dear ones, are you swimming in cucumbers like we are?
come close as i share my newest recipe with you – quick pickles sweetened with honey! they’re crunchy with a touch of sweet. perfect as a side at a potluck, packed in a jar for a picnic or thrown on a lunchtime salad!
honey-sweetened quick dill pickles
4 cups sliced cucumbers
2 cups vinegar
1/2 cup honey
1 teaspoon dill seed
1 teaspoon celery seed
2 teaspoons sea salt
1. place sliced cucumbers in a large bowl & set aside.
2. mix remaining ingredients in a saucepan. bring to a boil on medium-high heat, stirring to dissolve the honey & salt.
3. reduce heat to low & simmer for 5 minutes.
4. pour hot liquid over the cucumbers & allow to cool.
5. place bowl of cucumbers in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving. to store, put in a mason jar with a tight fitting lid & keep in the fridge.
let me know if you try them! we can’t get enough!
love,
natalie
my week was made when a pretty cardboard & teal box arrived at my doorstep. dear ones, i am officially a stitch fix addict!
it’s like christmas every time that pretty box arrives! luke even joined in on the fun & helped me photograph all of my cute pieces! today i thought i’d share how i styled each piece & what i kept.
spoiler alert: i kept everything! yay!
if you haven’t followed along on my style journey, check out this post on my #dressinhappinessdaily project, my capsule wardrobe & why i started stitch fix.
1. the classic jean jacket: i requested a classic jean jacket that i could pair with every outfit during the fall season & i got just that. my stylist, mia, sent me a simple denim jacket with big pockets. she suggested i pair my jacket with the maxi dress i received in my last fix & while i would have never paired these two together, i love the edgy look. that’s what i love about Stitch Fix
– it gets me out of my comfort zone!
2. the green puffy vest: in my second fix, i also requested a puffy vest for layering. this puffy vest is seriously perfect. it has fun pockets & a shiny gold zipper. i love pairing it with a simple long-sleeve top, brown ankle boots & my patchy jeans. i know i will wear this with everything.
3. the black & white bib top: for this fix, i also requested tops i could wear during the fall season. hands to the heavens, my stylist found a bib top that actually fits my large chest! i could just kiss mia, i love her so! my people, i’ve already rocked this top at church with my boots & i received about 2,000 compliments. those jeans are my magic jeans from my last fix & they pair perfectly with all of my new tops, too. yay!
4. the snoozefest top: this top was my least favorite piece from my fix, but i kept it anyway because it fits well & was worth it (aka free) given the 25% discount when you buy the entire fix. i paired it with my red clogs for a pop of color. i know i will wear this to work, but it’s nothin’ special.
5. my favorite boho top ever: i squealed when i opened the box & found this top inside. my people, it has mustard yellow embroidered detailing! eeep! it fits perfectly & is just so “me.” i paired it with my boyfriend-style jeans, a fun noonday necklace & moccasins for a boho look. i can’t wait to wear this outfit tomorrow!
have you tried stitch fix yet? i’d love to know what you think!
if you haven’t tried out stitch fix, click here – Stitch Fix
– & get started!! it’s so worth it to have pieces that fit well & make you feel like a million bucks no matter your size!
natalie
friends, i am SO excited to announce my next workshop with you!
it’s not every day that you can join a bunch of fun gals for a night of crafting, homemade mini pies, warm apple cider, holiday festivities & good conversation!
grab a girlfriend & join us for an evening of holiday crafting at shindig paperie on november 14th from 7-9:30pm!
holiday craft party details:
+ we cannot wait to meet you on november 14th from 7-9:30pm!
+ we’ll all gather at shindig paperie, one of my very favorite spots in fayetteville.
+ erin will be flying in to share the evening with you, too! yay!
+ we’ll complete three holiday home decor craft projects. all supplies & instruction are provided.
+ we will munch on mini homemade pies & sip on hot apple cider.
+ registration is $100 per person.
+ seats are very limited.
registration opens up on tuesday, october 6th, at 9 am! to register, simply email me at natalie.j.freeman(at)gmail.com. i will promptly return your email with an invoice. the first to pay in full will receive seats to our fun & crafty event!
registration always fills up fast (you all are such a gift! thank you!) so set your alarm & grab a seat at our crafty table!
love,
natalie