You may or may not have experienced a pin going viral on Pinterest. Even if you haven't, the importance of pinning for your blog to help drive traffic and gain new readers is crucial for overnight blog success.

Group boards are a quick way to share your pins and links to blog posts with a wider audience. Every member of the group board will see what you pin. Lets say a group board has 60,000 followers, that means 60,000 people just saw your pin. The boards can be specific to topics like fashion (such as mine) or baking, fitness, and random pins. It's a smart idea to apply to as many group boards as you see would fit your blog and content. Keep reading to see how group boards work + an instant invite to join our board!

The 3 Foundation Elements For Your Workspace

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School is starting- classes start on Monday for me! I need an inspiring office for blogging as well as homework.
Here is your comprehensive guide to elements of a good workspace:

1. Ava Wood & Glass Desk $269 2. Safavieh Landon Writing Desk  $389  

3. Stir Oak Office Desk $154  4. Gabriella Regal Desk  $924 

Other good outlets for desk shopping: West Elm, Pottery Barn, Lex Mod, Jonathan Adler  

1.) West Elm Buttoned Up Chair On sale for $296)
2.) Bloomingdale's Savoy Cane Game Chair  $1900
3.) Anthropologie Grafton Flora Dora Chair $698

4.) Anthropologie Lotus Blossom Wingback Chair $1398
5.) Bloomingdale's Marseilles Arm Chair $1639
 6.) Anthropologie Leather tillie armchair $1698

1.) Industrial Task Table Lamp $50-$100 (price varies by size)
2.) Metallic Honeycomb Table Lamp $159
3.) Small Marble Pillar Table Lamp $99
4.) Clint Mini Marble Black Task Lamp $99
5.) Linework Yellow Table Lamp $129
6.) Telescoping Floor Lamp $219

My favorite interior blogs: 

Domaine , Design Sponge, Apartment Therapy, French By Design, Vintage Revivals

Start here with building a good foundation for your workspace and then add in desk accessories and organization tools to fit your needs. (Post on that will be coming soon!)

Where's your favorite spot to work on your blog? What does your desk area look like? What interior design blogs do you read or do you have one yourself?
XO Emmy 

Blogger Crush Wednesday: Gal Meets Glam

Who: Julia Engel is the blogger brain and beauty behind Gal Meets Glam.

One of  my biggest inspirations when I started fashion blogging was that I wanted Julia Engel's life. Her hair, her clothes, her job, her house, her relationship with her husband... and all of this fresh out of college! I have one year until I graduate (no pressure). What girl doesn't want to mix fashion and beauty with their career!? I aspire to have quality content like her blog.. the photographs are always pristine and her style is the perfect mix of feminine and cute. Think eye-catching, simple yet glamorous, and definitely girly! She has the same style as me so I would totally steal all of her outfits! 

Get her style: 

Who are your blogger crushes? It's WCW so Boys and Bombshells loves to support other bloggers on this day especially! 

Stay motivated, hungry, and inspired.
XO 

Emmy 

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Get What You Want- Stay on Track

You and I are both alike in that we have overwhelming goals. I started summer class last week (yuck) and my campus is deserted- all of my friends left for the year. I was feeling like a lost cause and not knowing what to do. I am the type of person who always has to be working towards things- I don't even watch T.V ( i feel guilty just sitting). 

Sometimes you get out of funk and lose momentum. It's normal- but instead of letting it pass, I want to make sure I am keeping my finger on the pulse of what I am going after and being proactive. 

If you really want to go after your dreams you have to put yourself in the best position. I think of an airplane getting ready for take-off. There is maintenance to be done to the plane before it can fly and you have to get rid of any dangers that could cause it to crash. 

Your distractions and bad habits will hinder you from getting to where you want to be. You also have to be an advocate for yourself and aggressive. Whenever I think I am working hard, something comes along and reminds me I can be working even harder. 

(Sorry, tough love works with me) 

Ask yourself....

1. What's distracting you? Or WHO is distracting you? Is it good for you or does it make you feel worse? 

(Okay, so this is silly but I felt like the past week I was getting distracted with boys. I kept texting, taking pictures, and wanting to cuddle (grossssss) and then this morning I was like "EMMY- you gotta stop-this isn't you and you're just bored." ) I also promised myself I would remain single until I felt I had accomplished more. 

(^^See, like what a waste of time) 

2. Are you keeping a routine? 

Even if there is no point- successful people develop a disciplined routine. I like to wake up early and workout, clean, and plan my day. This confidence and self discipline will help you remain on track with your goals. 

3. What do you want? 

One of my favorite phrases is "be intentional" meaning to do everything with purpose that comes from within. Basically, do all things with passion. 

I think getting off track of your goals can be a good thing- it snaps you out of bad habits and distractions and allows you to evaluate yourself and your plan even more. 

My parents always tell me I am the most determined person they know-and it's definitely one of my favorite qualities. But being driven doesn't last unless you motivate yourself daily (it's like showering- you have to keep doing it to stay refreshed!). 

Go after your dreams loves

XOXO Emmy