You know it’s too hot when your candle starts me You know it’s too hot when your candle starts melting… before you even open the package 😩🔥
Like seriously—did I order a candle or a puddle?! This heat is on another level and I am so over it 🥵
Who else is counting down to fall like their life depends on it?! 🍂
Tell me how hot it is where you are… and let’s collectively manifest sweater weather 😤✨
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#fallgirlie #fallgirl #toohottoday #toohottogooutside #meltedcandle #heatwaveproblems #heatwaves #summerween #sweaterweatherisbetterweather
From boring builder grade ➡️ to vintage charm From boring builder grade ➡️ to vintage charm overload ✨🚽
Our downstairs bathroom finally got the glow-up it deserved—and let me tell you, she’s giving anything but basic now 😍
We brought in subway tile, copper ceiling tiles (yes, really!), shiplap, and topped it all off with the cutest vintage dentist sign. Because why not have a little fun with your bathroom vibes?! 🦷🪥
It’s moody, it’s bold, and it might just be my new favorite room in the house.
Wanna see how we pulled it all together? I spilled all the details in the latest blog post 👉 https://morningsonmacedonia.com/barnwood-bathroom-ideas/
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#BuilderGradeNoMore #BathroomGlowUp #VintageVibesOnly #BathroomRemodelGoals #ShiplapAndSubwayTile #CopperCeilingMagic #BathroomInspo #MoodyBathroomMakeover
Currently thriving in full beach bum mode 🏖️😎 And honestly? This is the life I was born to live.
All I’m missing is my cats and I’ll never come back.
“Stay-at-home cat mom at the beach” just hits different, ok? Way better than scraping plaque for a living 😅 Sorry not sorry, hygiene world!
Catch me living my best coastal cat mom fantasy forever.
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#BeachBumEnergy #StayAtHomeCatMom #DentalHygieneLife #MyrtleBeachMoments #CoastalLivingDream #DentalLife #dentalhygieneproblems #myrtlebeachsc
I was mad about losing my stock tank pool… but t I was mad about losing my stock tank pool… but turns out hubby’s dream garage is kinda a vibe 😏
Let’s be real—I didn’t document the whole build because I was in my feelings about my backyard oasis getting bulldozed by a slab of concrete 😂 But now? The man cave is up, it’s lookin’ sharp, and I guess I’ll allow it.
He’s turned it into a Pinterest-worthy garage (yes, I said that) and it’s still a work in progress—but I spilled ALL the juicy details in this weekend’s blog post 👇
So go check it out while I go mourn my pool in peace 🫠
https://morningsonmacedonia.com/backyard-detached-garage-ideas/
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#mancavegoals #garageenvy #husbandgotideas #frompooltoparking #marriagemeanscompromise #garageglowup #detachedgarage
Sorry I’m late—the traffic was aggressive… a Sorry I’m late—the traffic was aggressive… and by traffic, I mean Princess Riley making biscuits on me 🐾😹”
Like, what kind of monster gets up mid-biscuit session?! Not me.
I’d literally rather stay home with my cats all day anyway 🐈‍⬛✨
Please stop inviting me places 😜

#TheTrafficWasTerrible #SorryImLateIDidntWantToCome #CatMomLife #BiscuitMakingInProgress #StayAtHomeCatMom #IntrovertEnergy #CatsOverPlans
Say goodbye to waste and toxic cleaners 🙅🏼‍♀️✨
This zero waste mop from @rusticstrength is a total game changer—especially on my dark wood floors! 💥 Spotless shine, no streaks, and ZERO guilt 🙌🏻

Everything they make is non-toxic, safe for your home, and actually WORKS (bless 🧼👏🏻).
Use code “Charity20” to get 20% off sitewide!
Link’s in stories—don’t sleep on this one 🌿

#ZeroWasteHome #NonToxicLiving #EcoFriendlyCleaning #RusticStrength #GreenCleaning #ZeroWasteHack #CleanHomeVibes
🎉POV: You’re obsessed with fresh flowers but 🎉POV: You’re obsessed with fresh flowers but hate when they wilt in a day 😩
This one tiny hack changed the game for me 🌸✨

Just a single PENNY in the vase = longer-lasting roses 💐
Yes, really. Old-school magic meets cottagecore vibes in my fave little ironstone pitcher 🤍

Have you tried the penny trick? Got another flower-saving secret? Drop it in the comments—I’m always down for a good floral hack! 👇🏻🌿

It’s time to celebrate our 4th anniversary by enjoying the beauty of flowers with our Flower Lovin’ Friends! (Insert your comment here) 

Hosts: 
~ Pat @almost3acres
~ Catherine @farmhouse1873
~ Nancy @farmgirlromance
~ Deborah @mymapleleafhome 
~ Debbie @seaside_cottage_couture
~ Christina @touchesoftime_bydesign 
DM a host or @flowerlovinfriends to join the flower tour! 

