Top 5 Awesome Instagram Posts of All Time!

Photos, stories and more photos! Who isn't an Insta lover these days, right? 
I've always been a fan of the multi-feature app that just keeps getting better by the day, in my opinion! I've had my account for a couple years now but have deleted and reinstalled a good couple of times trying to find my "niche"

So, as I sit at home reflecting on life/blogging (more than i probably should 😉) in this current pandemic situation. I thought I'd compile a list of my top favorite Insta posts of all time. They may not be the most well known or photographically skilled but each of them evoke a happy memory or emotion that I've had the joy of experiencing in my life.

I hope you enjoy!  

One of my favorite things to do in Paris, is take some time to browse the plethora of little 'librairie!' This is taken from one of my favorite Instagrammers 'Sophie Nadeau' who spends her days taking photos of all the beautiful places in the City of Love 💖! Check out her blog here: https://www.solosophie.com/

Another stellar pic from 'Sophie Nadeau' I remember walking along the banks of the Seine in my early twenties, listening to the faint sound of the accordion, sipping lemonade, the sun beating down, and watching lovers kiss from afar. There's nothing quite like it!

One of my favorite Instagrammers, Sunny Lenarduzzi! Totally different from the above photos, she focuses on clean, fresh images that make you feel happy and ready to take on the world! This one's a bit Christmassy, but who doesn't love some lights and bright red lippy! Check her out here: https://sunnylenarduzzi.com/

Who doesn't love a messy baby? Mmmm, not me haha! That being said, you couldn't find a cuter string of photos on super successful Instagramer Aspyn Ovard's profile of her family life and the tiny tot! For more cute photos check her site out: https://aspynovard.com/

Last but not least, if you need some motherly inspiration, super retro fashion sense or some nice words on love and relationships, Love Taza is the place to go! Pro tip! Check out the 'Love' Section under 'Family' on her home page and click on the post 'The Story of the Yellow Fringe Skirt' It's super cute! For more outfit inspo, copy and paste here: https://lovetaza.com/

Are you a big fan of Instagram? Do you have a particular person who's content you just can't get enough of? 
I love learning about new IG personalities so please let me know who they are!

Top 20 best inspiration quotes to make you feel amazing!

Good afternoon Peeps and thanks for reading! I'm sure you've got loads of quarantiny things to do these days like keeping up with laundry, doing your favorite online workout (Joe Wick's is my fave!, hint hint 😉) or signing up for a zoom conference if you're working from home so I'd just like to say thanks for reading!

I don't know about you, but I'm trying to get a good dose of inspiration and positivity each day during these crazy times and wanted to tell you my favorite inspirational quotes to hopefully help you feel more excited and enthusiastic about the future - whatever comes our way. Whether you're feeling sad, depressed or angry about the current pandemic, I can assure you. You are not alone. We will get through this together, and as one of my favorite female entrepreneurs Marie Forleo says, 'Everything is figureoutable!' On a side note, for more of Marie's inspirational material follow the link here: Marie Forleo

1. 'Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve.' –Napoleon Hill

2. 'I attribute my success to this: I never gave or took any excuse.' –Florence Nightingale

3. 'I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.' –Michael Jordan

4. 'The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any.' –Alice Walker

5. 'The mind is everything. What you think you become.'  –Buddha

6. 'Eighty percent of success is showing up.' –Woody Allen.

7. 'Winning isn’t everything, but wanting to win is.' –Vince Lombardi

8. 'I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions.' –Stephen Covey

9. 'Either you run the day, or the day runs you.' –Jim Rohn

10. 'Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it.  Boldness has genius, power and magic in it.' –Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

11. 'The best revenge is massive success.' –Frank Sinatra

12. 'The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be.' –Ralph Waldo Emerson

13. 'Go confidently in the direction of your dreams.  Live the life you have imagined.' –Henry David Thoreau

14. 'Believe you can and you’re halfway there.' –Theodore Roosevelt

15. 'When I was 5 years old, my mother always told me that happiness was the key to life.  When I went to school, they asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up.  I wrote down ‘happy’.  They told me I didn’t understand the assignment, and I told them they didn’t understand life.' –John Lennon

16. 'We must believe that we are gifted for something, and that this thing, at whatever cost, must be attained.' –Marie Curie

17. 'Challenges are what make life interesting and overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.' –Joshua J. Marine

18. 'Limitations live only in our minds.  But if we use our imaginations, our possibilities become limitless.' –Jamie Paolinetti

19. 'What’s money? A man is a success if he gets up in the morning and goes to bed at night and in between does what he wants to do.' –Bob Dylan

20. 'You become what you believe.' –Oprah Winfrey


If you are struggling, I hope these words of wisdom have made you think different about how much you're capable of and how much you can achieve! If you enjoyed this post check out another inspirational post here!

15 amazing quotes to start your week right!

Yes, it's Monday... 

