Do you plan to read romance books during Love Mont Do you plan to read romance books during Love Month? 🤎
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Pretty much my entire TBR this month is just cute romances and I can’t wait to dive in 📖 
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Some of the titles I’m most excited about:
🎓 Begin Again by Emma Lord
📚 Exes and O’s by Amy Lea
🌻 In the Weeds by B.K. Borison
💕 Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute by Talia Hibbert
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Have you read any of these or are any of them on your TBR? 📝
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What are your favorite high seas adventure books? What are your favorite high seas adventure books? 🏴‍☠️

If I’m being totally truthful, I haven’t read that many of them BUT I just finished my reread of All the Stars and Teeth and was reminded how much I love it 😍 I need more books like this! 🌊

Give me recommendations for books with pirates, mermaids and sirens, island curses, and other high seas goodness ⚓️

Have you read All the Stars and Teeth? 🧜🏼‍♀️

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How would your favorite book character take their How would your favorite book character take their coffee? ☕️
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My favorite fictional character of all time is Genya Safin from the Grishaverse 🤍 This badass Tailor has a taste for the finer things and would absolutely drink a deliciously dark roast with notes of cherry, walnut, and rich chocolate 🤤 I think she would enjoy a café au lait -- drip coffee with steamed milk -- that David prepared for her in a drip coffee contraption of his own making 🫶🏼
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Did I go way too in-depth on this just because I love these characters and coffee a little too much? 🙈 Maybe I did, but it was fun 🤷🏻‍♀️
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How do YOU take your coffee? 🤎
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What was your last 5-star romance read? ⭐️ It What was your last 5-star romance read? ⭐️

It was absolutely wonderful to end 2022 with Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez 😍 I don’t like to pick favorites when it comes to my top authors, but this adorable fake dating romance may very well be my favorite book by her! 🙌🏼

I’m a seriously picky romance reader, but Abby’s blend of sweetness and substance never ceases to amaze me and Yours Truly was no exception 🤎 Just like her previous novels, this one made me cry my eyes out as I saw bits and pieces of myself in each of the characters 🥹 It was just SO GOOD, y’all, and you can find the full review on my blog! 🫶🏼

Are you planning to pick up Yours Truly when it comes out in April? 📖 Have you read any of Abby’s other phenomenal romance novels? 🥰

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What was the last book you read in one sitting? 🐒

Honestly, it’s not very often that I finish a book in one day - either because I find myself too busy or I just can’t concentrate for such a long period of time 😅

BUT every once in a while, I have a weekend day where I can just fully sink into a story and enjoy it from start to finish without distractions 📖 That’s what I did with BEACH READ last Sunday and it was wonderful 🥰 I read it when it first came out, but this time, I really got to enjoy it in a new way - and I couldn’t put it down! 🙈 

If only I could have more days like that 😂 Have you read Beach Read or anything else by Emily Henry? ☀️

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Why did you join bookstagram? 📖 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Why did you join bookstagram? 📖
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Today is my third bookstaversary, friends! 🤎 I can't begin to express how thankful I am for this wonderful community and how it has impacted my life over the last three years 🥹
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As many of you know, I was a full-time fashion blogger for over five years and somewhere along the line, I found that I just didn't love it anymore 🤷🏻‍♀️ I wanted to find somewhere I could truly be myself and spend more time talking about fantasy novels, crisp autumn mornings, a great cup of coffee, and how to achieve the ultimate cozy lifestyle ☕️
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I joined bookstagram in 2020, thinking it would just be a fun little hobby to have on the side while I continued my fashionista hustle... and a year later, I rebranded EVERYTHING to The Espresso Edition 🙌🏼 I've made talking about books and coziness my full-time gig and I couldn't be happier about it 😍
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Thank you all for welcoming me to this wild and wonderful corner of the internet 🙈 Cheers to tons more bookish goodness! 📚
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How long have you been on bookstagram? 📱
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Would you take the protagonist of your current rea Would you take the protagonist of your current read for a cup of coffee? ☕️
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There have been quite a few characters I've read about this month who I'd love to sit down and chat with over a hot bev 🥰
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However, from my current reads, I would NOT take anyone from Jade Legacy (because you never know who might end up unaliving), I'd definitely take both Kell and Lila from A Darker Shade of Magic, I'm not entirely sure I'd enjoy coffee with Katniss from The Hunger Games (since she's not the most exciting conversationalist), but I'd absolutely love chatting it up with Alina from Shadow and Bone! 🙌🏼
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Have you read any of the books I'm currently reading? 📚
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What is a spin-off series that you prefer over the What is a spin-off series that you prefer over the originals? 📚

