this week's clicks.

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SWOON.

Andrea Anderson via Project Nursery

• An eclectic, masculine home tour from Apt Therapy.
• Crushing on this bohemian camp themed nursery.
• A calm, coastal inspired nursery from Table + Hearth.
• An amazing nature-inspired bridal shoot at Mag Rouge.

SMILE.

• Desktops: Red Stamp, Mel Armstrong, Inkstruck, TIMS.
• From Camille Styles, creative Valentine's Day date ideas.
• Love Haley's post about allowing others to care for her.
• Thinking about trying this Lenten decluttering challenge.

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: merry christmas!

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Victoria Elizabeth Photography via Wedding Chicks

• So cute and romantic: a surprise tree farm engagement!
• A fairytale coastal wedding from Found Vintage Rentals.
• From SMP, an intimate New England Christmas wedding.

SMILE.

• The Habits of Highly Successful Women, from Darling.
• These DIY mini star cake toppers would be great for NYE.
• The actual best New Year's resolutions, via A Cup of Jo.

FLASHBACK.

• 2016: millenial pink inspiration for New Year's Eve, remembering Carrie Fisher, my  favorite things from December
• 2015: rose gold NYE inspiration, Literary Junkies, December in Instagram, my most popular posts of 2015 and my personal favorite posts.
• 2014: most popular posts of 2014 and personal favorites.
• 2013: most popular posts of 2013, personal favorites, and a NYE tablescape.
• 2012: favorite posts of 2012, gold and blush NYE inspiration, favorite movies and books of 2012, and organization goals for 2013.
• 2011: gold/champagne inspiration for New Year's Eve and organization goals for 2012.

pinspiration [pride and pineapples]

Today's Pinspiration is dedicated to all the best things about June.

this week's clicks.

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

CYork Photography via Borrowed and Blue

• My friend Carley photographed this elegant distillery shoot.
• Obsessed with this bright lake house from Design*Sponge.
• Portraits on rocky coasts get me every time. (Kate Osborne)
• A pretty Rhode Island summer wedding from Snippet + Ink.

FYI.

• Vlogbrothers' Hank and Vox break down climate change.
• Wonder Woman crushed it at the box office this weekend.
• How to choose your meal when RSVPing to a wedding.
• Pantone's color system started with birds. Who knew? 

SMILE.

• June desktops: Sarah Hearts, Paper Leaf, Flipsnack.
• Digging the Glitter Guide's Palm Springs mood board.
• 10 emotional stages of seeing your fave book on-screen.
• Loving this DIY tropical leaf tote bag from Lia Griffith.

FLASHBACK.

• 2016: olive chinos 2 ways, the best Yogi Surprise box, my cousin's backyard wedding, June in entertainment, and the fandoms I just couldn't get into.
• 2015: strawberry style picks and gorgeous floral arches.
• 2014: summer brights, cerulean and pink wedding inspiration, more weird search terms, and June favorites.
• 2013: summer reminiscing and the weird search terms that brought people to the blog.
• 2012: inspiration for a mint and blue wedding.  
• 2011: a wedding planning meltdown and my decision to DIY instead.  

this week's clicks.

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

• I wish this magical commercial featuring dancer Lil Buck (remember him as a judge on SYTYCD?) was more than one minute long.

SWOON.

Amber Vickery via Intimate Weddings

• I'm enchanted by this intimate boho wedding in Big Sur.
• A classic elegant wedding in Alabama from Jennifer Blair.
• Via My Modern Met, dreamy photographs shot in Iceland.
• A bright industrial wedding in Washington, D.C. from SMP.

SMILE.

• Desktop: Going Home to Roost, Kitchen Heals Soul
• Clayton Cubbit's portraits of Women's Marchers.
• 100% true: the best parts of being a bookish 90's kid.
• Cool product: have y'all seen the Lumio lamp?

FLASHBACK.

• 2016: a winter entertainment recap, Literary Junkies, Snow White wedding inspiration, and late to the game TV discoveries.
• 2015: ideas for a living room makeover and my January in Instagram.
• 2014: entertainment favorites, my beauty routine, and blue wardrobe picks.
• 2013: deep thinking and my classic style staples.
• 2012: warm neutral wardrobe and home decor picks.

this week's clicks: 5 years of Beyond the Aisle!

