{planter as a gift from her– thank you!}
From some of the bloggers that I follow, I’ve been very inspired to share some of my favorite things with you- things that make life a little easier, more refreshing, or inspiring for me:
+fresh flowers, herbs & plants. I really love the mood of a room when flowers are placed in every corner, every space & on every table. It brightens a space & makes a room so comfortable
+vintage or vintage-inspired dresses & skirts. I love wearing skirts & dresses every chance I get & it is exciting to rummage through boxes & piles, at yard sales & thrift stores, for funky patterns & colors. Also, layering & mixing patterns is fun, too. check out {abby’s guest post} for some ideas & beautiful photographs!
+Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day hand lotion in lavender. I really love scents of lavender & this lotion makes your hands so soft. Also, it is really light so it doesn’t feel like there is a layer of lotion on your hands like some other brands leave.
+old jars. I collect all kinds of jars in every shape & size. I love putting fresh flowers in them or displaying beautiful bulk items- rice, beans, nuts- to organize shelving.
+gardening. This gardening season, I know I will be spending a lot of time in our garden. It is very therapeutic to dig into the dirt & watch things grow that you’ve planted. I hope to, forever, keep this passion & see our children appreciate the beauty of gardening, too.
+quilts & textured linens. I have some of my great grandmother’s hand stitched quilts & they are my most prized possesions. They’re proudly displayed on my bed; it’s so beautiful to see all of the different scraps of fabric she hand-picked to form such a lovely blanket. As for linens, I’m always digging & searching for linens at thrift stores. They’re useful & look better with age.
+library books & cds. I use to spend so much money on purchasing books & downloading music. With a smaller budget & more responsibilities, I’m unable to indulge in those spending habits. Luckily, Columbia has an incredible selection of books on my favorite subjects- cooking, gardening, beading, sewing, healthy living, etc. It is, also, so pleasing to bring home a little Bob Dylan & jam all night long.
Well, I hope you guys find time to indulge & appreciate your favorite things. Enjoy the rest of your week!
love,
Natalie
Earth Day Festival was this past Sunday & it was so enjoyable. Luke & I had a table set up with some of our prints & my earrings at the local community garden, where he volunteers. It was really nice to talk with visitors & get to know more people in Columbia. Everyone was really complementary of our work & even called us “artists” which was pretty strange. It was such a great afternoon!
That evening, Luke made dinner for me & I rearranged my room. Afterwards, we sat out on the front porch, ate dinner, & talked about our lives. So often, I can feel really “left out” of groups of people. As if there is this big secret that I don’t know about or I am missing something in life. Luke & I were talking about this for quite some time & realized that we spend so much time with one another because we feel so comfortable with each other. It is difficult to explain the connection I feel to him, but it is something that I treasure. I feel this way with Tori, too. I suppose it doesn’t matter how many people you surround yourself with; it is the security of that relationship that matters the most.
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In other news, I am really looking forward to the summer. Only ten days left of actual class! Tonight, I have to stay up & write a paper. It will be nice to spend my nights reading & baking & meeting up with friends. Also, just to let you know- Luke got the job at Uprise Bakery: one of our favorite places in Columbia! He started this morning and loved it! I am so proud of him 🙂
love,
Natalie
as of lately:
-peace by punching rockin’ at mojo’s. well worth staying up late
-burt’s bees honey chapstick
-eighty degree weather!
-grating zucchini for brownies
-kittens opening their eyes
-summer jobs on my mind
-dreaming of greek yogurt
-looking forward to seeing the beach
-park picnics with blankets
how ’bout you?
love,
Natalie