this week's clicks.

get your week off to a colorful start...
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Project Nursery

• A sweet little baby nook in a master bedroom.
• A two-bride modern organic inspiration shoot.
• A buffalo check camp-themed kids' birthday party.
• "Cinco de Derby" is happening next month!

SMILE.

• Desktops from Minding My Nest and Cross Cards.
• 7 types of people you need in your life by your 30's.
• DIY luggage tags would be a sweet bridesmaids' gift.
• I loved reading Emily's take on "natural" childbirth.

FLASHBACK.

• 2015: Literary Junkies, Mr. Q's blog takeover, and April in entertainment.
• 2014: Entertainment faves and spring in Instagram.
• 2013: Goals for the future.

sunday simplicity.

The Cablook Fotolab via Style Me Pretty

“Oh, earth, you're too wonderful 

for anybody to realize you.”

― Thornton Wilder, Our Town

this week's clicks: ovaries before brovaries.

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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.

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.

sunday simplicity.

Lauren Fair Photography via Ruffled

"I thought maybe we could make gingerbread 

houses, and eat cookie dough, and go ice 

skating, and maybe even hold hands." - Elf

Marissa Lambert Photography via Style Me Pretty

sunday simplicity.

Katie Osbourne Photography via Style Me Pretty

There's another horizon out there, one more horizon that 
you have to make for yourself and let other people discover
 it, and someone else will take it further on, you know.

- Gordon Parks

this week's clicks.

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

• This might be my favorite Carpool Karaoke yet - it's Britney, bitches! I think my all-time favorite is still "Toxic," but I'm going to picture James from now on when I hear "Hit Me Baby One More Time."

SWOON.

• Pretty burgundy botanical inspiration from 100 Layer Cake.
• From APW, a sweet woodland wedding with lush florals.
• A dreamy boho outdoor movie night from the Everygirl.
• A romantic greenhouse wedding from Henry + Mac.

SMILE.

• Happy birthday to America's National Park Service.
• Sweet: a site that lets little girls design their dresses.
• Erin's to-do list system is similar to my lesson plans.
• So cute: an art exhibition designed for dogs to enjoy.

FLASHBACK.

• 2014: My faves for September and shared a Sunday Social all about the 5's.
• 2013: jewel-toned wardrobe picks, ceremony backdrop ideas, a guide to housewarming gifts, my "House United" wreath for football season, and a Southern game day outfit.
• 2012: end-of-summer Instagrams, orange and blue and apple orchard wedding inspiration, kelly green wardrobe ideas, geometric home and fashion accessories.  
• 2011: the cost breakdown of our DIY wedding flowers, photos from our rehearsal, and my favorite peach pie recipe.

sunday simplicity

To Wander and Seek via Floridian Social

"O’er many a heath, through many a woodland dun, 
Through buried paths, where sleepy twilight dreams

The summer time away.” ― John Keats, Endymion

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.

sunday simplicity.

Britt Croft Photography via Southern Weddings

"I believe everyone is free to make choices, bad and good; I 

believe everyone is noble and full of potential; I believe in 

hope and the possibilities for happy endings." - Shannon Hale

sunday simplicity.

Christina McNeill via Snippet and Ink

“Never love anyone who treats you 
like you're ordinary.” ― Oscar Wilde

this week's clicks.

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

• I've been on a Sara Bareilles kick lately. Have a great week!

SWOON.

Marina Koslow Photography via Style Me Pretty

• Obsessed with this Portland bride's Milly dress.
• Emmaline Bride is giving away a hair wreath.
• A pretty pink watercolor wedding from Ruffled.
• An elegant Bulgarian wedding in California.

SMILE.

• Desktops: Design Love Fest, Lime Ricki, Uppercase.
• Love Kate Spade's new initial planners and tumblers.
• 7 scientific reasons to spend on experiences, not things.
• Lots of ideas for St. Patrick's Day on my Pinterest.

FLASHBACK.

• Last year I rounded up spring style picks.
•  Sunday Social was all about Pinterest. I rounded up my fave green pieces for spring, did some snow day dog-sitting, and shared a St. Patrick's Day manicure
• Two years ago I turned my decoupage Easter eggs into a spring wreath and rounded up inspiration for a 1920's-inspired wedding and an Art Deco home office. 

this week's clicks: we can be the only ones that know.

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

Julie Paisley Photography via Style Me Pretty

• 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.

clicks of note: this is a crash landing, we're living a dream...

get your week off to a colorful start...

LISTEN.

• You probably remember Eric Hutchinson from "Rock and Roll" back in 2008 (my personal favorite song of his is "Outside Villanova").  His new album Pure Fiction sounds like a great blend of soul and pop. I'll be linking up with Musical Mondays at My So-Called Chaos.

SWOON.

• Sophisticated meets organic in a San Diego wedding at EAD.
• The Knot rounds up trendy copper registry picks...
• the copper KitchenAid is a must-have for a 2015 registry.
• SMP features an enchanting bridal shoot with rich florals.

SMILE.

• Get ready for fashion week... hey, it's happening either way.
• These Kate Spade Saturday New Balance sneakers = amazing.
• Rom com lovers, can you ID all these movie wedding gowns?
• Last minute ideas for Valentine's Day on my Pinterest board.

FLASHBACK.

• Last year I rounded up sporty save-the-date ideas and geeked out about details from the Sochi Olympics like the Dove of Peace.
• Two years ago I featured inspiration for a poppies and lace wedding and recapped my Cupid Swap experience.
• Three years ago I shared my first Photo-A-Day Instagram challenge round-up, a couple of snapshots from my Valentine's Day, and my first ever round-up of blog loves.
• Four years ago I rounded up table number inspiration for our wedding and shared some of my favorite poetry just in time for Valentine's Day.

clicks of note: cinco de mayo!

get your week off to a colorful start...

WATCH.

SWOON.

Love, Inc. Weddings via 100 Layer Cake

• 100 Layer Cake features fabulous red and coral coastal wedding ideas.
• A pretty yellow and gray beach themed bridal shower at HWTM.
• Cute fortune cookie party invites from A Thoughtful Place.
• This organic La Jolla wedding via Style Me Pretty is striking and unique.

SMILE.

• Buzzfeed has a great social media tips you wish you'd known sooner.
• Camille Styles features Cinco de Mayo inspiration in a calming palette.
• I like these pretty Mother's Day cards by Sophie and Lili for Target.
• Will and Kate DJing in Australia - they are so lovably dorky, right?

FLASHBACK.

• Last year I rounded up ideas for a fiesta-inspired wedding, shared a Sunday Simplicity all about the 4's, counted a few of my blessings in life, and gathered inspiration for a vintage lemon wedding.
• Two years ago, I met Ben Savage at the Lake Effects premiere party, shared my favorite neon yellow fashion and beauty finds, and neon party ideas.  
• Three years ago I was working on my DIY flower girl basket and sharing why my mom was going to be walking me down the aisle.