friends, let me speak truth into your life.

i know this season is busy. i know you’ve got an endless list of to-dos & something tells me you’re running on very little sleep. you’re probably short on patience & in need of a beach & a cocktail asap.

dear one, i cannot grant you sand between your toes, but i can offer you up the best tradition of my people.

once a year, my besties & i gather together for a holiday girls’ night in. we eat lots of carbs, drink too much wine, make girly cocktails, indulge in the finest chocolate & play a thrilling game of dirty santa!

it’s worth your  time to invest in your ladies. 

your party doesn’t have to be themed or even cute, but if you’re into that sort of thing (meaning you’re a party planning freak like me), you can head over here for all the details to plan your next holiday shindig with your gal pals!

 i’ve even got a recipe for toffee chocolate chip bars & the word on the street is they’re gooooood.

tell me about your holiday traditions with your besties. please share!

love,

natalie

one of my very favorite christmas traditions is sending christmas cards to our loved ones. i love that our list grows with each new year!

to see our christmas cards from years past, click here. 

this year’s card might be my new favorite! we chose a photo from our winter shoot with jessica (see photos here) & paired it with a fun red gingham back! 

i shopped locally & ordered them at shindig paperie from kramer drive etc. i added a kraft envelope with red washi tape for a hint of holiday cheer! simple & cozy.

at the end of the week last week, i found myself with about thirty minutes of daylight & a freshly checked off to-do list. i headed outside with my big camera to capture that early winter glory.

i’ve missed these walks down our dirt road. as a small business owner, i find my days filled to the brim with inside work & nonstop hustle. it’s such a gift to carve out a bit of sacred time for self-care & quiet. 

i’ve been thinking through what i want the new year to look like in our little corner of the world. perhaps more walks on this dirt road & space for quiet are just what we need. 

what does quiet self-care look like for you?

encouraging you this week to carve out thirty minutes just for you. xo.

love,