Blog Crushes

I fell into the blogging world last year, and one of my favorite parts about it is the seemingly endless amounts of inspiration I can glean from others in the community. Whether it's photography, DIYs, or simple thoughts that expand my perspective, I've fallen in love with several blogs along the way.

Dear friend, 

Not only is Rebekkah Seale an amazing artist with a very distinct and unique style, her posts in the form of letters make you feel like you've just made a trip to the mailbox and returned with an armful of loot from really thoughtful pen pals. Her photos from around Tennessee make me miss the South, and her knitting adventures push me to get better at the craft.

One Sheepish Girl

Meredith is adorable. If only every weekend could look like her weekend plans! Her sweater challenges and cozy apartment make me miss my college days and wish I'd spent more time crocheting between classes. I love the idea of blogging for confidence, and honestly, her photos are just plain fun to look at. So grab your knitting or crochet needles and head over for some inspiration.

The Wild and Wily Ways of a Brunette Bombshell

Sometimes Meg's writing makes me stop in my tracks. She doesn't hold anything back. Her writing challenges me to write more from the heart and to listen to the urge to write more than I do. Her photos are always a fun glimpse into Manhattan life, but her words, well, they're the meat of it.

 

People Webs

I recently discovered this blog, and I devoured it in about three days. She crochets the most adorable sweaters and bows and directly inspired me to try my hand at crocheting a pair of slippers.

Where do you get your inspiration these days?

Blog crushin': With lavender and lace

I'm no fashion blogger, but my entrance into blogging had a lot to do with fashion bloggers. At first glance, it may seem silly; you know, people taking pictures of themselves wearing all different things day after day. But then there's the writing. People are talking about clothes or the weather, and then they're talking something a little more, something different altogether. You get glimpses of the daily lives of people all across the world; you hear the inner monologues of other twenty- and thirty- and whatever-somethings. You learn, hey, I'm not as weird as I thought. You learn your body isn't the only one shaped that way, that your experiences and perspectives and ideas are reflected in places like New Zealand, Alaska, DC, Virginia, Missouri. There is the belief that our generation is fragmented, that we cannot band together and do something worth talking about, but who says we're not doing it already, that we're not already keeping record of the days as they are--not with sweeping generalization, but with painstaking detail and care.

I'm digressing. One of the main reasons I keep coming back to these blogs (and so many more) is because there are so many things I have yet to do, and on some level, these ladies keep me pushing for more, keep me dreaming big, working hard, and not giving up on the possibility. The possibilities.

All of that was just to say, that Kelsie Mcnair of With Lavender and Lace is one of those ladies. She posted this song yesterday, and I can't get it out of my head. She runs an adorable little handmade and vintage shop in Norfolk, VA. I can't wait to stop by when I visit my sister in Virginia Beach someday. Until then, I only hope I can be as bold as she.