clicks of note: you're everything i need and more...

get your week off to a colorful start...

LISTEN.

The Boston Herald

• One of my students who found out I love a capella groups introduced me to Pentatonix, the group that won the third season of "The Sing-Off."  I fell in love with their cover of "Radioactive" with violinist Lindsey Stirling, and I flipped out when they posted their "Evolution of Beyonce" to YouTube. Acapella + Queen Bey = amazing.  I'm linking up to Musical Mondays at My So-Called Chaos.

SWOON.

Erica Serena Photographer via Style Me Pretty

• This elegant Perth wedding at SMP Australia is too gorgeous for words.
• Celebrations at Home features a cute sewing notions themed shabby chic shower.
• This bohemian Malibu wedding from Erin J. Saldana is pretty and magical.
• Brides-to-be: ways to include guests in your ceremony from Intimate Weddings.

SMILE.

• I think Jesse Tyler Ferguson and his husband had the best celeb Halloween costumes.
• Cup of Jo features fun photo scavenger hunt for your next party.
• Want these royal family figures from British chain Debenham's.  Wee plastic George!
• Fascinated by this Yes and Yes feature about working on a cruise ship.

FLASHBACK.

• Last year I rounded up inspiration for a black and white anemone-themed wedding and my pumpkin pie oatmeal breakfast recipe.
• Two years ago, I shared our indoor wedding portraits, recapped our social hour, showed off our outdoor bridal party portraits, and the ones of just me and Mr. Q.  I also posted about gratitude, shared my recipe for slow cooker baked apples and a peek at how we used cedar and teal as our main kitchen colors.

clicks of note: let's get lost...

get your week off to a colorful start...

LISTEN.

• After yesterday's post, my brainradio has been playing "Let's Get Lost" by Beck and Bat for Lashes.
• If you enjoyed the Ellie Goulding song I posted a few weeks ago, check out her cover of "Heartbeat" (a.k.a. the song from the Sony Bravia bouncy balls commercial)

WATCH.

Because I Am Fabulous

• To quote SNL's Kate McKinnon as Ann Romney, "EVERYONE is a Beyonce fan, Seth!"  Potential Destiny's Child reunion?  Yes, please.  Apparently there's also a football game or something.

SWOON.

• Elizabeth Anne Designs features a lovely winter brunch table.
• This South African newlywed-inspired photoshoot with a vintage car is bright and lovely.
• Style Me Pretty features a St. Louis art deco wedding with lots of cheerful touches, including pink balloons in lieu of rice or birdseed.
• Also at SMP, a sweet and colorful anniversary shoot.
• This Dominican Republic destination wedding at Wedding Chicks looks like so much fun!

SMILE.

• Loving these new Save the Date magnets from Minted, via The Sweetest Occasion.
• Valentine's gift ideas for men from Home Stories A to Z - that bike chain frame is great.
• The Pottery Barn blog features a round-up of sweet Valentine's Day cards.

FLASHBACK.

• Last year I shared round-ups featuring inspiration for adding warm neutral coffee and nougat shades to your wardrobe, home decor, and to a wedding (with pops of pastel pink!).

beyond the aisle: most popular posts of 2012.

One of my favorite things about being a blogger is being able to look back and see what was important to me over the course of a year.  I also love being able to see what was important to you, my readers.  Here are my ten most popular posts from 2012:

#10: Clicks of Note: February 12, 2012

Why this particular Monday Clicks of Note post was so popular?  I'm guessing because of Beyonce and Blue Ivy.

#9:  Celebrate:  Kate Middleton's Olympic Wardrobe

I'm so glad y'all love Kate Middleton, and the Olympics, as much as I do - one of my favorite things about watching the daily coverage on television was spotting what Kate was wearing and looking out for affordable versions of her outfits.  I learned a thing or two about packing for a trip from Kate!

#8:  Independence Day Craft:  4th of July Rag Wreath

This was an easy craft inspired by my friend Riley.  Independence Day is one of my favorite celebrations and I love rustic style, so it was the perfect addition to the country townhouse.