BY TAYLOR AUBE
Happy New Year everyone! I know you’ve probably scrolled past countless sappy NYE posts reflecting on 2018, stating goals for 2019, and talking about the ups and downs. Well… here’s another one! ?
Welcome Spring! While the spring equinox was nearly a month ago it sure doesn’t feel like spring in most places. In fact, when I took these photos in North Carolina the next few weeks were bitterly cold. Now that I am located in Washington I feel like it’s winter part II. That hasn’t stopped me from thinking all things spring. And just because it doesn’t feel like spring, doesn’t mean it isn’t so let’s embrace is whether it’s 70 or 55 degrees! In this post I am sharing 10 tips to embrace spring to truly get you in the seasonal spirit. I hope they help make your spring brighter. 1. Plant a flower/tree or buy one to leave on your front step There is nothing that will freshen up your life like some fresh blooms. Even if the grass and trees haven’t caught on that it’s spring, a little pop of color in your front yard or on your front doorstep will brighten up your day. After all, the world laughs in flowers!
In this Q&A series, I sat down with Candice Richardson of Blush Bridal, which is located in Fayetteville, North Carolina. We discussed everything and anything from how she opened her bridal boutique, best tips for brides, and bridal resources for women of color. Also check out Blush Bridal’s variety of gorgeous gowns, I had so much fun taking these photos around her boutique. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do! Tell me the history of Blush Bridal – how did an idea turn into an actual business and boutique? “Having been brides ourselves once upon a time, we both felt something important was missing from the bride’s experience: a personal touch. In 2014, we paired Faith’s skills as a business consultant and dress designer and Candice’s background as a business owner to open Blush Bridal in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Funny story – while owning the furniture store, I was taking a QuickBooks class and Faith was the instructor. We just sort of hit it off and from there we both discovered our shared passion for business… bridal. When our website launched our first ordered was out of Paris, France. We were so excited!”
I wanted to share these cute and funny Instagram story templates for highlights on my blog because I have had SO much fun making them. Seriously, my husband has to physically take my laptop away from me because I can’t stop designing and creating these templates. I have quite a few more ideas, so I’ll be updating this post with more templates as I make them. You can always grab the latest Instagram story templates off of my Instagram account, @tayloraube. How do you use them exactly? Well you just save the image to your phone, fill out your answers and post to your story! Instagram story templates are just a fun way to let your followers learn more about you! You fill in your answers with text or by using the pen tool to circle the answers. After sharing with your followers see how many direct messages you get. Theses really spark a conversation!
As a blogger and full-time worker I try to keep my life incredibly organized. I recently found a few planners that have helped me balance my real and influencer life.
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