sunday simplicity.

Shea Christine Photography via Style Me Pretty

“True friends are always together in spirit.”

― Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery

this week's clicks.

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

Jennifer Daigle Photography via Found Vintage Rentals

• Inspiration to throw more dinner parties outside.
• At SMP, a stunning organic wedding in Portugal.
• I can never resist a glam blush and gold wedding.
• Pretty DIY floral party goods from Tomkat Studio.

SMILE.

• Desktops: Oh So Lovely, Roost, Soggy Musings.
• Emily's family road trip makes a stop in Virginia.
• Kate Spade's new collection is for chic cat ladies.
• Juliette's Olympics questions made me LOL.

FLASHBACK.

• 2015: Visiting Sullivan's Island.
• 2014: A Sunday Social about my preferences, soft neutral summer wardrobe inspiration, music-inspired save the dates and wedding invitations.
• 2013: A forward-thinking Sunday Social, my favorite work outfit, colorful kitchen pieces, and inspiration for a soft coral and teal wedding.
• 2012: Navy blue wardrobe and home decor ideas, bohemian weddings and brides in forehead bands.

this week's clicks.

get your week off to a colorful start...

I curated most of this post well in advance of this weekend's tragic events in Baton Rouge, St. Paul, and Dallas, and I'm still at a loss as to how to address my feelings about the state of my country right now on this blog. Even on a lifestyle blog about color and celebration, there has to be time for quiet, time for mourning, time for real. This week, I am longing for balance.

CHERISH. let these links brighten your day.

• In love with Julie Blanner's simply elegant home tour.
• Cute Toronto City Hall nuptials via Intimate Weddings.
• This glittery DC pop-up wedding looks like so much fun.
• At SMP, a fun poolside party with pineapples and rosé.

BREATHE. take time for simplicity and reflection.

• July Desktops: Sea of Atlas, Smashing, Soggy Musings
• If you read one click this week, let it be Liz's "Heartbeats":

"I don’t know what to do to fix it. But I know I was given a voice. We all have that in common too. See how alike we are."

FLASHBACK. favorite posts from the past.

• 2015: Custard yellow and teal home decor and accessories, a bridal emergency kit, my early summer in Instagram, the Avengers book tag,
• 2014: a Sunday Social all about the special people in my life, reviewed an eShakti vintage-inspired dress, recapped our trip to Colonial Williamsburg and Jamestown Settlement, and checked in with Literary Junkies.
• 2013: inspiration for log home exteriors and interior design and collecting rustic wedding inspiration as we started planning Breeze's big day.
• 2012: a few of my favorite blogs and a round-up of braided bridal hairstyles.
• 2011: the bridal shower my friends gave me, my final hair and makeup trial, and my bachelorette party.

this week's clicks: i'll meet you there halfway between...

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

• The Brothers Comatose are an acoustic quintet whose music blends bluegrass and folk, so naturally I'm smitten. "Morning Time" features vocals from The Gramblers' Nicki Bluhm, whose voice pairs perfectly with singer Ben Morrison's, and the lyrics seem especially relevant to me at this house-hunting stage in my life with Mr. Q.

SWOON.

Loft Photography via Style Me Pretty

• At EAD, a horizon blue ranch inspiration shoot.
• Glam engagement party invites from Lia Griffith.
• Beautiful Hawaiian portraits from Magnolia Rouge.
• Style Me Pretty features a sweet Texas wedding.

SMILE.

• January desktops: Flipsnack, Front Door, Lily and Val.
• 2016 reading challenges from Modern Mrs. Darcy and Popsugar.
• Have you joined Emma Watson's new feminist book club yet?
• 20 reminders for the New Year, from Sunday Chapters:

"Life literally never goes as planned, so don’t waste your time fretting about the future. Life is never going to work out how you planned and the sooner you accept that, the sooner you will start greeting the unexpected with open arms. Let the unknown, the unplanned and the possibility of change excite you. Let the future take you to places you never knew."

FLASHBACK.

• Last year I got my first Stitch Fix, rounded up winter Pinspiration, and joined the PMT Style Challenge.
• Two years ago, I picked my favorite styles from the Golden Globes along with hair and makeup, and continued to work through Lara Casey's goal setting series by reflecting on what didn't work in 2013.
• Three years ago, Sunday Social was all about blogging.  I picked my favorite Golden Globes looks, collected ideas for bridal portraits, and shared my January blog loves.
• Four years ago I rounded up side braid hairstyles.

What are your plans for this week? Have you made any

resolutions or chosen any mantras for the New Year?

Fellow bloggers, I'd love it if you shared a link to your 

favorite recent post/Tweet/Pin/Insta in the comments!

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.

Fall 2015: Oak Buff

Somewhere between camel and mustard lives a fall color that is a throwback to the 1970's: Pantone calls it Oak Buff, and it's definitely on-trend this season, whether your style is rustic, modern, or glam. This familiar, cozy and warm fall color looks fresh and perfect for fall on everything from bohemian rugs and midcentury modern ottomans to a new plaid shirt. Disclaimer: Stitch Fix links contain a referral code. Thank you for supporting Beyond the Aisle and the fashion musings of a small town girl ;)

1. The Limited faux gem earrings 2. Stitch Fix plaid shirt 3. Ruche Sunny Skies hip belt 

4. Cost Plus World Market Jaxson ottoman 5. Betty glass candle holder from CB2 

6. Old Navy Pixie ankle pants 7. CB2 geometric play rug 8. Woven backpack from Ruche

Oak Buff inspiration:

Monique Lhullier via Livingly | Photographer Daniel Faro

This, That and Life | The Essence of Home

Are you adding any new colors to your wardrobe this fall?

Linking Up With:

Style Sessions at Style Elixir

Hello Monday at More Pieces of Me

Let It Shine at Still Being Molly

Mix it Mondays with Fizz and Frosting

Passion 4 Fashion at Rachel the Hat

clicks of note: got a song and a smile so bright...

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

• Eric Hutchinson's "Tell The World" is my new feel-good jam.  Linking up with Musical Mondays at My So-Called Chaos.

SWOON.

Ruffled

• Ruffled features a Costa Rica wedding with a soft color palette and pretty DIYs.
• Check out the prettiest 1930's-style finger waves at A Practical Wedding.
• Love this pink vintage equestrian birthday party at So Much Better With Age.
• Wedding Chicks features an elegant black and pink wedding with beautiful florals.

SOCHI!

• The best photos from Days 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 of the 2014 Winter Games.
• Psyched for Ashley Wagner's short program (Pink Floyd!) on Wednesday.
• Camille Styles features Olympic style through the years.
• How sweet are these Olympic drink stirrers from Oh Happy Day?

SMILE.

• I love Creative Homekeeper's story of how she and her husband share their interests.
• Grace from Design*Sponge shares some interesting thoughts on the state of blogging.
• I really want to make these pretty crepe paper peonies from Freutcake.
• If your kids were Pottery Barn Kids... (Suburban Turmoil)

FLASHBACK.

• Last year I shared Cinderella-inspired blue and pink wedding ideas, rounded up Oscar Party tips from around the web, shared my February blog loves, and featured navy and pink home decor.
• Two years ago I shared a very pink Sunday Simplicity and some snapshots from my weekend.
• Three years ago I shared inspiration for our wedding in textures, recapped our Valentine's Day as an engaged couple, practiced my flower arranging skills, and shared some of my favorite contemporary instrumental music for weddings.