This past year, I either began or finished a few spin-off series that I found myself enjoying even more than their predecessors 🙈 The Dreamer Trilogy (the first of which is featured here) BLEW ME AWAY even though I just *sorta-kinda* liked The Raven Cycle 😱 But there I was, sobbing my eyes out at the end of Greywaren 😭 So freaking good! 🙌🏼

Typically I’m all about the OG series (like Shadow and Bone), but every once in a while, there’s a really great spin-off or continuation that I wind up just loving! 🤩 I’m excited to discover even more this year 🗓️

Have you read The Dreamer Trilogy yet? 💭

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What are some of your favorite stand-alone fantasy What are some of your favorite stand-alone fantasy books? ⚔️
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Crazy enough, my very favorite book of all time is a stand-alone fantasy 😱 If you don't listen to a single other book recommendation I have this year, that's fine, but *please* read Into the Heartless Wood by Joanna Ruth Meyer 🌲 It is absolute perfection! 🤌🏼
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Some of my other favorite stand-alone fantasy books:
🌿 THE NATURE OF WITCHES
✨ THE INVISIBLE LIFE OF ADDIE LARUE
🗝 THE STARLESS SEA (on audiobook)
💀 THE BONE HOUSES
🌙 WINTERWOOD
💔 HEARTLESS
🦉 WILD IS THE WITCH
🕯️ GALLANT
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Fashion · January 27, 2017

#CoupleGoals: How To Hustle Without Losing Sight of Your Relationship

#CoupleGoals: How To Hustle Without Losing Sight of Your Relationship // She Saw Style

Just the other day I was thinking about how challenging it can be to cultivate a happy, committed relationship.  Couples work every day to keep their love alive and show each other how much they care.  I’ve been in my fair share of terrible relationships, and had such a hard time scrolling through Instagram seeing all these adorable #CoupleGoals shots from my friends.  My life changed completely when Brandon came along, and suddenly the roles were reversed, and I was getting comments from friends saying we were #CoupleGoals.  I sat and thought long and hard about what that phrase really means, and how it applies to my relationship, or to any relationship, really.  Brandon and I are both business-minded and while the blog is my full time job, he’s side-hustling a growing YouTube channel along with his 9-5.  How can we maintain this #CoupleGoals achievement in reality, not just in photos on social media?  Here’s what I came up with:

We have each other’s backs no matter what. Whether we have our hands full with all it takes to run these businesses, or we’re breaking down because it sometimes feels like too much to handle, we are always there for each other.  We support each other fully, take part in each other’s content sometimes, and tell one another when it’s time to stop and take a break for a bit.

We keep business talk to a minimum when it’s a date night. Sure, our excitement or gripes about what we do during the day sometimes pop up in dinnertime conversation, but we also try to keep the table-talk upbeat and related to other parts of our lives.  Business can come later.  We spent the first year of our relationship long distance, so we have plenty of real date nights and fun conversations to catch up on now that we live in the same city.

We never stop encouraging one another. Brandon is especially wonderful at this.  Not a day goes by where he’s not congratulating me on more followers, complimenting an outfit in one of my posts, or telling me he’s proud of how much I’ve grown and all the work I’ve accomplished.  This kind of encouragement keeps me moving forward.  There’s nothing more satisfying than feeling the pride of your partner.

