The personal blog of lifestyle photographer and writer Nathalie Marquez Courtney


December 2015

  • Mexican Spiced Hot Chocolate Recipe

    Mexican Spiced Hot Chocolate Recipe

    I feel a wee bit cheeky, as this isn’t really a recipe, rather just a way for me to talk about the deliciousness that is Mexican hot chocolate.  Continue reading

  • Cute and Clever Christmas DIYs

    Cute and Clever Christmas DIYs

    Some of the gorgeous Christmas stories I photographed for the Nov-Dec issue of Image Interiors & Living have made their way online, so thought I would share, if you’re looking for inspiration on quick cocktails, canapés, or cute winter foliage.  Continue reading

  • A Very Mindful Christmas

    A Very Mindful Christmas

    “The magic of mindfulness is not somehow converting ourselves into a perfect saintly being; it is simply being honest with what is happening and being interested in making it better.” It can get hectic up in here at this time of year. The things I plan on doing slowly and with intention – writing heart-felt Continue reading

  • 5 Gorgeous Tech Gifts

    5 Gorgeous Tech Gifts

    Anything techie can sometimes feel a bit, well, cold to give as a Christmas gift, but I hope these five stylish finds prove otherwise. Tech accessories have come a seriously long way, often incorporating natural, tactile materials like leather and wood, as well becoming beautifully designed things in their own right. Click through for some Continue reading

  • Meet Macklin

    Meet Macklin

    A few months ago, two cute little kittens turned up in our back garden. We nicknamed them Burt and Macklin (after this guy – shout out to all Parks & Rec fans) and I took these pics back then in an attempt to help find them a home. Continue reading