clicks of note: burning everything but the ice cream cones...

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

• Soundcloud's "Discover Weekly" playlist is one of my favorite things in the world - digging this track that popped up this week and it right up my musical alley.

SWOON.

Erin McGinn Boutique Photography

• A beautiful Rhode Island wedding from Erin McGinn.
• A special education teacher had the sweetest bridal party.
• From Inspired By This, a cute farmer's market e-session.
• I'm in love with this charming neutral nursery from SMP.

SMILE.

• Pinning my fall reading list... any suggestions to add?
• Pretty sure I need to make Sanderson Sisters peg dolls.
• Adding this Edgar Allan Poe bracelet to my wishlist.
• This Zara choker necklace is perfect for Halloween.

FLASHBACK.

• 2015: Favorite things about Halloween and costume ideas.
• 2014: Even more costume ideas... 'tis the season!
• 2013: fall outfit inspiration in olive and pumpkin.
• 2012: purple wardrobe pieces for fall.
• 2011: inspiration based on our kitchen's cedar + teal color scheme.

sunday simplicity.

The Farmer's Florist via Design Sponge

"What will survive of us is love." 

-Phillip Larkin

Pinspiration: Lush Meadow Green for Fall 2016

As most of you know, I'm a sucker for Pantone's seasonal color reports. I love seeing which colors the experts predict will dominate the runways and how those trends manifest in my favorite stores. Autumn is my favorite season for fashion - I love, love, love sweaters, scarves, knit dresses, tights, books, and jackets. One of my favorite fashion colors this fall is the rich green Pantone calls Lush Meadow (LOFT calls it Ponderosa Pine, and at Old Navy it's Winter Spruce). Here's some of my current inspiration:

What are your go-to colors for fall?

this week's clicks.

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

• It is a truth universally acknowledged that Thomas Rhett and his wife Lauren are one of the cutest couples in country music. I love this song that he wrote after their wedding.

SWOON.

Gaby J Photograpghy via Style Me Pretty

• SMP features a must-see whimsical blue and gold wedding.
• Farmhouse style fall dining room inspiration from Dear Lillie.
• Can't wait to try Lucy's apple cake recipe (hers is so gorgeous!)
• In love with this Secret Garden-inspired Georgia wedding.

SMILE.

• Desktops: Teaching Is My Superpower, Smashing, Sarah Hearts.
• Studio DIY's costume shop includes their perfect dresses.
• These funny misfortune cookies are so cute for Halloween!
• Pinning all the autumn inspiration and pumpkin recipes.

FLASHBACK.

• 2015: ways to learn something new in your hometown, favorite fictional teachers.
• 2014: favorite marsala wardrobe picks and a fall and winter bucket list.
• 2013: costumes for groups, Gatsby-inspired getups, and an A to Z book survey.
• 2012: navy and orange wardrobe ideas, inspiration for a rustic navy wedding, wedding cake pop ideas, photos from High Point Furniture Market as well as a what-to-wear guide, and a musical alphabet.
• 2011: fall centerpiece ideas, photos from my first trip to High Point, and my recipe for crock pot baked apples.

sunday simplicity.

Marsais via Elizabeth Anne Designs

"All that we love deeply becomes 

a part of us." -Helen Keller

Jenna Henderson, Photographer via Wedding Chicks

this week's clicks.

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

• The New Basement Tapes, consisting of  Marcus Mumford, My Morning Jacket's Jim James, Elvis Costello, Dawes' Taylor Goldsmith, and the Carolina Chocolate Drops' Rhiannon Giddens, works with song lyrics penned by Bob Dylan in 1967 to create magic. Despite the weird video (kind of reminds me of Gorillaz), I love this song. Hope this supergroup gets back together soon.

SWOON.

Henry + Mac Photo Co.

• Lovely ethical wedding gowns by Celia Grace via Bridal Musings.
• A romantic and festive greenhouse wedding from Henry + Mac.
• From SMP, a glam Chinese-American wedding with confetti!
• I love this perfect fall kitchen from Shades of Blue Interiors.

SMILE.

• October calendars from Dawn Nicole and Minding My Nest.
• I'm obsessed with these painterly fall dishes from Wal-Mart.
• Geek girls: 'Tis the season for BB8 pumpkins and costumes.
• Lots of other fun, colorful Halloween ideas on my Pinterest.

FLASHBACK.

• 2015: Ideas for playing tourist in your hometown.
• 2014: my October favorites and the last Sunday Social.
• 2013: casual high school reunion outfit ideas.
• 2012: gold and camel wardrobe ideas and the #Septemberstories IG challenge.
• 2011: our cocktail hour, outdoor wedding party portraits, and couple portraits.

sunday simplicity.

Onelove Photography via Style Me Pretty

“It's time to start living the life you've imagined.”

― Henry James

My September Favorites

Happy Friday, everyone! I know posting has been light this month (mentoring new teachers is taking more of my time this school year), but I wanted to pop in and share a few things I'm loving right now.

1. It's football season - I'm not a huge sports fan by any means, but there's something special about football season. I'm happy to cheer on my favorite teams, UVa (despite the terrible season we're having so far) and Green Bay. I love tailgating and have found myself tuning into Game Day on ESPN even when Mr. Q's not home.

2. Sephora mud mask - My skin went through a crazy phase toward the end of this summer, and this mask helped my face get back on track. I use it every week to help clarify my skin and dry up breakouts. It's affordable and effective.

3. Starbucks PSL VIA - Since I live pretty far from an actual Starbucks, this is the next best thing.

4. Target candleholders - Have y'all noticed that the Dollar Spot is now called Bullseye's Playground? Those shelves now include items at a range of prices up to $5. The autumn items are adorable, and I picked up several mercury glass votive candles in shades of gold and copper - my favorite scents are Fall Day and Harvest Sangria.

5. OPI's Washington, DC collection - I haven't picked up any of these colors yet, but I love the unique fall shades with clever names like "Never a Dulles Moment," inspired by my nearest major metropolitan area!