Featuring guest hosts:

~ Julie @saltbox_treasures
~ Gina @touchofgina.photography 
~ Julie @southernmtngirl
~ Mridula @little_squares_of_tranquilitea

See you on 7/2 for the next tour! 
#flowerlovinfriends6455 #PennyHack #FlowerHack #FreshFlowerTips #RoseHacks #IronstoneStyle #FlowerArrangementHack #CottagecoreVibes #VintageTricks #BloomsThatLast
Just call me the tomato queen 👑🌱 I found th Just call me the tomato queen 👑🌱

I found the coolest customizable tomato cages on @amazon and they’re a total game-changer! You can build them however you want—and assembly? Literally foolproof 🙌

Also… can we get a round of applause for this first-time veggie gardener?! Grew this tomato plant from a tiny seedling and I’m not even mad about it 😌

Watching my little garden babies thrive has been so rewarding—now I’m officially hooked!

#TomatoGlowUp #AmazonGardenFinds #FirstTimeGardener #VeggieGardenVibes #TomatoPlantQueen #RaisedBedRookie #GardenHack
The summer heat is already fighting for its life—and it’s only JUNE 😩☀️

I swear the humidity tried to take me out… but this outdoor ceiling fan from @loweshomeimprovement came to my rescue 🙌

It’s the only reason I can survive sitting on the porch without fully melting 😂

If your screened-in porch needs a serious cool down, this fan is IT. Trust me, you’ll thank yourself later 🌀

Comment SHOP below to receive a DM with the link to this post on my LTK ⬇ https://liketk.it/5ahYU #ltkseasonal #ltkhome

#lowespartner #LowesFinds #OutdoorLiving #PorchGoals #CeilingFan #heatwavehack #ScreenedInPorch
This planter hack just changed the game—and I’ This planter hack just changed the game—and I’m never going back 🙌🏻🪴

Why don’t ALL big planters come with a built-in shelf like this?! @veradek, you’ve officially cracked the code 🔥

No more wasting bags of potting soil to fill the bottom—it saves time, money, and your back 😅

Plus… tell me this fern doesn’t look fabulous in it?! 👀💚

Who else needs this in their plant parent toolkit?!👇

#Veradek #PlanterHack #PlantParentWin #OutdoorStyle #GardenTips #PlanteriorDesign #ContainerGardenHack #PlanterGoals
This is my favorite little flower hack to keep fre This is my favorite little flower hack to keep fresh blooms from my rose bushes looking gorgeous way longer—especially when I’m styling them in my fave lil ironstone pitcher 🤍

Who knew a tiny penny = longer-lasting beauty?!

Have you tried this trick? Or do you have another fresh flower secret I need to know?! Drop it below 👇🏻

#PennyHack #FlowerHack #FreshFlowerTips #RoseHacks #IronstoneStyle #FlowerArrangementHack #CottagecoreVibes
#vintagepenneys
BRB—out here trying to keep my rose bushes alive BRB—out here trying to keep my rose bushes alive and thriving like it’s a full-time job 😂🌸

Note to self: deadheading isn’t optional… it’s the secret sauce! The second I actually do it, my roses go wild with blooms 😍

Summer gets hectic, but I swear my garden thanks me every time I slow down and snip the dead ones.

Got rose bush tips? Drop your bloom-boosting hacks below—I’m all ears! 👇🏻

#GardenConfessions #RoseBushGlowUp #DeadheadingMagic #RosesOfInstagram #BackyardBlooming #FlowerGirlEra #rosesofig
I’m not cheap… I’m just a discounted luxury I’m not cheap… I’m just a discounted luxury 😌💅🏼”
Like yes, I could be way more expensive—designer bag energy on a Target budget, okay?! 🛍️ But I’m out here doing girl math daily to keep us under budget…
so really, my husband should be THANKING me 😂
Oh, and this hat? Add it to his tab. We’re good. ✌🏻

Comment SHOP below to receive a DM with the link to this post on my LTK ⬇ https://liketk.it/5gn6j #ltksummeredit 
#PutItOnMyHusbandsTab #GirlMath #BudgetQueen  #wifelifeisthebestlife #marriedtothebest #wifeyproblems #stanleytumbler #bougieonabudget
Kicking off a brand new series: Tuesday Treats! 🧁🎉
Y’all always love the baking + dessert ideas I share, so every Tuesday I’ll be dropping something fun, festive, and delicious—starting with these cutie patriotic Oreos! 🇺🇸🍪

Say hello to the EASIEST Fourth of July snack ever! 🎆
Just dip @oreo cookies in white chocolate, add some sprinkles, drizzle a little icing—and you’re DONE. ✨ No oven, no stress, just red, white & YUM!

