I had a great time making photos for one of our local stores in columbia, {mustard seed} a few weeks ago. i’ve talked about the store before, but I just want to say- it is one of my favorites! their passion for serving not only the local community but the world, too, is incredible! the many artists around the world who have committed their lives to creating beautiful works of art from different materials at hand should, and are now, being paid the wages they deserve because of consumers who support stores like mustard seed. so, if you’re ever in the downtown area of columbia, i encourage you to make a stop & buy or just look at the beautiful craftsmanship there- it is, at times, breathtaking to be reminded of the hands that created such beauty with so little.

love,

natalie

{all photos made by natalie jenkins. shot with a tlr camera}

good evening, everyone! we’ve had a very lazy sunday & i’ve soaked up every moment. this morning, I made blackberry scones from the blackberries luke & I picked on the top of max patch during our honeymoon. they were absolutely delicious! {once I get the photos back, i’ll post the recipe.} we also went grocery shopping for the week & bought some snacks- fruit leather, dried mango & papaya- for the road. we’ll be driving to arkansas to visit family. luke’s parents are also hosting a reception for those who couldn’t come to the wedding in honor of us! so, we have a lot to do before friday. it should be a busy week!

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this weekend, at the farmer’s market, I bought a 10 lb. seconds bag of apples. {kelsey} & I plan on making apple butter tomorrow afternoon. I hope to give some of the jars away as christmas presents this year.

enjoy the rest of your weekend!

love,

natalie

{evening light}

over a month ago, luke & I made our first trip to the farmer’s market together since the first few weeks of the market opening. now that he works at the bakery, he has to be there too early & works until after it closes. I usually go with a friend or by myself, but this weekend was particularly special because I was with him. it reminded me of the previous summer, when we were dating, & our weekly trips to the market. we didn’t miss the fresh produce & flowers for anything! it was my favorite part of the week; I would pick him up, we’d bring along our canvas bags & fill them to the brim with delicious food while talking & enjoying the warm breeze of summer mornings.

well, on our special farmer’s market morning, he bought me these beautiful flowers which I cut & placed all around the house. one evening, before cooking dinner, I caught the light so perfectly on the petals & the light blue of the mason jar & it made me smile. sometimes I forget how beautiful life can be. in food, in art, in people- we see glimpses of beauty. let’s celebrate it.

love,