Love from NYC :: Stay in your lane.

Well hello my lovelies sending you a hug from NYC! How is your week going? Well I'm about to put the kettle on and have a cuppa... wanna join me?! Imagine if we could do that! Oh my gosh it would be very fun :) So I have been in this fabulous city for about a week and a half now and boy is everyone right when they say it's the city of dreams! Woh woh woh yes sirree! I seriously think if you took all the power from the speed people walk in this city and put it together we could power an entire country! Here are a just a few of them chilling in Bryant Park today...

And here's the jazz pianist playing fabulous music.

Of course NYC a city full of inspiration, dreams, ambition, which is why I wanted to come here... everyone literally believes that anything is possible. But another thing I have felt whilst I am here is to really focus on "staying in my lane", and not getting caught up with trying to run someone else's race.

Inspiration comes from everywhere, but at times I find the line between inspiration and comparison is quite fine. Do you ever find that? I mean, we spend SO much of our lives online these days, there is so much information out there, but when I have crossed that line I get a little check in my spirit. No matter where I am or what I am doing, the moment I begin to feel my joy being robbed I know something is up. If I suddenly feel insecure, intimidated, fearful or I start judging myself to see whether what I am doing is good enough... I have to stop right there and step away.

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I don't know about you, but sometimes it happens when I don't even realise it! Then all of a sudden I feel totally terrible and I am knee deep in "oh my gosh this person is doing that, I need to do this and this and this?!" Um, NO. No you don't. All you need to do is focus on being the amazing, creative, inspiring and fabulous person God created you to be. There is no one on earth like you. There is no one on earth like me. And if you try and be me and I try and be you, then we are both going to fail miserably! But, if we stay in our lane and focus on what we do best, then we are going to flourish and we are going to fly baby :)

You are fearfully and wonderfully made. 

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You are amazing. Of all the people walking on this planet there is not a single one like you. Just look at us! I mean, as I write these words I am thinking of you guys reading this blog. Each of you are incredible, with your own amazing gifts and abilities, and today you are going to go out into this world and release your creativity and amazing-ness!! (Not sure if that is actually a word!) Anyway, the world needs what you have to give... so get out there and run!

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So, what do you say? Wanna join me and stay in our own lanes and be amazing? 

Love Nat xoxo

(PS... Here are a few of this week's highlights)

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 :: THIS WEEK IN NEW YORK CITY ::

Soho. How I love you.

 9/11 Tribute.

 Dreaming of shopping at Bergdorfs. I will go in there for lunch very soon though!

58th and Fifth.

 One of my fave views of The Plaza... and the ice rink getting ready for winter!

 Fun exploring the brand new POLO Ralph Lauren flagship store. 711 Fifth Ave.

 Very bright and colourful!

 Subway selfie (sporting my new RL shirt). 79th St subway.

 Love this view of Grand Central and Chrysler at 42nd and Park.

 Sunday arvo at Bryant Park. 42nd and Sixth.

 Radio City Music Hall on Sixth Ave.

 Tea and dessert at Sarabeth's on 59th with my lovely friend Brittany.

My street.

 Pretty posies in Nolita. Prince St.

Bryant Park as the sun is setting. Beautiful.

Have a lovely day!

N xx

Images - All by Natalie Box unless otherwise listed.

Introducing... Camille Styles.

Hi friends happy Monday! As I write this blog I'm currently surrounded by a bed full of clothes in neat little piles... I'm sorting and attempting to tick eight million gazillion things off my to-do list before I head to Alaska/New York on Friday. Four sleeps to go... shivers it's a bit exciting! I had a wonderful dinner with some of my family last night, including my beautiful grandparents and aunties, so that was a nice way to wind down the weekend. What did you get up to? Something beautiful I hope :)

Another thing I am reeeeally excited about this week is introducing to you a new friend of The Writer's Ink! A few of you have been asking about the interview I recently did with Camille Styles so I am happy to announce it will be launched this coming Wednesday 30th July. :) 

Camille is the founder and director Camille Styles Events and über-popular lifestyle blog CamilleStyles.com, and she loves sharing her inspiring ideas for beautiful and carefree style. She's smart, business savvy, and boy can she style a party! 

I stumbled upon her website CamilleStyles.com two years ago. At the time I was about to take a step of faith into a new (and slightly scary!) season of creativity. Hearing her story of building her company from scratch (now a well-oiled machine with a team of sixteen creative contributors) really encouraged me to take that giant leap into the unknown. Her creativity in styling events and creating beautiful moments has been a constant source of inspiration to me as I follow my dreams! Here are some fabulous examples of her creativity below. :)

Over the past two years, Camille has inspired me in many different areas. Though we are miles apart, (she lives in Austin, Texas with her hubby and little girl), I've watched her chase her dreams, take on new projects (including renovating and decorating her brand new studio) and create many, many beautiful moments.

So..... before you get to know her, I thought it would be cool to show you some of the amazing work she is world famous for. 