Perfect for cookouts, pool parties, or last-minute guests who love a sweet treat.
Tag me if you make them—I’d love to see your creations! 😍
#TuesdayTreats #DippedOreoMagic #PatrioticDesserts #FourthOfJulyFood #RedWhiteAndCute
Kindle girlies… you NEED these accessories in yo Kindle girlies… you NEED these accessories in your life ASAP 📖🔥
I’m officially in my hands-free reading era and I’m never going back 🙌
Just got the cutest @amazonkindle stand + a remote page turner and it’s a total game changer—especially when my cats want snuggles mid-chapter 😹
Now I can read, sip coffee, and pet my kitties… all at once. Dream life, honestly.
Check out my stories today for the links to these Kindle must-haves!
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#KindleMustHaves #AmazonFinds #KindleAccessories #BookTokApproved #CozyReadingVibes #HandsFreeReading #KindleReader #RemotePageTurner
This snack is cute, easy, and actually healthy?! 😍🍓
I’ve been making this nonstop lately and I’m obsessed:
✔️ Vanilla Greek yogurt
✔️ Fresh strawberries
✔️ A crunchy handful of @safeandfair Strawberry Shortcake granola (SO good!!)
It’s sweet, satisfying, and comes together in seconds 🙌
If you haven’t tried @safeandfair granola yet… trust me, you’re missing out!
I love the Strawberry Shortcake + Birthday Cake flavors, but honestly they’re all fire 🔥
Which one’s your fave? Tell me below! 👇
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#HealthySnackIdeas #GranolaGirlEra #SnackHack #EasyHealthySnacks #SweetButHealthy #SafeAndFair #GranolaGlowUp #GreekYogurtBowls
Wait—you can FREEZE applesauce in mason jars?! 🤯🍎
I had leftover homemade applesauce and didn’t want it to go to waste… so I froze it!
Mason jars are a game-changer:
✔️ Stand up easily in the freezer
✔️ Save space
✔️ No plastic bags needed 🙌
Just leave room at the top for expansion + wipe the rim before sealing!
Genius, right?!
Get all the tips in my blog post ➡️ [https://morningsonmacedonia.com/can-you-freeze-applesauce-in-mason-jars/]
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#KitchenHacks #FreezerTips #ApplesauceHack #HomemadeApplesauce #MasonJarMagic #FoodStorageHacks #MealPrepTips
My cat has a morning routine now… and it involve My cat has a morning routine now… and it involves hummingbirds 🥹💐
A couple weeks ago, I caught Riley absolutely mesmerized by a tiny hummingbird outside my office window—and now she’s obsessed 😻
Every morning, she posts up in her armchair like it’s her job, just waiting for her little flying friends.
Honestly? Cutest thing I’ve ever seen 🥲
Note to self: plant more flowers = attract more hummingbirds = happy cat = happy life 🐦🌸
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#CatMeetsBird #HummingbirdWatcher #FunnyCats #CaturdayEveryDay #CatsofInstagram #CatContent #HummingbirdsOfInstagram #WholesomeCatContent
This Copycat Recipe Tastes Just Like the Real Deal This Copycat Recipe Tastes Just Like the Real Deal 🍝🔥
If you’ve ever had Johnny Carino’s pasta… you already know it SLAPS 😮‍💨
Their Bowtie Festival is my ride or die order—so of course I had to recreate it at home, and y’all… it’s dangerously good 😋
Head to the blog to grab the full recipe ➡️ [link]
And YES, I cooked it in my fave @caraway_home pans (non-toxic & dreamy to clean 🙌)
Use code MORNINGS_ON_MACEDONIA10 to snag 10% off—because we love a good deal and good pasta 🍴
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#CopycatRecipe #JohnnyCarinos #PastaNight #CarawayHome #BowtiePasta #PastaObsession #EasyDinnerRecipes #FriendsOfCaraway
It’s grilling season! Which means you need to ha It’s grilling season! Which means you need to have ultimate grilling seasonings on hand. And thankfully @goldensteer has me covered for that. With their delicious new grill pack featuring Pepper Mafia, The Outlaw Rub, and the classic Sergio’s Seasoning. These flavors will elevate any dish you decide to grill and leave you wanting more! So good and tasty!! Be sure to check out my stories today for a link to order your own grill pack set! 😉
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#makeitvegas #goldensteerambassador #goldensteer #steakseasoning #steakseason #grillingseason
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Lifestyle · September 18, 2020

How To Edit Your Photos

You may be wondering how Instagram influencer achieve a perfect grid of excellent photos in their feed. So I am here to give you just a few tips and tricks that I’ve learned along the way regarding how to edit your photos.

The biggest secret is getting a collection of easy to use presets! And I have outlined a few of my favorites below so be sure to check it out!

How to Easily Edit Your Photos Using Presets
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What is a Preset?

You also may be wondering what exactly a preset is too. I was very new to the Instagram game when I first started out and I had no idea what a preset was. In fact, I went over a whole year before I finally buckled down and purchased my very first preset.

And let me tell you, I wish I did it from the very beginning! It would have saved me so much time and I believe it definitely would have helped me to increase my following sooner rather than later.

But oh well, hindsight is 20/20 so at least I can share what I’ve learned with you guys instead!

Basically, you purchase a preset from any blogger or Instagrammer you want to and then you download them into a free app called Lightroom.

Once you purchase said presets, they will be available in Lightroom for as long as you want them to be! You can continue to reuse them with every photo which is so cool!

I originally thought you had to pay every time you wanted to edit a photo so that’s why I held off on buying presets for so long originally.

Silly me! Presets are definitely a must when it comes to how to edit your photos!

How to Edit Photos in Lightroom
This is a screenshot of editing in my Lightroom app. You can see all my Farmhouse Fresh Presets are saved here for easy reference.

