Pinspiration // 02

I can go weeks (Ok maybe just days) without getting on Pinterest or finding anything interesting there and then I hit a wave of finding amazing things and CAN'T. STOP. PINNING. them.  It's a disease I think.  Over-pinning-itis.  Heard of it?  Experienced it?  But, let's be real.  A majority of the things I pin I will never attempt to make or buy, but it is an amazing place for inspiration and for gathering ideas which is just as good sometimes.  

Clockwise from top:

quote: "Do all things with kindness."  I think humanity needs a little dose of this to their veins.  Maybe social media has just made it more noticeable, but kindness is lacking everywhere.  A pretty print with this reminder is needed.

desk: This is my dream desk space.  White and simple with little pops of fun.  And the iMac would be nice.

sibling photo: Sibling photos are so fun and you can't beat newborn baby toes. 

mobile: Is this mobile not the best thing you've ever seen?  Those triangles are leather and I am in love.

recipe: I can feel this trifle hit my butt by just looking at the picture.  But, I think this is one of those things that would definitely taste better than skinny feels.  Anyone else? (Add pizza, ice cream, and anything with cream cheese to that list also).

mug: I actually have a board dedicated to Taylor.  I pin gift ideas or anything that makes me think of him. I wish I had seen this mug eons before Father's Day because it would have been a winner.

Pinspiration

If you are like me, you love to get on Pinterest merely for a little inspiration.  A fresh idea or look that you can easily incorporate into your life. I do think that it can get out of hand and lead to an unrealistic expectation in a lot of ways, but if you see it as simply a tool and source instead of a standard then you will make it out alive.   

I thought I would share a few of the things I found recently that have inspired me.  Pinspiration, if you will.  I tried to cover a variety of things including a recipe, DIY, photography, etc.  I promise I checked all of the links and none of them are dead ends.  

Clockwise from top: 

newborn photography: Birth photography is fascinating to look at and this new movement of taking newborn photos at the hospital in a lifestyle-esque format has me captivated. While I love the naked babies in hats and with props, I am loving the realness of this concept.

tankini swimsuit: Such a fresh take on the tankini.  Regardless of how much I have been working out, I no longer feel comfortable in a bikini.  I'm a mama with a few marks to prove it, but that doesn't mean I can't find a fun swimsuit.  Enter this beauty.  Sadly, the top is sold out online.

DIY dip dye Easter eggs: How fun are these eggs?  The bright colors are screaming spring and make me want to eat the ears off of a hollow chocolate bunny.  Bring on the Cadbury, we are so doing these in a couple months.

quote: I feel deeply.  Very deeply.  And I have been feeling everything lately.

banana and almond ice cream: Gideon is still having issues when it comes to dairy.  It makes me sad to know that right now he can't share in the joy that is pizza, chocolate, and ice cream. So, I might need to give this recipe a try.  For his sake, you know?

camera strap: This is basically a selfish pick because I am dying to get this camera strap.  I have been searching for a strap since I got my camera last April and alas I have found the beauty.  Bloom Theory makes the best of the best straps and it looks amazingly comfortable.

kitchen: Every time Taylor and I start talking about a house, this is the kitchen I picture.  But, I want to create it myself. I am going into this fully aware that we will pick a house that I can renovate our way.  Ok, my way.  And open shelves, wood countertops and bright white is making me drool.