I've never really participated in #FollowFriday before, but today I thought I'd share a few of my favorite Instagram accounts to get inspired by! I purposely picked ladies that have under 20k followers, so hopefully you'll discover some new (to you) gems. And I'd love to know...who are your favorite IGers to follow? Tell me in the comments so I can check them out!

1. @homeyohmy: Amy comes up with the most genius DIYs and has great style all around (black and white and gold forever!). Oh, and she's a total sweetheart--and hilarious too.

2. @thecraftedlife: I love Rachel's bright and beautiful 'grams. She can turn the most basic things into a work of art! She often shows sneak peeks and behind-the-scenes of projects she's working on, which is always fun...and I love her colorful style!

3. @hellolidy: Lidy's home is absolutely gorrrrgeous, with that Scandinavian vibe that I've been really into lately. She has amazing taste, comes up with awesome DIYs, and has the cutest kids too.

4. @allieseidel: Allie is a fellow Seattle blogger who I found through Instagram and have actually met in real life (which I never do!). She is so creative and sweet, and her feed is absolutely beautiful. She also co-founded an Instagram hashtag that I love, #petitejoys--all about appreciating the little things in life.

5. @pineapplesandcoffeecups: I recently started following Adriana and I LOVE her style. Her 'grams are always bursting with happy color, and she's totally hilarious (and a fellow emoji-addict). Plus, donuts!

6. @clairezinnecker: Claire is one of my favorite interior designers to follow. Her style is totally approachable, fun, and inspiring--plus she herself is gorgeous and always wears the best outfits, too.

7. @almostmakesperfect: Molly is a total GENIUS when it comes to DIY projects, and her style is really beautiful and restrained. I like it a lot. She always comes across as really down-to-earth, relatable, and funny...all the more reason you should follow her!

8. @splendid_rags: Leslie's IG is such a vibrant, happy, and colorful place. She does such a great job of taking photos that are artsy and full of personality, and she's also a super nice and positive person all around. Plus, I really want her closet!! She has amazing style.

9. @theproperblog: I've been following Lexy for awhile, and she's definitely one of my favorite IGers. Her style is so bright and cheery, and (I feel like I've already said this about several people, but it's true) she's also super funny and her 'grams always make me smile!

10. @athomeinlove - That's me! I couldn't resist putting myself on this list, because obviously I want you to follow me so we can be IG friends as well as blog friends! I usually post a mix of blog-related stuff that I'm working on and my "real life."

So, happy Friday!! Hope everyone has an amazing weekend..and don't forget to tell me your favorite Instagram accounts to follow (including your own!).

Sorry for all the silence over here...life has been busy, busy, busy! This past weekend, Ben and I went on a mini-vacay and I didn't touch my laptop all weekend long. It was awesome...but of course, now the house is a huge mess and I feel like I'm way behind on the week. I'll be honest, sometimes I feel like my plate is way too full, and I wonder if I should let go of the blog and just live a "normal" life where I can take a weekend off, stress-free. But I don't want to give up this blog! In fact, whenever I skip a few days, I always miss blogging, which is a sign to me that it's something worth keeping up. So anyways...that's where I'm at. Besides being super busy and a little overwhelmed, I've also been itching to get some new things for spring. The weather changing always triggers that urge to shop! How are you all doing??? Tell me about your wish lists, both the stuff you can actually buy and the stuff you can't. Because while I do really want everything on this list, let's be honest...my real wish list has more to do with life goals than it does with dresses and shoes.

1. A floral phone case: I still like my current phone case, but I'm feeling like I want another option to switch it up with. I love how this one is partially transparent, so you can still see the phone itself (and of course, anything Rifle Paper Co. does is on point).
2. The cutest white lace dress: I was looking for a dress to wear to Ben's sister's wedding in April when I stumbled across this beauty. Obviously, I can't wear it to the wedding (white lace?! that would be bad)...but I still kind of want it. I feel like this would be perfect for our Europe trip!
3. New sandals: Every summer I wear my sandals to death, so I definitely need a new pair this year. These ones would go with lots of different outfits!
4. A watermelon bag: Umm, TOTES ADORBS, right? Plus, it's a cooler so it's pretty much perfect for summer.
5. A cute striped tee: I can't decide if I like this color better or the ivory/navy version. Maybe I need both! It looks like the perfect tee.
6. Slip-on sneakers: I've been loving shoes without laces lately, and these sneakers are sooo cute. I kind of want the leopard ones too.
7. Another cute dress: This one, I could actually wear to the wedding...and I feel like it's versatile enough to wear to work or on the weekends, and in any season. Should I get it?
8. Bright Bazaar book: Last but not least, I've been meaning to get this book for awhile. I saw it in a store the other day and flipped through a few pages...it looks GOOD! I definitely need to add it to my collection.

That's my list! I know, there's not a lot of "home" things on there (basically none, unless you count the book). But don't worry, I have more home inspiration and projects coming atcha soon!

What would you get from this list, if you were me?

Something about the warmer weather makes me want to fill our house with plants and flowers…so the other day, I stocked up on some new house plants (fingers crossed that I can keep them alive). Since cute pots can be pretty expensive, I decided to DIY some of my own. And with St. Patrick’s Day right around the corner, I couldn’t resist adding some gold paint and calling them “pots of gold!” I know, I’m the worst with puns.

Head over to the Kendall-Jackson blog to get the DIY instructions!

Which of these pots is your favorite? I’m partial to the scalloped one.

Thanks to Kendall-Jackson for partnering with me on this post!

 

I'm sorry if you still have snow on the ground where you live (like, truly, so sorry)...but this past weekend really felt like spring in Seattle! The sun was out, the birds were chirping, daffodils and tulips were blooming all over our neighborhood, and it was perfect weather for a few spray painting projects, walking to the beach, and leaving the door open to get some fresh air in the house. It felt SO good. One of the best ways to transition to a new season in your home is with textiles and accessories...and I'm loving Jaymee Srp's spring line. They're all block printed by hand in Jaymee's home studio in California!

Besides pillow covers and pouches, Jaymee also sells art and linens, all in her fun, graphic style. Here are a few of my favorite pieces that would be perfect for spring. And if it’s still snowy and cold where you live, then all the more reason to get something bright and cheery for your home…and give the weather a little hint!

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What’s your favorite piece from Jaymee’s collection?

Thanks to Jaymee Srp for partnering with me on this post!