Showing posts with label inspiration. Show all posts
Showing posts with label inspiration. Show all posts
Sunday, October 30
Monday, June 27
this week's clicks.
get your week off to a colorful start...
SWOON.
SWOON.
- 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.
FLASHBACK.
- 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.
Monday, June 20
this week's clicks.
get your week off to a colorful start...
LISTEN.
SWOON.
LISTEN.
- Though this has become a surprisingly busy summer, I hope to spend as much spare time as possible in the next few weeks working on my writing - if you follow me on Pinterest, you may have put together the clues that I'm working on something inspired by the medieval period. I've been listening to a lot of soundtracks, instrumentals, and dreamy tracks like this one from Lawrence Greenwood, also known as Whitley.
- A fairytale French-inspired lavender inspiration shoot.
- Taylor's Alice Through the Looking Glass inspired shoot.
- From Wedding Chicks, a pretty pink wedding in Arizona.
- Pinning all of the ice cream and frozen pop recipes lately...
SMILE.
- Book Riot rounds up 33 ways to have a bookish summer.
- Packing tips from Modish and Main and The Spiff...
- a summer vacation capsule wardrobe from Everyday Savvy...
- and while you're traveling, check out these literary city guides.
FLASHBACK.
- 2015: retro gingham and aquamarine summer style updates, camp-inspired Pinterest faves, The Huntress of Thornbeck Forest, and my favorite fictional wardrobes.
- 2014: weird faves, cute and easy washi tape home decor for Independence Day.
- 2013: patriotic fashion and entertaining picks, side dish recipes, my first Color Run, and early summer in IG.
- 2012: summer in the country, poolside essentials, and a special 4th birthday.
- 2011: pre-wedding crunch time - dyed wedding shoes and Etsy garters, my veil and jewelry, and our menu, inspired by our favorite Southern comfort food.
Sunday, June 12
sunday simplicity.
And I know if I can make you smile by jumping over a
couple of couches or running through a rainstorm, then I'll
be very glad to be a song and dance man.” ― Gene Kelly
Wednesday, April 13
wedding wednesday: spring table number ideas.
Since my last post on creative table number ideas was posted two years ago, I wanted to take a look at current trends that savvy brides and party planners are drawing on to help their guests find a spot to sit! While I know not everyone is a fan of numbered tables at events, as a person with anxiety, I personally love knowing exactly where to go and being able to avoid that middle school lunchroom feeling. Table numbers (or names) can also be a great way to tie in the theme of the event or add a subtle nod to the couples' or hosts' interests.
Garden-inspired elements will always be popular for spring events, and this mock table setting from Pressed Cotton (via Snippet + Ink) cleverly uses a twisted fork (perhaps from a flea market or thrift shop) to hold a simple printed card that complements the fresh white linens and greenery of the centerpieces. If this style is too simple, a printed bee or floral design would be a nice element, but with an embroidered tablecloth and textured elements already on the table I think the simple number is breath of fresh air.
Some simple but creative takes on a garden theme: a metal marker and a painted lantern. These ideas could be easily adapted for a smaller event by using plant markers with a fun quote, or using gold Sharpie to write a favorite song lyric or birthday year on lantern glass.
A vinyl number on a sparkling-clean carafe adds a modern touch to a traditional tablescape from Life in Bloom.
Hand-painted table numbers go from romantic to bohemian depending on how they're paired with other design features.
A vinyl number on a vintage lightbulb lends an industrial touch to a rustic wedding - this is an idea I'd never have had in a million years, but I love it.
Another industrial-inspired touch paired with a classic centerpiece: this stenciled number on wood lends a rustic look.
Finally, I adore this whimsical carved table number paired with mercury glass and pink roses.
What's your take on table numbers - are they
the mark of a pushy host, or a punch of personality?
Thursday, February 18
who to follow on instagram.
Instagram has been my favorite form of social media for several years running and I don't see that changing any time soon. Here are the feeds I'm loving right now...
aburstofbeautiful - Blogger Alicia shares shots of her lovely home which is decorated in cozy modern farmhouse style, including her perfect kitchen, sweet vignettes, and the occasional puppy or kitty photobomb.
mistyonpointe - I studied ballet for eleven years, and have loved seeing ABT's first African-American principal dancer become a celebrity - I've also seen a few of my own students inspired by her story. She is grace, beauty, and strength personified.
octoberjuneblog - blogs about branding, and her Instagram feed features consistently simple, pretty peeks at her everyday life and casual-chic fashion; I love that she includes her geeky side as well - she's an unabashed Harry Potter and X-Files fan.
mscraftberrybush - Blogger Lucy is a talented artist and decorator, and her feed features pretty vignettes from around her home, watercolors and other works in progress, and fun shots of her family's dog, Brody!
kaisafit - Kaisa Keranen has an M.S. in Exercise Science and her feed is always happy and upbeat - even when she has a broken leg. I've gotten some good ideas from her workout videos. Her pictures are a great source of gym style inspiration, too!
palmtreesandtaxis - East coast college student and fashion blogger Claire's Instagram feed has such a fun aesthetic - ocean waves, neon signs, and palm trees even in the dead of winter, alongside fashion and travel photos.
