hello, friends!
each time i share a photo of our little dining area, i am always asked how i made my photo garland.
i’m not quite sure where i got the inspiration to make our little garland, other than loving family photos in every corner of our home. photos speak memories to me & remind me of all of the good stuff life holds. we need these happy reminders in our home, yes?
this is by far the easiest home decor diy ever.
simply gather your supplies.
you will need:
– mini clothespins
– string, pom pom yarn (purchased at michaels) or baker’s twine
– strips of fabric, lace trim & more
– thumbtacks
– square photos (i love the postalpix app for printing instagram images from your phone)
to make this photo garland, hang your string of choice with thumbtacks on the wall or draped over a chalkboard. clothespin your favorite photos to your strings. bundle up your fabric strips, trim & more to each side & pin to the wall with thumbtacks.
change out your photos with each season or as you wish!
how do you creatively & inexpensively add photos to your home?
love,
natalie
yesterday i had my wisdom teeth removed. i’m living on pudding & popsicles, y’all.
so instead of sharing the grotesque details of my war-torn mouth, i thought i’d share my loving lately list: a list of all things i am totally loving right now! yay!
1. wearing fake glasses. also take note: my heart to-go cup from my loving husband (he gets me).
2. twinkle lights everywhere… inspired by my dear friend, d’wana & her oh so cozy studio in the woods.
3. rainbow tassel necklaces made by my lovely friend, hannah!! and part of the proceeds benefit a family in africa! i want one in every color, please.
4. speaking of tassels, i just purchased this dress on mega sale. yay!
5. “our job is to love others without stopping to inquire whether or not they are worthy” – here.
6. soaking up every page of “where’d you go, bernadette.” love love love!
7. making happy swag for february’s whatever craft weekend. yay!
8. freaking out over this gold polka dot door. yes, please!
9. dreaming of spring & all of the colors & porch plants & chippy furniture & sunny warm days! thanks for the lovely scene, shannan!
10. excited about THIS.
love,
natalie
friends, we’re adventuring in europe this summer!
thanks to a generous gift from my dear in-laws & months of saving our pennies, we’ve finally budgeted just enough to travel throughout europe this summer! after tons of research, we’ve finalized our travel & i am so excited to share our plans with you today!
our 2015 european adventure
– geneva, switzerland & surrounding areas
– paris, france
– berlin, germany
– cinque terre, italy & “the five lands”
– florence, italy
– rome, italy
some tips we’ve learned along the way:
1. we chose to book mini flights via easy jet instead of purchasing a train pass. this saved us a considerable amount of money & time.
2. we’re opting out of hotels. instead we’re staying in cozy, centralized apartments & european guest houses booked through airbnb. airbnb is an incredible resource that allowed us to save money while also connecting with locals in the areas. i cannot wait to meet our fun hosts!
friends, have you been to these areas? are you familiar with switzerland, germany, france & italy? we’d love your recommendations on good food, beautiful sites & more within the places listed above!
love,
natalie