Has your current favorite genre ALWAYS been your f Has your current favorite genre ALWAYS been your favorite genre? πŸ’«
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A friend asked me the other day how I found myself enjoying fantasy and I told her that it started when I read THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA with my family at 6 years old 🦁 It was a popular genre on the bookshelves in our home, so it came as no surprise that a few years later I was picking up THE HOBBIT and THE LORD OF THE RINGS πŸ’ I never really knew life without fantasy novels and I'm really grateful for the fact that my parents always encouraged my desire to read as many books from as many different genres as I could get my hands on πŸ“š
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My SECOND BREAKFAST candle from @janzywaxco smells like marmalade cranberry cake and I just know that Merry would want to eat it 🍰 Use ESPRESSO10 to purchase the delicious scent for yourself! πŸ•―
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What are your ultimate ESCAPE reads? 🌌
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One of the reasons I love fantasy so much is because it is the furthest thing from reality! πŸ‰ Since reading IS my escape, I appreciate books that take me somewhere else entirely - another world, another dimension, somewhere magical πŸ’«
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Some of my favorite escape reads are:
♠️ CARAVAL - Remember, it's only a game... or is it? 
✨ THE STARLESS SEA - Follow the clues: a bee, a key, and a sword.
πŸ— THE TEN THOUSAND DOORS OF JANUARY - Secret doors written into existence. 
πŸ¦‹ STRANGE THE DREAMER - A moth, light upon the brow, can transport you into the dream.
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Honestly, just typing out these titles gave me a little shiver of delight because I just love them all so much! πŸ₯Ί Have you read any of them? πŸ“š 
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Who are your favorite "cinnamon roll boys" (otherw Who are your favorite "cinnamon roll boys" (otherwise known as "soft boys") from the books you've read? πŸ₯°
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I'm not at all a fan of the real "bad boy" in the stories I read, though I don't mind a tougher exterior with a kind heart 🀎 I've always preferred sweeties, so my favorite "cinnamon roll boys" are: 
πŸ¦‹ Seth from WICKED LOVELY
🌳 Owen from INTO THE HEARTLESS WOOD
β›± Alex from PEOPLE WE MEET ON VACATION
πŸ›³ Patrick from THE LUCKY ESCAPE
πŸ’ƒπŸ½ Xavier from INSTRUCTIONS FOR DANCING
⭐️ Augustus from THE FAULT IN OUR STARS
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I'm also pretty sure that if the guy on my bookmark from @theseasonalpages was a book character, I'd love him too πŸ™ˆ He's bookish and wears nice sweaters, so that's a yes from me πŸ˜‰ Pick up the Malcolm bookmark with my code ESPRESSO10 to have this cinnamon roll boy reading companion with you at all times πŸ”– 
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What was the last book you read based on a booksta What was the last book you read based on a bookstagram recommendation? πŸ’¬
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A lot of the titles I've picked up in the last year have been influenced by bookstagram πŸ“± I feel like I'm adding a new book to my Goodreads TBR on a daily basis, thanks to all of you! πŸ™ˆ A few months back, I read These Violent Delights, and while it definitely made me squirm (I don't do well with... some of the topics [redacted because of spoilers haha] πŸ₯΄), it was fun to notice what others enjoyed about it as I read! πŸ“–
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The audiobook I finished today was a booksta pick: The Ten Thousand Doors of January - and I enjoyed it thoroughly 🎧 It reminded me so much of The Starless Sea ✨ Have you read any of the books I mentioned? πŸ“– 
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Do you enjoy reading classic literature? 🀎
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I'll admit, I've never been the *biggest* fan of classics πŸ™ˆ I feel as though that's an abomination for a bookworm, but it's just the truth 🀭 My exceptions are anything by Louisa May Alcott (specifically Jo's Boys), The Chronicles of Narnia, and Anne of Green Gables πŸ“š I think I enjoy these because they're nostalgic for me - they're the books I grew up with πŸ’πŸ»β€β™€οΈ
