this week's clicks.

get your week off to a colorful start...
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• This is my last real week of unstructured summer freedom - although I do plan to spend some time at my new school setting up my new classroom, I don't have any actual work meetings or appointments, and I've even got a Charlottesville day planned with my college fellowship sisters. I had this song on my head all weekend and couldn't figure out the title, but knew it had to be Jess Glynne - her powerhouse voice and slightly retro pop style are just unmistakable. Have a great week, y'all!

SWOON.

• An elegant, colorful Napa Valley wedding from KT Merry.
• The Nichols shared a very romantic Barr Mansion wedding.
• A gorgeous Thailand destination wedding from Ryan Ray.
• At Style Me Pretty, a classically nautical wedding in Maine.

SMILE.

• Desktops: Geninne, Paper Squid, Every Tuesday.
• Book Riot's reading plans for dealing with a tough world.
• Korean trend I kinda love: bracelet-inspired nail art.
• Some tips on ethical Stitch Fix shopping from Molly.

FLASHBACK.

• 2015: boho tassels on everything, preppy navy wedding inspiration, IG accounts to follow, and my fave fictional vehicles for #5FandomFriday.
• 2014: my personal highs and lows, gear that motivates me to stay active, how I handle traveling with family, and my summer in entertainment.
• 2013: wardrobe and entertaining ideas for casual bridal showers, a peek at our ideas for my BFF's rustic wedding, our Mason jar shower invitations and DIY decor, the food and drinks, and the games we played.
• 2012: Micah shared a DIY dresser makeover, and I researched the origins of "Christmas in July" and geeked out about the London Olympics.
• 2011: Mr. Q's coworkers threw us a sweet bridal shower.  

this week's clicks.

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

• Though this has become a surprisingly busy summer, I hope to spend as much spare time as possible in the next few weeks working on my writing - if you follow me on Pinterest, you may have put together the clues that I'm working on something inspired by the medieval period. I've been listening to a lot of soundtracks, instrumentals, and dreamy tracks like this one from Lawrence Greenwood, also known as Whitley.

SWOON.

Alicia Lacey Photography via Style Me Pretty

• A fairytale French-inspired lavender inspiration shoot.
• Taylor's Alice Through the Looking Glass inspired shoot.
• From Wedding Chicks, a pretty pink wedding in Arizona.
• Pinning all of the ice cream and frozen pop recipes lately...

SMILE.

• Book Riot rounds up 33 ways to have a bookish summer.
• Packing tips from Modish and Main and The Spiff...
• a summer vacation capsule wardrobe from Everyday Savvy...
• and while you're traveling, check out these literary city guides.

FLASHBACK.

• 2015: retro gingham and aquamarine summer style updates, camp-inspired Pinterest faves, The Huntress of Thornbeck Forest, and my favorite fictional wardrobes.
• 2014: weird faves, cute and easy washi tape home decor for Independence Day.
• 2013: patriotic fashion and entertaining picks, side dish recipes, my first Color Run, and early summer in IG.
• 2012: summer in the country, poolside essentials, and a special 4th birthday.  
• 2011: pre-wedding crunch time - dyed wedding shoes and Etsy garters, my veil and jewelry, and our menu, inspired by our favorite Southern comfort food.

clicks of note.

get your week off to a colorful start...

SWOON.

Allison Mannella Photography via Swooned

• A pretty beach wedding at Elizabeth Anne Designs.
• The Lettered Cottage nails easy summer decorating.
• SW features a gorgeous Islamorada wedding.
• At Swooned, a lovely travel guide to the Lowcountry.

SMILE.

• June desktops: Evelyn Henson, Rather Luvly, Red Stamp
• Audrey's 4 can't-miss summer outfit formulas.
• Have you read the most popular book set in your state?
• Really dig this Elle essay from Jaime King:

"I started to have that awareness that it was a gift that I never fit in. Had I fit in, I don't know if I would have ever left Omaha. It wasn't until I really started to understand that who I am is enough that I started to attract people who knew that they were enough."

FLASHBACK.

• Last year, I rounded up summery mint and gray wardrobe and home picks and inspiration for a Craftsman-style summer camp wedding, reviewed Colleen Coble's Bluebonnet Bride, and reflected on how to be classy ;)
• Two years ago, I chatted about my blogging history with the Sunday Social girls.
• Three years ago, I shared my desire to be more considerate and mused on Father's Day (and my awesome father-in-law).

clicks of note: i'm gonna be there always

get your week off to a colorful start...

LISTEN.

• Matchbox Twenty was one of my favorite bands in high school, and their more recent songs share the same interesting songwriting with an updated musical style that showcases percussion.  I'm digging "Our Song" right now, and linking up with Musical Mondays at My So-Called Chaos.

SWOON.

Anne Marie Photography via Style Me Pretty

• Style Me Pretty features a dreamy, DIY vineyard vow renewal.
• Bridal Musings shares chair decorating ideas for weddings and parties.
• A Practical Wedding features a pretty ceremony on the National Mall.
• Ruffled features a must-see colorful, geometric wedding on a Tribeca rooftop.

SMILE.

• A Beautiful Mess offers fun tips for better jumping photos - a.k.a. jumpography!
• A Kodak Brownie inspired my own vintage camera collection (Apartment Therapy).
• From Fast Company:  if famous artists designed buildings... wish these were real.
• Freutcake offers pretty, golden gilded spring updates for the bath.

FLASHBACK.

• Last year I shared black and white wedding photography inspiration, a Sunday Social all about Pinterest, rounded up pastel wardrobe ideas, wrote about the challenges Mr. Q and I have faced for the Love and Marriage series.
• Two years ago, I featured my inspiration for our patio.