So stay tuned for the launch of the latest "Inspired By" serious, featuring Camille, this Wednesday 30th July. I know you will love hearing all about the fabulous things she does.

But for now... grab a cuppa and prepare to be inspired. Click through these videos and enjoy! X

Christmas Morning Brunch for Kate Spade

"Style in Spades" Christmas Morning Brunch (Images)

Movie Night for Glitter Guide

Desert Romance Bridal Shower

Made for Each Other for Style Me Pretty

Thanksgiving Dinner

Have a great Monday friends... make sure you do something new and fabulously creative!

Love Nat xoxo

PS - And if you think of any other creatives you'd love me to interview just let me know.

 Images and Videos - All CamilleStyles.com

Friday Fashionista :: { Celebration... Time For A New Look }

Hi my friends :) Guess what! I have officially been blogging for TWO WHOLE YEARS now! Shivers! That has gone so fast hey. Two years of The Writer's Ink, :) How amazing. I still remember emailing everyone a list of potential names, and The Writer's Ink always was the favourite! Hooray :):) So I want to start by saying thank you so much for reading and following me...  So, I think a 'two year anniversary' totally calls for a 'new look' don't you think? My pick... this gorgeous dress above. 

How has your week been guys? Are you looking forward to the weekend?! To be really honest, I have been better... lately I've been feeling super tired and fatigued with hardly any energy. It's SO weird. Especially since I've changed my diet recently and have been eating SUUUUPER healthy (I mean... how many juices, smoothies, protein, veggies, salads, nuts, legumes can a girl eat? Not to mention loads of water)... I just can't put my finger on it. There is, however, a possibility I mayyyyy have actually cut something out of my diet that I actually need... hmmm, so I'm looking into this. Have you ever done this? I'd love any advice anyone is offering... the more natural the better ;) Anyway, God is my healer and he is sorting it out! 

So, back to the blog. Today, instead of doing a 'fashion blog' per se... I thought I'd announce some fun news! Huh hummmm.... very soon, this lil' ole blog will be getting a fresh, 'NEW LOOK'! The website planning has been going on for a while now, although I've been slightly frustrated because I can't seem to pinpoint exactly what I want it to look like in the end. :-/ I've been looking around at other blogs and websites for ideas, but nothing looks right. As I was chatting with God about it all yesterday, telling him all my frustrations, Exodus 31 popped into my spirit. I looked it up and wrote in my journal. Suddenly I realised, there's a reason I can't find any designs out there that are what I'm looking for... It's because nothing like it has ever been created before! And I'm a creator not a copycat. See look, here's what happens when we partner with God and get creative...

Are you waiting to take a creative step at the moment? Maybe you're slightly apprehensive or unsure of what steps to take, but one thing I know is for sure... when you do take that step, that leap of faith, he's already equipped you with every thing you need to fly! So come on...

So that's your project for the weekend okay? Stir up the creativity. Now with the new design, I'm going to be planning lots of new and pretty little surprises, but I need to ask YOU a question first! I've been thinking about all the different blog categories I've done over the past two years, and I'd absolutely love to know, which ones do YOU like best? Here are a few favourites to jog your memory... :)

1. { 5 MINUTE VACATION }

2. { CREATIVITY & INSPIRATION }

3. {FRIDAY FASHIONISTA }

4. { INSPIRATION, ENCOURAGEMENT & FAITH }

5. { BITS OF MY LIFE }

6. { INTERIOR LOVE }

7. { INSPIRED BY }

8. { ENCOURAGEMENT & FAITH }

9. { THINGS TO DO & TRAVEL TIPS }

So let's celebrate and...

For all of us! Thank you so much for reading - I appreciate you very much! 

Let me know which categories have been your faves, and I will be sure to dream up some more fabulous treats in the coming weeks. :) Have a great weekend.

Always cheering you on!

Love Nat xo

Images - The Writer's Ink & Pinterest

Friday Fashionista :: { All Wrapped Up }

Bonjour et heureux vendredi mes amis! Just practicing my français he he :):) Happy Friday my friends! So after this week's freeeeeezing weather (yes I know I know it's hardly freezing compared to a lot of the world but hey, it's still pretty fresh!)... today's request is one thing we simply CANNOT live without at the moment! Serving multiple purposes; firstly it's a means of staying warm in cool weather, and secondly, (in my opinion), it's the "quintessential fall and winter fashion accessory". Ladies and gentlemen, I'm talking about The Scarf. So if you need some more "rug-up-and-look-fab" inspiration... here we go! Xx

I hope this scarf display has inspired your wardrobe :)

And to finish off here's Lenny sporting the largest scarf I've ever seen...

Happy Anzac Day my friends... I am marching with my Papa and remembering my Grandpa today. What a wonderful day this is. I love honouring these great men and women who fought so heroically for us. So if you see any of these faithful champions around town today why don't you stop and tell them just how amazing they are. :)

See you next week lovelies... 

nat x

Images - Pinterest