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I found this stunning, vintage copy of the first three Anne volumes in one at Goodwill for $3 and snatched it up right away 😍 I love the worn look to it and the way it smells πŸ‘ƒπŸΌ
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Have you read any of the novels I mentioned? πŸ“– [Photograph taken prior to Luna's procedure] 
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Do you have any rereads planned for this year? πŸ“š
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I found myself stating, "I need to read that again," on a regular basis, so I put together a list of some of the books and series I'd like to revisit in 2021 πŸ“ Now I really can't wait to dive into some old favorites and even different formats of recent reads πŸ“–
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RENEGADES is one of the first ones I added to my list because I flew through this trilogy in a week last year and I'd like to take my time with it when I reread so I can really indulge in the incredible story πŸ¦ΈπŸ»β€β™€οΈ I also added THE LUNAR CHRONICLES (on a Marissa Meyer kick, clearly) as well as some of my comfort reads from high school like PAPER TOWNS and DELIRIUM 😱
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Have you read any of the books I mentioned? 🀳🏻 
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Do you write down book quotes as you read them? πŸ“
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I don't like to mark my books in any way, but I do want to remember the quotes that impact me as I read ✍🏼 I'll update my Goodreads progress, jot down a note in my phone, or sometimes I'll even take photos of the book and "highlight" the photo πŸ˜‚
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One of my recent favorite quotes was this:
"Do you know how you live three hundred years? she says.
And when he asks how, she smiles. "The same way you live one. A second at a time." - The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue (aka quite possibly the most quotable book I've ever read) πŸ’«
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What are some favorite quotes from your recent reads? πŸ—― 
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Are there any books you've read that made you want Are there any books you've read that made you want to pick up a new (or old) hobby? πŸ’ƒπŸ»
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When I read Instructions for Dancing, it made me miss ballroom dancing, which is something I did for 3 years in high school! πŸ‘  I haven't danced like that in so long, but reading this inspired me to begin practicing some again (even if it's in my room, by myself πŸ˜‚)
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I absolutely loved every minute of what was yet another masterpiece by one of my forever favorite authors, @nicolayoon 🀍 So thankful that I was able to read the ARC via @netgalley and I've already pre-ordered the physical copy to read again when it comes out in June! 🌸
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Have you read anything by Nicola Yoon (like Everything, Everything or The Sun Is Also a Star)? πŸ“š 
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Tell me about some of your favorite TRILOGIES πŸ“š Tell me about some of your favorite TRILOGIES πŸ“š
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Personally, I think that trilogies are the exact perfect length for a series (not too long, but not too short) πŸ™ˆ Maybe that's why some of my favorite books are part of trilogies! πŸ€” I was thinking about this so much that I actually wrote a full blog post about it last week and I'm now on the hunt to find more trilogies to add to my ever-growing list πŸ“
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Some of my forever favorites are:
πŸ’Œ TO ALL THE BOYS I'VE LOVED BEFORE
πŸ¦ΈπŸ»β€β™€οΈ RENEGADES
πŸŽͺ CARAVAL
πŸ–€ A DARKER SHADE OF MAGIC
πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬ CRAZY RICH ASIANS
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Have you read any of these? πŸ“– 
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Blogging, Lifestyle · March 19, 2021