We say (and show) “I love you” like there’s no tomorrow.  This is extremely important.  “I love you” should be every couple’s catchphrase.  Say it in the morning, at night, through text during a busy day, and even while the other person is sleeping.  Never let them forget that you care about them more than any job that comes your way.  Show it as well.  Whether it’s just texting a funny inside joke to your SO when you know they’re having a long day, or bringing them their favorite fast food to surprise them at work, or even just saying “hey, do you want to watch that movie you were talking about?”  These little gestures of love make all the difference in the world.

We show an interest in each other’s interests.  Sure, B might not be the biggest fan of women’s fashion, but he reads every post, tries to visit every store I like, and even frequently asks me “what kind of shoes or those” or “what’s that designer bag again?” He makes an effort to be part of my world, and I do the same for him.  I’ve begun watching basketball (and enjoying it) on a weekly basis, and I’ve started to recognize certain hip hop artists’ voices when he plays a song.  Each of us strive to invest in each other 100%.

Along with all these things, we love to just have fun!  We even recently made customized phone cases together, thanks to CaseAPP.  I have worked with this company in the past, and their sister company, StickerAPP, and loved the quality of their products with all my heart.  Brandon was so excited to try it out, and the day after he put it on his phone, he texted me saying “I love my case so much!”  Always nice to hear!  Rather than putting my logo on my case (which is what I did last time), I chose this fashion sketch of myself that the wonderful Lis Yi illustrated for me around the beginning of fall!  You can see her inspiration here, and more of her sketches here.  Brandon loves his logo that Gretel Garza designed so much that he put it on his matte phone case!  Of course we had to show off these fun cases, so we got dolled up and had a blast doing this photoshoot – another thing we love to do together!

How do you keep your relationship going strong?  Do you look at yourself and your significant other and say “we are totally #CoupleGoals”?  How did you get to that point?  I love talking about love, so join me in adding your suggestions – they’re always so great to hear!

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#CoupleGoals: How To Hustle Without Losing Sight of Your Relationship // She Saw Style#CoupleGoals: How To Hustle Without Losing Sight of Your Relationship // She Saw Style

this is what happens when you tell your boyfriend to “act like he’s talking on the phone” during a photoshoot! 😂 there was no way I wasn’t including these photos!

#CoupleGoals: How To Hustle Without Losing Sight of Your Relationship // She Saw Style

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dress | heels | jacket | hat | necklace | hair extensions | phone cases (20% off with 20shesawstyle)

special thanks to Lis Yi for the custom illustration for my phone case
special thanks to Gretel Garza for designing Brandon’s logo
photos by Stefanie

In: Fashion · Tagged: AMI Clubwear, boyfriend, CaseApp, couple, couple goals, girlfriend, H&M, Irresistible Me, Lis Yi, Marrin Costello, relationship, Rosegal, support, together, Zaful

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Comments

  1. Mariann Yip says

    August 21, 2019 at 8:21 AM

    Awww I really love this post! This was definitely personal and something different from your other fashion posts which I appreciate. I can relate to all of your tips as it is challenging for me in my relationship too but we always try to make it work. I also love your outfit!

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  2. Nataly says

    August 21, 2019 at 8:21 AM

    I love this post! You all are so cute together.

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  3. Laura @ Walking in Memphis in says

    August 21, 2019 at 8:21 AM

    Such a great post! It can be so hard to juggle your own businesses and your family!

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  4. Kelssey Layton says

    August 21, 2019 at 7:17 AM

    So agree with all of these! Esp showing an interest in each others hobby. I know my husband doesn’t care THAT much about fashion but he is sweet enough to ask about what I am doing! ha!

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  5. Kelsey says

    August 21, 2019 at 7:17 AM

    What a great idea for a post, I absolutely loved it!! Such great tips that I’m definitely going to keep in mind!!

    xo Kelsey | http://www.chasingcinderellablog.com

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  6. Brandon says

    August 21, 2019 at 8:21 AM

    I couldn’t be more proud to be your boyfriend. I love you so much this was an incredible post.