Farmhouse Fresh Presets

I am very happy to report that I have partnered up with Farmhouse Fresh Presets and I can offer these presets to y’all now as well. I have been using them for a few weeks now and I am loving them!

They really make my photos and Instagram feed look 10x better and more defined. This collection comes with 15 different presets and they are only $39.

Which you can also break up into 4 easy payments of $9.75 as well. I paid like $9 for just one preset when I first started trying them, so this really is an incredible deal since you get so many!

The good news too about these presets are that they are both iPhone and Android compatible. When you purchase, you receive the files via a download page and instructions on how to open them in the Lightroom app.

They literally make it so simple and easy on how to download them that there is no confusion at all! I have outlined all the different presets that come in the collection below including all of my before and after pictures as well!

Vintage Moody

I am loving all the moody vibes to this preset!

Before Editing with Vintage Moody
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After Editing with Vintage Moody Preset
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Vintage Autumn

As the name implies, this one is perfect for the coming fall season!

Before Editing with Vintage Autumn
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After Editing with Vintage Autumn Preset
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Vintage

I like how this preset makes everything look aged and old!

Before Editing with Vintage
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After Editing with Vintage Preset
After

Super Bright

This preset is one of my favorites. I love how bright it makes the picture and I really love having a bright, white Instagram feed so this one is perfect for me!

Before Editing with Super Bright
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After Editing with Super Bright
After

Classic Cooler

This one really makes the leaves to this picture pop and stand out more so than the before image.

Before Editing with Classic Cooler
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After Editing with Classic Cooler Preset
After

Classic Cool

I like how bright this preset is as well! Really makes everything in the photo shine!

Before Editing with Classic Cool
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After Editing with Classic Cool Preset
After

Classic Bright White

Here is another one of my favorites as you probably could have guessed from the name!

Before Editing with Classic Bright White
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After Editing with Classic Bright White Preset
After

Bold Warmer

This preset really brings out all the warm tones to this picture as well.

Before Editing with Bold Warmer
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After Editing with Bold Warmer Preset
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Bold Muted

I love how this one really made my hutch shine and stand out!

Before Editing with Bold Muted
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After Editing with Bold Muted Preset
After

Bold Cooler

I think this preset is my absolute favorite one for fall. I love the moodiness it brings and I have been using this one for almost all of my Instagram photos here lately.

I would definitely recommend this preset especially if you’re wondering how to edit your photos better!

Before Editing with Bold Cooler
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After Editing with Bold Cooler Preset
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Bold Classic

I love how warm and inviting this preset is!

Before Editing with Bold Classic
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After Editing with Bold Classic Preset
After

Classic Warm

This one really made my fall bedroom look much more cozier than beforehand!

Before Editing with Classic Warm
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After Editing with Classic Warm Preset
After

Classic Rosy Muted

I love how this preset brings out all the rosy tones in the picture.

Before Editing with Rosy Muted
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After Editing with Rosy Muted Preset
After

Classic Rosy

This one definitely made my steel pumpkins on the top shelf pop and stand out more, which is what I wanted from this photo!

Before Editing with Classic Rosy
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After Editing with Classic Rosy Preset
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Classic Overcast

This is another great preset for transforming your photos into a light and bright Instagram feed!

Before Editing with Classic Overcast
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After Editing with Classic Overcast Preset
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Conclusion

As you can see from the above photos, having a collection of presets is a must in order to edit your photos correctly. Having multiple ones to choose from is always nice because not one preset will work 100% every time for each photo you take.

There are many factors to consider and having a few different ones to choose from always helps when editing to get the best picture. Have y’all ever used a preset before?

Let me know if you try these out and if you have any questions at all, feel free to reach out to me. I would be more than happy to help you out!

In: Lifestyle · Tagged: Edit Photos, Editing, Farmhouse Fresh, Presets

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Comments

  1. Nancy says

    September 19, 2020 at 3:26 am

    I am so bad with using presets these days. I just manually tune the settings for my pictures these days, but need to be more consistent. Love the different presets you shared! They make a HUGE difference with emphasizing the right things. Huge difference with lighting too! Thanks for sharing all of the different presets you have :).

    Nancy ✨ exquisitely.me

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      September 19, 2020 at 4:25 pm

      Yes they do make a huge difference! And I love how much easier they are too. I can just tap one thing and be done with editing the picture. It’s amazing!

      Reply
  2. Nic | Nic's Adventures & Bakes says

    September 19, 2020 at 8:22 pm

    Thanks for sharing, these are great ways to get your photographs to look good on your social media 🙂

    Nic | Nic’s Adventures & Bakes

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      September 19, 2020 at 9:32 pm

      Thank you! Yes, it’s a great and easy way to edit for sure!

      Reply
  3. Adam says

    September 19, 2020 at 8:28 pm

    I have to be honest. Photos are not my string point, I don’t have the flair for it and/or I’m just lazy with it. I need put more effort in to it really

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      September 19, 2020 at 9:34 pm

      Yes, I like to do photos. But I originally started off on Instagram before blogging, so I think that’s why I love to take and edit photos too!

