there are two articles of clothing in my life worth investing in: shoes & purses.
i really wear my shoes. from farm chores to scavenging junk among piles at thrift shops & yard sales, my soles see miles & know hard work.
my purses & totes carry my life. at any given moment inside my purse, you’re likely to find a craft project, books, my daily planner, our cash budget wallet (by miss money bags– love her!), a measuring tape, & bits of life chicken-scratched on tiny pieces of paper fluttering throughout.
my bag is my come-along friend, up for any adventure & tucked among rusty goodness stuffed in the back of my tiny hatchback car.
so i was absolutely thrilled when becky sent me her new desert horizon tote bag from her shop, the barefoot seamstress.
y’all, becky is the real deal & this bag is not playing around.
it has deep pockets inside for storing chapstick, pens, your phone & more. it also has sturdy leather straps perfect for carrying weight, like that over-due library book. also, can we just talk about it’s cute factor? i’ve been carrying this tote for over two weeks now & it’s the highlight of my outfit every single time.
it’s your lucky day because the barefoot seamstress is offering the desert horizon tote bag to one lucky natalie creates reader! it’s easy peasy to enter. simply –
1. visit the barefoot seamstress shop & browse her beauties.
2. follow @thebarefootseamstress on ig or like “the barefoot seamstress” on facebook.
3. comment with your email address & one piece in your wardrobe you often invest in!
i’ll pick a random winner next wednesday, september 17th, at 8 am CST. happy winning!
love,
natalie
p.s. head on over to the barefoot seamstress right now & get your shop on! becky is offering a generous 20% off with the code “nataliecreates” until september 18th. yay!
— comments closed! congrats to natalee for winning the giveaway! —
sometimes life’s rough & we just need a good ol’ perk-me-up gift basket from our girls.
can i get an amen?
if you don’t already keep a basket or box of little last minute, quick gifts – do it.
i keep my basket of little gifts in my guest bedroom closet. i pick up things here & there that tickle my fancy or are on clearance for a great price. when i need a gift, i look through my basket & pick out items that would fit that person’s interests & style.
this is perfect for those moments when you feel the urge to give but you don’t have the budget or the time to run to target.
when my gal pal mentioned that she was going through a particularly challenging season, my tribe of lady friends pitched in a couple of dollars each & we made her this basket. we included a bottle of izze & straws, nail polish, a cinnamon roll & a bouquet of flowers to add a bit of happy to her day.
i even re-used the colorful izze box, which is just the cutest. from trash to treasure, i say.
a bit of crinkly turquoise paper from amanda’s shop along with sequins, gold, a clothespin & the perfect card to reminder her that she is indeed “beauty full.”
this little package came together in just a handful of minutes & brightened her day!
how do you love on your gal pals? i’d love to read your ideas!
love,
natalie
i absolutely love supporting small artists, bloggers & makers on my blog. hands down, it’s in my top ten list of fave things about this space.
so when lauren of the honaker homemaker contacted me about featuring her string art “create” sign, i squealed in delight. the word “create” means so much to me & her work is absolutely stunning.
also, i just so happen to have the perfect spot for her piece within my home…
we’re working on a family wall gallery in the hallway leading to the bedrooms. it’s just a wee bit awkward at the moment as it only features photos of luke & me (incredible, beautiful photos by my gal pal nikki of nikki toth photography, that is!).
side note: you people with the littles are lucky. framing photos of your chillins is totally acceptable. thirty-four photos of our faces? *uncomfortable*
we’re working on it.
collecting photos of our extended family, that is. ahem.
but i just can’t tell you how excited i was to add my little create sign to our gallery wall. it’s just the perfect pop of color & compliments my painted frames so well.
& for one lucky reader, you can take home this beauty, too!
the honaker homemaker is giving away one string art “create” sign to one lucky reader!
it’s oh so simple.
1. grab a cup of coffee & browse the honaker homemaker shop!
2. like the honaker homemaker on facebook or ig @thehonakerhome
3. leave a comment below with your email address sharing your favorite product from lauren’s shop & how you would feature it in your home!
i’ll pick a random winner at 8 am cst on wednesday, september 10th.
happy winning, friends!
love,
natalie
p.s. get your shop on right now with the code “CREATE20” for 20% off your purchase!
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giveaway closed! congrats to auntie carrie for winning the honaker homemaker “create” sign giveaway!