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Annamarie Akins Photography

• An Annapolis anniversary shoot from Annamarie Akins.
• A chic San Francisco wedding with fresh style from Jose Villa.
• Loving Liz's farmhouse Christmas living room decor.
• From SMP, a camp wedding full of cool details (that arch!).

SMILE.

• Almost time for 25 Days of Christmas! (All Elf all the time)
• Happy Narwhalidays. Bye, Buddy, hope you find your dad!
• Cute, helpful and functional: Bonnie's gift list printable.
• Obsessed with this lovely Cinderella-inspired pinboard.

FLASHBACK.

• 2015: My 5 favorite holiday recipes.
• 2014: My December favorite things.
• 2013: December faves and black and white wardrobe picks.
• 2012: our Christmas traditions, how important caregivers are during the holidays, gift guides for the quirky and glam girls in my life, and a peek at our Dickens-inspired Christmas decorations.
• 2011: Mr. Q and I got engaged and officially started this blog.

clicks of note.

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One Love Photography

• A chic Los Angeles engagement from One Love Photography.
• Seaside bridal photos with fall colors from Ashley Cox.
• From Jose Villa, a cool industrial Durham rehearsal dinner.
• A woodland vineyard wedding full of pretty details at SMP.

SMILE.

• Planning on trying this pumpkin trifle recipe Thursday!
• Angie put together cute T-Day outfit ideas for curvy gals.
• Adding this cozy-looking sweatshirt to my wish list.
• Crushing on fellow VA blogger Kelsey's home Pinboard.

FLASHBACK.

• 2015: Literary Junkies, Thanksgiving ideas, and our Christmas tree through the years.
• 2014: red picks for fall and easy Thanksgiving decorating ideas.
• 2013: festive pink pieces for a holiday wardrobe, a pink vineyard wedding, November in Instagram, and our Thanksgiving at home.
• 2012: my "no thank you" list, a woodland fairytale wedding, cabin-inspired wardrobe and home picks, a Sunday Social that was all about the 4's, and my updated DIY Christmas wreath.

sunday simplicity.

Mike Adrian via Style Me Pretty

The joy of life comes from our encounters with new
experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to

have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to

have a new and different sun. - Christopher McCandless

sunday simplicity.

Timwill Photography via Southern Weddings

“We all take different paths in life, but no matter where we go, we take a little of each other everywhere.” ― Tim McGraw

this week's clicks.

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Dash Photography via Style Me Pretty

• A lovely Florida beach wedding with precious details.
• A Georgia inspiration shoot with the colors of the year.
• Al fresco summer fete inspiration from Tomkat Studio.
• Photographer Monica Wang's bright, modern home.

SMILE.

• Bustle recaps the Olympics' most emotional moments.
• Bonnie Christine's swan wall hanging is so gorgeous!
• PureWow rounds up inspiring women from every state.
• Following Design*Sponge's list of rural Instagrammers.

FLASHBACK.

• 2015: Literary Junkies, chambray transitional pieces, and geeks who inspire me.
• 2014: memories of fall and college, favorite Colonial home features, and summer in IG.
• 2013: Olive and moss wardrobe picks for fall and a classic preppy gameday.
• 2012: Neutral wardrobe inspiration and home decor, a mod citrus wedding. 
• 2011: Tropical destination wedding ideas.

sunday simplicity

Kate Osborne Photography

"I love your feet

because they have

wandered over

the earth and through

the wind and water

until they brought

you to me."

-Pablo Neruda

this week's clicks.

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

• One of my students got me into Twenty One Pilots when she performed their version of "I Can't Help Falling in Love with You" (complete with ukelele) in our school talent show, and I'm loving their song "Ride" - doesn't it just sound like summer?

SWOON.

Melanie Duerkopp

• A cute, whimsical surprise wedding shot by Melanie Duerkopp.
• An elegant wedding with vintage charm and a French bulldog.
• Love this modern "love birds" themed shower from HWTM.
• Obsessed with Rachel's builder-to-designer kitchen makeover.

SMILE.

• June desktops: Garlic My Soul, Berice Baby, Mospens Studio
• Kids these days and their matchy superhero prom outfits...
• Mic rounds up the most popular TV show set in each state.
• Carly's post on building a positive body image is wonderful:

"I shifted my focus from weight loss or shrinking my thighs to being the healthiest version of myself. "

FLASHBACK.

