#jstarchallenge

#Inktober Day 8- Crooked. Lotsa textures~ Note to self: next year, abandon the prompts.

Evening doodle~ #Inktober is just around the corner!!! So are my board exams but that is less exciting.

Zuppa di porcini in preparazione! Fame, fame, fame... ho già detto fame? . . . #laforchettasullatlante #foodporm #porcini #mushroom #funghiporcini #porcinimushrooms #porcinimushroom #funghi #foodi #foodies #food #foodlover #aifb #fuudly #infoodwetrust #jstarchallengeitaly #JStarChallenge #socialgnock #veg #vegan #veggie #vegetarian #autumn #autunno #ciboautunnale (presso Rome, Italy)

I need to take a moment for a proverbial mountain top shout about the amazing Andrew Hands! He is a matchless husband + business partner and none of Bel Amour Wedding Photography would be possible without him! Shout out the person your business couldn’t run without! The comments will read like a who’s who of entrepreneurial awesomery! #jstarchallenge

Guys. I think I have an ab!! Not six or twelve.. but I think I can almost see one ab forming after doing a hundred sit-ups day after day. . . And it helps that I'm living vicariously through these two on their honeymoon to the Bahamas. 💁😆🌎. . This bride's stories have me on island time all the way!! . . So enjoy this little piece of magic from their wedding night- and just know there was A GIANT SPIDER WEB behind them during this- and I still made them hold still have a long exposure🤣🤣🤷‍♀️ . . They rocked it to say the least💯🙌. . Wedding venue: @kindredoaks #madewithmagmod #longexposure_shots #jstarchallenge (at Kindred Oaks)

Per il #day6 del #JStarChallenge ci è stato chiesto di raccontare di qualcuno che ci ispira. Non è stato difficile decidere, il difficile è stato reperire la foto dei miei genitori da giovani. Appena sposati (come me in questo momento), sono loro che da tutta la vita mi ispirano a migliorarmi e mi insegnano cosa il significato di famiglia, amore, comprensione e lavoro, umiltà e onestà. Spero di riuscire a costruire una famiglia come hanno fatto loro e dare ai miei figli gli stessi insegnamenti. . . . . #laforchettasullatlante #jstarchallengeitaly #memories #parents #love #family #mom #dad #inspirepeople #inspiration #inspiringpeople #ispirazione #lezionedivita #thankfullness #familyfirst #ilovemyfamily #happy #photo #instaphoto #photooftheday

So, I’ve been doing a lot of something I don’t normally do: focus on ME, well at least where Instagram is concerned. I like being BEHIND the camera or computer screen, not the focus in FRONT. But, I think it’s important to get to know one another, don’t you?  In thinking about how I spend my “spare time”...I’m also realizing I don’t do much for me there either. I mean there is fellowship with hubby and church on Sundays and some time with fam and friends.  THIS season, however, it seems we are working SO much...even on the days we are meant to rest.  So this past couple of weeks I’ve been trying to get out and do something positive for me. I love being down the beach with friends. Beach breeze across my face...fresh, crisp sea air tickling my nostrils....a walk on the boards will do the body good! * * * #beachair #jerseyshore #jerseyshoreartist #ihanghope #jstarchallenge (at Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey)

OK, so if I had to choose, yeah I’d say I’m definitely a night person.  (Can you be a midday person? Or a morning person wanna be?!)  I guess it truly depends on the day...AND how late last night’s project ran!  Usually later in the day, I work best because my mind is free to focus...and to dream. Today I’m posting a photo of how I start my day. I enjoy reading #jesuscalling or #jesusalways to start the day, (along with anything that with spark some creativity) because it makes me feel empowered and gives me direction.  For ME, it’s like my morning board meeting with the TRUE CEO. How do YOU start your day? * * * #jesuscalling #jesusalways #sarahyoung #uniquegifts #ihanghope #jstarchallenge (at Ocean County, New Jersey)