Basically as soon as I knew how to screenshot something on my iPhone I was hooked. I began saving pics of pretty scenery, quotes I loved, outfits I wanted to emulate. The word “muse” comes to mind but this is not the extent I want to relay. To me, “muse” is long-term. It’s someone who serves as constant inspiration for whatever your project maybe. These moments I compile are tiny hits of inspiration that are ever-changing and always being replaced or forgotten. It’s the things in life that come across my path that cause me to make a certain “small” decision. It’s like this: I see a bright bunch of flowers at the farmer’s market and then choose my outfit based on that combination of vibrant orange and hot pink that I saw in those flowers. Get it?
Boom.
Inspired.
I am a collector of beautiful things and by “beautiful” I mean something that provokes emotion in me, just as much as something that I see as physically and aesthetically pleasing. Pinterest and Instagram has made this possible
As we speak, I’m sitting at a Panera drinking iced coffee and I can hear one of the male cashiers tell every customer to “have a beautiful day” at the end of their order. This is something that inspires me. The same man let me know he loved my dress while I was getting my coffee. Some people barely squeeze out a “thank you” or a “bye.” I always know that I am in that specific place and time because I was meant to witness that kindness and beauty. (Huge believer in timing right here.)
Anyway, I feel like starting a regular recap of my own inspiring moments I collected with all of you. Thursday night seemed like a good time to do this. Right before we head into the weekend, the last night that isn’t particularly joyful for most since we have one more day of work. Some times I might have lots of quotes, one time I may seem to be drawn toward landscapes, and I just know that my collection will include a lot of style, fashion, and even some gorgeous people.
I’m hoping that by sharing my inspirations, you notice those moments in your own lives and let them inspire you to do something wonderful.
Beauty is all around.
I’ve started here with my Instagram picks from the last few days.
Umm, hello, I’m going here. Something for me to reach for.
This one is all about the caption!
Every struggle is a chance to grow.
Seriously. My astrology sign cat is Indiana. It’s fate.
Listen to yourself. You will hear what you want.
We can heal ourselves from within. Oh yes.
I’m betting on myself. How about you?
Yessssss. No one is telling you what to do, say, think, or believe. That’s all you.
Yours,
Whitney Victoria
Christmas Day
The outfit. Simple, festive-enough, and all pieces I already owned. Weird for me, but I loved it this year. 
It’s a tradition to go to Murdough’s Christmas Barn after eating Thanksgiving dinner. This ornament is straight-up Law of Attraction.
I appointed myself the table place card maker. I found these little ornaments and tags. I kept it simple and wrote each person’s name, after attaching the pinecones. It was cute and something everyone could take home.
My tiny Hello Kitty tree is up at work! Lucky I have a huge desk to fit all my holiday decorations.
One month exactly until my birthday. I like to do a little soul-searching this time of year. I’m striving for following my instincts so I can do more of what I love, more of the time.
This. This is why I brave the crowds and go to Wal-Mart occasionally. $3 turkey hair clips are a must-buy. 
And…tiny bragging but the official Hello Dolly Broadway instagram used my picture! I was pretty excited about that. I’m famous! hah!
I went thrift shopping for the first time in months and hit a pocket of excellence. Including the above pictured Free People dress. My haul also includes a sequin skirt, and a fabulous vintage sweater that I’m sure one of the Golden Girls wore. (Newsflash: That means I love it.)
And I’m convinced I need to buy the two bags of 
I saw the bags while getting my first Cranberry Bliss Bar. I NEED to find a healthy homemade recipe this season. They’re so good but not really worth the sugar too often for me. Once in a while is just perfect!
I’m an old cat lady, except even sadder because I don’t have a cat at the moment. Hah! I loved this sign so much. I’ll just skip the nap bit.
I had just grabbed ice cream when we decided it was necessary for one last souvenir. I bought a mug…it makes me feel super collegiate while drinking my coffee.
On the way home we found some cute shops in New Canaan as well. The fox is my spirit animal. I had to pose.
Our night ended in Westport at the prettiest 
For November Folino is doing a wine and pie pairing event! Now that’s my kind of party. Any takers??
We need to talk about the rainbow, unicorn bagels. I thought they were legend and only existed in a big, fancy city bagelry. Isn’t that bagel bin a beauty?
It was even prettier inside! I’m 100% sure the bagel was amazing and would have been despite it looking like Play-Doh. Light, fluffy, airy. Mmmm.
Some macarons made their way home with us. The chocolate one was fudge and creamy.
Dark potato chips are a weakness. These did not disappoint. 
The first thing that’s around the corner when you walk in, is the coffee and juice bar! That made me happy from the first step inside. 
I went for a mix of 1/4 hazelnut, 3/4 iced Columbian. Very excellent.
Just a girl among her coffee bean barrels.
I’m obsessed with lobster rolls and order them whenever possible. I LOVE that Connecticut has them to-go! Seriously, one of my favorite goods and I’ll take them any way I can get them. 
Since Stew Leonard’s is a “dairy store,” they even had part of the assembly line in the store to watch! 
Anyone else LOVE grocery stores, food, and shopping for treats?
Holiday decorating! Before: It took me 20 minutes holding up flowers and accoutrements together in AC Moore for me to pick out the supplies. Next time I’m going for the bigger wreath.
After! It’s a little different for “fall” colors but that’s what I was going for. As much as I love oranges and leaf hues, this season I was ready for something new.
Sorrelli has a jewelry store in Kutztown that all about the glitz. There’s a reason their instagram handle is @sorrellisparkle. The whole store glitters and is full of pieces you want to try on and fantasize about wearing to a gala. There are cuter, more dainty collections too if you’re not all shine all the time. Everything has a unique shape and look that just screams Sorrelli. You can tell. 
There were snacks! Free food is always a draw for me. I had a baby biscotti and a kir Royale…totally never new what it was until I drank it. Now I think I love them! It’s champagne and Chambord. There’s something classy and magnificent about carrying around a champagne glass. 
If you bought something at the event, you got a signed tote or jewelry role from Lisa. Obviously, we bought things! I’m going to use the tote, I’m over that stuff you keep somewhere, because it’s special and then never enjoy. 
There just so happens to be a fabulous 
We split two so we could both try different flavors. They’re small but in a good way.
French Toast!
Even a plain doughnut would be great because the dough is that flaky, and delightful. Mmmm.
Sunday morning meal planning at Giant before shopping! I had an Americano and tiny hits of gluten for breakfast. Two French Toast 
Sunday night meditations. I mentally prepped for getting back to my healthy status. It’s long overdue and I can trace it back to around January when I stopped being motivated to my natural level.
Enjoy your Monday everyone!
I thought it was a good choice to highlight this stone in October because this month is about stepping into your greatness and getting clear on your true desires.
