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5 Instagram accounts I am loving now!

I've saved this photo for a year. Can you believe it? One of my very talented friends who happens to shoot on the regular for my company shot it when I wasn't paying attention...on a Halloween shoot, natch.

Winter's Hottest Accessory.

If you follow my 101 things i love Facebook page, you know my affinity for a good daily deal. I share one every evening. Or at least I try! (if you're not, like my page to see items ranging from great sweaters to heels) Well today is a special exception because while we might be closing the books on January...we're still in the throws of winter.

Food + LifestyleJohanna GrangeJanuary 31, 2017shopping, decor, trend, social media Comments

Trending...#2016. How to achieve Instagram greatness 8 different ways.

I get asked constantly how my clients can improve their Instagram game. Constantly and it's one of my favorite questions to answer because it changes constantly!

If there's one thing I am well versed on, a student for life, it's social media. I don't talk about my job too much on this little blog of mine but I can tell you I know what I know and in this case...it's Instagram. I could not even calculate the hours I have spent staring at those little boxes and hashtags trying to up my game for my clients and then eventually...myself...all in the name of this little blog. I'm passionate about it and I love it. Sometimes I hate it but all in all, I'm infatuated with the conversations taking place.

Food + LifestyleJohanna GrangeDecember 22, 2016trend, life, work, career, Oak St. Social, social media Comments

September depicted via Instagram.

September came and went in a flash but there were many memorable moments. It also marks my husband's birthday, a new school year and a change in seasons. Truly my favorite time of year, this month was chockfull of memorable moments and events.

Food + LifestyleJohanna GrangeSeptember 30, 2016events, life, Beauty, fashion, Olivia, Lola, Family, Fashion, Chicago, instagram, social media Comments

Failure or more patience...my internal battle.

I feel like a complete failure. Also, it's safe to say this is not another fashion post. If you're not up for a healthy dose of cerebral this Tuesday morning...stop right here. <you've been warned>

Truth is, start ups are not easy. Unlike motherhood or marriage, I generally don't find a warm hug waiting for me at the end of every rejection email. Anyone who says becoming an entrepreneur is glamorous is very mistaken. While the rewards are oh-so-sweet, the dry spells feel like deserts.

CareerJohanna GrangeSeptember 13, 2016blogging, career, work, Oak St. Social, social media Comments

Fearless Friday: Creating a Visual Experience.

It's no secret that much of how we consume information is through strong visuals. As they say, "a picture can speak a thousand words" and never were those words truer in a culture of Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat and the like. And thank goodness for this trend or I'd be outta a job!

CareerJohanna GrangeJune 24, 2016blogging, life, Beauty, Fashion, Chicago, food, social media Comments

10 Instagram Feeds To Follow! (vol. 2)

It's been a while. I've been busy getting inspired. I thought you should, too which is why I am sharing the second edition of my favorite Instagram feeds. Some come and go but these are daily check-ins for me. Vol. 1 can be found here.

It's February...let's all get inspired until March peeks its head around the corner. Shall we?

Food + LifestyleJohanna GrangeFebruary 9, 2016social media, blogging, career, work, instagram Comments

My June...Depicted via Instagram

Hiya folks. Ok, let's get real: This lil' momma stayed out super late at a client event and is a little hung today.

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