we had a little summer get-together this past weekend, also known as the first annual squawk & pop summer social. we mixed up some fruit & herb simple syrups for club soda pops to drink (recipe in this month’s issue of print:: a year in film!) & made some yummy toppings for popcorn. the honey butter was amazing sprinkled with a bit of sea salt.

we decorated the table with antique chickens & roosters.

& took the setting outdoors. everyone showed up around dark & we squawked the evening away in good conversation. it was a big success!

i learned a little something from a friend, too. popcorn in a brown bag. put 1/3 cup of popcorn in a brown lunch bag. add a bit of oil (safflower or olive oil work well) & pop in the microwave. the popcorn setting didn’t pop all of the kernels so we popped ours for about 2.5 minutes on the regular setting. our homemade popcorn in the microwave worked perfectly for making a large quantity quickly.

it was a good time. we just love this little community.

love,

natalie

today’s an awesome day.

1. print:: a year in film is available now in the {shop}! 

2. i’m a curator for the little craft show, a cute indie craft market in northwest arkansas. we’ve been working to the bone on our new {website} & it’s finally up & running! take a look!

3. i bought shorts with little sailboats on them. so dreamy.

what are you up to this weekend?

love,

natalie

good morning! july marks the sixth month of print:: a year in film! see {here} for a bit more info about my project. i just can’t help but dance in my seat with excitement over this adventure that continues to change & take form.

i have loved the process- the rhythm of shooting several rolls of film each month, writing & re-working my words & sharing it with an audience across the world. it’s humbling, really, & i am honored to have so much support.

i want to share with you a bit about the last six months- i have shared my packing essentials for road trips & last minute weekend vacations, cleaning recipes for a greener home, my favorite seasonal meals & much more. i have noticed that the colors & tones of my photographs change throughout the months, dark to light, muted to bright. it’s a beautiful process to watch.

without this space, i think my life & perspective would look very different. it has allowed me to connect & share life with individuals across the world. i am given the freedom to share my thoughts & receive kind words in return. i am incredibly thankful. thank you, friends.

i hope you will consider the next six month subscription of print:: a year in film. you can purchase your subscription in my {shop} tomorrow with a special price of $50 {including shipping}! this offer will be available until august 1st. your purchase will include 6 5×7 matte photographs along with a few words inspired by the season mailed to you each month.

happy day!

++ as always, the content from print:: a year in film will never be shared online ++

++ the next six month subscription issue will be mailed in august ++

love,

natalie