The Nest : Some of MamaOwl's Inspirations

Happy Friday Everyone! My family & I are headed in separate directions for the weekend, the Hubby & the pup (we have a 5 year-old Yellow Lab/Retriever mix) is heading off on a manly camping trip while Sunnyboy and I spend the night with some friends we haven't seen in a while. It promises to be a fun weekend for all of us. Can't wait! Hope you're able to get out & enjoy these first few days of Fall too!

I thought I'd use this Friday post that I'm calling "The Nest" to give you some of my inspirations for starting this blog. There are so many ladies in particular that I've followed for the past year or more and learned from as I began the seeds of blogging. Check out their pages, and you won't be able to keep yourself from being inspired as well I bet ;-) (Just click on the name in purple & it'll take you right to their page).

Jen is a friend that I've been following for over 2 years now, & I absolutely love how she combines her love of fashion with her love for her family. She inspires me as a fellow-mama and brings me out of my comfort zone of jeans & a t-shirt in my daily fashions.

Jessica is an acquaintance who was introduced to me through mutual friends when the Hubby & I began pursuing adoption. She and her family have an open adoption with both of their 2 kiddos and I am always touched by the pictures and stories she posts.

Rach is a long-time close family friend and she recently started a blog called Just 3 Things. I love that she's able to pick just "3 Things" each week to share with her readers, and this past month she even covered the incredibly touching topic of losing her dad. Give the post a read, it will touch your heart.

Orchid Grey, whose name is actually Julie, is the second fashion blog that I follow. I "met" her through Jen and I love her style. I always say, if I had the funds, I'd dress just like Orchid Grey ;-)

Maren is another old-time friend who I've know since Middle School and her blog focuses on her personal life/family life. She recently had a baby girl and her sense of humor always brings a smile to my face :-) smile!

Nancy is one of my absolute FAVORITE photographers in the world. Seriously, she's that good. I hope in some teeny tiny way that if I follow along, I will someday be 1 millionth as good at taking pics. We'll see haha.

What are you up to this weekend? I'd love to hear about your plans. I'll leave you with a video of my Sunnyboy who is quickly becoming a drummerboy. Enjoy! Happy Weekend!