      Reply
  4. Thebusyshelf says

    September 21, 2020 at 10:13 am

    I love these presets! I like it how they don’t alter the picture and colors too much, they keep it in the ‘natural’ shape. i use my own presets on various apps, from lightroom to snapseed or vsco. Indeed, super handy and fast.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      September 21, 2020 at 10:40 am

      Thank you do much! I love how they are super handy and fast too and they don’t alter the picture much at all. They just make it better!

      Reply
  5. Ellis James Designs says

    September 21, 2020 at 10:15 am

    I did wonder how you treated your photos, so I appreciate this post! These presets look gorg!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      September 21, 2020 at 10:43 am

      Oh good! I am so glad you found it to be helpful!

      Reply
  6. Sue Berk Koch says

    September 21, 2020 at 11:28 am

    I’ve been stubborn about hunkering down and working on enhancement of my photos. I use a lot of photos on my blog posts so I really should just give your recommendations a try.

    Thanks for the great information.

    –Sue
    http://www.susanberkkoch.com/blog

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      September 21, 2020 at 11:31 pm

      Yes you should! I use a lot of my own photos on my blog too so that’s why I thought it would be good to share!

      Reply
  7. Natasha says

    September 21, 2020 at 11:32 am

    Omgg thank you for this I’ve been looking for something that will help my photos look better and this is just brilliant

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      September 21, 2020 at 11:32 pm

      Oh good! I am so glad you found it to be helpful!

      Reply
  8. Dennis says

    September 21, 2020 at 11:51 am

    Till now I have always used Snapseed to edit, but using these presets on lightroom would save me soo much time! I’m definitely going to look into it, because the pictures look so much better.
    Thanks for this really valuable post 🙂

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      September 21, 2020 at 11:35 pm

      I used to use Snapped before Lightroom too, and I’ve gotta say using presets in Lightroom is SO MUCH EASIER! So glad I made the switch.

      Reply
  9. Johana says

    September 21, 2020 at 11:55 am

    These are some great tips and tricks! I will be sharing!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      September 21, 2020 at 11:36 pm

      Thank you so much. I am glad you think so too.

      Reply
  10. Brooke Ressell says

    September 21, 2020 at 2:05 pm

    I’ve have been wondering if it is worth it to purchase some presets and if they were easy to work with our not. Thanks to you I now have my answer.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      September 21, 2020 at 11:36 pm

      Yes! They are totally worth it in my opinion!

      Reply
  11. Jeny says

    September 21, 2020 at 2:10 pm

    Wow I love those edits. They are very useful for bloggers. I would love to try one for myself too. Thanks for suggesting.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      September 21, 2020 at 11:41 pm

      Yes! They are very pretty, I have been enjoying using them for sure!

      Reply
  12. Under flowery sky says

    September 21, 2020 at 3:00 pm

    Wow, your photos really look so magical after. I love the photos when
    you don’t need filter though as the colours of nature look just incredible.
    The light certainly gets the attention and your photos look so artistic.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      September 21, 2020 at 11:43 pm

      Thank you so much. I am glad you think so.

      Reply
  13. Lisa says

    September 21, 2020 at 3:46 pm

    I love the side by side photos so you can see exactly how each preset changes the original. I’ve never tried any presets before but I think I might look into them now – your photos all look absolutely gorgeous! x

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      September 21, 2020 at 11:45 pm

      Thank you so much! Yes, I am loving these presets! They definitely make a difference for sure

      Reply
  14. Lanae Bond says

    September 21, 2020 at 5:12 pm

    I always wanted to try new presets but in the past it really did not work. I am going to have to work on finding presets that the work for me!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      September 21, 2020 at 11:47 pm

      These presets have really worked for me. They have been awesome.

      Reply
  15. Jenny in Neverland says

    September 21, 2020 at 5:34 pm

    I recently bought some presets for the first time and I absolutely love them! They’ve made me love using Instagram so much more as well <3

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      September 21, 2020 at 11:49 pm

      Yes! I love using them especially for my Instagram feed as well

      Reply
  16. Stephanie says

    September 21, 2020 at 7:13 pm

    Presets were a game-changer for me when I first discovered them a few years ago. I started by purchasing some from my favorite bloggers, and from there I ended up learning how to make my own. I’ve continued to alter and make new ones for myself each season and for my different platforms. It’s really fun! I love these farmhouse presets. They’re so light and airy and beautiful!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      September 21, 2020 at 11:51 pm

      Oh that’s so cool. I would love to be able to make my own as well sometime!

      Reply
  17. Aislinn Short says

    September 21, 2020 at 7:41 pm

    You have such a beautiful space! I love all the presets, I too have just hopped on the preset game and I’m so happy I did they take photos to that extra step of beautiful 🥰

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      September 21, 2020 at 11:51 pm

      Yes! They really do, they are so great to use for sure!

      Reply
  18. Kalin says

    September 21, 2020 at 8:33 pm

    I love the really bright whites in contrast with the warm fall colors. I’m a sucker for presets and these really look like they make your photos pop!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      September 21, 2020 at 11:53 pm

      Thank you so much! I love how they make the photos pop too!

