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.
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 
We all know it’s a cliche now, but I truly believe in the Law of Attraction. Turns out, almost everyone successful, famous, happy, etc. does too. Einstein, Tesla, Will Smith, Oprah, the list goes on and on. It doesn’t have to be some hokey principle that you follow like a cult, although you can be as open about it as you wish. Basically every athlete sees themselves making the shot/goal/play before they do it. They’re visualizing themselves as a success. They feel themselves being who they want to be before it happens in real life.
