slow down, breathe & release

today i thought i’d share some quiet moments from this week.
the last few days have been hard, but they serve as a reminder to slow down, breathe & release.

let’s meet back here on friday. xo.
love,
natalie

baskets of vegetables from the garden

when it gets a little too crazy for comfort, all i need is a big ol’ basket of dirty vegetables from the garden. 
can i get an amen?
the garden is my favorite reminder that we’ve got this, we’re taken care of, we can keep moving, we’re growing
here are the potatoes we harvested from the garden when luke demonstrated planting way back in march. check out how to plant potatoes here.
it’s like magic, y’all.

if baskets of veggies don’t perk you up, a fruit crisp should do the trick! my go-to recipe is from skinnytaste
how do you calm the crazy? please share!
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on another note, i am over at @epantry on instagram all week long sharing my everyday tips on cleaning, homekeeping & more! head on over & follow along, y’all!
love,
natalie

july – the month of home projects.

july.
 the month of home projects.
before leaving for europe, we made a big list of home projects for when we would return home.
now we’re settling into july & it’s full force ahead finishing projects & fluffing our nest! 
our back patio is in need of new benches & we just acquired a fabulous outdoor table that’s craving a bit of spray paint. luke’s also building window shutters & flower boxes to give our home that personal touch. we purchased an above ground pool on sale during memorial weekend & at the end of the month, we hope to finally have it ready! 
of course, i love goals so i am excited about what’s ahead! i can’t wait to update you as we check things off.
do you use the summer to complete home projects? what’s planned for your home this summer?
love,
natalie