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Monday, March 26

this week's clicks.

get your week off to a colorful start...
SWOON. this week in pretty things.

Bridget Matkovich via Project Nursery

An ethereal bridal shoot in the Scottish highlands.
The DIY Playbook's calm, modern boy's nursery.
Monika Hibbs rounds up spring entertaining pieces.
Love this idea for displaying photos via A Cup of Jo.

THIS WEEK. the kids are all right.

Photos from March for Our Lives rallies worldwide.
The New England Patriots lent Parkland kids a plane,
Veterans are showing their support for the youth activists,
and the protest signs were creative, moving, and heartbreaking.

FLASHBACK. let's see how far we've come.

2017: Niagara blue pinspiration and March favorites.
2016: Literary Junkies, spring getaway pinspiration, book + concert reviews (Elton John!), and my March Stitch Fix
2015: I pretty much predicted the Colors of the Year for 2016.
2014: Sunday Socialabout ideals and accomplishments, my fave green and black and white picks, and my April favorites.
2013: 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.
2012: I collected inspiration for an April Fool's wedding.

Wednesday, March 21

pinspiration: floral manicures

Floral manicures are nothing new, but they've definitely been prominent on my Pinterest feed lately! I've noticed that a lot of the beautiful images are from LA Studio Olive + June, but there are plenty of DIY versions as well. I have nothing but admiration for ladies who have the patience and talent to paint these designs freehand on their own nails - for the rest of us, there are manicurists and nail wraps to get our nails perfectly ready for spring.

Would you try floral nails? Do you prefer one accent nail, or ten floral tips?

Monday, February 19

this week's clicks.

get your week off to a colorful start...

SWOON.

The DIY Playbook

A calming, cute gray and teal woodland nursery.
A modern bohemian home tour from the Everygirl.
This home's design is quirky, modern, and fresh.
This superhero themed nursery is full of color.

SMILE.

Desktops: Mospens Studio, Smashing, Flipsnack.
Pregnant Chicken is hosting a safe sleep giveaway...
and there's a baby shower giveaway at Tubby Todd.
I liked Sarah's post on how to turn a bad day around.

FLASHBACK.

2017: My February favorites (update post).
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.

Monday, July 3

this week's clicks.

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

My current guilty pleasure is this chronicle of Cole Swindell's epic man crush on Dierks Bentley. #sorrynotsorry

SWOON.

Zevy Joy

Zevy Joy makes dollar store glasses look so elegant.
An elegant wedding with bright florals in Washington state.
A Toronto wedding from Ruffled filled with candlelit magic.
A barn wedding styled shoot with modern geometric style.

SMILE.

July desktops: Sarah Hearts, Daily Dwelling, Candidly Keri.
How amazing is this treehouse from the Handmade Home?

Now obsessed with the Accidental Wes Anderson Reddit site.

Fantastic interview with Danielle Brooks (spoilers for OitNB):

"I want to get into some action films because I don’t like the sense that people feel that curvy women, plus-size women, aren’t active as well. I think that’s very important to let the world know that I can jump up shit and do fancy things with swords, too, like combat. I went to Juilliard, for God’s sakes, I know a little something about combat. To get in that, to show that side of someone who is bigger than a size 6, would be fun for me."

FLASHBACK.

2015: a rustic wedding recap, my 4th Stitch Fix, favorite aliens for #5FandomFriday, and a Literary Junkies post about summer reads and re-reads.
2014: Sunday Social, patriotic style picks, romantic escort card ideas, and our Williamsburg, Virginia vacation.
2013: a movie-themed Sunday Social, sunny yellow poolside essentials, the return of SYTYCD, my mixed-berry cobbler recipe, and patriotic wedding inspiration.
2012: 4th of July style inspiration, party decor, desserts, and side dishes.
2011: our last-minute wedding projects.

Monday, May 8

clicks of note: nobody loves in a straight line...

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

SWOON.

Julie Paisley Photography via Style Me Pretty

A colorful, modern rental home tour from Apartment Therapy.
Copper and + purple = perfect color combo (Jenna Henderson).
Lia Griffith's modern, fresh DIY brass geometric centerpieces.
Love the bright colors in this NOLA bistro wedding from SMP.

SMILE.

May Desktops: Short Stop Designs, Smashing, Eden's Garden.
I'll be out of town, BUT it's Rke's first Harry Potter Festival!
Floral recipe cards would be a nice spring bridal shower gift.
Thinking of trying this social media diet from Camille Styles.

FLASHBACK.

2015: TV flashbacks, lemon yellow picks and rustic wedding inspiration, and a typical day in my teaching life (will definitely need to do this again in my new job as a coach!)
2014: I shared my past and made predictions about my future.

Monday, March 13

this week's clicks.

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

Kay English Photography via Style Me Pretty

From SMP, ethereal Irish wedding inspiration at the Cliffs of Moher.
From Found Rentals, a peek at actor Steven Yeun's dreamy wedding.
Lia Griffith's DIY for the sweetest little crepe paper clovers.
You have to check out this modern home renovation in Dallas!

SMILE.

Desktops: The Everygirl, Mel Armstrong, Amber Lotus, Cross Cards.
This week's Spotify playlist is packed with Irish musicians.
Currently pinning all the spring cleaning/organizing ideas.
Definitely considering signing up for Audrey's style challenge.

