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Natalie Jost is first a follower of Christ, then wife, then mother of three girls: AJ, Liv, & M, nicknamed for the sake of brevity in typing their names. I am Natalie. This blog is the digital extension of my life. You’ll find me transparent in most everything, and hopefully you’ll also find a friend or at the very least, someone whom you can respect, even where you may disagree with something I’ve said.

You may also find some inspiration from not just my personal life but also my life as a designer, as I discover new and interesting things that add value to my work, and as I share my processes and results of my own creativity through my growing brand, Olive Manna, where I make stationery, fabric, packaging, and various other products.
Ask me a question
If you have anything you’d like to know about anything not already on my blog, you may ask it here. All questions are made public on my Formspring page, where I will post the answer, but you yourself may remain anonymous if you like. You may also contact me privately anytime using the comment form at the bottom of any post page.
My Books
Elsewhere
A few of my favorite things
- small world moments
- chocolate + coffee
- chocolate + strawberries
- chocolate + air
- finding old friends
- remembering happy childhood moments
- color
- natural lighting
- dressing room mirrors :)
- my mini-van (who knew!)
- that last few minutes right before I fall asleep
- recipes I don’t screw up
- clothespins
- greeting AJ coming off the school bus
- sunrise (when I’m up for it)
- the Gospels
- whitespace
- brown paper packages…









