Hi Friends! I’m Natalie Mason. I live in Charleston, SC and I am mom to Sterling 12 , Frances Moon 8 and our mini golden doodle Dolly.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sep 9, 2019

Where are your glass coffee mugs from?

Glass Mugs– Amazon score. I have 4 and love them.

Where is your necklace from with the kid’s names?

Name Necklace– It is from Tiny Tags, I wear it everyday.

Favorite Restaurants in Charleston?

Indacco (the burrata and prosciutto are amazing apps and any pizzas are great), Butcher and Bee for brunch or lunch (they have a killer veggie burger and the whipped feta is to die for), Xao Bao Biscuit (get the cabbage pancake) , Leon’s (I love the Siam Salad and fried Brussels), Obstinate Daughter (I love the beet salad, Farro and all the pizzas).

Please share when this pink dress is back in stock?

Pink Dress– it is finally back in stock! I am in a small.

Cheaper alternative to the Roxanne Aouslin Bracelets?

Bracelets (also HERE in Olive and Navy) – these are under $50 and a good dupe.

Favorite Mom Friendly Jean Skirt?

Jean Skirt– My favorite jean skirt is now on major sale half price. Also on sale in white.

How often do you work out with your trainer?

Now that school has started back we do 3 30 minute sessions a week. In addition to that I walk or run 3 miles 4-5 days a week.

Are you still fasting?

Yes and no. I know intermittent fasting is all the rage but I like breakfast sometimes. I would say 3 times a week I fast (meaning I eat dinner by 7 and don’t eat again until 11/12 the next day). I am not strict about any sort of diet but I try to eat healthy and do what feels right for me.

Favorite Face Mask?

I am an admitted face mask hoarder but currently my two favorites are the Indie Lee Clearing Mask and Elemis Superfoods Mask.

Can you link your make-up case again?

Make-up Case– best travel case ever and under $20!

What are the benefits of hot lemon water?

I am no health expert but I start everyday with hot lemon water. I boil water and juice one entire lemon in the water. I do this first thing every morning before coffee or anything else. I have heard it is good for detoxing your body. hydration after the night and for digestion as well.

What did you decide to take for your hair?

So many of you messaged suggestions for thinning hair. I started taking Coconut oil Biotin and using Olaplex. I would welcome any other suggestions.

What socks do you wear with your Golden Goose Sneakers?

These are the best no show socks. Super thin and soft.

Can you link your Golden Goose?

So many of you asked about these shoes. I ordered them from Shopbop and they sold out quickly. There is this snakeskin version and I am obsessed with these pink ones and Camo ones.

How did the transition to kindergarten go with Frances?

It went way better than I expected. She didn’t cry the first day (although I did, its hard seeing your babies grow up) and absolutely loves her teacher and has made so many new friends. She wakes up every morning excited to go so I hope it stays that way.

When is the cookbook coming out?

I will admit I am a procrastinator sometimes. The Summer was so hard to work with the kids with me all day. Now that school has started I plan to really focus on getting my recipes together for the book. My goal is by the end of this year to have it finished. I have already hired someone to do graphics and put it together. It will be an E Cookbook, I would love to eventually do a real book so we will see how sales do! But thank you for all your interest in my cooking and recipes!!

Who takes your photos?

For the most part Sterling. He has an incredible eye and is really a good photographer. I pay him an allowance each week for helping me because it is work. When my parents are here my mom takes them and if I need professional photos I work with Kim Graham.

He likes to take sunrise photos too:)

Do prefer the Lululemon Align Leggings or Wunder Under?

I prefer the Wunder Under because I feel like they give you more support. I own both but tend to wear my Wunder Under ones more for workouts and Align for running errands. I am loving this new Camo pair.

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  1. Kat says:

    I love that you pay Sterling an allowance for taking your blog photos! Good way to teach him responsibility. I would have had no idea a kid was taking them!

  2. I love that Sterling takes your photos! That’s so awesome! Tell him he’s great at it! Little future business man 😉

  3. Natalie says:

    Can’t wait for your cookbook! You always post the best recipes-it will be nice to have them compiled!

  4. Alena says:

    It is so amazing how you make the usual things beautiful. I like your post. Thank you.

  5. Cameron T Kendrick says:

    I have a meal delivery biz and my daughter has been taking pics of my food for social media and my site for a couple years- it’s such a great way to support their interests and talents, and teach them a bit about earning money!