FLASHBACK.

2016: spring reading challenge recommendations, tattoos I'd love to have
2015: my March favorites (and OUAT obsession).
2014: inspiration for a sweet mint and baby's breath wedding.
2013: memories of Ireland and citron wardrobe inspiration.
2012: inspiration for a moody pastel country wedding.
2011: creative ideas for wedding card storage and thank you signs.

Monday, February 13

this week's clicks: ovaries before brovaries.

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

My typical move for this week would be to put a sweet, sappy love song here - BUT today is February 13th, Galentine's Day, a holiday that as far as I know was created by my fictional idol, Leslie Knope from Parks and Recreation. Here's the newest bit of sass from Ingrid Michaelson, featuring a cool ASL video.

SWOON.

Kelly Sauer via Elizabeth Anne Designs

Vintage infused floral bridesmaid inspiration from EAD.
Dreamy blush and gold moodboard from Mospens Studio.
From Texas, a romantic Southern-meets-Scottish wedding.
A modern organic wedding in North Carolina from SMP.

SMILE.

Desktops: Cross Cards, Red Stamp, Going Home To Roost.
Perfect for today: a roundup of Galentine's DIYs and crafts...
and a giant pink-frosted donut cake, such a fun centerpiece!
Fun Etsy find: succulent jewelry that looks like the real deal.

FLASHBACK.

2016: favorite looks from the Grammys and Instagram faves,
2015: a business casual V-Day look, my second Stitch Fix, and February faves.
2014: sporty s-t-d ideas, the Olympics, and Sochi and Team USA wardrobe picks.
2013: inspiration for a poppies and lace wedding, the Cupid Swap, Cinderella-inspired wedding ideas, Oscar Party tips, and February blog loves.
2012: a couple of V-Day snapshots, and a peek at my weekend.
2011: our wedding inspiration in textures, V-Day as an engaged couple, flower arranging, and contemporary instrumental wedding music.

Monday, February 6

this week's clicks.

get your week off to a colorful start...

SWOON.

Caroline Yoon Fine Art Photography via Ruffled

At Ruffled, a colorful + modern boho California wedding.
From Found Rentals, a stylish wedding with vintage flair.
A blue + white wedding at Boone Hall Plantation from SW.
Love the playful touches in this elegant vineyard wedding.

SMILE.

Desktops: Smashing, Flipsnack, Blushed, Mospens Studio, TIMS.
Pottery Barn's new small space collection looks great for renters.
Sweetly illustrated Valentine's traditions from around the world.
A worthy read on self-care during turbulent times from Tsh.

FLASHBACK.

2016: 80's-inspired pins, blog loves, blush + gray inspiration, fave fictional galentines.
2015: a Pin-spired outfit and a letter to my younger self for the Circle.
2014: faves for February, lessons from 2013, and details from the Sochi Olympics.
2013: BTA's Facebook debut and ideas for a V-Day girls night in.
2012: my first ever round-up of blog loves and hot pink wedding inspiration.
2011: table number inspo and some of my favorite poetry in time for V-Day.

Monday, January 30

this week's clicks.

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

This weekend, I got to see my favorite singer-songwriter, Marc Broussard, perform live for the first time in a decade (more about that in my next entertainment update). One of the opening acts was the Jamie McLean Band - here's my favorite song from their set, which blended genres from country to rock to blues and back again.

SWOON.

Sorella Muse Fine Art Photography via Style Me Pretty

A peek at HGTV's calm and serene 2017 Dream House.
At Southern Weddings, lovely e-pics from Bald Head.
A modern forest wedding with pops of red from SMP.
Love the rich colors in this stylish farm wedding shoot.

SMILE.

New desktop art: By Dawn Nicole, Sarah Hearts.
Loving Target's new global inspired home decor.
Geeky link of the week: Tumblr's wizarding world FTW.
Read Nikita Chopra's advice on practicing confidence.

FLASHBACK.

2016: reading challenge ideas and my OTPs.
2015: dressing up a white tee, my TBR pile, V-Day style, and a "never have I ever" list.
2014: fave Grammy looks, January entertainment, a sweet blended family wedding, Sunday Social all about the 4's, red picks for V-Day and easy party ideas.
2013: wedding dresses with full skirts, our wedding album, and a Super Bowl party.
2012: inspiration for a neutral wedding with pops of pastel pink.
2011: why I used wholesale flowers for our wedding.

Monday, January 9

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.

I'd love to keep in touch - share a link to your favorite recent blog
or Tumblr post, Tweet, or Instagram pic in the comments!

Tuesday, December 27

pinspiration: millennial pink new year's eve

Well, darlings, we're wrapping up another year here at Beyond the Aisle, and my thoughts this week are on 2017, and, of course, New Year's Eve. While the experts at Pantone have named Greenery the new Color of the Year, I'm honestly not over 2016's Rose Quartz and it's many permutations - fall's Dusty Cedar with its decadent 70's vibe, and of course the ubiquitous shade journalists have dubbed "millennial pink." My ideal New Year's Eve party would be laid-back with a bohemian vibe, plenty of champagne, a plethora of pink, the potential for a Nerf gun war, and, okay, some actual greenery thrown in as a nod to the New Year to come and all of its possibilities.