Previously recommended:
abeachcottage, agirlastyle, anacvitanovic, annariflebond, apartment_34, blaireadiebee, brahmino, brightbazaar, carmenmariez, cozystylishchic, eastandblog, elsiecake, frassyaudrey, fresh_exchange, glitterguide, heatherbullard, housesevenblog, humansofny, hungryeditor, jane_lilly, justinchung, justinslens , kattanita, kirstenalana, kissmyspatula, labellemel31, lifeonvirginiastreet, livvylandblog, lizlovegrowswild, mattcrump, missmustardseed, monikahibbs, moodygirlinstyle, nellahelsinki, ohjoystudio, oliviaraejames, quiteheatherly, rachelroams, roomsforrent,shannonkirsten, sugarandcloth, snippetandink, stylishpetite, takinyerphoto, taylorsterling, thelandmarkproject, thepinkdiary, thisisglamorous, thislittlestreet, tifforelie, tinyatlasquarterly, trentonmichael, waitingonmartha, witanddelight_
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Monday, February 15
this week's clicks: we can be the only ones that know.
get your week off to a colorful start...
LISTEN.
SWOON.
SMILE.
FLASHBACK.
LISTEN.
- Singer-songwriter Inzi has the sweetest voice that is providing the perfect soundtrack to watch snowflakes fall outside my window this morning - I think fans of Sara Bareilles and Ingrid Michaelson will like her music.
SWOON.
- Prettiness abounds in this organic modern SMP wedding.
- Printable watercolor shower invites from Lia Griffith.
- Wedding Chicks features romantic El Chorro nuptuals.
- This bride chose her Nana to be one of her bridesmaids!
SMILE.
- Desktops: Cardstore, Flipsnack, Mospens, Giants+Pilgrims.
- Made me laugh: the 25 most depressing nail polish names.
- Joie's adorably geeky workout outfit ideas and playlists.
- Kalyn's tips for fighting the winter blues.
FLASHBACK.
- Last year I reviewed my second Stitch Fix, and shared my February faves.
- Two years ago, I had Olympic fever and rounded up Sochi and Team USA inspired wardrobe picks.
- Three years ago I shared Cinderella-inspired wedding ideas, rounded up Oscar Party tips, and shared my February blog loves.
- Four years ago I shared pink Sunday Simplicity and snapshots from my weekend.
- Five years ago I shared inspo for our wedding in textures, recapped V-Day as an engaged couple, practiced flower arranging, and shared contemporary instrumental music for weddings.
Thursday, February 11
inspiration for a blush and pewter winter wedding.
By now, we've had some time to adjust to Pantone's unprecedented decision to name two colors of the year for 2016, and I'm currently obsessed with rose quartz. Just in time for Valentine's Day, I'm envisioning soft blush pink wedding details paired with lace and pewter for a perfectly romantic winter wedding.
Classic letterpress stationery will never go out of style. I love the idea of a bride using a family heirloom cameo or lace from her mother's wedding dress as her "something old."
For "something new," BHLDN's collection of vintage-inspired chandelier
earrings is full of stunning pieces to complete a bride's look.
Lovely floral robes would make the perfect bridesmaids' gift, and if your girls are
up for it, a centerpiece making party can help ease the pre-wedding jitters.
The silvery leaves of dusty miller add a perfect wintery touch to a
blush and ivory garden rose bouquet.
Which of these Pantone-inspired details is your favorite?
Let me know in the comments!
Sunday, January 31
sunday simplicity.
“When we love, we always strive to become better than we are. When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too.”
― Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist
Sunday, January 24
Wednesday, January 6
who to follow on instagram - january 2016
Let's get right to it, shall we?
monikahibbs - This Vancouver blogger and stylist has one of the most beautifully-curated Instagram feeds around, full of bright whites, soft pinks and the occasional flash of gold. Monika and her husband recently welcomed their second child, so there are also lots of cute little baby snaps.
shannonkirsten - Florida-based illustrator Shannon Kirsten shares her inspiration, illustrations and surface designs. Fans of Rifle Paper Company and Anthropologie, check out her work.
eastandblog - Blogger Nadine shares her cute dog, slices of life, and pretty shapshots of Philly.
apartment_34 - Erin Hiemstra, author of the titular blog, shares her signature "joy in the details" - home decor, food and cocktails, travel and more.
livvylandblog - Fashion blogger Olivia Watson shares perfectly inspiring OOTD posts and flat lays that are actually fun to look at.
brahmino - Photographer Simone Bramante specializes in breathtaking landscapes that highlight the beauty of nature - ocean vistas, soaring forests, and cityscapes full of inspiration for dreamers.
Previously recommended: abeachcottage, agirlastyle, anacvitanovic, annariflebond, blaireadiebee, brightbazaar, carmenmariez, cozystylishchic, elsiecake, frassyaudrey, fresh_exchange, glitterguide, heatherbullard, housesevenblog, humansofny, hungryeditor, jane_lilly, justinchung, justinslens , kattanita, kirstenalana, kissmyspatula, labellemel31, lifeonvirginiastreet, lizlovegrowswild, mattcrump, missmustardseed, moodygirlinstyle, nellahelsinki, ohjoystudio, oliviaraejames, quiteheatherly, rachelroams, roomsforrent, sugarandcloth, snippetandink, stylishpetite, takinyerphoto, taylorsterling, thelandmarkproject, thepinkdiary, thisisglamorous, thislittlestreet, tifforelie, tinyatlasquarterly, trentonmichael, waitingonmartha, witanddelight_
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