this week's clicks.

get your week off to a colorful start...

SWOON.

Melissa Oholendt

• A classic wedding with fun details from Melissa O.
• Bridesmaids in black make a ranch wedding chic. 
• Tips for creating a serene home from The Everygirl.
• An eclectic San Francisco apartment tour via SMP.

SMILE.

• A timely reminder: how to handle stress like a boss.
• Really considering getting blunt-cut bangs this spring.
• My go-to Spotify playlist - constantly adding soul tracks.
• Do you eat fish on Fridays during Lent? Recipe ideas!

FLASHBACK.

• 2016: reflections on my first-ever reader survey, fave Oscar looks, and the "gateway fandoms" that made me the geek girl I am today.
• 2015: custard yellow picks for spring, Christa Parrish's Still Life, spring IG faves.
• 2014: a blast from my high school past and my March favorites.
• 2013:a Sunday Social about the 5's and emerald wardrobe inspiration.
• 2012: #FebPhotoADay, chocolate marshmallow cupcakes and soft gray + blue decor.
• 2011: wedding planning thrift store adventures and our bridesmaids' dresses.

my february favorites.

my february favorites. by heatherbird featuring nars cosmetics

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: 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.

sunday simplicity.

Jen Huang via Snippet and Ink

"There is no beauty without happiness.” 

― Christian Dior

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.

sunday simplicity.

Hannah Woodard Photography, Georgia

“It has made me better loving you... it has made me wiser, and easier, and brighter.” ― Henry James, The Portrait of a Lady

The Hons via Junebug Weddings, Massachusetts