paper chase: tropical wedding and party invitations

After yesterday's post, I couldn't get enough tropical inspiration. Here's a round-up from around the web of some beautiful tropical-inspired invitations that would be great for a destination wedding, summer bridal shower, or milestone birthday party.

Tropical Hawaiian Invitation by Sincerely May via Not on the High Street

Obviously I'm loving the pink hibiscus flowers on this invitation by Sincerely May.

Tropical Wedding Invitation by Fluid Ink Letterpress on Etsy  |  Paper Chase Press via Happy Wedd

I love the letterpress details in the Etsy invitation on the left. The collection on the right was designed for a bride who designs beachwear for a living - how perfect is that?

Maya Invitations by Rachel Marvin Creative

Palm Wedding Invitations by Kaydi Bishop for Minted

Tropical Wedding Invitations by FloptyDooDesigns on Etsy

Tropical Garden Party Invitations by The Distillery via Oh So Beautiful Paper

Which of these tropical invitations is your favorite?

pinspiration: let's get away...

The combination of blush pink and palm prints was one of my favorite trends last summer and I'm happy to report that it's back for round 2! Maybe it's all those childhood trips to Myrtle Beach, but I will never tire of kitschy, candy-colored beach décor.

Are you planning any summer getaways?

pinspiration: rose quartz + palm leaves

I've noticed two of the biggest trends for this summer coming together in a beautiful way lately, especially on Instagram and Pinterest. Social media seems to be loving the combo of green palm leaves and Rose Quartz, one of Pantone's Colors of the Year for 2016. It's a combination that feels classic and fresh at the same time, perfect for summer!

this week's clicks: Spring Breakin'

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

• My favorite part of Spotify is definitely the "Discover Weekly" playlist that generates a list of songs based on what I'm listening to and liking. Aren't algorithms cool? This week, one of my favorites from the list was Firekid's "Lay By Me" - how sweet are these lyrics?

SWOON.

Studio DIY via Love, Maegan

• Maegan's got the DIY for chic palm frond balloons.
• At S+I, a beautiful veil and funfetti wedding cake.
• SMP features a pretty pink Korean-American e-shoot.
• A fun, colorful Austin soirée from Wedding Chicks.

SMILE.

• A cheeky little pin for Spring Break outfits.
• Loving the inspiration for Jen's style challenge.
• Her Universe's Marvel activewear line is here!
• Spring Break style ideas on my Pinterest.

FLASHBACK.

• Last year I pretty much predicted the Colors of the Year for 2016.
• Two years ago, Sunday Social was about ideals and accomplishments. I featured my fave green and black and white picks, and rounded up my April favorites.
• Three years ago I rounded up 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.
• Four years ago I collected inspiration for an April Fool's wedding.

clicks of note: and we'll all float on okay...

get your week off to a colorful start...

LISTEN.

• It's here - the first day of school in my district. I have 49 new names and teenage faces to learn and to learn to love. On stressful days, I find myself turning to "comfort music" - songs I know by heart and that never fail to make me happy. "Float On" definitely fits the bill because it takes me right back to college and blissful drives through the mountains on Route 29. I'll be linking up with Musical Mondays at My So-Called Chaos.

SWOON.

• Dreamy rustic inspiration from Elizabeth Anne Designs.
• Love Lia Griffith's printable wedding stickers and tags.
• Style Me Pretty features a moody Oregon coast shoot.
• From Southern Weddings, Eden Gardens perfection.

SMILE.

• Desktops from SALT Design, Cross Cards, and Roost.
• The prettiest blogaversary cake from La Peche Fraiche.
• Why didn't I make myself a palm leaf notebook?
• In love with Studio DIY's trendy graphic beach towels.

FLASHBACK.

• Last year I participated in a quirky Sunday Social and shared my first day of school teacher outfit.
• Two years ago I went back to the past with Sunday Social and rounded up some aqua and lime wardrobe inspiration.
• Two years ago, I reflected on this in-between season, shared vacation wardrobe inspiration, recapped Kate Midleton's Olympic wardrobe and came up with budget-friendly versions of her outfits.  
• Three years ago, I shared ideas for honeysuckle pink wardrobe and home decor.

clicks of note: the answer to all your prayers...

get your week off to a colorful start...

• Today I head back to school for a week of teacher workdays, meetings, open house, and convocation (basically a pep rally for faculty and staff) to get ready for the students' arrival next week. It seems like the summer has flown by, but it was packed with good memories and it's not over yet.

LISTEN.

• Sometimes you need something a little bit cheeky to get the week started, and I was hooked on this They Might Be Giants track from the first line. I'm linking up with Musical Mondays at My So-Called Chaos.

SWOON.

• 100 Layer Cake features a moody shipwreck inspiration shoot.
• Such gorgeous + true Words to Love By from Snippet and Ink.
• A stylish Style Me Pretty wedding at New York's Stone Barns.
• From Swooned, a Victorian-inspired shoot for a worthy cause.

SMILE.

• August desktops from Design Love Fest, MRFB, Rather Luvly.
• Cyd's round-up made my palm leaf loving heart so happy...
• and then Alana Jones-Mann came along with these cakes.
• My fave athlete's still undefeated - did you watch the crazy fight?

FLASHBACK.

• Last year I rounded up my August favorites.
• Two years ago, I shared things I can't live without and shared punchy wardrobe picks.
• Three years ago, I tested recipes for pork chops, a hearts of palm and avocado salad, and an avocado-coconut milkshake, and created an Olympics Ring tie-dyed shirt.
• Four years ago, I shared orange wardrobe and home inspiration, along with rustic and modern fall wedding ideas.

Summer Style Trend: Palm Leaf Green

One of this summer's biggest color trends is a green shade Pantone calls Treetop. Many of our favorite designers and retailers interpreted those treetops as palm trees, and bright green hues and palm leaf prints are making everything look a little more summery - whether you're in the office, at the gym, or at the resort!

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1. Old Navy sleeveless dress  2. J. Crew Factory collector tank  3. Chico's tropical scarf   4. Kate Spade palm tree charm  5. ModCloth maxi dress   6. Essie nail polish in "Pretty Edgy" from Beauty.com       7. Wayfair table lamp       8. Kate Spade notebook 

9. Bath and Body Works Coconut Lime Breeze body spray        10. Athleta ankle pants

Which of these palm leaf green picks is your favorite?

Linking Up:

Manic Monday at More Pieces of Me and The Daily Express

Style Sessions at Style Elixir

Let It Shine at Still Being Molly
Mix it Mondays with Fizz and Frosting

Passion 4 Fashion at Rachel the Hat
Color Me Tuesday at Undergraduate Style