little moments collected throughout the week.
+ the light this time of year is so, so gorgeous
+ working with my hands feels good – knitting, baking, making, creating
+ sweet potatoes ready for roasting – in all different shapes & sizes
+ trying to be mindful about our money & what simplicity looks like for us in this season
love,
natalie
oh, it’s been awhile hasn’t it? we visited california {more on that soon!}, celebrated thanksgiving with turkey & naps, had an amazing time at the little craft show, & lived life in between the busyness. i’ve missed this place so much & i’m looking forward to spending much more time here during this advent season & the upcoming new year.
this season i am focusing on the little things that bring joy & comfort. making gifts by hand & baking warm bread in the kitchen. opening our home to guests for potluck dinners & gift exchanges. finding the perfect little tree & hanging only our favorite ornaments.
last night i spent the evening crafting our christmas cards, one of my favorite family traditions. with a mix of sewing, glitter & glue, our cards came together perfectly. you can see our cards from years past here & here.
more little things we plan to do & celebrate this advent season
+ sip hot cocoa near the tree
+ peppermint bark gifted to friends
+ a small package of treats for our neighbors
+ hand knits finished before christmas eve
+ read christmas stories & watch a christmas movie
+ celebrate His birth with loved ones
+ a little handmade elving in the studio
+ wrap gifts with kraft paper & found greenery & berries
+ go for long walks & enjoy the crisp air
+ capture the advent season in film
+ decorate our porch with branches & pine cones
+ resist the urge to spend & buy
+ find peace in not getting it all done
what are your thoughts & hopes this advent season?
love,
natalie
wishing you all a spooky holiday filled with homemade costumes, a porch decorated with pumpkins & a pillowcase full of candies.
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we’re off to california tomorrow morning! we’ll start our adventures in san francisco & make our way up to willits near the redwoods. then we’ll head back down to LA, stopping at whatever may catch our fancy, including big sur. we have a checked-in bag full of homemade snacks – granola, kale chips & peanut butter sandwiches – and several rolls of film. we simply cannot wait to get away!
see you in ten days! until then- follow along on instagram @nataliecreates
happy halloween!
love,
natalie