• 2015: June favorites, tropical black and white wardrobe inspiration, early summer entertainment faves.
• 2014: mint and gray wardrobe and home picks and inspiration for a Craftsman-style summer camp wedding, Colleen Coble's Bluebonnet Bride, and reflections on how to be classy
• 2013: my blogging history with the Sunday Social girls.
• 2012: being intentionally considerate and musing about Father's Day.

this week's clicks.

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

Caitlin McWeeney Photography via Wedding Chicks

• A lavender Texas wedding full of personalized details.
• Love this whimsical, boho summer beach wedding.
• A fresh modern moodboard from Rachel Ellen Events.
• Early summer work outfit inspiration (gingham!).

SMILE.

• Audrey's on-point packing list for Memorial Day weekend.
• Brit + Co's list of shows to fill the Once Upon a Time void.
• The coolest Kickstarter - Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls.
• In love with this quote from Eleanor Roosevelt right now.

FLASHBACK.

• 2015: My 80's birthday inspiration board.
• 2014: the #1 hit song on my b-day in years past, spring blog loves, and my spring in IG.
• 2013: my cousin's homecoming, favorite pieces from Target, Instagrammers to follow, and entertainment faves from May.
• 2012: confetti-inspired wedding inspiration.  
• 2011: ideas for signature cocktails, memorial day party inspiration, my "venue twins" , and our wedding invitation!

this week's clicks.

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Jenna Henderson Photography

• Check out the dress in this industrial shoot from Jenna Henderson.
• Kristine's coastal bedroom restyling, calming and just right for spring.
• This Michigan beachside wedding at Ruffled? Spring party perfection.
• At Style Me Pretty, an elegant boho-meets-modern inspiration shoot.

SMILE.

• Desktops: Dawn Nicole, Design Love Fest, Sarah Hearts.
• Seven life lessons from Ferris Bueller on his 30th anniversary.
• Every child needs this DIY toy stick unicorn from Lia Griffith.
• How cool are these resin rings filled with crystals and plants?

FLASHBACK.

• Last year I shared a TV flashback themed Sunday Social post, rounded up lemon yellow picks (including my favorite scent) and inspiration for a rustic lemon wedding, and shared a typical day in my life as a teacher.
• Two years ago I shared my past and made predictions about my future.

this week's clicks.

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SWOON.

Chris Isham Photography via Style Me Pretty

• The classiest HP inspired wedding.
• New travel goals: amazing Airbnbs.
• Current decor obsession: entryways.
• Isn't Liz's office makeover lovely?

SMILE.

• My new April desktop via Flipsnack.
• Um, have y'all seen Drake on Cake?
• Love Sarah's DIY scallop beach hat.
• ROTFL at these McDonald's tweets.

FLASHBACK.

• 2015: I shared a Sunday Social all about the 5's, joined Literary Junkies, rounded up bridesmaids in white, let Mr. Q take over, and recapped April in entertainment.
• 2014: I recapped my entertainment faves and my spring in Instagram.
• 2013: I shared my goals for the future.

sunday simplicity.

Landon Jacob via Style Me Pretty

"We have always held to the hope, the belief, 

the conviction that there is a better life, 

a better world, beyond the horizon."

- Franklin D. Roosevelt

clicks of note. happy labor day!

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SWOON.

Erin McGinn Boutique Photography

• Bridal Musings spotlights Aria's romantic wedding gowns.
• This preppy, nautical engagement shoot from Erin McGinn.
• How cool is this CBS Hollywood backlot wedding from GWS?
• Peridot Weddings planned this lively farm to table wedding.

SMILE.

• Brides to be: cocktail hour tips from Bridal Musings.
• Cup of Jo's piece on parenting in Kenya was so interesting.
• House of Lars' Dress the Rainbow is such a beautiful idea.
• A pink Shibori dye how-to. It was only a matter of time.

FLASHBACK.

• Last year, I recapped my late summer in entertainment, shared a Sunday Social all about my favorites,
• Two years ago, I rounded up graphic black and white pieces for fall and inspiration for a Jane Austen inspired garden wedding, recapped my summer in entertainment, and blurbed the fall 2013 shows I was looking forward to.
• Three years ago, I shared our wedding's thrifted touches, rounded up modern terrariums from around the web and more geometric accessories, and joined an Instagram challenge for book lovers. 
• Four years ago, I shared more of our wedding's handcrafted details, a peek at the girls getting ready at the salon, and what the guys were up to.