sunday simplicity.

Heather Spriggs via Toast

“Nothing is ever really lost to us 
as long as we remember it."

― L.M. Montgomery, The Story Girl

clicks of note.

get your week off to a colorful start...

SWOON.

Katrina Louise via Snippet and Ink

• A stunning barn wedding from Elizabeth Anne Designs.
• From Katelyn James, this lovely ten-year vow renewal.
• S+I features a dreamy watercolor wedding in San Diego.
• At SMP, a sweet, dreamy wedding in the South of France.

SMILE.

• Desktops: Paper Leaf, Roost, TIMS, Minding My Nest.
• Women giving their "I Voted" stickers to Susan B. Anthony.
• I'm going to need LC's new Snow White inspired collection.
• Already pinning ideas for Friendsgiving... can't wait!

FLASHBACK.

• 2015: fall entertainment faves and a YA book review, favorite fall recipes.
• 2014: favorite mauve wardrobe picks for fall.
• 2013: red picks for fall, my favorites, and Thanksgiving cocktail party inspiration.
• 2012: burgundy pieces, purple and gold wedding ideas, and easy guest room updates.
• 2011: our wedding reception, Southern dinner, first dance, and cake table setup.

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

inspiration for a blush and pewter winter wedding.

By now, we've had some time to adjust to Pantone's unprecedented decision to name two colors of the year for 2016, and I'm currently obsessed with rose quartz. Just in time for Valentine's Day, I'm envisioning soft blush pink wedding details paired with lace and pewter for a perfectly romantic winter wedding.

Jodi Miller Photography via Grey Likes Weddings

Classic letterpress stationery will never go out of style. I love the idea of a bride using a family heirloom cameo or lace from her mother's wedding dress as her "something old."

BHLDN | Elizabeth Fogarty Photography via Style Me Pretty

For "something new," BHLDN's collection of vintage-inspired chandelier 

earrings is full of stunning pieces to complete a bride's look.

 

Elizabeth Fogarty Photography via Style Me Pretty | Gemma Clarke via Style Me Pretty

Lovely floral robes would make the perfect bridesmaids' gift, and if your girls are 

up for it, a centerpiece making party can help ease the pre-wedding jitters.

 

Gemma Clarke via Style Me Pretty | Jodi Miller Photography via Grey Likes Weddings

Abby Grace Photography via Southern Weddings

Buffy Dekmar Fine Art Weddings via Snippet and Ink

Jenny Wohrle via Every Last Detail

Abby Grace Photography via Southern Weddings

The silvery leaves of dusty miller add a perfect wintery touch to a 

blush and ivory garden rose bouquet.

Elizabeth Fogarty via Style Me Pretty | Kayla Barker Photography via Wedding Sparrow

Which of these Pantone-inspired details is your favorite? 

Let me know in the comments!

clicks of note: and tell you everything i'm thinking...

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

• For some reason, my summer country phase has stretched well into fall this year. Thomas Rhett is one of my favorite newcomers on the country scene, and I could listen to "Make Me Wanna" on repeat. I'll be linking up with Musical Mondays at My So-Called Chaos... come join us!

SWOON.

One Love Photography via Style Me Pretty

• 6th St. Design School shows off House Seven - right up my alley!
• Elisabeth Millay shares a gorgeous mauve plantation wedding.
• A lovely vintage-inspired wedding at Heart Love Always.
• SMP features a blush Pasadena wedding with romantic details.

SMILE.

• Dear Lillie has two pretty new holiday printables.
• The Sweetest Occasion rounds up fab hostess gifts.
• Definitely going to add a post to #wearefamily2014.
• ALL THE THANKSGIVING IDEAS on my Pinterest.

FLASHBACK.

• Last year I featured my favorite acai and plum purple pieces for fall, gave a shoutout to some of my favorite Instagrammers,
• Two years ago, I shared cozy cabin-inspired wardrobe picks, my decorations for our family's Thanksgiving dinner, my November blog loves, and outfit inspiration for tailgating at the Commonwealth Cup.
• Three years ago, I rounded up barn wedding inspiration:  a traditional, rustic celebration, a cedar and teal color scheme, and a colorful, modern party.  I also shared Thanksgiving tablescape and centerpiece ideas and my apple-cranberry pie recipe.

Fall 2014: Mauve Mist

One of my favorite trends this fall is a shift towards soft, pastel shades used in unexpected ways - a moto jacket looks totally fresh in blush pink, stud earrings are edgy in gray and rose gold, and a quilted leather bag is perfect in taupe.

