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How was your August?? Mine was lovely. It was full of sun and relaxing times with friends and family...nothing major, but lots of fun little moments. Here are some snippets caught by my iPhone. I've been trying not to spend too much time on my phone when I'm out with friends or spending time with Ben (did you see this video I posted on Facebook?). I think it's fun to share snapshots on Instagram and I love seeing what people are up to...but it's kind of sad if people aren't really living in the moment because they're so busy documenting it, you know what I mean? So I'm trying to find the right balance. Speaking of the right balance and spending time with the ones you love, I'm SO excited for a three day weekend! I'm planning to take Monday off from the blog so I can really relax and hang out with Ben. We've both been working really hard, so it's going to be so nice to have an extra day to sleep in and spend time together.
But back to my August Instagrams:
Loved this idea (spotted at a local home & garden store): make a hanging planter from a metal cake pan and some mesh // Blueberry picking in Snohomish, Washington // Working on a project for my gallery wall // We love getting donuts on Saturdays; old fashioneds are my fave. Our local Edmonds bakery makes the best, seriously. We had them at our wedding! // My first time to Hobby Lobby (it just came to Seattle within the last year, I think). I loved it! And I got a rose from Ben // A taco date. Cheap and delicious food at it's finest.
A refreshing summer drink made by my friend Renae // A darling chair I almost bought at a garage sale // A great set-up at that same garage sale. Don't you think it's smart to put a pipe between two ladders? Not just for a yard sale, but even in your bedroom as an exposed closet--am I crazy? I think it would be cute! // A pretty vineyard in Wenatchee. There's something about rows of fruit that is just so photogenic! // We went to the Aplets & Cotlets factory in Cashmere, WA. I thought this building right next to it was so ironic: the "modern" apartments. // Blackberries grow in abundance in this area around August and September...so I picked a few last weekend. I'm hoping to get a lot more before they're out of season!
How about you? Any fun plans for the long weekend? I'll see you here Tuesday! And in the meantime, if you'd like to follow me on Instagram, I'm @athomeinlove.
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Lovely photos. :) I personally am a huge fan of Instagram, but I agree with you about finding the right balance. Especially since I am also camera happy with my dslr. It's so hard not to take so many photos! That said, I think documenting is a huge part of the fun! Happy end of August, can't believe it's over!!
Oh, I'm still a fan of Instagram, for sure! Just trying not to let it take priority over actually hanging out with people :) Documenting is definitely part of the fun, and I'm always glad to have something to remember our adventures by and to look back on afterward. Happy almost anniversary to you!!!
Great photo's. You might consider a little scrapbooking? Monthly print out a collage of your instagrams and put them in a cute album. A quick "project life" type idea. :) Enjoy your weekend! I think that modern apartment would be a great fixer upper for you...HA!
(Next time you are out with Ben, keep your camera put away, and look and see the amount people are glued to their electronic gadgets. Sometimes it's unbelievable.) I have photo's of 5-6 people gathered in my living room, ALL glued to their phones.
Yes, I have been thinking of doing something low-maintenance like that! I'm not very good at keeping up a "real" scrapbook (too lazy) but I'd like to print out photos more. Something quick and easy would be perfect.
All of your Instagram pics look like so much fun! Glad you had a great week!
these all look so lovely!