this week's clicks: merry christmas!

get your week off to a colorful start...
SWOON.

Victoria Elizabeth Photography via Wedding Chicks

• So cute and romantic: a surprise tree farm engagement!
• A fairytale coastal wedding from Found Vintage Rentals.
• From SMP, an intimate New England Christmas wedding.

SMILE.

• The Habits of Highly Successful Women, from Darling.
• These DIY mini star cake toppers would be great for NYE.
• The actual best New Year's resolutions, via A Cup of Jo.

FLASHBACK.

• 2016: millenial pink inspiration for New Year's Eve, remembering Carrie Fisher, my  favorite things from December
• 2015: rose gold NYE inspiration, Literary Junkies, December in Instagram, my most popular posts of 2015 and my personal favorite posts.
• 2014: most popular posts of 2014 and personal favorites.
• 2013: most popular posts of 2013, personal favorites, and a NYE tablescape.
• 2012: favorite posts of 2012, gold and blush NYE inspiration, favorite movies and books of 2012, and organization goals for 2013.
• 2011: gold/champagne inspiration for New Year's Eve and organization goals for 2012.

this week's clicks.

get your week off to a colorful start...

SWOON.

Up to Date Interiors

• Kathy's global-inspired holiday home decor feels fresh.
• A fresh blue Christmas home tour from Lilypad Cottage.
• Cozy Christmas e-shoot inspiration from Style Me Pretty.
• An attic turned cozy guest room with Wes Anderson vibes.

SMILE.

• Desktops: Mospens Studio, Oh So Lovely, Pop Goes the Reader.
• Apt. Therapy's tips for (actually awesome) holiday gift baskets.
• Loved this story about preschool besties who say they're twins.
• Excited to take my mama to see The Greatest Showman soon.

FLASHBACK.

• 2015: my treat yourself wish list, decoupaged world map ornaments, and a mini home tour featuring a glam woodland tree.
• 2014: my holiday home tour.
• 2013: my favorite account of Christmas, wrote to Santa, showed off my chalkboard ornaments and shared a holiday home tour.
• 2012: a Sunday Social all about favorites, gave a holiday home tour and ideas for displaying cards, and rounded up my blog loves and my own most popular posts of 2012.  I also shared my December in Instagram.
• 2011: my favorite things in our home. 

clicks of note: i'm feelin' 32...

get your week off to a colorful start...

How are you all doing this week? Today just so happens to be my 32nd birthday and the first official day of summer break. This weekend we visited a favorite brewery and food truck, visited Roanoke's new Mellow Mushroom, and went to see a Beatles tribute band perform in the park. Today I'll be celebrating my birthday with my Bible study, and tomorrow we're going line dancing! This summer, it's time to stop being jealous of other people's lives on Instagram and really get out there and live my own.

SWOON.

Landon Jacob Photography via Southern Weddings

• From SW, a colorful and fun Magnolia Plantation wedding.
• Found Rentals' perfect midcentury modern wedding shoot.
• This Tuscany wedding from Ruffled is what dreams are made of.
• A sweet San Francisco e-sesh for a dancer and musician.

SMILE.

• The Love Actually short sequel has arrived in the U.S.!
• A blueberry peach chia bowl (How Sweet Eats) looks yummy.
• "Astrology Is Fake, But Brad Pitt Got Owned By A Gemini."
• Little girls are better at designing superheroes than... anyone.

FLASHBACK.

• 2016: olive chinos styled two ways.
• 2015: My 80's birthday inspiration board.
• 2014: the #1 hit songs from my birthday every year, spring blog loves, and spring in IG.
• 2013: May entertainment faves.
• 2011: memorial day party inspiration, my "venue twins," and our invitations.

this week's clicks.

get your week off to a colorful start...

SWOON.

Topshop via Refinery29

• Topshop's bridal collection is on point with the current 90's trend.
• A sweet casual Colorado ranch engagement session from Jamee.
• From Ruffled, the most romantic elopement in Santorini, Greece!
• A pretty, rustic Massachusetts wedding from Samantha Melanson.

SMILE.

• The Everygirl rounds up of this spring's new wardrobe staples.
• In adorable/political news, Cory Booker asked Mindy Kaling out!
• Currently pinning all the spring home decor/wardrobe inspiration.
• Planning Easter baskets for my team after seeing Joy's post.

