Summer's End

It's kind of sad to think that summer is close to it's end and its definitely an understatement to say that I'll miss visiting the beach, snapping photos, and the endless sunshine. This summer was one of the best I've ever had and I'l surely miss it -- especially during those cold winter mornings when all you want to do is stay under the sheets! Yet despite all that, I am pretty ready for Fall; wearing layers, the start of the holiday season, baking, and iced coffee in the mornings.

I'm definitely going to savor these last few moments of summer and the warm weather before the usual Autumn weather rolls in.

Are you ready for Autumn?

xoxo,
Nat

Still here.

Hello lovelies! Still alive and kicking here at Modern Buttercup, just wanted to drop by to let you all know that I'm still here in my little corner of the internet and that I'll resume posting the day after tomorrow :)

So excited to be back here! That blogging break was one of the best that's ever happened to me and I feel so inspired and happy to be back here posting once again!

xoxo,
Nat

Currently.

It's been a while since I posted so I thought it would be nice to break the ice with a "currently" post, which I haven't done in quite a long time.

watching:
Old Disney and Pixar Movies. I'm a sucker for old Disney Classics! I also want to watch "Cloverfield" this summer, so lets see if I do end up watching that after all.

reading:
Lots of books! I'm rereading the Secret Life of Bees, read The Night Circus, and excited to get started on The Fault in Our Stars which looks really good.

baking:
a few simple cakes when its not too hot. (I know I'm kinda crazy for even considering baking in this weather!) I've been trying out a few popsicle recipes this summer and delighted with the outcomes! My favorites so far were the Coconut pops and Mango & Chile.

collecting:
Old film cameras. I've been scouring the flea markets for some pretty old ones and perhaps some polaroid film if I get lucky.

thinking about:
some good ways to re-boot this blog a bit and bring it back to life! I'm also craving a coffee from Starbucks (since my blogging break, I've become a coffee drinker). I'd also like to thank the lovely ladies who left such kind comments on my last post -- the support and encouragement was amazing!

excited about:
a trip to Mexico which I'll be going on in a few short weeks! I couldn't be more thrilled! It's my first trip there and I'm sure I'll snap lots and lots of pictures during my stay.

xoxo, Nat

Pause.

I'll admit it -- I've been a bad blogger. I've promised you all a summer's worth of exciting posts and content, and yet I've only posted 2 posts this whole month. Two. It's kind of pathetic and I really have no excuse for it. Blogging has taken a backseat in my life lately as I put my focus into other things and slowly my little blogging spark died out waiting to be re lit, which is my current goal as of now. I'm going to be honest here: I'm not sure whether or not I'd like to pursue blogging. If I were to continue, I want it to be because I really want to do it and because it's a passion of mine. I don't want any half-hearted attempts like the ones I've put up these past few months. I'm going to give blogging another shot and continue posting a few more months before I  make my final decision whether I will stay in the blogosphere or not.

I'd like to make it clear that I love blogging and its something I really enjoy. But I just don't think it's fair to post so scarcely and have you all waiting. I feel like I've been juggling more than I can handle right now and it's all kind of up in the air: my etsy shop, my blog, both or none. Which to choose -- or balance both?

Life is full of hard decisions and soon I must choose one. As of the moment, I will continue to stay here in my little corner of the internet :)

Thanks for listening to all my ramblings. Its nice to get that off my chest and out there in the open.

xoxo,
Nat

Saturday.

I really really like warm weekends. Weekends full of new places, cute old towns, and nice weather (which I was lucky enough to get this time around). I still can't believe summer is less than a month away, and counting down the days until it arrives.

On a side note: It's Ella's birthday tomorrow! Is it weird to think that I'm so excited for a cat's first birthday? Yeah, I'm a bit odd that way :P

xoxo, Nat