      Reply
  19. Fransic Verso says

    September 22, 2020 at 2:53 am

    I just know about this presets now haha. You are very good with taking photos and these presets are nice and just make the photos looks good.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      September 22, 2020 at 10:32 am

      Thank you do much. Yes, using presets make taking photos so much easier!

      Reply
  20. Monogamist Reader says

    September 22, 2020 at 10:11 am

    Great tips! I actually never used preset so I will give it a go for my Instagram account!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      September 22, 2020 at 10:34 am

      Yes, presets are so awesome for your instagram feed. It gives it such a nice, unified look!

      Reply
  21. Holly says

    September 22, 2020 at 2:57 pm

    Charity, oh my goodness, this is a fantastic post! You’ve been a big big help. I’m kind of “social-media-stupid” and am still learning how to share, what presets are and how to use them, etc. Your post has taught me a lot. I was vaguely familiar with presets, but always wondered how those Instagram feeds had such a bright, classic quality. Now I know, thanks to you!

    I will be checking out your recommendation. Thank you! I love your photos, by the way. They made me feel all warm and cozy inside the way only Fall can do. 😊

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      September 23, 2020 at 12:17 am

      Thank you so much Holly! I really appreciate that sweet compliment and I am so glad you found this post to be helpful!

      Reply
  22. Lindsey says

    September 22, 2020 at 7:06 pm

    I’m trying to put a focus on my images and photography at the moment but certainly struggling with it. I love the idea of presets and this all really make your images pop in their own way.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      September 22, 2020 at 11:11 pm

      Thank you so much. I totally agree. Presets are definitely the way to go!

      Reply
  23. Kat T says

    September 22, 2020 at 8:56 pm

    Love this!

    I have recently discovered lightroom and It has honestly changed the whole way i look at photos!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      September 23, 2020 at 12:12 am

      Yes! I totally agree! Lightroom makes things so easy!

      Reply
  24. Deandra says

    September 22, 2020 at 9:42 pm

    These make your photos look so good! I love some good presets. They do so much for your photos!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      September 23, 2020 at 12:13 am

      Thank you! They really transform the whole picture for sure!

      Reply
  25. Shikha says

    September 24, 2020 at 12:51 pm

    Great tips for a blogger like me. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      September 25, 2020 at 1:33 am

      So glad you thought so!

      Reply
  26. Fadima Mooneira says

    September 25, 2020 at 1:00 pm

    Preset sounds good. Thank you for sharing your tips.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      September 26, 2020 at 1:18 pm

      Thank you. Glad you enjoyed them.

      Reply
  27. jenisha says

    October 21, 2020 at 12:35 pm

    Great post! I really need preset!!They are amazing!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      October 22, 2020 at 10:34 am

      Yes you do! I love using presets!

      Reply

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You know it’s too hot when your candle starts me You know it’s too hot when your candle starts melting… before you even open the package 😩🔥
Like seriously—did I order a candle or a puddle?! This heat is on another level and I am so over it 🥵
Who else is counting down to fall like their life depends on it?! 🍂
Tell me how hot it is where you are… and let’s collectively manifest sweater weather 😤✨
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From boring builder grade ➡️ to vintage charm From boring builder grade ➡️ to vintage charm overload ✨🚽
Our downstairs bathroom finally got the glow-up it deserved—and let me tell you, she’s giving anything but basic now 😍
We brought in subway tile, copper ceiling tiles (yes, really!), shiplap, and topped it all off with the cutest vintage dentist sign. Because why not have a little fun with your bathroom vibes?! 🦷🪥
It’s moody, it’s bold, and it might just be my new favorite room in the house.
Wanna see how we pulled it all together? I spilled all the details in the latest blog post 👉 https://morningsonmacedonia.com/barnwood-bathroom-ideas/
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Currently thriving in full beach bum mode 🏖️😎 And honestly? This is the life I was born to live.
All I’m missing is my cats and I’ll never come back.
“Stay-at-home cat mom at the beach” just hits different, ok? Way better than scraping plaque for a living 😅 Sorry not sorry, hygiene world!
Catch me living my best coastal cat mom fantasy forever.
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#BeachBumEnergy #StayAtHomeCatMom #DentalHygieneLife #MyrtleBeachMoments #CoastalLivingDream #DentalLife #dentalhygieneproblems #myrtlebeachsc
I was mad about losing my stock tank pool… but t I was mad about losing my stock tank pool… but turns out hubby’s dream garage is kinda a vibe 😏
Let’s be real—I didn’t document the whole build because I was in my feelings about my backyard oasis getting bulldozed by a slab of concrete 😂 But now? The man cave is up, it’s lookin’ sharp, and I guess I’ll allow it.
He’s turned it into a Pinterest-worthy garage (yes, I said that) and it’s still a work in progress—but I spilled ALL the juicy details in this weekend’s blog post 👇
So go check it out while I go mourn my pool in peace 🫠
https://morningsonmacedonia.com/backyard-detached-garage-ideas/
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Sorry I’m late—the traffic was aggressive… a Sorry I’m late—the traffic was aggressive… and by traffic, I mean Princess Riley making biscuits on me 🐾😹”
Like, what kind of monster gets up mid-biscuit session?! Not me.
I’d literally rather stay home with my cats all day anyway 🐈‍⬛✨
Please stop inviting me places 😜