8 Apps That Every Blogger Should Have on Their Phone


This post was originally published in June 2020. It has been edited to reflect my rebrand from She Saw Style to The Espresso Edition.

Content creation is so much simpler when you know exactly which apps to use.

After spending over five years creating content and blogging full-time, I feel like I’ve got a bit of a handle on which apps I find most helpful. I shared a post similar to this in the past, and since then, I’ve narrowed the list down to just 8 apps that I use nearly every day to elevate my Instagram stories and social media feeds.

Clearly, there are apps that drop daily, and I’m sure to have new names added to my favorites in the future, but I can’t see myself canceling subscriptions or deleting any from this particular list any time soon. These are my tried and true, holy grail, top of the top, can’t live without apps!

I’m also sharing four free lightroom presets in this post. you’ll want to keep reading!
Has your current favorite genre ALWAYS been your f Has your current favorite genre ALWAYS been your favorite genre? πŸ’«
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A friend asked me the other day how I found myself enjoying fantasy and I told her that it started when I read THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA with my family at 6 years old 🦁 It was a popular genre on the bookshelves in our home, so it came as no surprise that a few years later I was picking up THE HOBBIT and THE LORD OF THE RINGS πŸ’ I never really knew life without fantasy novels and I'm really grateful for the fact that my parents always encouraged my desire to read as many books from as many different genres as I could get my hands on πŸ“š
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My SECOND BREAKFAST candle from @janzywaxco smells like marmalade cranberry cake and I just know that Merry would want to eat it 🍰 Use ESPRESSO10 to purchase the delicious scent for yourself! πŸ•―
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What are your ultimate ESCAPE reads? 🌌
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One of the reasons I love fantasy so much is because it is the furthest thing from reality! πŸ‰ Since reading IS my escape, I appreciate books that take me somewhere else entirely - another world, another dimension, somewhere magical πŸ’«
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Some of my favorite escape reads are:
♠️ CARAVAL - Remember, it's only a game... or is it? 
✨ THE STARLESS SEA - Follow the clues: a bee, a key, and a sword.
πŸ— THE TEN THOUSAND DOORS OF JANUARY - Secret doors written into existence. 
πŸ¦‹ STRANGE THE DREAMER - A moth, light upon the brow, can transport you into the dream.
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Honestly, just typing out these titles gave me a little shiver of delight because I just love them all so much! πŸ₯Ί Have you read any of them? πŸ“š 
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Who are your favorite "cinnamon roll boys" (otherw Who are your favorite "cinnamon roll boys" (otherwise known as "soft boys") from the books you've read? πŸ₯°
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I'm not at all a fan of the real "bad boy" in the stories I read, though I don't mind a tougher exterior with a kind heart 🀎 I've always preferred sweeties, so my favorite "cinnamon roll boys" are: 
πŸ¦‹ Seth from WICKED LOVELY
🌳 Owen from INTO THE HEARTLESS WOOD
β›± Alex from PEOPLE WE MEET ON VACATION
πŸ›³ Patrick from THE LUCKY ESCAPE
πŸ’ƒπŸ½ Xavier from INSTRUCTIONS FOR DANCING
⭐️ Augustus from THE FAULT IN OUR STARS
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I'm also pretty sure that if the guy on my bookmark from @theseasonalpages was a book character, I'd love him too πŸ™ˆ He's bookish and wears nice sweaters, so that's a yes from me πŸ˜‰ Pick up the Malcolm bookmark with my code ESPRESSO10 to have this cinnamon roll boy reading companion with you at all times πŸ”– 
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What was the last book you read based on a booksta What was the last book you read based on a bookstagram recommendation? πŸ’¬
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A lot of the titles I've picked up in the last year have been influenced by bookstagram πŸ“± I feel like I'm adding a new book to my Goodreads TBR on a daily basis, thanks to all of you! πŸ™ˆ A few months back, I read These Violent Delights, and while it definitely made me squirm (I don't do well with... some of the topics [redacted because of spoilers haha] πŸ₯΄), it was fun to notice what others enjoyed about it as I read! πŸ“–
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The audiobook I finished today was a booksta pick: The Ten Thousand Doors of January - and I enjoyed it thoroughly 🎧 It reminded me so much of The Starless Sea ✨ Have you read any of the books I mentioned? πŸ“– 
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Do you enjoy reading classic literature? 🀎
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I'll admit, I've never been the *biggest* fan of classics πŸ™ˆ I feel as though that's an abomination for a bookworm, but it's just the truth 🀭 My exceptions are anything by Louisa May Alcott (specifically Jo's Boys), The Chronicles of Narnia, and Anne of Green Gables πŸ“š I think I enjoy these because they're nostalgic for me - they're the books I grew up with πŸ’πŸ»β€β™€οΈ
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I found this stunning, vintage copy of the first three Anne volumes in one at Goodwill for $3 and snatched it up right away 😍 I love the worn look to it and the way it smells πŸ‘ƒπŸΌ
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I found myself stating, "I need to read that again," on a regular basis, so I put together a list of some of the books and series I'd like to revisit in 2021 πŸ“ Now I really can't wait to dive into some old favorites and even different formats of recent reads πŸ“–
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RENEGADES is one of the first ones I added to my list because I flew through this trilogy in a week last year and I'd like to take my time with it when I reread so I can really indulge in the incredible story πŸ¦ΈπŸ»β€β™€οΈ I also added THE LUNAR CHRONICLES (on a Marissa Meyer kick, clearly) as well as some of my comfort reads from high school like PAPER TOWNS and DELIRIUM 😱
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I don't like to mark my books in any way, but I do want to remember the quotes that impact me as I read ✍🏼 I'll update my Goodreads progress, jot down a note in my phone, or sometimes I'll even take photos of the book and "highlight" the photo πŸ˜‚
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One of my recent favorite quotes was this:
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When I read Instructions for Dancing, it made me miss ballroom dancing, which is something I did for 3 years in high school! πŸ‘  I haven't danced like that in so long, but reading this inspired me to begin practicing some again (even if it's in my room, by myself πŸ˜‚)
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I absolutely loved every minute of what was yet another masterpiece by one of my forever favorite authors, @nicolayoon 🀍 So thankful that I was able to read the ARC via @netgalley and I've already pre-ordered the physical copy to read again when it comes out in June! 🌸
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Some of my forever favorites are:
πŸ’Œ TO ALL THE BOYS I'VE LOVED BEFORE
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Apps to Download Right Away