1. Forever 21 faux leather moto jacket  2. Francesca's jeweled drop earrings  3.  Fossil stud earrings  4. GAP colorblock scarf  5. J. Crew Factory statement sweater  6. Ruche cable knit sweater  7. Vera Bradley quilted backpack purse  8. GAP colorblock socks  9. Butter London nail lacquer in "Teddy Girl" and "Fairy Lights"  from Sephora 10. Coach loafers (similar, similar)

Linking Up:

Manic Monday at More Pieces of Me and The Daily Express

Passion 4 Fashion at Rachel the Hat and The European Malteser

Style Sessions at Style Elixir

Style to Inspire with Rhea Et Cetera and Thrifting Diva

sunday simplicity: don't walk away.

Evan Hunt via Elizabeth Anne Designs

“I think if I've learned anything about friendship, it's to hang in,

 stay connected, fight for them, and let them fight for you. Don't 

walk away, don't be distracted, don't be too busy or tired, don't 

take them for granted. Friends are part of the glue that holds

life and faith together. Powerful stuff.” ― Jon Katz

winter color: a cozy-glam winter wedding

Recipe for a cozy-glam winter wedding:

Style Me Pretty

1.  Bridesmaids in sparkling, ethereal dresses.

 

We Heart It || Style Me Pretty

2.  Soft, textured flowers

3.  Warm candlelight

clicks of note: merry christmas, happy holidays

get your week off to a colorful start...

WATCH AND LISTEN.

• The greatest Christmas music video ever?  YES.

SWOON.

Southern Weddings

• Southern Weddings features a fall marriage with beautiful warm colors.
• Katelyn James Photography features a beautiful Charlottesville engagement session - you'll love the bride-to-be's emerald green dress!
• Ruffled features a sparkly holiday love shoot with a touch of retro style.
• This tartan-themed winter wedding inspiration at Southern Weddings is so perfect.
• Gilded New Year's Eve inspiration from The Pretty Blog.

SMILE.

• Sarah Von Bargen shares her insights on staying optimistic in the face of tragic news - good advice for bloggers and for everyone else, too, right now.
• Funny headline of the week.
• Jada Pinkett Smith's answer when asked why she let Willow shave her head.
• Melissa Michaels from The Inspired Room reflects on life behind the camera at InCourage - y'all know there's always a big ol' pile of clutter right outside the frame in the home pictures bloggers post, right?

FLASHBACK.

• Last year I shared my favorite things in our home.  Still love my big fork and spoon the most.

sunday simplicity #96 - unforgettable

Jill Devries via Spring Mountain Gallery

That's why, darling, it's incredible
That someone so unforgettable
Thinks that I am unforgettable too.

- Coral Gordon and Phil Ramacon for Nat King Cole

clicks of note: love is all you need.

get your week off to a colorful start...

LISTEN.

• I don't usually feature commercials here (though I do often feature music I've discovered through commercial), but I kind of want to live in this LOFT commercial and the Grace Potter cover of "All You Need Is Love" is the icing on the cake.  Expect more Grace Potter here this month - Mr. Q and I are going to see her live in a few weeks!

SWOON.

Ruffled

• Ruffled features a rustically elegant blush fall inspiration shoot - even the paper goods are gorgeous.
• A Where the Wild Things Are inspired shoot from A Most Curious Wedding Fair via Bridal Musings.  That cake banner!
• Purple wedding of the week:  this elegant museum wedding featured on Elizabeth Anne Designs.
• Elegant fall leaf escort cards from Once Wed.
• Style Me Pretty's book cover shoot by Jose Villa is epic: the dream country estate wedding.

SMILE.

• CONGRATULATIONS to Aubrey and James!
• ABC Family's 13 Days of Halloween schedule.  Hocus Pocus airs twice.
• Adorable mini root beer floats featured on Style Me Pretty.
• I think "I want to go to England" is becoming my theme for the year.

MAKE.

• Loving these table number candleholders from Brooklyn Bride for a modern wedding... or for a holiday countdown.

fall color: lilac and rose for a ballerina with edge

Next stop on our tour of colors you'll be seeing everywhere this season:  lilac and rose, or, if you want to get technical and use their Pantone names, "Dusty Lilac" and "Rose Smoke."  Even though they look like traditional spring colors, they're making their fall debut paired with metallics and neutrals.  I've thrown in a little rose gold, starfish and mushroom for good measure to keep the pink from being too precious.  These colors are great because they look good on just about every woman regardless of her complexion and hair color!  

1. LOFT pleated neck tee in pink lilac  2. American Eagle wishbone trio earrings  3.  Essie nail polishes in Don't Sweater It and Lady Like  4. Makeup inspiration from Peter Som runway via Harper's Bazaar  5.  LOFT strappy metallic sandals  6. Old Navy dark red ikat scarf  7. ZOYA nail polish in Shay  8. LOFT python skinny belt  9. LOFT rose watch  10. American Eagle rose beaded hoops

Keep reading for inspiration on how to work lilac and rose into your outfits!