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  7. Jordan Chapman says

    August 21, 2019 at 7:17 AM

    You two are so cute!! It’s great that you have someone to go back to at the end of the day and someone who truly supports you. I wish you two all the best!
    Jordan xx
    http://www.thehatlogic.com

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  8. Lexi Holzberg Kritzer says

    August 21, 2019 at 7:17 AM

    Awesome post! My hubby and I are both big goal-getters and it works because we both really support each other. <3

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  9. Mariann Yip says

    January 27, 2017 at 8:05 AM

    Awww I really love this post! This was definitely personal and something different from your other fashion posts which I appreciate. I can relate to all of your tips as it is challenging for me in my relationship too but we always try to make it work. I also love your outfit!

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  10. Nataly says

    January 27, 2017 at 8:29 AM

    I love this post! You all are so cute together.

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  11. Laura @ Walking in Memphis in High Heels says

    January 27, 2017 at 8:33 AM

    Such a great post! It can be so hard to juggle your own businesses and your family!

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  12. Jenna Colgrove says

    January 27, 2017 at 8:46 AM

    So fun girl!! Love this and it’s so real!

    Jenna from http://www.visionsofvogue.com

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  13. Kelssey Layton says

    January 27, 2017 at 8:48 AM

    So agree with all of these! Esp showing an interest in each others hobby. I know my husband doesn’t care THAT much about fashion but he is sweet enough to ask about what I am doing! ha!

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  14. Candace says

    August 21, 2019 at 10:57 PM

    Some of these tips sound familiar to me in my relationship as well! I find it’s important to encourage each other always, and to share interests. I may rather watch something else on tv, but often times I’ll just sit by him and enjoy what he’s watching. Sometimes just the company is always nice 🙂

    http://www.thebeautybeau.com/

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  15. Kelsey says

    January 27, 2017 at 9:27 AM

    What a great idea for a post, I absolutely loved it!! Such great tips that I’m definitely going to keep in mind!!

    xo Kelsey | http://www.chasingcinderellablog.com

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  16. Rachel says

    January 27, 2017 at 10:13 AM

    I love this! Such a good read. I completely agree with you on all of this! And I really like your outfit. Super cute dress!

    xoxo
    Rachel
    http://thetrendytomboy.com/

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  17. Lee Anne says

    January 27, 2017 at 10:26 AM

    This is great, because it’s so true that what you see online isn’t always the case in your personal life. It’s awesome you’re looking at your relationship outside of social media. Love this!

    XO
    Lee Anne
    http://www.lifebylee.com

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  18. Brandon says

    January 27, 2017 at 11:22 AM

    I couldn’t be more proud to be your boyfriend. I love you so much this was an incredible post.

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  19. Lauren says

    January 27, 2017 at 12:02 PM

    Aww you guys are too cute! I love how you are both involved in digital media and can help work together 🙂 Glad you found ways to keep the fun in the relationship too- great advice!

    Xx,

    Lauren // http://www.mylifeaslaurr.com

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  20. Jordan Chapman says

    January 27, 2017 at 12:14 PM

    You two are so cute!! It’s great that you have someone to go back to at the end of the day and someone who truly supports you. I wish you two all the best!
    Jordan xx
    http://www.thehatlogic.com

    Reply
  21. Lexi Holzberg Kritzer says

    January 27, 2017 at 12:20 PM

    Awesome post! My hubby and I are both big goal-getters and it works because we both really support each other. <3

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  22. Bryanna says

    January 27, 2017 at 1:15 PM

    can you guys get any cuter! OBSESSED with the matching black and white, but I love all the different patterns. From your dress, to his shoes and sweatshirt, such a well styled shoot! Also, let’s talk about these phone cases… so adorable! So incredibly happy for you two and you guys are #couplegoals!

