic husband 🙂
Meg | 17th Jun 11
I absolutely love that last photo of the Queen Anne on the dashboard. Beautiful. Congrats on the move and good luck in the unpacking!
abby | 17th Jun 11
Natalie, if it works out for us to meet in Portland, I would LOVE to. My mom lives up there and Steven's folks not far, and who knows… the timing might be right for a visit!
Bronwyn | 17th Jun 11
Natalie, I have been following your blog for a few months now and I always look forward to reading your new posts. I grew up in Oregon in a small town named Tillamook. It is a farming community for the most part. The Tillamook Cheese Factory is fantastic, not to mention the beautiful beaches (Oceanside and Cape Mears)!! If you are able to drive an hour from Portland to the coast I would be happy to fill you in on all the quaint nooks of Tillamook. My husband and I moved from Washington, North Kitsap County a couple of years ago to New England. If you happen to go across Puget Sound it is beautiful as well. I personally love the Hood Canal the most! Have a safe and fun trip. Blessings…