clicks of note: my heart's skipping like a stone on the water...

get your week off to a colorful start...

LISTEN.

• I've featured Charlie Worsham in this space before, and I just had to share his new single, "Want Me Too."  The man may have the market cornered on sweet, upbeat Country lyrics.

SWOON.

Perry Vaile via Southern Weddings

• 100 Layer Cakelet features the prettiest botanical birthday party.
• Elizabeth Anne Designs features a pastel spring wedding with plenty of sparkle.
• This North Carolina soiree at Southern Weddings is winter wedding perfection.
• Purple Wedding of the Week: this stunning and sparkly rustic shoot at SMP.

SMILE.

• Into the Still Blue, the third book in this series I'm addicted to, comes out this week!
• Did you know that houndstooth is a pattern associated with peace? (Design*Sponge)
• The reality behind Instagram feeds made me giggle.
• It's almost Super Bowl/Puppy Bowl weekend!

FLASHBACK.

• Last year I did some deep thinking for Sunday Social, listed my classic style staples, rounded up wedding dresses with beautiful full skirts, shared a review of our Blurb wedding album, and went to B's Super Bowl party (with cookie cupcakes).
• Two years ago I shared round-ups featuring inspiration for adding warm neutral coffee and nougat shades to your wardrobe, home decor, and to a wedding (with pops of pastel pink!).

 

my winter in instagram.

We've had quite a few snow days so far this winter, but the snowfalls

have been small enough that I haven't had to do any scary driving.

A peek at my jewelry storage and a close-up of my favorite necklace.

Scenes from my kitchen: healthy color and a considerably less 

healthy lemon poppyseed bundt cake.

Our friend B moved into his own home and we celebrated the Super

Bowl there with a potluck party and Big Game Bingo.

Two of my guilty pleasures: nail polish and the world of wedding 

planning.  My best friend Breeze found a dress for her September

wedding and I can't wait to help her plan her big day!

If it's classic, I'll take it: some recent buys from Old Navy and LOFT 

and my all-time favorite C.O. Bigelow perfume.

I am happiest when my kitchen contains fresh flowers and baked

goods.  Right now, I'm pretty happy!

sunday simplicity #106: coast to coast...

Baltimore Wedding by Sarah Harper Photography via Bayside Bride

San Francisco Wedding by Chung Li Photography

How about some last-minute ideas for the Super Bowl?

• Don't miss the Puppy Bowl - hedgehog cheerleaders and a hamster blimp sound amazing.
• Print out Big Game Bingo boards from Camille Styles for your party.
• I'll be making these chocolate chip cookie cups with peanut butter frosting!