London

Cheerio! Well despite what everyone thinks British people really never say this. Actually Americans have a very skewed stereotype of how British people look and act. I say this because during my ten day trip there in May I didn’t see people with bad teeth like we picture them looking. I guess Americans have Austin Powers (Mike Myers) to thank for that stereotype. Anyway, the trip was great especially since it wasn’t cold and didn’t rain at all! That is very rare for it not to rain over there. I figured I would just share my trip with everyone through pictures! Enjoy!

Parliament/Big Ben

London Tower Bridge

Guards Changing

Us at Trafalgar Square

London Eye at night

St. Paul’s Cathedral

On top of St. Paul’s

2012 Olympic Figure

2012 Olympic Venues

Big Ben from Hyde Park



Coach Taxi

Greenwich



2012 Olympic Countdown Clock

Lots of Love,   Natalie














Important People

Since my life is all about having fun and being with friends I feel like I should introduce the main people in my life because I know they will all be mentioned throughout my blog! So here they are: First up is Jay the boyfriend!

We have almost been together now for two years. We both attended the same school pre-k thru 12^th grade and never even thought about dating. then we both got up to MSU and starting dating on October 4, 2010 (our freshman year). He is crazy and very outgoing. Two things I am not. But the best thing about him is that he makes me try things I never would have thought of doing! Next up is Taybel

Taybel

Taylor

Anabel

Okay I know what your thinking Taybel, what kind of weird southern name is that? It’s not, southerners aren’t that crazy well most of us aren’t at least. Anyway Taybel is Taylor and Anabel. My two best friends! Taylor is a crazy fun girl! We met during our freshman year at MSU and have been friends ever since! Now Anabel, wow this girl I have known since I was a little kid but we didn’t really start hanging out again until 10^th grade. Now we are always talking or hanging out! By the way she has a blog (mscreativequeen.blogspot.com) too and is an amazing artist, who is doing some paintings for me to go in my newly updated room. pictures of those later of course! Last is the family:

Daddy

Bryan

Alex & riette 

Mom

Mozart now and as a puppy

I love both of my parents very much but I mean what southern girl doesn’t love her parents! My mom and I have gotten pretty close now that I’m older. I love that we are because we can talk about a lot of things! My dad is a great man and I wouldn’t change anything about the way that he raised me. Thanks to him I am a very independent and hardworking person. My older brother is Alex and he is married to Riette. If her name seems a little different that is because she is from South Africa. Alex is amazing he can fix anything! I mean it ANYTHING. Bryan is my younger brother. While he does get on my nerves a lot I really do love him! Lastly is my baby! MOZART! He is a lab/pitbull mix. I know you are thinking pitbull but he really is the sweetest thing! I love him so much!

Lots of Love, Natalie

 

DIY Project: Wine and Cheese Anyone?

So my friend Anabel and I had a wine and cheese catch up/gossip session the other night. Well it inspired a DIY project.  The cheese, grapes, and crackers were served on this platter

Well needless to say that is not my style. Therefore I decided I needed to make a tray or platter that is more acceptable for the next time. So cue the DIY Project: Chalkboard Cutting Board! Here is the bland old cutting board that I bought for this project:

Boring I know. All I needed was a little chalkboard spray paint and some colored chalk and of course eventually cheese and crackers. Well after about two hours in the backyard spraying painting this cutting board in this ridiculous Mississippi heat I mean come on 102 degrees and it is ONLY June. Here is the finished project:

Please excuse my handwriting it is not very cute here I know. Well anyway I am so in love with it and cannot wait to use it! This means another girls night gossip/catch session very soon! I mean any reason to drink wine with friends and gossip is a GREAT reason to me!

Lots of Love,

Natalie

About Me

21 year old living in Mississippi, I know what you are thinking it is unfashionable, unhealthy, and boring. Well I am here to change your mind. I am obsessed with fashion, fitness, food (healthy of course), and friends. Here is a little more about me: Natalie, MSU Bulldog, Daughter, Ex-Junior Olympian (for track), hopeful future Physical Therapist, current Pilates Instructor, Sex and the City fan, Candy lover (I know so unhealthy), sensible fashionista, Dog lover, loves any show on E!, Bravo, or HGTV. Absolutely loves big cities and very hopeful to live in one once I graduate, I mean a girl can DREAM! The name of the blog came up because of my love for candy and the movie Devil Wears Prada (plus Prada is GORGEOUS)! Hope you all enjoy!