These are the apps I use on a daily basis to create content that’s unique and on-brand!

Instagram

This is a no-brainer. Obviously, if you’re a content creator, Instagram is most likely your number one platform. I highly suggest not putting all your eggs in the Insta basket and using other social media apps, but most of this post will revolve around what I use for Instagram itself!

There is so much you can do within Instagram!

In the past, I’ve received DMs asking about how I create my Instagram stories. Someone wondered where I got my templates, and another individual wanted to know about the gifs I use. I told them that so much can be accomplished in-app! Click here to find fifteen phrases that I use to search for adorable, relatable gifs.

In addition, you can accomplish some fun things on your stories, editing-wise, that might surprise you!

Start playing around on stories and see what you can do! And look up videos on TikTok for more inspiration. There are tons of tutorials that will blow your mind.

More apps that will make content creation a breeze:

Tezza

Tezza is a creative genius and everything she touches is magic, in my opinion. When she launched her photo editing app, I downloaded it right away. I love that you can edit photos and videos with her presets, dust filters, subtitles, and more. I use this app to edit nearly any photo/video you see on my stories.

Adobe Lightroom

I’ll admit that I use the desktop version of this program much more, because I feel it allows me to have more control. However, I do enjoy the app because I have saved my presets to it and can quickly and easily upload and edit something straight from my camera to post! Speaking of presets…

I am offering four of my Lightroom presets (for both desktop and mobile) right now!

All you need to do is sign up right here, and you’ll get all four to play with. If you use them on your Instagram feed, be sure to tag #EspressoEdits so I see them.


TouchRetouch

I’m not a Photoshop wizard, by any means. I need something super simple to use when I want to get rid of a person in the background, wipe away a license plate, or remove a trash can from one of my photos. This app does all of that and more!