FLASHBACK.

• 2016: Literary Junkies, spring getaway pinspiration, book + concert reviews (Elton John!), and my March Stitch Fix
• 2015: I pretty much predicted the Colors of the Year for 2016.
• 2014: Sunday Socialabout ideals and accomplishments, my fave green and black and white picks, and my April favorites.
• 2013: rainy day fashions, white bridesmaid dress inspiration, explained how we save money on groceries, completed my second Liebster survey, and shared my love story with Mr. Q for the Love and Marriage series.
• 2012: I collected inspiration for an April Fool's wedding.

this week's clicks.

get your week off to a colorful start...
SWOON.

Exquisitrie Wedding Photography via Elizabeth Anne Designs

• Girly honeymoon fashion inspiration from Elizabeth Anne.
• These chic NYC e-pics from Jamee make me want to visit!
• Melissa Oholendt shot these blush pink vineyard nuptuals.
• A romantic Virginia wedding with sweet details from SMP.

SMILE.

• February desktops from Kate Spade and Kitchen Heals Soul.
• Pretty sure I need this kids' golden unicorn lamp in my life.
• Listening to all the calming tracks on Spotify this week.
• Really wish our townhouse had a fireplace on chilly nights.

FLASHBACK:

• 2016: The V-day tag, Literary Junkies, cozy Pinspiration, and what was in my purse.
• 2015: the MoonCats scarf I still wear all the time, fave Oscar looks and an Oscar-inspired outfit for the PMT Style Challenge, my fave pins, and blog loves.
• 2014: my blog loves and shared my fave Oscar fashion, hair, makeup, and accessories
• 2013: fave Oscar looks, Gold Rush cupcakes, City Hall weddings, and winter in IG.
• 2012:inspiration for a feminine winter wedding.
• 2011: my favorite folk and classical instrumentals for weddings.

this week's clicks.

get your week off to a colorful start...
LISTEN.

• This weekend, I got to see my favorite singer-songwriter, Marc Broussard, perform live for the first time in a decade (more about that in my next entertainment update). One of the opening acts was the Jamie McLean Band - here's my favorite song from their set, which blended genres from country to rock to blues and back again.

SWOON.

Sorella Muse Fine Art Photography via Style Me Pretty

• A peek at HGTV's calm and serene 2017 Dream House.
• At Southern Weddings, lovely e-pics from Bald Head.
• A modern forest wedding with pops of red from SMP.
• Love the rich colors in this stylish farm wedding shoot.

SMILE.

• New desktop art: By Dawn Nicole, Sarah Hearts.
• Loving Target's new global inspired home decor.
• Geeky link of the week: Tumblr's wizarding world FTW.
• Read Nikita Chopra's advice on practicing confidence.

FLASHBACK.

• 2016:  reading challenge ideas and my OTPs.
• 2015: dressing up a white tee, my TBR pile, V-Day style, and a "never have I ever" list.
• 2014: fave Grammy looks, January entertainment, a sweet blended family wedding, Sunday Social all about the 4's, red picks for V-Day and easy party ideas.
• 2013: wedding dresses with full skirts, our wedding album, and a Super Bowl party.
• 2012: inspiration for a neutral wedding with pops of pastel pink.
• 2011: why I used wholesale flowers for our wedding.

sunday simplicity.

Courtney Beck Photography

"How many lessons of faith and beauty we 
should lose, if there were no winter in our year." 
-Thomas Wentworth Higginson

this week's clicks.

get your week off to a colorful start...
LISTEN.

• I've been listening to the Hamilton Mixtape nonstop since my mom gifted it to me for Christmas - my current favorite track is Usher's version of "Wait for It." I need this on a poster in my classroom: "I am the one thing in life I can control. I am inimitable. I am an original."

SWOON.

Studio McGee

• Studio McGee's fresh take on country club decor.
• From APW, a relaxed and pretty purple wedding.
• A calming master bedroom from House Tweaking.
• Featured on SMP, a chic DC engagement session.

SMILE.