    xoxo Bryanna | Coming in Clutch

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  23. Candace says

    January 27, 2017 at 2:13 PM

    Some of these tips sound familiar to me in my relationship as well! I find it’s important to encourage each other always, and to share interests. I may rather watch something else on tv, but often times I’ll just sit by him and enjoy what he’s watching. Sometimes just the company is always nice 🙂

    http://www.thebeautybeau.com/

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  24. Helena Primeira says

    August 21, 2019 at 10:57 PM

    Cool and fun pics 🙂

    *XoXo
    Helena Primeira
    Helena Primeira Youtube
    Primeira Panos

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  25. Yasmin says

    January 27, 2017 at 6:27 PM

    This is such a great way to show off your new phone case! Love the tips on how to stay happy as a couple and how you tied it in with a couple shoot. Going with your fashion illustration was a great idea! It’s personal and blog related.

    xx Yasmin
    http://banglesandbungalows.com

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  26. Samantha Mariko says

    January 27, 2017 at 7:39 PM

    All of these pointers are so important to maintain a healthy relationship! I don’t have a boyfriend at the moment but I hope to find someone that can put in the same effort to keep the relationship strong 🙂 You two are so cute together btw!
    http://www.samanthamariko.com

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  27. Helena Primeira says

    January 27, 2017 at 8:32 PM

    Cool and fun pics 🙂

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  28. Jami says

    August 21, 2019 at 10:56 PM

    Such a cute post. Loving this dress, too!

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  29. Annie says

    August 21, 2019 at 10:56 PM

    These are such great things to remember and to live by. Keeping work talk to a minimum is definitely important!

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  30. Jami says

    January 28, 2017 at 10:40 AM

    Such a cute post. Loving this dress, too!

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  31. Camille says

    August 21, 2019 at 10:57 PM

    This post made me smile!! I’ve never been in a relationship with anyone, but posts like this get me excited for the day that I am!

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  32. Nicole Leffew says

    January 28, 2017 at 3:00 PM

    I love your cases! And these are such good couple goals! Showing the other person you care is #1 in my book!

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  33. Annie says

    January 28, 2017 at 3:02 PM

    These are such great things to remember and to live by. Keeping work talk to a minimum is definitely important!

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  34. Morgan Klein says

    January 28, 2017 at 4:40 PM

    First of all you guys are so cute!!! I love all of these fun pictures and I loved reading all of these tips. They are all sooo important and true!

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  35. Milan says

    August 21, 2019 at 10:56 PM

    Haha those pictures of him “on the phone” are hilarious! Y’all are so cute together! I really love this post! I agree that investing into eachothers interests are so important. That was something my boyfriend and I definitely had to work on and it made a world of difference! Sometimes it’s the little things that make the world of difference.
    Xo, Milan
    MilanDarling.com

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  36. Camille says

    January 28, 2017 at 7:48 PM

    This post made me smile!! I’ve never been in a relationship with anyone, but posts like this get me excited for the day that I am!

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  37. Christine Kong says

    January 28, 2017 at 10:51 PM

    I love this post and it definitely comes at a good time. I think it’s so easy to overlook our significant others and think and hope their understand how busy we get but it’s so crucial to also invest in our relationships. I am inspired to remind myself and be mindful of my hubbie everyday. Thanks for sharing this post. Xoxo, Christine
    http://dailykongfidence.com/

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  38. Milan says

    January 28, 2017 at 11:21 PM

    Haha those pictures of him “on the phone” are hilarious! Y’all are so cute together! I really love this post! I agree that investing into eachothers interests are so important. That was something my boyfriend and I definitely had to work on and it made a world of difference! Sometimes it’s the little things that make the world of difference.
    Xo, Milan
    MilanDarling.com

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  39. Miki says

    January 29, 2017 at 2:54 AM

    Great post. I agree with all of those points! Definitely a little harder to keep business talk to a minimum from time to time, but I try not to touch my phone when I’m spending quality time with my hubs. 🙂 I love your phone cases – so cute!

