when i shared that i was inviting sponsors to support my blog, i was honestly… terrified. you all responded with enormous, overwhelming love. emails, texts of encouragement & a waiting list of sponsors soon came pouring in. thank you all so much for believing in me.
this space is about living well, creating often & finding joy in every moment.
say hello to this month’s sponsors who do just that. i’m excited to share them with you today…
yay!
love,
natalie
a girl who believes in long bike rides, messy hair & treasuring moments. in living bravely & truthfully everyday. in finding happiness in the details. i am so excited to share the amazing work of mary wangerin with you this morning!
mary paints colorful magic & shares it on her etsy shop in original artwork & prints. i love her work because it’s messages are little reminders we need throughout our days.
“live bravely”
“know happiness”
“seek truth”
“there is freedom in letting go”
“trust the process (+ yourself)”
& one of my favorites – “bravery suits you“
so good.
i am thrilled to offer up the two prints above to one reader from sweet mary wangerin. it’s simple:
1. comment below with your email address & one phrase or quote that inspires you.
2. like mary’s facebook page or follow mary on instagram @marywangerin
i’ll randomly choose a winner on thursday, march 13th, at 8 am & share the winner within this post on friday, march 14th.
happy winning, friends!
love,
natalie
p.s. can’t wait to win her work? enter “FRIENDSOFNATALIE” to receive 20% off your purchase at checkout.
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all comments closed. congrats, michaela! you’re the winner. i will email you shortly!
i’ve come to love the winter season. it’s the calm before the busyness of spring. it’s a time to relax & cozy up by the fire with a cup of tea. of course, the novelty of the winter season can sometimes wear off before the days grow warmer & longer.
that’s why i thought i’d share with you a list of ways to erase those winter blues.
1. bring nature in. purchase a bouquet of fresh flowers from the grocery store. a fun activity we love to do is force bulbs inside. paperwhites are my favorite.
2. bake something. i love nothing more than spending time in the kitchen dirtying up bowls with ingredients such as flour, melted butter, brown sugar, & chocolate chips oh my! it’s good for the soul, my friend.
3. plan an elaborate meal & invite friends over to feast. the oven will warm up your home & conversation will warm your heart. play a board game, too. we are settlers of catan addicts!
4. learn a new hobby. around this time each year, i make a quilt. it’s refreshing to see all of that color as i sew. dig into that stack of books you’ve been dying to read or take a pottery class. embrace your time indoors with interesting activities.
5. eat well! eat color! it just makes sense. eating good food will help you fight off those winter blues & make you feel better from the inside out! decorate your plate with colorful foods like greens, carrots, red cabbage & more. slowly savor your meals. set the table & light candles. you’re sure to feel better once you’ve taken your last bite.
how do you fight the winter blues? please share!
love,
natalie