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Elyssa Nastalski

A Raleigh, North Carolina Based lifestyle blog on marriage, motherhood, friendship, small business and everything else that makes life wonderful.

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    ELYSSA NASTALSKI

    Elyssa is an entrepreneur, small business owner, writer, wife and first time mom. A novice homemaker, she enjoys DIY projects, interior renovation and decor, and all things “lifestyle.” She currently resides in beautiful Raleigh, North Carolina with her husband, son, two dogs and five chickens.

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      @dogwoodcountryclub + @dogwood_golf co- founder, co-owner| Boy mom šŸ’™| PGA wife ā›³ļø| Believer | 🌈Sharing everyday bits of joy
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      Elyssa Nastalski | Raleigh, NC
      I’m not a regular mom. I’m a golf mom šŸŒšŸ¼ I’m not a regular mom. I’m a golf mom šŸŒšŸ¼ā€ā™€ļø
      Far from professional, but it’s my first ā€œbig Far from professional, but it’s my first ā€œbig girlā€ cake. Plus, I had the cutest carrot grater this side of the French Broad to help me make it happen. So this @zoebakes ultimate carrot cake with cream cheese frosting and candied carrots earns a permanent spot on the feed. Bon appĆ©tit! šŸ„•
      Let the beach season commence ā›±ļø Let the beach season commence ā›±ļø
      There will be miracles šŸ¤ Praise be and the happ There will be miracles šŸ¤ Praise be and the happiest of Easters to you and yours!
      At first glance, you’ll probably see what I see At first glance, you’ll probably see what I see most often - a whole hot mess. I’d put money on the fact that if you showed up at my door unannounced, the view would be strikingly similar most hours of most days. My dreaded Sisyphus complex creeps in. How many times can I put in the work only to start back over again? A lingering reminder of a recovering perfectionist’s inherent imperfection. 

But something about this breezy spring morning showed me this little slice of life in a new light… A home where babies feel safe to play, make a mess and bang pots and pans as loudly as their little hearts desire. Tiny boots that have walked, stomped and splashed curious adventurers through hundreds of days of joy. A pair of pink hand-me-down kicks from the neighbors who cared enough to share their family’s memories and lift a bit of burden off an overwhelmed mama who just keeps meaning to finish that online checkout. And a cozy blanket that only minutes ago cozied six whole hearts together with full bellies and a couple of warm coffee cups for good measure. 

It’s our favorite place. And, boy, do we wear it out. Here we definitely don’t do anything for the ā€˜gram. But it sees laughter, tears and deep thought daily. And, man, are we lucky for every bit of it. 

So God bless this hot mess and praise be for a porch well loved. Here’s hoping it stays chock full of simple memories for many years to come.
      The fun part about staying friends over the decade The fun part about staying friends over the decades is watching good people wind through the ups and downs of life and reach their greatest good. Lots of reflection as we stepped into @pmshanahan’s latest masterpiece. ā€œWe’ve been doing this same thing all along.ā€ ā€œAnother Shanahan premiere!ā€ 

This one’s really special. Make your reservation at @peregrineraleigh. You won’t regret it. (Scroll to the end to enjoy the bonus Rialto throwback from way back when.)
      It’s been 34 days since my 94-year-old grandfath It’s been 34 days since my 94-year-old grandfather fell, hit his head, went to the ICU with a brain bleed and seizures, lost his ability to interact, and battled sepsis. The doctors did not expect him to make it, let alone be able to function normally in any capacity again. Here he is with my dedicated, loving, devout grandmother, feeling the sunshine on his face for the first time again today ā™„ļø God is good.
      A short, but sweet February ā™„ļø A short, but sweet February ā™„ļø
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