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    http://mikialamode.com

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  40. Sharon Wu says

    August 21, 2019 at 5:49 PM

    Omg you two are seriously couple goals haha. My boyfriend and I often struggle with keeping business talk to a minimum since he is my full-time photographer but thank goodness we have other hobbies and our two reptilian children and one fur child! Phew haha 🙂 xo, sharon

    http://www.stylelullaby.com/fashion/before-spring-flowers-bloom/

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  41. Atsuna Matsui says

    August 20, 2019 at 9:16 PM

    OMG yesss this post totally resonated with me! I’m all about working on that grind but maintaining a great relationship with my boyfriend who’s been me one and only partner through it all. It’s all about balance and trust. 🙂

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  42. Sharon Wu says

    January 29, 2017 at 6:32 PM

    Omg you two are seriously couple goals haha. My boyfriend and I often struggle with keeping business talk to a minimum since he is my full-time photographer but thank goodness we have other hobbies and our two reptilian children and one fur child! Phew haha 🙂 xo, sharon

    http://www.stylelullaby.com/fashion/before-spring-flowers-bloom/

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  43. Atsuna Matsui says

    January 29, 2017 at 7:12 PM

    OMG yesss this post totally resonated with me! I’m all about working on that grind but maintaining a great relationship with my boyfriend who’s been me one and only partner through it all. It’s all about balance and trust. 🙂

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  44. Deddeh Howard says

    August 20, 2019 at 9:16 PM

    You guys are so cute!! What a great post and I love all the great tips girl. Wish you all the best guys.

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  45. marcy says

    August 20, 2019 at 9:17 PM

    You guys are the cutest couple ever and definitely the definition of couple goals!!! Having a relationship now days is very hard specially finding someone that understand this new world of “blogging” or understand your work life. Brandon looks like supports you so much and so glad.

    Love reading this post.
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  46. Laurelle says

    January 30, 2017 at 12:51 AM

    That is so cool you both have a passion for social media! And I agree with your tips!! It’s so important to always say and show ‘I love you’, spend time together, and support and encourage each other! I think being forgiving and gracious is also something that has helped Ross and my relationship! And those cases are cute!!!
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  47. Iliana says

    January 30, 2017 at 1:54 AM

    I love this post! The pictures are super adorable 💕 They literary radiate love 😊 I love your advice as well…wise words.

    You look great as always 😍 I need a phone case like that! I’m dying 😩

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  48. Deddeh Howard says

    January 30, 2017 at 2:11 AM

    You guys are so cute!! What a great post and I love all the great tips girl. Wish you all the best guys.

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  49. marcy says

    January 30, 2017 at 4:39 AM

    You guys are the cutest couple ever and definitely the definition of couple goals!!! Having a relationship now days is very hard specially finding someone that understand this new world of “blogging” or understand your work life. Brandon looks like supports you so much and so glad.

    Love reading this post.
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  50. yuka says

    August 20, 2019 at 9:17 PM

    you guys really are couple goals! I love seeing his make an appearance on your blog!

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  51. yuka says

    January 30, 2017 at 1:17 PM

    you guys really are couple goals! I love seeing his make an appearance on your blog!

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  52. Jo says

    January 31, 2017 at 3:26 PM

    Awww you two are definitely #CoupleGoals! These photos of you two are so adorable. Love your dress!

    xo, Jo
    http://www.cutandchic.com

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  53. Jenn Hanft says

    August 21, 2019 at 6:17 AM

    Aw this post was super sweet! It’s so amazing that you two are both working hard on your businesses but are super supportive of one another! I definitely agree that encouragement, love and interest is super important in making sure you don’t jeopardize your relationship’s happiness with your passion. Also keeping business talk to a minimum when spending time together is a must! Live in the moment and appreciate the time to bond 🙂 You guys are super cute and LOOOOVE your cases hehe 🙂

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    http://www.jennsemble.com

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  54. Josie says

    January 31, 2017 at 8:26 PM

    Omg!! You guys are just perfect together! and he’s such a great “actor” lool presenting so well to talk on the phone. I love everything you have mentioned and can definitely relate on so many points with my husband. we support each other so much, he’s my rock and my best support system.

