Call Me Sassafras

Instagram Inspiration 01.

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Thursday, February 26, 2015

For the longest time, I've always considered Pinterest my #1 place online to find visual inspiration. I use tumblr a little bit here and there but it's really mostly been Pinterest. Lately (seriously--I'm really late on this one), I've been using Instagram as another place to find visual inspiration from photographers, stylists, and other artsy people.

Today, I just thought I'd share a few of my favorite accounts. If you'd like, you can follow me too (@callmessafras)!

(@ourheiday)

(@velvetspectrum)

(@californiadonuts--yes, donuts inspire me)

(@thesaguarops)

(@happymundane)

(@jessicasays__)

What are your favorite instagram accounts?! Leave your username too so I can check you out!

Color Palette / Cotton Candy

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Monday, February 23, 2015

So this is an idea that I'm testing out as a new post idea--let me know what you think! I plan on this being an addition to current posts, not a replacement. I'll still have two (other) posts a week plus the curated on Friday, but I thought I could add this in once a week or so just to add a little variety. What do you think?

I use color palettes like this all the time, especially in my design work. When you find a picture that gives you the same feels you want out of a new website or piece of design, using the same colors gets you halfway there. Plus, aren't these colors just gorgeous to look at?

How do you like this new post idea? Yay/nay? How do you use color palettes?

Curated Weekly / 14

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Friday, February 20, 2015

It's been a really nice (though holy cow, it has been busy) week in my world. I'm trying to think of what I did last weekend and the beginning of this week and I can't quite remember! It feels like forever ago. I was in the lab quite a bit this week and have officially started volunteering at the natural history museum. That's fun!

For Valentine's Day, H and I tried to FaceTime and watch Netflix at the same time and we finally figured it out but it took some creativity. Even though it was a lot of effort figuring out headphones and what's on the phone and the computer, it was nice to have a "date" together, or as close as we can get. I'll visit him in North Carolina in two weeks and that's going to be wonderful!

Ocean conservation + why you should care. [Sea, Field and Tribe]
5 pro tips to organize your pantry. [life. by bri.]
Daily blogging essentials. [The Alisha Nicole]
17 ways to make yourself happier right now. [Hannah Gale]
My journey to a hassle-free fitness routine. [Frugal Beautiful]
How to sleep better at night. [Kris Carr]
8 essentials for a rejuvenating weekend. [All Things E]
Be more intentional with what you consume. [Jennypurr]
You're doing better than you think you are. [Thought Catalog]
10 tips to stick to your grocery budget. [Little City Adventures]

And in case you missed them...

Shut Up and Dance / Walk the Moon

Geronimo / Sheppard

Free / Rudimental ft. Emili Sande

Jubel / Klingande

Fire Meet Gasoline / Sia

Ghost / Ella Henderson

I'm ridiculously inspired by all the fun graphic prints on these socks from Woven Pear.

Aren't they just the cutest things in the world?

Last week, my goals were to get lots of sleep and get ahead on things in preparation for my church trip this weekend. I'd say I did pretty well! I went to bed maybe 30 minutes early every night, but even that makes a big difference! It feels so good to wake up before your alarm naturally. I'd didn't get quite as on top of things as I would have liked but I'm feeling pretty fine about things.

This coming week, my goals are really concrete--I need to get all caught up on my chemistry notes/work and review all my genetics notes for the year. I'm trying to be better about reviewing frequently so that I'm not just stuck with all the work right before exams.

Otherwise, not much! I just need to get life in order before I head home for spring break next week! :)

What do you have on tap this week? Also! If any of you are bloggers/artists/creatives/bizwomen and interested in interviewing with me for an upcoming edition of How They Do It, just let me know!

My Favorite Blogs and Websites

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Thursday, February 19, 2015

Recently, I read a post from Gina Alyse (two posts actually, Part One and Part Two) about her favorite people, blogs, websites and youtube channels around the internet. You may have noticed that I have a page on my blog with all the blogs I read on a regular basis...but that list hasn't been updated in months.

So I'm in the process of updating this list + I thought I'd share it with y'all in a little more public way as I do! But this is also a reminder that I always have the blogroll up at the top + I'll try my best to keep it updated! Most of these blogs are related to design, productivity, blogging or positive living but a couple of them are a little random.

And please--I love finding new blogs. Share your favorites with me or if you're a silent reader, leave a comment so I can visit yours!