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Welcome to Whimsy by Natalie, my little slice of home where even the most mundane things become just a little more magickal!

My name is Natalie and I'm first and foremost a Creative.

I've been so many things in this one lifetime, it's hard to keep count. Artist, Teacher, Reiki Practitioner, Chef, Animal Whisperer, Trauma & Chronic Illness Survivor, Writer, Wellness Advocate...the list goes on, but if you asked me today what I really WANT to be, my answer is simple: Happy.

I believe some of life's greatest healing comes through creation, collaboration, and community. AND I believe our creativity can not only nourish us on a soul level, but it can sustain us financially even in a world that sometimes forgets to slow down and find the simple joys in things made with human hands.

I spent a long time not making things because I never fit just one medium, profession, or niche and everytime I tried to put myself in a box, it took the joy of creating away for me. So this new chapter is the fully authentic freeflow of whatever I'm currently working on.

I plan on sharing some of my older works and then letting joy guide my newest creations and offerings, which will be available for viewing and purchase very soon.

Thank you for being here and supporting a local artist and business.

May we all find joy in the things that make life just a tad more whimsical! 🙏💖🦋

With Love,
N

#whimsy #artist #cottagecore #customart #joyfulmoments by @whimsybynatalie

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Please note, my posts contain Affiliate Links. If you buy through them, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.

Let's talk about Affiliate Links! 👇

📌 What is an Affiliate Link?

Affiliate links are unique URLs given to content creators that track user clicks and attribute resulting sales back to the specific partner for a commission.

I currently only use Amazon affiliate links (through the Amazon Associates Program). This allows content creators to earn a commission by recommending products.

📌 How do Affiliate Links work?

When you click on one of my Affiliate Links and make a purchase, I earn a small commission off that item.

The 24-Hour Window: I earn a commission on anything the you purchase through Amazon within 24 hours of clicking my link, not just the specific product I recommend. If you add one of my items to your cart within 24 hours and check out within 89 days, I still get credit.

📌 Why do I use Affiliate Links?

As a small creator, every little bit helps! Shopping through these links is a way for my followers to help me keep creating and a way for me to share specific items with all of you!

If I haven't posted a link and you want a reccomendation, drop me a comment! I'm always happy to share with my fellow makers!

📌 What items do you promote?

I always try to shop small, but some things are extremely hard to find locally. Most of the Affiliate Links I share are for gluten free, dairy free, artisan goods, and harder to find craft items.

I personally only share items I have purchased, tried, and loved myself. If you have any questions about an item, always feel free to reach out!

📌 Where can I find your Affiliate Links?

All of my Affiliate Links are in the comments of my Facebook posts. For my Instagram viewers, my Facebook is linked in my bio. Feel free to add me as a friend on Facebook or follow me there as well!

If you enjoy my content and creations, shopping through my Affiliate Links is a great way to give back. As a small creator, every little bit helps and is so appreciated! Thank you for being here, reading, viewing, and creating alongside me.

With Love,

Natalie ❤ by @whimsybynatalie

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🍳 Breakfast Sweet Potatoes 🍳

One thing about me is I loooove potatoes. They have become a staple for me since going #glutenfree.

We got the cutest lil #sweetpotato babies from the farm's final harvest of the year! I also have #farmfresheggs so I thought they would make a great breakfast dish!

I usually don't measure on a recipe like this, but for 1 large potato, 3/4 cup of diced peppers & onions is a good starting point.

When I make crispy potatoes, I always cook them the night before and refrigerate them!

🤓 WHY THIS WORKS! 👉 Cooking, cooling, & reheating potatoes creates resistant starch, slowing digestion in the small intestine. This acts as a prebiotic for gut bacteria, & lowers the glycemic impact to reduce blood sugar spikes. This method also allows for a crispy exterior when roasting or frying!

I paired these with fresh eggs, black beans & leftover chicken meatballs for a delicious, nutrient dense #breakfast!