Planoly

I’ve been using Planoly to plan my Instagram feed for years now. In fact, I may have downloaded it prior to my official “blogging” days, in which case, I’ve been using it for an almost ridiculous length of time! I pay monthly for all their features and believe it’s worth every penny. It saves my hashtags, allows me to schedule my posts, and their additional blogging resources on their website are phenomenal!

Unfold

This has been my go-to app when it comes to creating cute templates for Instagram stories. I use this for every account I manage. I love that they launch new options every few months, so there’s constantly a fun feature to try, whether that’s a font, template, or sticker. It’s ridiculously user-friendly if you are worried about not having “editing/graphic skills.”

Canva

Not only do I use this for my Instagram and other social media content, but I use it for my Pinterest pins, website headers, newsletter graphics, business cards, etc. It allows you to alter pre-made templates, or create your own. I’ve been using this for years and I can’t recommend it enough. In fact, I do recommend it on an almost daily basis to friends on IG!

Splice

Wanting to create a beautiful video, but don’t want to dive into fancy computer software? This is going to be your new best friend. I use Splice for artsy lookbook videos, aesthetic coffee captures, and more! It’s easy to learn, and has lots of options – including free music!


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  1. Lux Pups says

    June 15, 2020 at 5:42 AM

    I’ve never used Tezza, I’ll have to check it out. Lightroom & Canva are my bffs lol.

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  2. Carrington | Chaos and Coffee says

    June 15, 2020 at 11:17 AM

    These are such great apps to recommend! I’m have some of these but not all of them so I’ll have to make sure I get them, they seem really helpful. Xx.

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  3. Robyn Jones says

    June 22, 2020 at 1:57 PM

    Great suggestions! Thanks for sharing, especially what terms to search for GIFS. I love it!

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  4. Lindsey says

    March 19, 2021 at 4:36 AM

    This is making me want to up my Instagram game for sure (mine gets sadly neglected because I can just never figure out what I want from it). I’ve only heard of a few of these so definitely some more to check out now – thanks for the recommendations!

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  5. Francesca says

    March 19, 2021 at 9:16 AM

    I need to try Splice! I’ve downloaded it before but kept getting an error so I forgot about it. I love using Lightroom and I have used Later for my feed planning and posting for a few years. I would also add Notion to keep everything organized and on schedule. πŸ˜‰ and now I’m off to find you on TikTok

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  6. Hayley says

    March 19, 2021 at 9:45 AM

    So many of these apps were new to me so I’ll have to check them out ASAP! I used to use Lightroom for my photos but then there was an app update that catapulted me out of my comfort zone so now I just use and pay for the VSCO app.

    My go-to app for content creation in general is definitely Canva. I don’t think I could live without it!

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  7. Jen says

    March 19, 2021 at 9:49 AM

    This is such a helpful post! I’m going to check some of these out! Thank you for sharing this!

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  8. Cristina Rosano says

    March 19, 2021 at 11:31 AM

    Really need to check out Tezza! I already use Canva and lightroom, but should really get around lightroom more and learn better about it! Really love your pictures and stories so will have to check them put, thanks for sharing x

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  9. Jolayne says

    March 19, 2021 at 12:03 PM

    Planoly is new to me. I will definitely check it out! Thanks for the list.

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  10. Amie says

    March 19, 2021 at 12:07 PM

    I absolutely love Lightroom, I have all my folders set up for images and it makes the world of difference!

    Love, Amie ❀
    The Curvaceous Vegan

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  11. rebecca says

    March 19, 2021 at 12:44 PM

    yessssss these are all my favorites too, except i use InShot instead of Splice for video. All of these apps make creating sooo much easier and i also love that Unfold now has a grid planner.

    xx rebecca // thecrystalpress.com

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  12. Lizzie says

    March 19, 2021 at 1:41 PM

    I love lightroom and unfold! So many great apps here! Need to check out the others!

    Lizzie
    http://www.lizzieinlace.com

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  13. Raji says

    March 19, 2021 at 2:13 PM

    I’ve only used Canva from these so far, I’ll have to check out these other options too. Thanks for sharing this great resource!

