Life According To Instagram

This week I...

-Had to bundle up in like 45 layers in order to stay warm because it's been so freezingggggg.
I kinda like it. And I kinda hate it.
-Had a Valentine photoshoot with my Valentine! Photos coming soon. ;)
-Read what is possibly the best children's book of all time. I seriously need to buy myself a copy for when I have kids!
-Went to Urban Farmhouse. Again.
-Had a woodsy photoshoot with one of my favorite people (so many photoshoots this week! I love it.)
-Caved and made a Vine account. So go follow me I guess!
-Had a knitting needle break into FOUR pieces. That was a first.
-Took pictures of some cuties for some Sweetheart Sessions! And posted my first one here, check it out!
-Shared a favorite quote
-Had a photoshoot with a talented musician to promote her upcoming new single! Photos comin soon.
-Hung out with Lewis
-Started reading again! First on the list: All Wound Up (I know. I know. I am a shameless knitting nerd)
-Had a photoshoot with another gorgeous girl! Some of my new favorite images I'm pretty sure. Can't wait to share these!
-Was not lazy for once and tried to do something new with my hair
-Pretended to watch football
-Shared some more photos from England! On a roll with these.
-Shared some photos of my pretty friend Callie
-Listed a sweater in the shop! It's one of my favorite pieces yet. Go take a look!
-Shared the rest of the Jimenez Girls photos


It was a very busy week.

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Sweetheart Sessions: Ben + Blair

Since it's February it's finally socially acceptable to start posting about Valentine's Day!
Hurray!
Here's a cute couple to start off your month with.
I had so much fun with these cuties during my first Valentine Sweetheart Session!
If you'd like to book a session of your own check out the details in this post.
It's only $30!
In the mean time, take a look at how adorable Ben and Blair are...

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See more photos here.
More sessions coming soon!
Go ahead and book yours now by emailing me at by.leney@gmail.com



Be In Love With Your Life


Be in love with your life. 
Every minute of it. 
///Jack Kerouac

I came across these words yesterday, ones that I've saved on my computer in a document full of similarly inspirational words to inspire and encourage and uplift whenever the need arises.
I thought about how often we forget to be in love with our lives.
How we let the daily tasks, errands, lists and worries get us down.
How we frequently forget, or choose not to, see the good and lovely things in those tasks, errands, lists and worries.
How easily we forget to love.
And there are so many things to love too.

Don't look past them so easily.
Don't forget to be in love with your life.

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Today I'm In Love With

Peanut butter//the way knitting needles feel in my hands//those daily phone calls//a fresh new month//hot water bottles//old photos//the smell of freshly baked bread//waking up to the sun//weekend plans//free craft supplies//Lewis and his bunny nose


photo cred: meagan abell (as usual)

Europe In Photos {Part 4}

Look at me crankin out the England photo posts!
It's only been a week since the last batch and I already have another post up!
So proud of myself.

 These photos are from my fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh day.
Feel free to read the above links so you understand the story behind the photos!

You can see a round up of all my posts from my trip here.
You can see some Instagrams from my trip here. 

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You can see previous Europe In Photos posts below



Calling All Sponsors!

Photo Cred: Kourtney Hetrick

Hello dear readers!
Since it's the end of January and all (can you believe it??) I thought I would put up another post for the opportunity to sponsor the blog for the month of February!

Whether you're a blogger, shop owner, or business, purchasing and ad space will help drive more traffic to your site and get you and what you do out there!
There are two sizes available and they start at only $5.

Head over to the contact page to purchase your ad!
I'd love to have you :)
P.s. There's also a $50 gift card giveaway going on right now! Go check it out and enter to win!

Callie

My friend Callie is probably the only other person I know who is almost, if not just as, obsessed with knitting as I am.
She recently asked me to help her take some photos of some things she's made for her Etsy shop and I thought I would share a few of them with you and give her a little shout out!
She makes some beautiful things so you should definitely head over to her shop to check them out.
Isn't she a cutie?
And those eyes... talk about gorgeous.

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The last one is definitely my favorite.
Such a funny girl.


A Sweater

Remember the sweater from this post?
Well it is now, finally, available in the shop!
Go get one for yourself here!
It really is one of my favorite knits ever.
The teal green one shown in the last photo is my personal one and I wear it all the time!
I made it from some beautiful hand spun, hand dyed yarn that I got from New Mexico (which I also briefly mentioned in this post and this one) and I am in love with it.
It keeps you so warm and cozy, I've actually worn it in place of a coat a few times!
It's definitely a great addition to any winter wardrobe.
I really am so excited about this design though and I'm already coming up with my next one!
What do you guys think?


  Thanks for helping me take photos Meagan!


Jimenez Girls Part 2

Here's part 2 of the Jimenez girls photos!
I really can't stress enough how awesome these girls are, how much I love them, and how beautiful they are!
Of course you can plainly see the latter for yourself!
The last one is a personal favorite. Reenacting an old family photo. Pretty hilarious.
Oh and the second to last one cracks me up too. 
Future band photo? I think yes.
Hope you're starting off your week in a good and productive way!
Enjoy the photos!

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See Part 1 here

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...

-Had an amazing fairytale themed shoot with a new photographer friend. I don't think I've ever been more excited about a shoot! Can't wait to share it with you guys :)
-Shared an update on Lewis
-Finally posted some more photos from my trip to England last spring! Check them out here
-Posted a fun winter wonderland photoshoot that I did with a friend
-Shared a finished knitting project that holds a lot of memories for me
-Took too many selfies
-Had my first Sweetheart Session! Still have some openings, email me for more details and if you want to book a slot! (by.leney@gmail.com)
-Shared part 1 of 2 of a photoshoot I did with three gorgeous sisters
-Ate a lot of chinese food
-Finally got around to designing and knitting up the perfect chunky cabled hat (which I've been dreaming about for forever)! I'm obsessed. I've worn it every day since I've made it pretty much... Not only that but I've already gotten some orders for some! If you want one too, go check it out in the shop.


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 P.s. There's also a $50 gift card giveaway going on right now! Go check it out and enter to win!

P.p.s. 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!

Lewis Update

Some of you ask about Lewis every so often and how he's doing.
He shows his little face in my week in review posts every so often, but I thought I would write an extra little post to let you know that he's doing well.
He's as ornery, saucy and grumpy as ever actually... but that's normal.
Doesn't make him any less cute.
It might make him more cute actually. Because he's this tiny little being and he has this big "don't mess with me or I'll hurt you" attitude.
He thinks he's so tough.
It's pretty hilarious.
His favorite thing in the whole world lately is to chew on cardboard toilet paper rolls.
Yep. The life of a bunny.
He appreciates the love though (it's gone to his head actually) and I'll try to share some more photos of him soon for all you fellow bunny lovers!