#TheTrafficWasTerrible #SorryImLateIDidntWantToCome #CatMomLife #BiscuitMakingInProgress #StayAtHomeCatMom #IntrovertEnergy #CatsOverPlans
Say goodbye to waste and toxic cleaners 🙅🏼‍♀️✨
This zero waste mop from @rusticstrength is a total game changer—especially on my dark wood floors! 💥 Spotless shine, no streaks, and ZERO guilt 🙌🏻

Everything they make is non-toxic, safe for your home, and actually WORKS (bless 🧼👏🏻).
Use code “Charity20” to get 20% off sitewide!
Link’s in stories—don’t sleep on this one 🌿

#ZeroWasteHome #NonToxicLiving #EcoFriendlyCleaning #RusticStrength #GreenCleaning #ZeroWasteHack #CleanHomeVibes
🎉POV: You’re obsessed with fresh flowers but 🎉POV: You’re obsessed with fresh flowers but hate when they wilt in a day 😩
This one tiny hack changed the game for me 🌸✨

Just a single PENNY in the vase = longer-lasting roses 💐
Yes, really. Old-school magic meets cottagecore vibes in my fave little ironstone pitcher 🤍

Have you tried the penny trick? Got another flower-saving secret? Drop it in the comments—I’m always down for a good floral hack! 👇🏻🌿

It’s time to celebrate our 4th anniversary by enjoying the beauty of flowers with our Flower Lovin’ Friends! (Insert your comment here) 

Hosts: 
~ Pat @almost3acres
~ Catherine @farmhouse1873
~ Nancy @farmgirlromance
~ Deborah @mymapleleafhome 
~ Debbie @seaside_cottage_couture
~ Christina @touchesoftime_bydesign 
DM a host or @flowerlovinfriends to join the flower tour! 

Featuring guest hosts:

~ Julie @saltbox_treasures
~ Gina @touchofgina.photography 
~ Julie @southernmtngirl
~ Mridula @little_squares_of_tranquilitea

See you on 7/2 for the next tour! 
#flowerlovinfriends6455 #PennyHack #FlowerHack #FreshFlowerTips #RoseHacks #IronstoneStyle #FlowerArrangementHack #CottagecoreVibes #VintageTricks #BloomsThatLast
Just call me the tomato queen 👑🌱 I found th Just call me the tomato queen 👑🌱

I found the coolest customizable tomato cages on @amazon and they’re a total game-changer! You can build them however you want—and assembly? Literally foolproof 🙌

Also… can we get a round of applause for this first-time veggie gardener?! Grew this tomato plant from a tiny seedling and I’m not even mad about it 😌

Watching my little garden babies thrive has been so rewarding—now I’m officially hooked!

#TomatoGlowUp #AmazonGardenFinds #FirstTimeGardener #VeggieGardenVibes #TomatoPlantQueen #RaisedBedRookie #GardenHack
The summer heat is already fighting for its life—and it’s only JUNE 😩☀️

I swear the humidity tried to take me out… but this outdoor ceiling fan from @loweshomeimprovement came to my rescue 🙌

It’s the only reason I can survive sitting on the porch without fully melting 😂

If your screened-in porch needs a serious cool down, this fan is IT. Trust me, you’ll thank yourself later 🌀

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This planter hack just changed the game—and I’ This planter hack just changed the game—and I’m never going back 🙌🏻🪴

Why don’t ALL big planters come with a built-in shelf like this?! @veradek, you’ve officially cracked the code 🔥

No more wasting bags of potting soil to fill the bottom—it saves time, money, and your back 😅

Plus… tell me this fern doesn’t look fabulous in it?! 👀💚

Who else needs this in their plant parent toolkit?!👇

#Veradek #PlanterHack #PlantParentWin #OutdoorStyle #GardenTips #PlanteriorDesign #ContainerGardenHack #PlanterGoals
This is my favorite little flower hack to keep fre This is my favorite little flower hack to keep fresh blooms from my rose bushes looking gorgeous way longer—especially when I’m styling them in my fave lil ironstone pitcher 🤍

Who knew a tiny penny = longer-lasting beauty?!

Have you tried this trick? Or do you have another fresh flower secret I need to know?! Drop it below 👇🏻

#PennyHack #FlowerHack #FreshFlowerTips #RoseHacks #IronstoneStyle #FlowerArrangementHack #CottagecoreVibes
#vintagepenneys
BRB—out here trying to keep my rose bushes alive BRB—out here trying to keep my rose bushes alive and thriving like it’s a full-time job 😂🌸

Note to self: deadheading isn’t optional… it’s the secret sauce! The second I actually do it, my roses go wild with blooms 😍

Summer gets hectic, but I swear my garden thanks me every time I slow down and snip the dead ones.