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  14. Kayleigh Zara says

    March 19, 2021 at 2:43 PM

    I’ve heard some really incredible things about Tezza to be honest! I’ve seen fellow bloggers talk about it alot. Thanks for sharing these x

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  15. Kelly Diane says

    March 19, 2021 at 6:48 PM

    This is such a helpful post. I love Lightroom and Canva for creating content. I need to check out the others you have mentioned too.

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  16. Amanda says

    March 19, 2021 at 8:59 PM

    Thank you for sharing these! I think I definitely need to get some more photo apps and a scheduling app. Great ideas!

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  17. Loine says

    March 20, 2021 at 3:33 AM

    That’s an amazing blogpost! I’m so happy because I discovered a bunch of apps! I already knew of retouch, lightroom and Canva but all the others are great discoveries! Thanks!

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  18. Sumedha says

    March 20, 2021 at 4:23 AM

    This guide is so helpful! Would have loved this when I was still taking photos haha.

    I’ve recently moved away from regular photographs to digital art content on Instagram so my content creation has completely changed. I post my art on Instagram and use Canva for book review posts. My current content has been working much better for me since I really don’t like photography haha.

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  19. Maple says

    March 20, 2021 at 5:09 AM

    Amazing Blog Post!! I didn’t knew the Tezza one 😊

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  20. Miragail says

    March 20, 2021 at 11:45 AM

    These are all great recommendations! I am especially interested in Planoly, thank you for bringing it to our attention.

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  21. Freya says

    March 20, 2021 at 1:01 PM

    I’m particularly interested in the editing apps like Tezza, where would we be without them these days! Thank you so much for sharing what you use!

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  22. Gemma Jayne says

    March 20, 2021 at 5:31 PM

    I use Canva a lot but have not really thought about other apps or even looking into other apps. I think where I work full time and only blog with my limited spare time so I guess my time goes into writing rather than editing or looking into apps. But this was very useful and made me think about some apps I can use, so thank you for this xx

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  23. Alice in Sheffield says

    March 21, 2021 at 9:21 AM

    Oooo there’s lots of apps I’ve not tried on here for creating videos and templates I’ll check them out

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  24. Ashley@AttemptsAtDomestication says

    March 21, 2021 at 12:36 PM

    I use almost all of these and they are fantastic apps! I love how all of your content reflects your brand so well, I need to utilize these apps to do that for myself too. Also, I hadn’t heard of Touch Retouch, but I’m downloading it ASAP.

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  25. Lauren says

    March 21, 2021 at 8:29 PM

    These are some great apps to have. I have Canva and Unsplash. Thank you for sharing your suggestions.

    Lauren

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  26. Charissa says

    March 22, 2021 at 8:38 AM

    These are great app suggestions for content creators! I LOVE Canva, and they’v made great strides with their app version, but I still wish they’d refine it a little more. I’ve also been meaning to give Planoly a try!

    Reply
  27. Bethany Jones says

    March 22, 2021 at 8:54 AM

    These suggestions all sound really good, I have instagram and canva but have been looking for a better photo-editing app so I might have to have a look into some of the apps you have suggested

    Reply
  28. Sarah Lindner says

    March 22, 2021 at 1:02 PM

    I haven’t used most of these…I need to try playing with some of them. I’ve only dipped my toes in Planoly, but was never consistently using it so I stopped and I can’t go without Canva. Will have to look more into! xoxo, Sarah

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  29. Anna English says

    March 22, 2021 at 2:14 PM

    I played around with the Tezza app over the holidays and loved it!

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  30. Rachael says

    March 22, 2021 at 4:02 PM

    Fab post, we already use quite a lot of these but we are 1000% going to download Tezza!! It sounds amazing! Thank you for sharing xx

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  31. Darleen says

    March 22, 2021 at 6:18 PM

    Yup! I have most of those apps. I’ve heard good things about Tezza app. But thought you have to pay a monthly fee to use it? Sounds like it’s worth it?

