friends, i am so excited to offer up a fun giveaway today!
my sweet friend, angie, makes jewelry magic happen in her little shop, ike & co.
i regularly rock her rainbow bracelet with my stack of bracelet pretties!
i’d rather rock a rainbow bracelet than diamonds any day of the week.
she offers an amazing selection of earrings, bracelets (hello glittery gold cuffs!) & necklaces.
i love that her pieces are handmade & affordable. she has a wide selection of pieces for $20 & under, the perfect gift for a dear friend.
today angie is offering a $50 credit to her shop!
to enter, simply…
– take a little look around her etsy shop!
– follow angie on instagram @ikeandco
– comment below with your email address & one thing you’re looking most forward to this weekend!
i’ll pick a random winner on wednesday, 2/25, & announce it here.
happy winning!
love,
natalie
p.s. angie is kindly offering 20% off your entire order in her shop with the code “nataliecreates20” at checkout! go shop now! yay!
++ giveaway closed! congrats to tara for winning!! ++
we finally experienced a little taste of winter with our very first snow day of the season!
it’s been unseasonably warm here so with the promise of a few inches of snow, we immediately celebrated with pancakes & a walk in the wintry mix.
i used to dread winter & it’s cold, dark days. in our first years of marriage, i very much suffered from seasonal depression. i still have my days, but once we moved onto the farm, my perspective drastically shifted.
i love the slow days of this season & having my farmer home more during the winter. this season allows us time to dig deep into other hobbies & interests. it’s also a time to reconnect & enjoy long conversations by the wood burning stove.
and of course, our animals are not the biggest fans of the snow. our hens would rather stay inside their toasty warm coop. the goats tend to linger in the barn for much longer than usual. little george, one of our sweet new bucks, is such a charmer.
but with winter & it’s promise of slower days, i am still drawn to the colors of spring.
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| pictured above is “the skinny,” a new thinner version of my classic reversible handmade headband! |
my etsy shop reopens on thursday at 8am cst. i have been ordering & collecting fabric for months just for this shop update. as the landscapes grew more bare, my cart at the fabric store grew brighter!
i love that as a creative, i can create & channel what’s stirring within even if it’s a reflection of what’s to come, not what is.
these last couple of months have been challenging as a business owner. i’ve gotten caught up in the detective role, seeking out copycats & allowing them to dim that inner light.
this shop opening was a response to that. i’m letting go & focusing just on my creative stirrings. i’m playing & sewing with bright colors & bringing in bits of glittery (in the form of the happiest gold elastic!) in my work.
i’m also dreaming of the spring garden. i am so very happy with my “spring bee” happy flag collection. i cannot wait to share it with you on thursday!
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& as always, i am so incredibly thankful for those who purchase my goods & believe in my work. it’s such an honor to see my customers adorning their homes with the work of my hands. it’s a gift that will never wear out or grow old.
how are you doing today? what do your days look like during the wintertime? what is stirring your heart & inspiring you to create?
love,
natalie
p.s. i’ll see you on thursday, february 19th, at 8 am cst at my shop!
i am oh so excited to share that i am teaming up with sweet bella vita jewelry for a spring craft party in little rock, arkansas!
if you’ve been around these parts for long enough, you know that a handful of times each year i lead craft party workshops!
my craft parties are the very best excuse to get with a bunch of ladies & craft our hearts out. there’s usually a theme & there’s always good food along with delicious drinks. this craft party’s no exception!
this craft party workshop is in an absolutely gorgeous historical building in downtown little rock next to the bella vita jewelry studio & shop. as you arrive, you will be greeted with delicious local appetizers & dessert! friends, we cannot wait to share a few surprises we have up our sleeves, including overflowing swag bags from several amazing handmade businesses & makers!
brandy of bella vita jewelry will guide you through the basics of jewelry making & will assist you in making your own unique pair of earrings!
i will share four techniques for making tissue paper flowers & guide you through making a paper flower bouquet & flowers to adorn the walls of your home (just like the paper flowers in my bedroom! yay!)! the perfect versatile craft just in time for spring!
here are the details:
+ the spring craft party with natalie creates & bella vita jewelry is march 21st
+ location: little rock, arkansas
+ the party starts at 2pm & ends around 5pm
+ $100 per person to attend
+ the afternoon’s registration fee includes fare, bubbly & dessert!
+ registration also includes supplies for three projects, including jewelry making & paper flower bouquets!
+ a swag bag is included for each participant!
i love that craft parties allow us the opportunity to share a handful of hours crafting, making & simply enjoying the afternoon all together!
registration opens at 9 am cst on monday, february 16th!
to register, simply visit my shop right here & purchase a spot (make sure to fill out the questions listed & respond in the area marked “message to shop owner.”) just remember- spots are very limited! we’d hate for you to miss out on such a fun afternoon so register today!
my central arkansas friends, bring your gal pals & come craft with us! it’s going to be a blast!
love,
natalie