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Interior design: inspiration, attempts, and life along the way

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In today's episode of #gilitisbrilliant I share how I keep this headband at my desk and sometimes I just slip it on while I work. And sometimes I forget it's there and sometimes I wear it to pick up my kids. #bandofun

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Sometimes when I'm having a crappy morning I try to focus on one thing I feel solidly happy about. I love that I got to fulfill my dream of owning a store. This piñata from @studiomucci was my one year anniversary present to myself and it represents all the opportunities and achievements that came with that year. Sparkles and pink forever ✨ #thebannerie

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You know what's nice about the @shopbando planner, aside from everything? It color coordinates so nicely with my notebook and my nails. My notebook is @shopbando also, so the only thing left to do is have ban.do nails #doit #bandotrifecta

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I needed this reminder right now so you get it too because I love you guys like I love peanut butter cups that are slightly refrigerated. #likeaboss

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Does anyone else have an unhealthy addiction to blistex? I swear they put something in it to make it irresistible. What do you always have in your purse? #notanad #justanobsession

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When @ohhappyday includes a craft from your blog in her weekly favorite party ideas roundup, etiquette dictates that you SHOUT ABOUT IT. I am nothing if not a follower of my own made up rules. Thank you for including us @ohhappyday! 📷 @sadiutori

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I love this #tbt because this blog post was full of important firsts for me as a creative professional and I put myself out there. Sometimes I forget that risks like that tend to have the biggest rewards. http://goo.gl/eMkxsU

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I love how @jeffrey_phillip styled this shot with straws, felt balls, and glitter letters and it looks like a fab business card. Also how he's super famous but doesn't realize it. #oprahsbestie #HeartHome

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P is for Periscope! I just did two quick scopes, check it out for where to go prop shopping and for how I did a really quick and easy photo setup! (Download the app and search for the Bannerie)

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@withinthegrove did the absolute sweetest Bannerie "unboxing" on her blog 🎉❤️✨💕 thank you Elizabeth! #bannerinasarethebest

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Heck freakin' yes! I'll be speaking at @monarchworkshop at the end of October! It's going to be faaabulous and refreshing and I can't wait! **My apologies to the crazy talented @michellebablo for butchering her gorgeous photo to fit into a square format 😁😁😁 (still make out with me?) 💋

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It's raining today and I'd rather be outside playing in the sunshine with flamingos snacking on confetti. Instead I'll stay inside and do work like an adult *sigh*

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Cutest little back to school gift boxes! Tutorial on the blog by @sadiutori http://goo.gl/elwNO7

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@abubblylife is back today with this awesome shot and how it happened: "I stumbled upon yellow watermelon at Trader Joes one day & I buy any fruit that is different. I also tend to share them on Instagram because fruit is often very colorful and makes a great shot. When I opened it up at home, it was a gorgeous yellow color and I wanted to take a photo asap. I spent way too much time deciding if a white or pink background was best. I ultimately settled on the pink, because I thought it made the yellow pop a lot more. I wear midi rings often (& you know this if you follow me on IG) and since my thumb was front & center, I grabbed one to wear. My nails were already done & thankfully they worked as is. The other nail showing is purposeful, I wanted more of the mani in shot to add more color & oomph (I also include fun manis throughout my instagram). My background was a piece of scrapbook paper, I do have backgrounds I use for the blog, but my IG photos are often quick shots during the days with kids, so I grabbed whatever was near me (Yes, I had pink paper near me 😊). While that is a long explanation, the process did not take long at all" I love how Laurel thinks! She sees things in everyday life that work for her blog and social media and uses what she has when she has it. You don't need to have a professional setup all the time to take great photos, do what you can with what you have and you'll be great :)

[gilitc]

You guys have been loving the behind the scenes of @instagram photos so tonight we've got @abubblylife who I first met at @altsummit and fell in love with her aesthetic and wit: "my husband surprised me, came home in the morning & took the kids to the gym, so I had a rare quiet morning, drinking coffee & adding to my inspiration board. I rarely am able to do "insta" morning shots on Instagram. Because kids. My background is a large marble tile. I loved the cut out of the pink skirt, but did not want the model's face showing, so I covered it with the coffee. I love green and pink together so I added a fallen fig leaf 😞 The photo did not have enough "sparkle" which is part of my branding, so I added the gold metallic & hot pink washi tape. Since I was adding to my inspiration board at the time, it was a fluid addition. One thing bothers me, I wish the pineapple was turned a bit more!" So many great tips here! 1- marble tile background no need for a whole countertop 2- artful layering so she only has what she wants in the photo and 3- always being cognizant of her brand. We've got another one for you tomorrow! Do you have a beautiful photo and the story behind it? Tag me and I might share yours next!

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"I’ve chosen ice cream flavors based on what colors they are and how they’ll look on my camera." That and other awesome much needed honesty about social media photo styling on the blog from @hellosaratramp

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The adorable and funny @hellosaratramp is on the blog today sharing her honest experience styling photos for @instagram because we all know life doesn't naturally look like rainbows and unicorns 100% of the time. Only like 85% of the time are there unicorns. http://goo.gl/vwCCHA