Designer Spotlight: Love Natalie

Just in time for Christmas, I'm posting a spotlight on a friend from Seattle who creates wonderful (and warm) gifts for all. Back in my Washington days, Natalie designed for the well-known tableware company Rosanna. As we became friends, she was also one of the main people to encourage me to apply to FIDM. Where would I be without that entire piece of my life (thanks Nat!)

Natalie used to host some great seasonal parties... SeaFair, Super Sangria, Fourth of July bbqs, and St. Patrick's Day.
At Christmas time she and her roommate would decorate with the most random items: Plastic outdoor lit candy canes, silver painted roosters, and over-sized ornaments. Somehow it looks fabulous, chic, and original in the way you wished you had thought of the idea first.

This was a "bad Christmas sweater/ dress" party at a local Renton watering hole, Bergies where the Karaoke was terrible but good times were always had by all. Natalie is right in the middle wearing the green puffy-sleeved wonder (you should see this girl two step;)


Natalie is now living in Bellingham, designing her own line of delightful purses, scarves, baby wear and play mats.

I love the contrast of lining in this purse




This scarf makes me wish for colder weather in Austin

Handmade gifts are the best way to go for gift giving. They are much more unique, and you're supporting small business owners.

Check out Natalie's blog, and of course shop her Etsy site!