Got rose bush tips? Drop your bloom-boosting hacks below—I’m all ears! 👇🏻

#GardenConfessions #RoseBushGlowUp #DeadheadingMagic #RosesOfInstagram #BackyardBlooming #FlowerGirlEra #rosesofig
I’m not cheap… I’m just a discounted luxury I’m not cheap… I’m just a discounted luxury 😌💅🏼”
Like yes, I could be way more expensive—designer bag energy on a Target budget, okay?! 🛍️ But I’m out here doing girl math daily to keep us under budget…
so really, my husband should be THANKING me 😂
Oh, and this hat? Add it to his tab. We’re good. ✌🏻

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#PutItOnMyHusbandsTab #GirlMath #BudgetQueen  #wifelifeisthebestlife #marriedtothebest #wifeyproblems #stanleytumbler #bougieonabudget
Kicking off a brand new series: Tuesday Treats! 🧁🎉
Y’all always love the baking + dessert ideas I share, so every Tuesday I’ll be dropping something fun, festive, and delicious—starting with these cutie patriotic Oreos! 🇺🇸🍪

Say hello to the EASIEST Fourth of July snack ever! 🎆
Just dip @oreo cookies in white chocolate, add some sprinkles, drizzle a little icing—and you’re DONE. ✨ No oven, no stress, just red, white & YUM!

Perfect for cookouts, pool parties, or last-minute guests who love a sweet treat.
Tag me if you make them—I’d love to see your creations! 😍
#TuesdayTreats #DippedOreoMagic #PatrioticDesserts #FourthOfJulyFood #RedWhiteAndCute
Kindle girlies… you NEED these accessories in yo Kindle girlies… you NEED these accessories in your life ASAP 📖🔥
I’m officially in my hands-free reading era and I’m never going back 🙌
Just got the cutest @amazonkindle stand + a remote page turner and it’s a total game changer—especially when my cats want snuggles mid-chapter 😹
Now I can read, sip coffee, and pet my kitties… all at once. Dream life, honestly.
Check out my stories today for the links to these Kindle must-haves!
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#KindleMustHaves #AmazonFinds #KindleAccessories #BookTokApproved #CozyReadingVibes #HandsFreeReading #KindleReader #RemotePageTurner
This snack is cute, easy, and actually healthy?! 😍🍓
I’ve been making this nonstop lately and I’m obsessed:
✔️ Vanilla Greek yogurt
✔️ Fresh strawberries
✔️ A crunchy handful of @safeandfair Strawberry Shortcake granola (SO good!!)
It’s sweet, satisfying, and comes together in seconds 🙌
If you haven’t tried @safeandfair granola yet… trust me, you’re missing out!
I love the Strawberry Shortcake + Birthday Cake flavors, but honestly they’re all fire 🔥
Which one’s your fave? Tell me below! 👇
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#HealthySnackIdeas #GranolaGirlEra #SnackHack #EasyHealthySnacks #SweetButHealthy #SafeAndFair #GranolaGlowUp #GreekYogurtBowls
Wait—you can FREEZE applesauce in mason jars?! 🤯🍎
I had leftover homemade applesauce and didn’t want it to go to waste… so I froze it!
Mason jars are a game-changer:
✔️ Stand up easily in the freezer
✔️ Save space
✔️ No plastic bags needed 🙌
Just leave room at the top for expansion + wipe the rim before sealing!
Genius, right?!
Get all the tips in my blog post ➡️ [https://morningsonmacedonia.com/can-you-freeze-applesauce-in-mason-jars/]
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#KitchenHacks #FreezerTips #ApplesauceHack #HomemadeApplesauce #MasonJarMagic #FoodStorageHacks #MealPrepTips
My cat has a morning routine now… and it involve My cat has a morning routine now… and it involves hummingbirds 🥹💐
A couple weeks ago, I caught Riley absolutely mesmerized by a tiny hummingbird outside my office window—and now she’s obsessed 😻
Every morning, she posts up in her armchair like it’s her job, just waiting for her little flying friends.
Honestly? Cutest thing I’ve ever seen 🥲
Note to self: plant more flowers = attract more hummingbirds = happy cat = happy life 🐦🌸
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#CatMeetsBird #HummingbirdWatcher #FunnyCats #CaturdayEveryDay #CatsofInstagram #CatContent #HummingbirdsOfInstagram #WholesomeCatContent
This Copycat Recipe Tastes Just Like the Real Deal This Copycat Recipe Tastes Just Like the Real Deal 🍝🔥
If you’ve ever had Johnny Carino’s pasta… you already know it SLAPS 😮‍💨
Their Bowtie Festival is my ride or die order—so of course I had to recreate it at home, and y’all… it’s dangerously good 😋
Head to the blog to grab the full recipe ➡️ [link]
And YES, I cooked it in my fave @caraway_home pans (non-toxic & dreamy to clean 🙌)
Use code MORNINGS_ON_MACEDONIA10 to snag 10% off—because we love a good deal and good pasta 🍴
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It’s grilling season! Which means you need to ha It’s grilling season! Which means you need to have ultimate grilling seasonings on hand. And thankfully @goldensteer has me covered for that. With their delicious new grill pack featuring Pepper Mafia, The Outlaw Rub, and the classic Sergio’s Seasoning. These flavors will elevate any dish you decide to grill and leave you wanting more! So good and tasty!! Be sure to check out my stories today for a link to order your own grill pack set! 😉
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