this week's clicks.

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

Erin Wilson Photography via Southern Weddings

• A blue and peach Southern Wedding with an ice cream bar.
• An eclectic Houston rental tour from Apartment Therapy.
• An elegant French-inspired wedding from Style Me Pretty.
• In love with this retro bridal shower shoot in Palm Springs.

SMILE.

• Alamo Drafthouse's female-only Wonder Woman screenings.
• Verily's secrets for looking put-together - I've used them all!
• Long-weekend wardrobe inspiration in patriotic stripes.
• The Hollywood Reporter goes behind the scenes at SNL.

FLASHBACK.

• 2013: favorite pieces from Target and Instagrammers to follow.
• 2012: confetti-inspired wedding inspiration.  
• 2011: ideas for signature cocktails.

paper chase: music-inspired save the dates & invites

Previously, I've rounded up the prettiest watercolor wedding stationery, stylish mint invitations, and sports themed save-the-dates.  Today, I decided to scout some ideas for couples who love music, whether you're a fan of modern tunes or oldies are your thing.

Music Lovers invitation from LetterBoxInk on Etsy | Album cover save-the-date from ElloThere on Etsy via Hi-Fi Weddings

For couples who love oldies or classic rock, these record-theme invitations are adorable and fun.  I love the detailed packaging in the LetterBoxInk design, the concert poster inspired look of ElloThere's save-the-date, and these buttons from WeddingSaveTheDates are just plain fun.

1950's Record save-the-date buttons from WeddingSaveTheDates on Etsy

If vinyl's not your thing, there are plenty of boombox and casette tape inspired paper goods to go around.  If your courtship included an exchange of mixtapes, one of these designs might be perfect!

Boombox save-the-dates from Chips and Salsa Designs

The Perfect Mix save-the-date from Zazzle

What about a save-the-date for a bohemian festival who loves attending festivals together?  This design from Wedfest includes a super vibrant color scheme.

Our Big Day save-the-date by Wedfest

Ticket-inspired save-the-dates are popular with sports fans and music fans alike.  If your heart belong in the '70s, these are for you.

Old School save-the-date from Hydraulic Graphix on Etsy

Vintage Concert Ticket save-the-date from CheerUpCherup on Etsy

I've also seen several gorgeous designs inspired by classic show prints used to advertise concerts.  Not just for music lovers, these save-the-dates would also be a perfect fit for designers who love typography.

Concert Poster save-the-date by Marit Hanson

Holly Would Press via Invitation Crush

Josh and Alyssa's save-the-date from Three Steps Ahead

my february + march in instagram

my february + march in instagram

 

Participating in the #busygirlnails challenge helped get me into the

habit of painting my nails every week.  It really does make me feel

more put together, and I think Pinterest and Instagram have made

me a lot more creative with my manicures!  Here are two using

Zoya polishes, which I love because they are free of free of toluene, 

formaldehyde, DBP and camphor - the fewer chemicals, the better, I say.

Celebrations:  a 50th birthday and Valentine's Day

The polar vortex hit Virginia while we were dog-siting; when the roads

were cleared we busted cabin fever by visiting my friend Jessica's shop.

A pop of green for St. Patrick's Day - 

the lia sophia Glacial necklace is basically my

new favorite thing.

A Shamrock Shake and soda bread for St. Pat's - one of these things

is way, way less Irish than the other.

Visiting my mean cat Scout at my mom's house.

What are you up to this month?

paper chase: the best watercolor wedding stationery

One of my favorite design trends this spring is watercolor details - in fashion, home decor, and of course, wedding stationery!  Here are a few of the prettiest watercolor paper goods from around the web - stylish, elegant, and whimsical.

Pastel Watercolor Wash invitations by Hooray Creative for Minted

Watercolor Frame by Laura Condouris for Minted

Fine Day Press via Oh So Beautiful Paper

How pretty would this watercolor petal invitation be for a spring

garden wedding?  I love when invitations give guests a sneak

peek of what the style and mood of the wedding will be like.

Free Printable Tags from Swooned

I love these DIY tags from Swooned, which would be great as

escort cards or as tags for spring gifts!

Free Printable Save-the-Date from The Lovely Dept.

Blushing invitation by Design Lotus for Minted

Watercolor Wedding invitation by To and From with Love on Etsy

Escort Cards by Prim and Pixie via Style Me Pretty

Splash of Paradise Wedding Invitation by Cadence Paige for Minted

Ocean Splash invitation by The Best Day Paper Co. on Etsy

Watercolor Roses invitation from Invitations by Dawn

Blue Ocean invitation from That Noise Gallery on Etsy

Watercolor invitation from Ruby May Design on Etsy

Watercolor Script Invitations from Crafty Pie Press

Orchid invitations from Mooseberry Print Shop on Etsy

Fine Day Press via Oh So Beautiful Paper

Confetti invitation from Encre Studio Design and Print on Etsy

Fine Day Press via Oh So Beautiful Paper

Which of these watercolor invitations is your favorite?

Style: Time to Get Away...

Virginia's indecisive weather, standardized tests and general having to be a grown-up have me daydreaming about spring break... which is less than a month away now.  Shades of seafoam teal and chambray blue are calming, the perfect complement to a springtime escape, no matter what the forecast or appointment calendar may hold.

View this set on Polyvore

1. Wallis sweater (similar here, here)  2. GAP plaid scarf  

3. Voluspa jar candle from Anthropologie  4. Old Navy graphic tee (similar here, here)  

5. Banana Republic statement necklace (similar here and here)

6. Merona cowl-neck hoodie from Target  7. Essie nail polish in Rock the Boat  

8. Zoya nail polish in Nyx  9. Kellin Silver mint clover ring  

10. J. Crew drawstring travel bag set

And here's my take on this color scheme...

Necklace: lia sophia "Lily Pad"  Sweater: Merona from Target  

Purse: Rosetti from TJ Maxx  Jeans: Curvy straight legs from LOFT  

Boots: Merona from Target

I love this outfit - it feels very "me" and very comfortable.

Linking Up:
Style Sessions at Style Elixir
Casual Friday at Two Thirty-Five Designs
Favorite Fashion Friday at Penniless Socialite
Passion 4 Fashion at Rachel the Hat
Three-Fer Thursday at Perfectly Coutured
Be.You.Tiful Link Party at Maybe I Will
Weekend Block Party at Can't Google Everything

wedding wednesday: Americana

Maddie B Photography via One Hitched Lane

Maddie B Photography via One Hitched Lane

Ashley Rose Photography via Green Wedding Shoes

summer entertaining: must-haves for an Independence Day celebration

1. Subway art tutorial by A Diamond in the Stuff  2. FEED kitchen towels (set of three) from Target  

3. FEED USA stoneware pie plates from Target 4. Cobalt rim wine glass from Pier1

5. Small FEED USA stoneware pan from Target  6. Large FEED USA stoneware pan from Target  

7. Stars wine charms from Pier1  8. Pottery Barn rope bowl  9. Shop Sweet Lulu cupcake liners