The alarm goes off (in normal life) at 5:30am, we crawl/stumble to our kitchen thinking of only one thing COFFEE! Hoping it will make this weekly occurrence most of us are still not used to - even after years of doing it - more bareable, (and it usually does.) It's not even just Monday mornings that are difficult for most of us nine to fivers. We are cursed with the Sunday evening lead up! Ironing, packing lunches, checking our work emails and batch cooking are all reminders that the week is, of course, going to start again. Luckily, I've compiled 15 amazing  motivational quotes from some of my favorite inspirational women which should hopefully put a little spring in your step and help reduce those Monday blues! Remember, "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams!" - Eleanor Roosevelt


Oprah Winfrey

THINK SUCCESS!

As one of the most influential and driven women with a plethora of organizations and a passion for giving back to the community, Oprah created the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls based in South Africa back in 2007. The school provides education and leadership opportunities for young women who show excellent leadership qualities to make a difference in the world.

1. 'You can have it all, just not all at once.'

2. 'Be thankful for what you have; you'll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don't have, you will never, ever have enough'

3. 'The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate.'

4. 'Surround yourself only with people who are going to take you higher.'

5. 'Think like a queen. A queen if not afraid to fail. Failure is another stepping stone to greatness.'



Rachel Hollis

With two New York Times Bestsellers, a global conference speaker focusing on female empowerment and a mindset that anything is possible, it's no wonder Rachel Hollis is one of the most successful bloggers, instagramers and podcasters in the world right now! Having worked in the corporate event planning industry in her early career, she built her self up through hard work and determination and now owns a multi-million dollar media company that she runs with husband Dave Hollis. Check out why she is one of my best inspirations and why she could possibly be yours here! https://msrachelhollis.com/. 

Success is immeasurable!

6. 'Nothing is wasted. Every single moment is preparing you for the next.'

7. 'The difficult seasons we walk through are how we learn to build up strength to manage any situation.'

8. 'Not having the knowledge just makes you teachable, not stupid. Not being in shape just makes you moldable, not lazy. Not having the experience just makes you eager, not ignorant. Flip the script and force yourself to see the positive where you’ve only seen the negative.'

9. 'A goal is a dream with its work boots on.'

10.  'Whatever standard you’ve set for yourself is where you’ll end up – unless you fight through your instinct and change your pattern.'

11. 'If you want something you’ve never had, you have to do something you’ve never done.'


Beyoncé Knowles-Carter

Whatever you refer to her as; Sasha Fierce, Bey or simply B, Beyoncé is definitely at the forefront of the R&B music scene and is known as a pillar of female empowerment for women all over the world. She's created multiple fashion lines, appeared at some of the worlds most coveted venues and created (in my opinion) some of the greatest songs around. I mean, who doesn't like to shake it to a little 'Singles Ladies' every once in a while, right?!

12. “I felt like it was time to set up my future, so I set a goal. My goal was independence.”

FIERCE!

13. 'I’m learning how to drown out the constant noise that is such an inseparable part of my life. I don’t have to prove anything to anyone, I only have to follow my heart and concentrate on what I want to say to the world. I run my world.'

14. 'Your self-worth is determined by you. You don’t have to depend on someone telling you who you are.'

15. 'Power’s not given to you. You have to take it.'

Let me know what your thoughts are and Happy Monday! 😊 

Astonishing Date Ideas During Covid-19

Hello Lovelies! 💖

How's your romantic life these days? Are you enjoying hot dates with your Netflix box set or a cool glass of your favorite Chardonnay? Well, you may feel like your love life is kind of on the back burner these days, but it doesn't have to be!

Even though it's impossible to go out and enjoy a romantic dinner at your favorite restaurant or chill with a full size popcorn basket at your local cinema, I think you'll be pleased to know that dating sites have you covered.

As one of the most popular casual dating sites around, Tinder has made it their business to give you vital and helpful info that will take your virtual dates to the next level! https://swipelife.tinder.com/post/dating-and-coronavirus. 
Of course, you can stick with the old texting trick, but Tinder has taken it a step further with suggestions of Netflix parties, ordering takeout from the same restaurant, or if you're the sporty type, doing a partner workout via Zoom or FaceTime.
You must know that these options don't really compare to sitting cuddled up on the couch together but it's a great way to start building connection until we can all meet in real life again!

Similarly, Plenty of Fish has also jumped in on the virtual dating game by adding it's LIVE! feature to heavily affected Covid-19 areas like California, Washington DC and New York. They are also planning to roll out global live-streaming at the end of April so we can all make the most of this new, exciting and bizarre way of dating! Check out more info here: https://www.cnbc.com/2020/03/24/how-singles-are-meeting-up-on-dating-apps-during-the-coronavirus.html


But, if the ideas above aren't really your cup of tea, don't worry, because Bumble has also suggested an interesting technique that will at least make for a good laugh on your next virtual happy hour with your BFF.  If you do decided to adhere to a social distancing date in your local park or promenade you can always exchange pleasantries through a "footshake." Now THAT would be an interesting experience. (Let me know if you try it!)


What do your dating ideas look like at the moment? Are you taking advantage of all the virtual options out there? I'd love to hear about them.

I know Covid-19 is an inconvenience for all of us, especially when all we want is a bit of personal contact, but I hope through the tips above you'll get going and use some creativity on your next virtual date.  Maybe you'll love it and, who knows, it could become the new "sexy" in the dating world!