When it comes to my promoting and growing my business, Instagram has been my favorite social platform. I love the ability to share with visuals, network with other makers, and get my daily dose of inspiration all in the same place.

Another topic many of you asked about was tools/apps/software for both blogging and business. The ones on this list are all simple, but I use them every day and they make my life so. much. easier.

We're finally in Rome, which sadly means our trip is coming to an end! The good news is, Rome was awesome and it exceeded our expectations.

After wrapping up in Florence, we headed to Positano, which was the perfect break between cities. No agendas or plans, just four days on the coast to recharge our batteries and eat loooots of seafood! And not to mention lemon everything – limoncello, sorbet, soufflé...!

After we said goodbye to Venice, we were excited for a heavy dose of culture at our next destination — Florence! Art history has always been a huge passion of mine, so I was beyond excited to visit the birthplace of the Renaissance, and to stand in front of so many masterpieces I'd learned about in school. Not to mention the other obvious highlights: Food! Leather! Wine! Tuscany!

We just got back from our two week tour dell'Italia, and I wanted to share our experience while everything is still fresh – although I don't think the beauty of this trip will ever fade in my mind! We started our travels in Venice, and slowly worked our way down the country, eventually flying out of Rome.

I have the warmest memories from this day...I think Jim and I walked around the entire day with permanent smiles (besides the times I was ugly crying). We were overjoyed to hang out with our closest friends and family, and so relieved that the day went smoothly after months of obsessive preparation.