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  32. Mary Monique says

    March 23, 2021 at 1:55 AM

    I’ve never used some of these photo editors but they look so helpful. I try to refrain from downloading so many apps on my phone. I’m just focusing mostly on Pinterest for a change. Thanks for sharing. Informative article!

    http://www.lifebeginsattwenty.com

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  33. Laura Leigh says

    March 23, 2021 at 9:22 PM

    whoa downloading splice right now! I had never heard of it before – excited to check it out and give it a try. thanks for the intro lady!

    xo Laura Leigh
    https://louellareese.com

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  34. Em says

    March 24, 2021 at 10:00 AM

    I also use so many of these! I don’t use Tezza or Splice but most of the others I do!

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  35. Rosie Ireland says

    March 24, 2021 at 11:48 AM

    I’m downloading Splice right now! Such a good way for me to edit my videos and reels!

    Rosie

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  36. Jenny in Neverland says

    March 25, 2021 at 7:17 AM

    I’ve never heard of TouchRetouch but I’ll be downloading it asap – thank you for sharing!

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  37. Amanda says

    March 25, 2021 at 5:29 PM

    Canva is definitely one of my faves– so much you can create!

    Reply
  38. Amanda Elizabeth - meet at the barre says

    March 29, 2021 at 10:17 AM

    I’ve been using the Lightroom mobile app a lot more lately and it has been so much easier than the desktop version!