• Desktops: Geninne, Sea of Atlas, Mospens Studio.
• Watch Joe Biden receive the Medal of Freedom...
• and a record-breaking female astronaut's spacewalk.
• Wishlisting Cristina's picks for a home yoga space.

FLASHBACK.

• 2016: a goal-setting moodboard, fave streaming shows, and entertainment picks.
• 2015: Top 3's, cranberry wardrobe updates and black, white, and blush inspiration.
• 2014: favorite Instagrammers and red amaryllis inspiration.
• 2013: January blog loves.

What are you loving this week? Share your favorites

or link to your most recent blog post in the comments!

sunday simplicity.

Courtney Beck Photography

“Hope

Smiles from the threshold of the year to come,

Whispering 'it will be happier'...”

― Alfred, Lord Tennyson

clicks of note.

get your week off to a colorful start...
SWOON.

One Love Photography

• A chic Los Angeles engagement from One Love Photography.
• Seaside bridal photos with fall colors from Ashley Cox.
• From Jose Villa, a cool industrial Durham rehearsal dinner.
• A woodland vineyard wedding full of pretty details at SMP.

SMILE.

• Planning on trying this pumpkin trifle recipe Thursday!
• Angie put together cute T-Day outfit ideas for curvy gals.
• Adding this cozy-looking sweatshirt to my wish list.
• Crushing on fellow VA blogger Kelsey's home Pinboard.

FLASHBACK.

• 2015: Literary Junkies, Thanksgiving ideas, and our Christmas tree through the years.
• 2014: red picks for fall and easy Thanksgiving decorating ideas.
• 2013: festive pink pieces for a holiday wardrobe, a pink vineyard wedding, November in Instagram, and our Thanksgiving at home.
• 2012: my "no thank you" list, a woodland fairytale wedding, cabin-inspired wardrobe and home picks, a Sunday Social that was all about the 4's, and my updated DIY Christmas wreath.

clicks of note: burning everything but the ice cream cones...

get your week off to a colorful start...
LISTEN.

• Soundcloud's "Discover Weekly" playlist is one of my favorite things in the world - digging this track that popped up this week and it right up my musical alley.

SWOON.

Erin McGinn Boutique Photography

• A beautiful Rhode Island wedding from Erin McGinn.
• A special education teacher had the sweetest bridal party.
• From Inspired By This, a cute farmer's market e-session.
• I'm in love with this charming neutral nursery from SMP.

SMILE.

• Pinning my fall reading list... any suggestions to add?
• Pretty sure I need to make Sanderson Sisters peg dolls.
• Adding this Edgar Allan Poe bracelet to my wishlist.
• This Zara choker necklace is perfect for Halloween.

FLASHBACK.

• 2015: Favorite things about Halloween and costume ideas.
• 2014: Even more costume ideas... 'tis the season!
• 2013: fall outfit inspiration in olive and pumpkin.
• 2012: purple wardrobe pieces for fall.
• 2011: inspiration based on our kitchen's cedar + teal color scheme.

this week's clicks.

get your week off to a colorful start...
SWOON.

Glass Jar Photography via Style Me Pretty

• From Elle Decor, a summer camp turned eclectic home.
• Not a typo: a beautiful garden wedding in Las Vegas.
• At Style Me Pretty, a romantic military wedding.
• A summery engagement shoot via Heart Love Always.

SMILE.

• Happy Shark Week! Here's what to watch, from a scientist.
• I want every single one of these cheese boards from Anthro.
• Monica's on-trend DIY sequin phrase sun hat is just adorable!
• Get ready for Independence Day with last-minute ideas.

FLASHBACK.

• 2015: a rustic wedding recap, my fourth Stitch Fix, my favorite aliens for #5FandomFriday, and a Literary Junkies post about summer reads and re-reads.
• 2014: a random Sunday Social, stylish patriotic picks, escort card ideas for romantic weddings, and my family's Williamsburg, Virginia vacation.
• 2013: a Sunday Social about movies, lemon yellow poolside essentials, thoughts about SYTYCD, my favorite mixed-berry cobbler recipe, and patriotic wedding inspiration.
• 2012: 4th of July wardrobe inspiration, party decor, desserts, and can't-fail side dishes.
• 2011: My last-minute wedding projects.

this week's clicks: i'm a fool for love...

get your week off to a colorful start...
LISTEN.

