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...
SWOON.

Kate Ignatowski via Style Me Pretty

• From SMP, a chic Washington DC wedding.
• A Chicago loft with mod black and white decor.
• Jennifer's inspiring before & after home photos.
• Adore these Quaker wedding vows from S&I.

SMILE.

• Desktops: Smashing, Red Stamp, Amber Lotus.
• Meryl Streep's mic-drop Golden Globes speech.
• Beauty and heartbreak in NatGeo's photos of 2016.
• From Yes and Yes, traditions to start 2017 strong.

FLASHBACK.

• 2016: January favorites, winter TV, fave Golden Globes looks, and goals for the year.
• 2015: my first Stitch Fix, winter Pinspiration, and the PMT Style Challenge.
• 2014: favorite Golden Globes styles and beauty, and reflections on 2013.
• 2013: all about blogging, favorite Golden Globes looks, and ideas for bridal portraits.
• 2012: the big wedding trend was side braid hairstyles.

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this week's clicks: 5 years of Beyond the Aisle!

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SWOON.

Annamarie Akins Photography

• An Annapolis anniversary shoot from Annamarie Akins.
• A chic San Francisco wedding with fresh style from Jose Villa.
• Loving Liz's farmhouse Christmas living room decor.
• From SMP, a camp wedding full of cool details (that arch!).

SMILE.

• Almost time for 25 Days of Christmas! (All Elf all the time)
• Happy Narwhalidays. Bye, Buddy, hope you find your dad!
• Cute, helpful and functional: Bonnie's gift list printable.
• Obsessed with this lovely Cinderella-inspired pinboard.

FLASHBACK.

• 2015: My 5 favorite holiday recipes.
• 2014: My December favorite things.
• 2013: December faves and black and white wardrobe picks.
• 2012: our Christmas traditions, how important caregivers are during the holidays, gift guides for the quirky and glam girls in my life, and a peek at our Dickens-inspired Christmas decorations.
• 2011: Mr. Q and I got engaged and officially started this blog.

clicks of note.

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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.

this week's clicks.

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WATCH.

• Thank you, James Corden, for the gift to humanity that is Carpool Karaoke! Have y'all seen this one with Michelle Obama and Missy Elliot yet? These folks are having so much fun with "Single Ladies" and "Get Ur Freak On!"

SWOON.

• So jealous of Tara from Braid Creative's writing shed.
• A pastel vineyard wedding from Christine Sargologos.
• At Style Me Pretty, a chic San Francisco city hall wedding.
• SMP presents a cool visual history of engagement rings.

SMILE.

• Have a small window of free time? 15 productive things to do.
• Let Read It Forward's Book Apothecary prescribe one for you.
• Playing Pokemon Go? Check out these new tips from Vulture.
• For a laugh: 40 things everyone but you is doing this summer.

FLASHBACK.  

• 2015: favorite summer reads and picks for fall, Part 1 of our Charleston vacation.
• 2014: my favorite 3's, style picks for a tropical getaway, and inspiration for a modern Alice in Wonderland inspired wedding.
• 2013: a Sunday Social about food, beach bag essentials, quirky ceremony backdrops, and summer blog loves.
• 2012: President Obama's rally in Roanoke, wardrobe inspiration in shades of gray, inspiration for a destination beach wedding, and the Sunshine Blogger Survey.
• 2011: thoughts on what makes a wedding fun.

clicks of note: leave a light on...

get your week off to a colorful start...

LISTEN.

• My all-time favorite singer songwriter, Marc Broussard, has a new Christmas album out this year. In addition to beautiful, soulful versions of traditional hymns, the record includes two original songs. I've been playing "Almost Christmas" on repeat.

SWOON.

Mirelle Carmichael

• A perfect NYC elopement from Mirelle Carmichael.
• From ABM, a bright Birmingham home tour.
• A winter wedding video shot by a dog via Refinery29.
• Southern Weddings features a chic Charleston soiree.

SMILE.

• Desktops: Cardstore, Geninne, Oana Befort, Red Stamp.
• Loving this lovely, woodsy printable inspired by Elf.
• Pantone has named two Colors of the Year for 2016.
• I'm dreaming of a ski lodge inspired Christmas...

FLASHBACK.

• Last year, I shared my DIY cardinal wreath, showed off a winter wedding guest outfit, and reviewed Love at Mistletoe Inn.
• Two years ago, I wrote a bit about why Christmas is so complicated for me, rounded up my favorite holiday party dresses, put together my wishlist, counted down my all-time favorite Christmas movies and songs, and reviewed A Mad, Wicked Folly.
• Three years ago, I shared some ideas for easy holiday parties, rounded up my favorite emerald green wardrobe and home picks, and put together gift guides for the geeky girl and manly men in your life.  I also counted down my 12 favorite Christmas movies.
• Four years ago I rounded up homespun holiday decor ideas. 
• Five years ago, when we were very newly engaged, I shared our love story.

clicks of note: i knew you belonged here...

get your week off to a colorful start...

LISTEN.

• NPR's article about Passion Pit's Michael Angelakos' bipolar disorder, and this song dedicated to his wife, made me appreciate the music so much more. I also love the "1985 was a good year" chorus, since I'm turning 30 next month and planning an 80's dance party to celebrate! Speaking of 30th  my b-day - I'm collecting ideas. I'll be linking up with Musical Mondays at My So-Called Chaos.

SWOON.

• An NYC museum + bookstore wedding at The Bride's Cafe.
• This dress from Ruche would be perfect for a boho e-shoot.
• From SMP, a stunning gold and pink Pippin Hill wedding.
• SW features a creative, elegant, and bright Texas wedding.

SMILE.

• Marathoning the MCU this week to prep for Ultron.
• Loving this funny necklace for a Mother's Day gift...
• Lia Griffith's stenciled tray = a perfect DIY present....
• or how about this cute sweater from The Limited?

FLASHBACK.

• Last year I shared a Sunday Social inspired by pet peeves and participated in the best [Mean Girls themed] link-up ever.
• Two years ago I shared inspiration for how to pull off my eternal favorite spring trend: mixed prints.
• Three years ago I featured backyard wedding inspiration and ideas for a Cinco de Mayo celebration.