just a few things.

here are a few things that i've gathered from the instagram

in the past few days.

two things i want.

and one that is just plain pretty.

first up, these camo sneaks from target.

in the little boys section.

yes, i'm being serious.

and only $17.

going to get them at lunch.

(you can get them online for $19 here)

i think they'd make really rad photography-taking workin shoes.

with either some rolled skinnies or cut-offs.

(via @targetdoesitagain)

then these:

currently from calypso st. barth.

i'm on a mission to make that long light purple one. so cute.

and then i'll take either of those 2 beaded pendents on the right.

they aren't online but some other good ones are, here.

(via @taylorsterling)

now, this:

i really couldn't sleep last night.

like up from 1-5am couldn't sleep.

ugh.

so i was creeping the internet and instagram.

i found @southsocialandhome.

she's working with emily henderson on that reception place they're re-doing.

i'm excited to see it unfold, bc i already love anything emily henderson touches but now i love this cute blonde, too! and i think they may like vintage as much as the other...

her name is dean and she blogs here. and her website here.

what i'm really trying to say, is that her amazing southern wedding was just featured on martha stewart and it's a good one you guys!!

gold sequin mini dresses for the maids, and hers is vintage!

no details were spared.

so pretty!!

you can read the martha bit here.

and see more their photos here.

i'm going to go take a nap on the conference room table now.

not really but i wish i could.

happy wednesday.

JILL

insta-cool.

 

i follow alot of people i don't know on instagram.

and it makes me feel a little like a creeper.

but i do it because they put out some of the coolest photos.

it's like a magazine every time i click it open...

and we all know how i feel about magazines.

...and photos.

i'm definitely a visual person.

 

 

so.

if you're on instagram and you like gorgeous photos too, i suggest following this lady:

@sarahshermansamuel

 

she's the founder of smitten studio.

she makes things. good things!

has a killer closet.

looks to have the cutest relationship with her husband and two pups.

travels to far off destinations.

was the girl behind this party.

and is owner of this lake cabin. more about their renovation here.

(the previous 2, all over pinterest)

 

more importantly, she takes innately cool instagram photos.

i just think some people get it, some don't.

she gets it.

 

here's some:

 

 

happy monday.

 

 

JILL

 

 

geronimo!

i love instagram, it's no lie.

nor is it a secret.

but i love watching more than participating.

i don't really feel my life is filled with that much interesting, beautiful, exciting stuff to shove into the world's face... but i know that i am! so i am trying to be better at it. seriously, life is beautiful. (cliche but true. don't roll your eyes at me.)

i feel a tangent coming on, but the other day at dinner with friends, i was discussing this very same fact: that i should/want to be taking more photos. i love photos. i love taking photos. i certainly love looking at photos. i want to document my life from here on out with tiny little square grams with innately cool filters applied. (oh the filters... they alone make ordinary life fancier.) so we implemented a one-(at least)-a-day photo challenge. of which i am not holding up my end of the bargain, but i intend to... fully.

you can follow along here: @jabarrier

back to today's post.

this lady, jihan zencirli, creator behind (my favorite) geronimo balloons,

creates the most lovely instagrams.

her life is full of craft, color, frill, ballooooons, and pretty festiveness and i can't get enough.

her instagram feed instantly makes me happier,

even in the crappiest of days or moods, and there have been a string of those lately...

her photos make me smile.

so i'm sharing a few with you today,

but you can follow her daily

@geronimoballoons

and i encourage it.

this was a sample.

there's so much more.

not only does she share her balloon/frill making, she has a cute little pup with 3 legs, and she drives the. coolest. vintage. light blue. car. ever.

love her.

love her balloons.

JILL