#recipe 👇
🍳 Breakfast Sweet Potatoes 🍳

Ingredients:
▪︎olive oil (for frying)
▪︎cold sweet potatoes (diced) *skin on or off
▪︎pepper & onion (diced)
▪︎salt
▪︎paprika
▪︎maple syrup (optional)

1. Bake your potato(es) in the oven until fully cooked. Once completely cool, place them in the fridge overnight.

2. Heat a stovetop pan on low heat. Add enough olive oil to lightly coat the bottom of the pan. Add in cold diced potatoes while oil is warming up.

3. Stir to coat potatoes in oil & season lightly with salt. Stir frequently to prevent sticking/burning.

4. When potatoes are halfway done, add in peppers & onions. Once translucent, add salt, paprika, & any other desired seasonings. Cook for just a few minutes until combined.

For a sweet twist, drizzle with maple syrup & enjoy!

Recipe tips & tricks always in the comments!

With Love,

❤ N by @whimsybynatalie

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"You"
Oil on canvas, 20x20(???), winter/spring 2012

See my previous post for the full story behind this series. ❤

#abstractart #abstractpainting #oilpainting #paintingseries #originalart by @whimsybynatalie

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"Us"
Oil on canvas, 20x20(???), winter/spring 2012

See my previous post for the full story behind this series. ❤

#abstractart #abstractpainting #oilpainting #paintingseries #originalart by @whimsybynatalie

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"Me"
Oil on canvas, 20x20(???), winter/spring 2012

See my previous post for the full story behind this series. ❤

#abstractart #abstractpainting #oilpainting #paintingseries #originalart by @whimsybynatalie

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Forever grateful for East Coast Octobers.

While most people and things start to turn inwards this time of year, it's always when I start to come alive.

Something about this year feels extra special; it's the first time in a long time that I truly have my spark back.

It's been a long season of healing, and nature may be slowing down, but I have a feeling I'm just getting started.

The leaves are taking their time turning this year, but that's the thing about nature; it moves when it's ready.

Mama Earth always reminding me to slow down and take it all in before the next big chapter.

The perfect day of farm, family, & fall!

#NewJersey #fallfoliage #applecider #deliciousorchards #autumnleaves🍂 by @whimsybynatalie

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It's been more than a minute since I shared my personal writing. Poetess, Artist, Intuitive, Educator, Creatrix, Lover, Dreamer, Survivor, Story-Weaver, Joy-Seeker, Whimsy-Maker.

I am all the things.

Here's to remembering all the precious pieces of ourselves & finding new ones.

May we never again self-abandon or shrink to fit places that could never hold all of our beautiful too muchness.💖

🌬 🍃 🌱 🌿 🌳

"Somewhere along the way,

I forgot to feel.

Forgot that living,

is far more than breathing.

Then, I forgot how to breathe too.

🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿

Somewhere along the way,

I lost you,

Forgot you,

Dropped you on the path

....or maybe,

I never truly knew you.

🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿

Somewhere along the way,

I chose to leave you.

Thinking life might be

a little easier,

a little lighter,

without you here.

But it turns out,

the weight of your emptiness

is suffocating.

🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿

It will take a lifetime to find you,

and maybe...

that has been the point all along.

🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿

To meet you somewhere along the way.

To find beauty in the mundane.

To create art informed by pain.

To simply...remember."

With Love,

❤ N

#findingmyself #poetry #selfdiscovery #healing #createart by @whimsybynatalie

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What a cutie!

Cucurbita moschata, known as #butternutsquash where I am in the northeast (US)!

This is my first time cooking butternut and I'm working on a #sidedishrecipe. I have a few ideas, but what do you think?

Should I go sweet, savory, or both?

And what do you call this gourd in your part of the world?

Let me know in the comments! 👇

#fallcooking #autumneats #sweetorsavory by @whimsybynatalie

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In honor of #inktober, a few inky details from a lifetime ago 🖤

Original 8x10 drawing of a squid done with a just a sharpie pen.

#inkdrawing #sketch #artistcommunity #kraken by @whimsybynatalie

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If this is your vibe, we should definitely be friends!

Always looking to connect with more creatives, makers, artists, foodies, joy-finders, & whimsy-lovers!

Drop a comment or a picture of what you are working on & let's all support each other! ❤

#artistssupportingartists #letsgrowtogether #artcommunity #bakersofinstagram #findingjoy by @whimsybynatalie

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