“Pause to respond, not react.”
This dose of Monday Mantra motivation has been brought to you by an inspirational chat with my momma, who is essentially my sage of wisdom besides being my blossoming photog, best friend, dressing room laughing…
View Post“Fail forward.”
You know this whole “lean in” thing, right? Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook and general #bosslady, wrote a book of that title inspiring women everywhere to re-think how we think career, motherhood, feminism – the…
View Post6 Common SEO Mistakes (& How to Fix Them)
Month 7 of New Year, New Blog is coming to a close, and this month we’re talking SEO. Earlier this month, we talked about some SEO basics, and today we’re going to talk about mistakes.…
View PostWill you be my Bridesmaids?
If you’re new to these parts (a big fat welcome!), let me clue you in…I’m a sappy romantic kinda gal who tears up (read: sobs disgustingly) over movie love stories and Huffington Post anniversary news…
View Post“Get comfortable being uncomfortable.”
What’s more uncomfortable than a Monday? I’m all about that Namastay in Bed mantra, as I’m sure most of the entire population of humankind is too, but a Monday is just *particularly* ripe for staying…
View PostS(E)O What? The Basics of SEO
Here marks the halfway point of New Year, New Blog (fondly dubbed NYNB) – a year-long blogging project embarked upon by Taylor and I to dive headfirst into twelve different pieces of the blogging puzzle…one theme…
View PostCold-Shoulder Dress, Ten Ways
It’s baaaaaack! One of my personal favorite series to put on in these parts, because shooting with my mom is just kinda a hoot. Welcome back to One Thing, Ten Ways, where I take some of…
View Post“Quit worrying about tomorrow like it’s promised.”
What a way to start the week, right? I saw this gem on Pinterest the other night and literally gasped: “We worry about tomorrow like it’s promised.” Heavy, right? And true. So comes this tidbit…
View PostSetting the Stage: 7 Blog Photography Tips
Hola, amigas! It’s that time of the month – time for New Year, New Blog numero uno for June. (My español is just en pointe this morning, eh?) In case you’re new to these parts…
View Post“Keep going. You are getting better everyday.”
WOOOOO MONDAY! Who’s excited?!?! My guess is everyone, since today will likely be full of barbecue-ing and beaching and not being at work. #rejoice. But just like Christmas, please for the love of all that is ‘Murica,…
View PostGoogle Analytics 2.0
**Welcome to NYNB Part Deuce for May! In case you missed it, we’ve been chatting analytics, because it’s basically the bane of all of our blogging existences. Overdramatic? Taylor and I think not. But today,…
View PostHow to Plan a Wedding in One Weekend
Or in other words, Bridal Expos 101. Welcome to another Friday Brideday, where we get sappy for everlasting luuuurvvvveee and all things wedding. In case ya missed it, I got engaged and am now wedding…
View PostPolka dot Romper, Ten Ways (+ $50 Giveaway!)
Happy day-after-Mother’s-Day, all! Make mom’s day again by shooting her a call and telling her how beautiful she is, inside and out. My momma is my best friend, so it was so beyond lovely to…
View PostTrack Yo’Self: Google Analytics 101
As Tay and I write this, it’s Cinco de Mayo and we’re lacking in margaritas and tacos – you feel our pain? Instead, we’re about to get down and jiggy with one of our favorite…
View PostAccent On: From the Waist Up (+$250 giveaway!)
When the weather gets warmer (fina-freakin’-lly, amiright East Coasters???), I find myself straying away from accessories and going right for the simple, easy and loose things to just throw on and go. Maybe it’s just…
View PostFrom “Why me?” to “What now?”
Sometimes, s*** hits the fan. Whether it’s a seemingly simple bad day, a string of unwanted mishaps, or a drastically unfortunate cloud that’s bigtime raining on your parade, there’s bound to be a time where you…
View PostApril: Links I Love
WOW WHERE DOES TIME GO. I mean, I get it – we’re all busy, and month after month feels like just a week and we’re longing for more time all the time to just get…
View Post“Just focus, and keep aiming.”
I’m really digging arrows lately. Maybe that sounds way too I-haven’t-had-my-morning-coffee-yet, but hear me out. The symbolism behind arrows just rocks my world, and I can’t think of a better way to literally fly into…
View PostNavy Petal Dress, Ten Ways
Alright, alright – I admit it. This is just too much fun. Thank the heavens you were digging this series the first time around, because I think it’s here to stick around for awhile! Welcome…
View Post15 Blogging Timesavers
How was your week? Contrary to popular belief, it is NOT sunny here in Philadelphia at all. Boo. We’re breaking back out the coats in the middle of spring, which is SO not even cool,…
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