Hi guys, Chris Harrison here.Just kidding, it's your resident Instagram expert, Helene. And every time I hear news about Instagram it makes me think of the Bachelor and... "the most dramatic season ever." The changes and updates on Instagram are pretty crazy. Most of them, I assure you, are a good thing. It means Instagram is going to be here for the long haul. It also means you might need ... Read the Post
The Most Dramatic Season Ever: Instagram
How to Beat the Instagram Algorithm (And Get More Engagement Than Ever)
If you're like me you've wasted approximately 547 hours reading articles that all say the same thing: how to grow your Instagram easily and overnight! Or, How to get more followers on Instagram right now. Or the classic: how to quadruple Instagram engagement! No one seems to talk about the real culprit in the room: the Instagram Algorithm. It's time to talk about the Instagram elephant in the room ... Read the Post
The Ultimate Guide to Instagram Stories
My favorite part of Instagram? Instagram stories. I feel like Instagram Stories give an authentic and direct connection to your followers and it helps paint a better picture of what people are truly like. Instead of just a carefully edited and formulated snapshot on your Instagram feed, Stories provide a more accurate view of life, behind the scenes, and give you more opportunities to influence ... Read the Post
How to Edit Your Photos Like a Pro in Lightroom
If I could describe my photo editing process in one word it would be: warm. I like my pictures to look warm and bright, like you could easily step right on into them. When I go to edit my photos for my blog or Instagram I want them to feel enhanced, not overly saturated or too sharp. I've had a lot of questions about how I edit photos and what I use, so today I want to share how I use Lightroom ... Read the Post
Life Lately & Introducing the Shop!
I wanted to do a small recap about what's going on lately, since I haven't done that in months. And thought it would also be a good excuse to also include the new shop! Stay til the end of this post for a never seen before surprise. P.s. if you're just here for the shop check it out right here! Travel updates I'm currently writing this from Romania where I'll be for the next couple weeks seeing ... Read the Post
I Wrote a Book!
One of my all time favorite pastimes is writing. Um duh, Helene, you are a blogger after all. But not just writing short blog posts, getting to sit down and hash out my thoughts in a meaningful way. Both my parents are writers and authors, so it's in my blood to follow in their footsteps. Today I'm thrilled to announce I wrote my very own book!Keeping in line with my years as a blogger and ... Read the Post