    Thanks for sharing these adorable pictures!

    Bisous, Josie
    http://www.petiteandbold.com

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  55. Jenn Hanft says

    January 31, 2017 at 11:56 PM

    Aw this post was super sweet! It’s so amazing that you two are both working hard on your businesses but are super supportive of one another! I definitely agree that encouragement, love and interest is super important in making sure you don’t jeopardize your relationship’s happiness with your passion. Also keeping business talk to a minimum when spending time together is a must! Live in the moment and appreciate the time to bond 🙂 You guys are super cute and LOOOOVE your cases hehe 🙂

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  56. Kayleigh says

    February 1, 2017 at 10:34 AM

    This is such a cute post, and I love that dress!
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  57. Danielle says

    February 1, 2017 at 5:17 PM

    Loved this post Steph! The one that resonated with me the most is showing an interest in each other’s interests! My husband and I never used to really make an effort to do this and sometimes felt like our passions weren’t a part of each other’s lives (which we’ve since learned is SO important). Like you said, investing in your partner is a must!

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  58. Bernice says

    February 2, 2017 at 9:41 AM

    Definitely loved reading this! Loving, mature relationships can be quite hard to find and when we have that special someone it’s good to always try!

    https://www.bunnybernice.com/single-post/2017/02/03/Our-Sixth-Anniversary

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  59. Thomas Falkenstedt says

    August 21, 2019 at 6:17 AM

    Your relationship goes to prove that everything is possible. From someone being envious of #couplegoals you’re now one of those having first survived a long distance relationship and then actually converting it into one where you both live in the same city and are able to meet more frequently. That transition might not always work, but you made it work. I admire your relationship and the ways you guys show each other love ever so often!
    With that said, you’re my #couplegoals right now and hopefully that significant other will show up in my life sometime soon!
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  60. Thomas Falkenstedt says

    February 5, 2017 at 7:18 AM

    Your relationship goes to prove that everything is possible. From someone being envious of #couplegoals you’re now one of those having first survived a long distance relationship and then actually converting it into one where you both live in the same city and are able to meet more frequently. That transition might not always work, but you made it work. I admire your relationship and the ways you guys show each other love ever so often!
    With that said, you’re my #couplegoals right now and hopefully that significant other will show up in my life sometime soon!
    xoxo
    Thomas

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  61. Bernice says

    August 20, 2019 at 9:16 PM

    Definitely loved reading this! Loving, mature relationships can be quite hard to find and when we have that special someone it’s good to always try!

    https://www.bunnybernice.com/single-post/2017/02/03/Our-Sixth-Anniversary

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  62. Danielle says

    August 20, 2019 at 9:17 PM

    Loved this post Steph! The one that resonated with me the most is showing an interest in each other’s interests! My husband and I never used to really make an effort to do this and sometimes felt like our passions weren’t a part of each other’s lives (which we’ve since learned is SO important). Like you said, investing in your partner is a must!

    xx, Danielle | Pineapple & Prosecco

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  63. Kayleigh says

    August 20, 2019 at 9:17 PM

    This is such a cute post, and I love that dress!
    http://www.kayleighskloset.com

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  64. Jo says

    August 20, 2019 at 9:17 PM

    Awww you two are definitely #CoupleGoals! These photos of you two are so adorable. Love your dress!

    xo, Jo
    http://www.cutandchic.com

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  65. Josie says

    August 21, 2019 at 6:17 AM

    Omg!! You guys are just perfect together! and he’s such a great “actor” lool presenting so well to talk on the phone. I love everything you have mentioned and can definitely relate on so many points with my husband. we support each other so much, he’s my rock and my best support system.

    Thanks for sharing these adorable pictures!

    Bisous, Josie
    http://www.petiteandbold.com

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  66. Nicole Leffew says

    August 21, 2019 at 7:17 AM

    I love your cases! And these are such good couple goals! Showing the other person you care is #1 in my book!