• Lord Huron's "Fool for Love" is giving me serious Bruce Springsteen meets zen garden vibes... very unique and cool!

SWOON.

Katie Mitchell Photography via Bridal Musings

• A stylish Paris engagement shoot from Bridal Musings.
• At Domino, a DC designer's vintage-meets-modern home.
• Sweet DIY Zodiac pinatas from The House that Lars Built.
• A dreamy, romantic wedding in Bali from Snippet + Ink.

SMILE.

• Desktops: Paper Leaf, Red Stamp, Sarah Hearts, Smashing.
• Better Homes and Gardens' fresh color palette for 2016.
• Looking forward to Melissa's Love Your Home Challenge.
• Lia Griffith designed the perfect card for 2016 birthdays.

FLASHBACK.

• Last year I rounded up my favorite custard yellow picks for spring, reviewed Christa Parrish's Still Life, featured my spring Instagram faves,
• Two years ago, I shared a blast from my high school past and my March favorites.
• From three years ago, a Sunday Social about the 5's and emerald wardrobe inspiration.
• Four years ago, I rounded up my #FebPhotoADay pics, made chocolate marshmallow cupcakes and shared ideas for soft gray and blue home decor.
• Five years ago, I recapped my wedding planning thrift store adventures, and chose our bridesmaids' dresses.

clicks of note: you're standing here beside me...

get your week off to a colorful start...
LISTEN.

• Sam Beam, a.k.a. Iron and Wine, teamed up with Band of Horses' Ben Bridwell, and the result is absolutely gorgeous. I'll be linking up with Musical Mondays at My So-Called Chaos.

SWOON.

Annemarie Akins

• From Annamarie Akins, a Richmond fall e-shoot.
• Ethereal modern inspiration from Morgan Gosch.
• At SMP, an absolutely elegant Pasadena wedding.
• A sweet Southern Wedding at Front Porch Farms.

SMILE.

• Desktops: The Front Door, Uppercase Design.
• Sarah and Nick's custom Guess Who game = genius!
• SW ideas for a fun, festive at-home football tailgate.
• Pinterest inspiration for a traditional Thanksgiving.

FLASHBACK.

• Last year I rounded up cozy layered looks for groomsmen, recapped my fall in entertainment, and shared my November favorites.
• Two years ago, I featured purple pieces for fall and my favorite Instagrammers.
• Three years ago, I shared cozy fall wardrobe picks, my decorations for our family's Thanksgiving, my blog loves, and tailgating outfit inspiration.
• Four years ago, I rounded up barn wedding inspiration:  a rustic celebration, a cedar and teal color scheme, and a modern party.  I also shared Thanksgiving tablescapeideas and my apple-cranberry pie recipe.

clicks of note: just take my hand...

get your week off to a colorful start...
LISTEN.

• Tori Kelly's "I Was Made for Loving You," featuring Ed Sheeran: sweet, acoustic guitar-driven goodness.

SWOON.

Ashley Cox via Southern Weddings

• Pretty red and purple wedding from Jessica Simons.
• A beachy engagement from One Love Photography.
• SMP features a stunning French welcome dinner.
• LOVE this UVa chapel wedding/Keswick reception.

SMILE.

• Desktops: Make + Tell, Red Stamp, Sarah Hearts.
• Fun: realistic Disney villains (Hades FTW y'all!)
• In love with Sugar Paper's Target holiday line.
• Pinterest inspiration for a glam Friendsgiving.

REFLECT.

• Many of my friends have kids, so I appreciated this.
• Jen's post about everyday acts of worship: good stuff.
• Meg's list of things she dislikes in her 30's is spot on.
• Sarah's post on practicing intentional ignorance? Yes.

FLASHBACK.

• Last year I rounded up my favorite mauve wardrobe picks for fall.
• Two years ago, I rounded up red pieces for fall, participated in a Sunday Social all about favorites, and featured inspiration for a glitzy Thanksgiving cocktail party.
• Three years ago, I shared my favorite burgundy pieces, inspiration for a purple and gold wedding, and guest room updates.
• Four years ago, I featured photos and details from our wedding reception entrance, Southern dinner, first dance, and cake table setup.