iNSTAGRAMMiN'

A bit late in sharing this, still trying to process it all. On Sunday morning I started getting a crazy number of followers all of a sudden on my Instagram @4theloveoftoys. I had no idea that Instagram had posted a blog post about me. How flattering, awesome and just crazy! SO many eyes on my Instagram feed. I'd be lying if I said I didn't freak out for awhile walking around saying "oh my god" over and over. Instagram along with Pinterest have become a huge part of my life. I met Doug on Instagram!

If you're curious, I have no idea how Instagram finds people to post on their blog and IG feed. I didn't do anything on my end to make this happen but I am beyond thankful that it did :)

So now what? I guess I better start taking more photos to post for all my new followers!

http://blog.instagram.com/post/119779161207/150524-4theloveoftoys

XOXO
Sara

PENDLETON, SF, AND MY BLUE HAIR

On Saturday Doug and I hung out with a friend who had this awesome Pendleton throw I loved. I mean look at those colors and that pattern! Ugh! I'm sad I don't own one of these myself! <3 They brought their cameras out with us and although I love taking photos, I left mine at home and decided to just enjoy the amazing view from Bernal Heights Summit in SF without a camera in my hand. I ended up as a "model" in their photos. I'm okay with this because it get us out of the house and gives me more opportunities to see more cool places around me. I never had much chance to document my life in the past. There is a huge number of years I'm not really even in any photos. Because of this I want to make sure I make everyday count and document it when I can. I love being able to look back at such wonderful memories. 

A photo Doug posted made some rounds on Instagram the other day after Pendleton, Jansport, and Benny Gold reposted it. The throw was a collaboration among them. This morning we saw that another artist, Aly McKnight, painted the photo. It's pretty flattering to see when others feel inspired by something Doug or I created. So happy for Doug because I think more people should see his photos and I love helping him share them more.

(© Doug Smith)

(© Aly McKnight)

It's still taking me some time to get to know my surroundings. I've lived most of the past 5+ years not getting out much or seeing the world around me. To be completely honesty I'm also still dealing with anxieties I have always had. One of which is social anxiety but I'm pretty proud of myself lately for pushing through it and exploring some on my own.

Hope your week is going well and if it isn't, you're half way through! 

XOXO

-Sara