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  67. Lauren says

    August 21, 2019 at 8:21 AM

    Aww you guys are too cute! I love how you are both involved in digital media and can help work together 🙂 Glad you found ways to keep the fun in the relationship too- great advice!

    Xx,

    Lauren // http://www.mylifeaslaurr.com

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  68. Yasmin says

    August 21, 2019 at 5:49 PM

    This is such a great way to show off your new phone case! Love the tips on how to stay happy as a couple and how you tied it in with a couple shoot. Going with your fashion illustration was a great idea! It’s personal and blog related.

    xx Yasmin
    http://banglesandbungalows.com

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Some of the titles I’m most excited about:
🎓 Begin Again by Emma Lord
📚 Exes and O’s by Amy Lea
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What are your favorite high seas adventure books? What are your favorite high seas adventure books? 🏴‍☠️

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Give me recommendations for books with pirates, mermaids and sirens, island curses, and other high seas goodness ⚓️

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My favorite fictional character of all time is Genya Safin from the Grishaverse 🤍 This badass Tailor has a taste for the finer things and would absolutely drink a deliciously dark roast with notes of cherry, walnut, and rich chocolate 🤤 I think she would enjoy a café au lait -- drip coffee with steamed milk -- that David prepared for her in a drip coffee contraption of his own making 🫶🏼
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What was your last 5-star romance read? ⭐️ It What was your last 5-star romance read? ⭐️

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I’m a seriously picky romance reader, but Abby’s blend of sweetness and substance never ceases to amaze me and Yours Truly was no exception 🤎 Just like her previous novels, this one made me cry my eyes out as I saw bits and pieces of myself in each of the characters 🥹 It was just SO GOOD, y’all, and you can find the full review on my blog! 🫶🏼

Are you planning to pick up Yours Truly when it comes out in April? 📖 Have you read any of Abby’s other phenomenal romance novels? 🥰

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If only I could have more days like that 😂 Have you read Beach Read or anything else by Emily Henry? ☀️

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What is a spin-off series that you prefer over the What is a spin-off series that you prefer over the originals? 📚

This past year, I either began or finished a few spin-off series that I found myself enjoying even more than their predecessors 🙈 The Dreamer Trilogy (the first of which is featured here) BLEW ME AWAY even though I just *sorta-kinda* liked The Raven Cycle 😱 But there I was, sobbing my eyes out at the end of Greywaren 😭 So freaking good! 🙌🏼

Typically I’m all about the OG series (like Shadow and Bone), but every once in a while, there’s a really great spin-off or continuation that I wind up just loving! 🤩 I’m excited to discover even more this year 🗓️

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Crazy enough, my very favorite book of all time is a stand-alone fantasy 😱 If you don't listen to a single other book recommendation I have this year, that's fine, but *please* read Into the Heartless Wood by Joanna Ruth Meyer 🌲 It is absolute perfection! 🤌🏼
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Some of my other favorite stand-alone fantasy books:
🌿 THE NATURE OF WITCHES
✨ THE INVISIBLE LIFE OF ADDIE LARUE
🗝 THE STARLESS SEA (on audiobook)
💀 THE BONE HOUSES
🌙 WINTERWOOD
💔 HEARTLESS
🦉 WILD IS THE WITCH
🕯️ GALLANT
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Have you read any of these books? 📖 
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What is your favorite graphic novel? 🎨 It was What is your favorite graphic novel? 🎨

It was only this past year that I really discovered how much I enjoy graphic novels 💥 I’ve always liked comic books and graphic novels are just an elevated kind of comic book 🤌🏼

Even though I preordered and listened to the audiobook for Demon in the Wood (blame it on my love for Ben Barnes as a narrator), I also got myself a physical copy because it’s just too gorgeous to pass up 😍 Just like the rest of the Grishaverse books, the naked cover is breathtaking with the most perfect silver embossing on deep purple 💜 I could read this one over and over again (and I probably will)! 📖

Have you read Demon in the Wood? 🌑 

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