Changing Seasons - a personal post on stepping back, realising what's not working and making changes

September 3, 2018 Lauren Natalia

*Note - when I started writing this post I intended for it to be about spring and new beginnings, but it actually evolved into something very personal. I'm a little scared to put it out there because it's not the usual kind of post, but I'm hoping that by sharing and being vulnerable I might just be able to help someone who may be feeling how I was last year (which was not in the really positive place that I am now), and that you'll get to know me a little better...

Almost every year since I started this blog in 2013, I have put up a post declaring my love for spring. I’m generally not a fan of cold weather, so usually by August I’m fed up with winter and am absolutely hanging out for the warmer, brighter days and the promise of summer that comes when September rolls around and everything starts feeling a little bit lighter!

This year feels different though.

My Style Diary - Pop of Pink and Ditching the "Style Rules"

August 26, 2018 Lauren Natalia

Goodmorning!

Today I'm flashing back to where this blog began and sharing a good old fashioned Style Diary!

I used to do these all the time, but for a while I lost my passion for them as I felt they weren't particularly helpful... or that I didn't have anything interesting to say about my outfit... or I thought my style wasn't unique or "cool" enough for me to be considered a "fashion blogger"
(...and lets admit it, I also kinda wanted my blog to have more "substance", not just be another fashion blog...)

I've finally realised that's a pretty silly reason to stop sharing these kind of posts though, considering they are some of my favourites to see on other blogs and are just a lot of fun!

How To Spend A Perfect Day In Aix-en-Provence

August 19, 2018 Lauren Natalia

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Today I have a fun travel post (and video!) sharing some of my favourite things to do in the beautiful city of Aix-en-Provence.
Located in the South of France, it was definitely one of my favourite places that we visited while on our honeymoon!

While I do of course love big cities like Paris, I always seem to fall head over heels for the smaller towns that just seem to have that extra special magic about them, and the area we stayed (right in the middle of the Old Town) was oozing with charm and delights around every corner!

Beautiful old buildings, moss-covered fountains (it’s known as “The City of a Thousand Fountains” for a reason!), and vibrant markets held in the town squares under the shade of giant plane trees.. a perfect French town to explore!

A Review of "Your Best Life" by Kelly Trach - An Online Course To Help You Master Your Mindset

August 12, 2018 Lauren Natalia

Today I’m sharing my review of an online course I’ve been taking called Your Best Life, created by Kelly Trach (host of one of my favourite podcasts - The Kelly Trach Show!) It’s about a topic I’ve been deep diving into over the past year - the power of mindset in helping to create a life you love.

While I've always been a pretty positive person, like so many people I've often struggled with anxiety, worry and just that general feeling of never being quite good enough. While in some ways perfectionism can be a good thing, driving you to improve and and achieve your goals, that feeling of always questioning yourself is not very pleasant (or healthy)!

This year I've been really focusing on mastering my mindset and thoughts, noticing those negative patterns and working through them... and the results have been pretty incredible I have to say.

How To Create A Gallery Wall

August 5, 2018 Lauren Natalia

Today we're talking about Gallery Walls!
Having recently put up this little collection of prints and photos on our wall at home, I thought it would be fun to share a few of my tips and tricks to help you create one of your own.

There are so many different ways of putting together a Gallery Wall and I love that you can really show your own personal style through the prints you choose, the frames, the colours (or lack of colours!), the arrangement and of course the ability to display personal photos in a way that is a little more artsy and creative.

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