Author: Natalie

Back to rain. 

I think orange pants, a light pink lace top, and pink/orange accessories are called for, don’t you?

So I’m still smiling. You can’t get me down (yet) rain!

Necklaces. 

Pile on the brights while we wait for that sunshine again!

xo

{There is a part of me that will always be a dancer, and it’s a part I cherish}

{ Turn, turn, turn in ballet skirt & chiffon sleeves}

{Half-bun with antique key hair pin}

{Hiking boo-boo & sad face}

{A bouquet of rhubarb!}

{Rhubarb pie shared with a dear friend & a real bouquet of Lily of the Valley}

This feels like a celebration of so many things I love! Ballet, rhubarb, and Lily of the Valley…I’m feeling extraordinarily blessed. 

My own happiness is fragile and fleeting, but the Lord’s freedom and joy in my life are what fill my cup to overflowing.

Thank you, Lord, for YOUR joy and provision in my life. For lovely people who gift me a bouquet of rhubarb. For inspirational mentors to share a meal & rhubarb pie. And for dear friends who offer me sweet, sweet Lily of the Valley. 

Thank you, too, for the spirit within me that loves to dance, and for the rediscovery of that pleasure, if only in my yard and living room 😉

All I can think is one of my favorite hymns…“He’s the Lily of the Valley, the Bright and Morning Star, He’s the fairest of ten thousand to my soul.”

xo

All anyone had to say about this outfit was, “Bright!” They lost their ability to speak in complete sentences because apparently this outfit is so “Bright!” and distracting like a shiny object to a toddler. They would point, jaw down, “Bright!” And I am only slightly exaggerating 🙂 

I’m totally into yellow as of late…and it’s a color I never thought I could wear. The conclusion thus far is that as long as it is warm yellow–mustardy—then I can wear it. When my mom was here we did an experiment and all of my cool yellows looked significantly better on her skin tone, so off they went in her suitcase. 

What do you think about this in-between yellow? Is it quite right or quite wrong? 

Citrine earrings: Borrow from a friend

Blouse: F. by Faconnable, thrifted

Skirt: Bloomingdales, thrifted

Bracelets: Walmart and J.Crew

Purse: Vintage

Flats: Old as the hills (?)

Have a great week!

I’ve decided there’s an easy formula for a good spring day. A full skirt and wellies. Done deal 🙂

You know those conversations that you can only get to after a nice dinner, sweet dessert, and a cup of tea or two? It was a night for that kind of conversation. A night where you can dig down and share life. Fellowship is so sweet! Try to carve out some talking time with a friend or two this week to dig into life a bit more. I know sometimes it seems that we don’t have time for talking. What a waste of time when you could be accomplishing something! Or blogging/tweeting/etc., right? Oh, how wrong we are, sometimes. Sit on the porch with a friend. Sit and talk. And listen. 

You’ll be amazed, I know it.

Hello!

Goodness, I had a happy day! Did you? I sure hope so.

Give me some sunshine, a little caffeine, a circle skirt, and some wellies, and I am one HAPPY girl!

Have a great week!

Headband: Banana Republic

Sunnies: Local store

Necklace: Gift/Israel

Red earrings: Vintage

Tank (under tee): Target

Ruffle Tee: J.Crew

Circle Skirt: Thrifted

Watch: c/o IU

Wellies: Hunter, gift