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Who are your favorite "cinnamon roll boys" (otherw Who are your favorite "cinnamon roll boys" (otherwise known as "soft boys") from the books you've read? πŸ₯°
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I'm not at all a fan of the real "bad boy" in the stories I read, though I don't mind a tougher exterior with a kind heart 🀎 I've always preferred sweeties, so my favorite "cinnamon roll boys" are: 
πŸ¦‹ Seth from WICKED LOVELY
🌳 Owen from INTO THE HEARTLESS WOOD
β›± Alex from PEOPLE WE MEET ON VACATION
πŸ›³ Patrick from THE LUCKY ESCAPE
πŸ’ƒπŸ½ Xavier from INSTRUCTIONS FOR DANCING
⭐️ Augustus from THE FAULT IN OUR STARS
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I'm also pretty sure that if the guy on my bookmark from @theseasonalpages was a book character, I'd love him too πŸ™ˆ He's bookish and wears nice sweaters, so that's a yes from me πŸ˜‰ Pick up the Malcolm bookmark with my code ESPRESSO10 to have this cinnamon roll boy reading companion with you at all times πŸ”– 
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What was the last book you read based on a booksta What was the last book you read based on a bookstagram recommendation? πŸ’¬
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A lot of the titles I've picked up in the last year have been influenced by bookstagram πŸ“± I feel like I'm adding a new book to my Goodreads TBR on a daily basis, thanks to all of you! πŸ™ˆ A few months back, I read These Violent Delights, and while it definitely made me squirm (I don't do well with... some of the topics [redacted because of spoilers haha] πŸ₯΄), it was fun to notice what others enjoyed about it as I read! πŸ“–
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The audiobook I finished today was a booksta pick: The Ten Thousand Doors of January - and I enjoyed it thoroughly 🎧 It reminded me so much of The Starless Sea ✨ Have you read any of the books I mentioned? πŸ“– 
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Do you enjoy reading classic literature? 🀎
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I'll admit, I've never been the *biggest* fan of classics πŸ™ˆ I feel as though that's an abomination for a bookworm, but it's just the truth 🀭 My exceptions are anything by Louisa May Alcott (specifically Jo's Boys), The Chronicles of Narnia, and Anne of Green Gables πŸ“š I think I enjoy these because they're nostalgic for me - they're the books I grew up with πŸ’πŸ»β€β™€οΈ
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I found this stunning, vintage copy of the first three Anne volumes in one at Goodwill for $3 and snatched it up right away 😍 I love the worn look to it and the way it smells πŸ‘ƒπŸΌ
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Have you read any of the novels I mentioned? πŸ“– [Photograph taken prior to Luna's procedure] 
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Do you have any rereads planned for this year? πŸ“š
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I found myself stating, "I need to read that again," on a regular basis, so I put together a list of some of the books and series I'd like to revisit in 2021 πŸ“ Now I really can't wait to dive into some old favorites and even different formats of recent reads πŸ“–
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RENEGADES is one of the first ones I added to my list because I flew through this trilogy in a week last year and I'd like to take my time with it when I reread so I can really indulge in the incredible story πŸ¦ΈπŸ»β€β™€οΈ I also added THE LUNAR CHRONICLES (on a Marissa Meyer kick, clearly) as well as some of my comfort reads from high school like PAPER TOWNS and DELIRIUM 😱
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Have you read any of the books I mentioned? 🀳🏻 
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Do you write down book quotes as you read them? πŸ“
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I don't like to mark my books in any way, but I do want to remember the quotes that impact me as I read ✍🏼 I'll update my Goodreads progress, jot down a note in my phone, or sometimes I'll even take photos of the book and "highlight" the photo πŸ˜‚
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One of my recent favorite quotes was this:
"Do you know how you live three hundred years? she says.
And when he asks how, she smiles. "The same way you live one. A second at a time." - The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue (aka quite possibly the most quotable book I've ever read) πŸ’«
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What are some favorite quotes from your recent reads? πŸ—― 
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Are there any books you've read that made you want Are there any books you've read that made you want to pick up a new (or old) hobby? πŸ’ƒπŸ»
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When I read Instructions for Dancing, it made me miss ballroom dancing, which is something I did for 3 years in high school! πŸ‘  I haven't danced like that in so long, but reading this inspired me to begin practicing some again (even if it's in my room, by myself πŸ˜‚)
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I absolutely loved every minute of what was yet another masterpiece by one of my forever favorite authors, @nicolayoon 🀍 So thankful that I was able to read the ARC via @netgalley and I've already pre-ordered the physical copy to read again when it comes out in June! 🌸
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Have you read anything by Nicola Yoon (like Everything, Everything or The Sun Is Also a Star)? πŸ“š 
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Tell me about some of your favorite TRILOGIES πŸ“š Tell me about some of your favorite TRILOGIES πŸ“š
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Personally, I think that trilogies are the exact perfect length for a series (not too long, but not too short) πŸ™ˆ Maybe that's why some of my favorite books are part of trilogies! πŸ€” I was thinking about this so much that I actually wrote a full blog post about it last week and I'm now on the hunt to find more trilogies to add to my ever-growing list πŸ“
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Some of my forever favorites are:
πŸ’Œ TO ALL THE BOYS I'VE LOVED BEFORE
πŸ¦ΈπŸ»β€β™€οΈ RENEGADES
πŸŽͺ CARAVAL
πŸ–€ A DARKER SHADE OF MAGIC
πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬ CRAZY RICH ASIANS
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Have you read any of these? πŸ“– 
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Are you a fan of MARVEL SUPERHEROES? πŸ¦ΈπŸ½β€β™‚οΈ
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To say I'm a huge Marvel nerd would be an understatement! πŸ™ˆ I love learning more about the characters in comics and graphic novels so I was thrilled to receive an ARC of MILES MORALES: SHOCK WAVES by one of my all-time favorite authors, @justinwritesya (release date: June 1, 2021) πŸ•Έ
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This story was compelling, heartwarming, and wonderfully-written, and I loved that it also brought into play some very real discussions about everyday challenges πŸ™ŒπŸΌ If you like MARVEL, SPIDER-MAN, or GRAPHIC NOVELS - you will love this so much! πŸ•· (I did write a full review which you can find on my blog)! πŸ’»
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Do you ever read graphic novels? πŸ’₯ 
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