Life According To Instagram

This Week I...

-Enjoyed our first snow
-Knit up a lot of grey yarn for Etsy orders (I think our four straight days of rainy weather was getting to everyone...)
-Shot a little bit of film
-Went to the Chihuly exhibit at the VMFA. More photos coming soon!
-Ate a lot of donuts
-Designed and knit a new sweater! I think it will be the first I introduce to the shop.
-Had a fun photoshoot in the snow that I'll be sharing this week!
-Shared some photos of one my dearest friends
-Noticed my freckles coming back. I think they're confused as to what season it is.
-Shared a subject I'm passionate about on the DC Blog
-Shared another favorite Richmond Restaurant
-Offered up some photoshoot sessions for Valentine's! There is still time to book a slot!
-Want to remind you that you can now sponsor the blog and have an ad on the side bar! Check out this post for details!



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Snow Day

We don't get much snow here in Richmond.
When we do, we all kind of freak out about it.
Usually overly so.
Mostly because we hardly ever see it, but also because the weather man always says this is going to be "the big one", in which we will all be stuck in our homes for two weeks and so we better go to Walmart and stock up on eggs and milk as soon as possible.
And it never fails, we always believe him. 
Even though he's been saying this for the past twenty years.
It's pretty silly.
Well, it did end up snowing on Thursday, (our first of the winter and of 2013) and it's pretty much all gone now.
Which is fine by me.
I think I have about a month left of liking winter.
And then I'll want spring to be here.
Though I am getting a lot of knitting done.
So that's nice.


New York Deli

I found these photos on my hard drive from a year or two ago and I thought I'd add them to the list of Richmond restaurant posts!
New York Deli is yet another unique and fun restaurant we have here in RVA.
One of our oldest in fact, it's been around since 1929!
While I've only been a few times, I've always enjoyed it each time I've visited.
Their carrot cake and bruschetta are especially delicious.
Though maybe not together.
My favorite thing though is the authentic photo booth in the back of the restaurant!
The only one we have in Richmond, to my knowledge (those lame ones in the mall don't count).
It definitely adds charm and character to the place.
If you haven't been yet, you need to check it out!
Oh, and when you go make sure you get a window seat.
Cause people watching is fun.


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You can also find them on Facebook and Twitter

See more posts on Richmond eateries here. 

Sweetheart Photo Sessions


Okay okay I know what you're thinking.
It's way too early for talk of Valentine's day...

Well, it is just a month away and if you're thinking about getting some cute photos done with your sweetie, us photographer's have to think about it now!
So, for anyone here in Richmond (or anyone close by willing to travel here)....

Do you have a sweetheart or a best friend? 
Why not get some fun photos together for Valentines day? 
It's a great way to commemorate love in all shapes and forums with someone you care about! 
Book your spot now by emailing by.leney@gmail.com
 ❤

Etsy Sale!

Photo Cred: Meagan Abell

Let's continue to celebrate the New Year shall we?
Head on over to the shop and get 20% your entire purchase from now until Thursday!
Just use the code: JANUARY20

Additionally each purchase will come with a free gift!

Winter's only just begun so go get some knits to warm you up :)


Kourtney

Meet Kourtney.

Kourtney and I have known each other for a few years now, but it wasn't until recently that we really started to become good friends.
And by good I mean great.
This girl has been such a huge blessing in my life and her friendship has come to mean so much to me.
I think I can count on one hand the amount of times I've seen her without a smile on her face, she's always so joyful and full of love and encouragement.
Her heart for God is so inspiring and I'm so thankful we're friends!
Not to mention she's drop dead gorgeous.
So she's a perfect model for photoshoots.
;)



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Check out more photos here.
Interested in getting some portraits of your own done?

Email me for more info: by.leney@gmail.com



Life According To Instagram

This week I...

-Shared a new favorite photo
-After a year or two or three of wanting one, I finally bought a typewriter! And for only $25 too. Granted, she needs a little fixing up and some ribbon but soon she'll be as good as new.
-Got some new free shoes (not that I need another pair of brown leather shoes...)
-Visited Urban Farmhouse's new location
-Talked about a few things currently going on
-Sent some koala's off to their new homes
-Made a New York to do list for my next visit
-Constantly ate breakfast food (I still don't understand people who skip breakfast)
-Finally figured out what I wanted to do with my yarn from my New Mexico trip
-Talked about a cause
-Started working on the new blog design with Bri! So super excited.
-Actually had a WEEKEND for once. Praise the Lord.

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A Saturday Post

Happy Saturday.
It's quite a nice one.
It's been accompanied by sleeping in, a donut for breakfast and catching up on reading my favorite blogs.
Most of my favorite blogs are by cute married couples.
I'm sure this says something about me....
Anyway, If you need some new good reads, I suggest you check out these cuties!








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What about you? 
What are some of your favorite blogs?

A Day For A Cause


Photos: Me
Text and Design: Amber Hooks

 Today is Human Trafficking Awareness Day.
Since this is a cause that's been on my heart for the past several years it's one I occasionally talk about here on the blog. In fact if you would like to read more about it and what it's about you can check out this previous post.

I volunteer for an organization here called The Gray Haven Project which fights against human trafficking here in Richmond and I've been loving the images they've been putting together to help raise awareness lately. These are a few of the most recent ones.

If you don't know what human trafficking is...
 Read about it in some of the posts I've provided above, or email me if you want to talk more about it! I'd love to answer any questions you might have about it.

If you do know what human trafficking is...
Start a conversation about it. Raise awareness. Post these photos on your Facebook and blogs and link back to The Gray Haven Project.
You never know what difference you can make by just simply sharing what you know.

"Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves; ensure justice for those being crushed.
Yes, speak up for the poor and helpless, and see that they get justice." -Proverbs 31:8-9