this week's clicks.

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

Tiffany Sangster Photography via Green Wedding Shoes

• A crazy-colorful elopement shoot in the Vegas desert.
• This dreamy blush Airstream makeover is a must-see!
• A roundup of the prettiest long-sleeve wedding gowns.
• Modern boys' nursery picks from West Coast Capri.

SMILE.

• Desktops: Smashing, May Designs, Mospens Studio.
• Anthropologie's new Nordstrom home decor line.
• Who's psyched for Target's collab with Hunter boots?
• Five rules to live by as a feminist in the workplace.

FLASHBACK.

• 2017: garden-themed Easter pinspiration.
• 2016: serenity blue color inspiration, spring table number ideas.
• 2015: my entertainment faves and Rachel Held Evans' Searching for Sunday.
• 2014: a classic Spring Break wardrobe and a spring and summer bucket list.
• 2013: about me + Twitter, citrus prints, and the Susan G. Komen 5K Race for the Cure.
• 2012: Titanic dinner party.

sunday simplicity.

Heart Love Always

“My idea of Christmas, whether old-fashioned or modern, 

is very simple: loving others. Come to think of it, why do 

we have to wait for Christmas to do that?” -  Bob Hope

sunday simplicity.

Ashleigh Jayne Weddings via Southern Weddings

"The bad news is time flies. The 

good news is you’re the pilot.”

— Michael Altshuler

sunday simplicity.

Jody Savage Photography via Style Me Pretty

“You are my courage, as I am your conscience... You are 

my heart, and I your compassion. We are neither of us 

whole, alone." - Diana Gabaldon, Drums of Autumn

Sarah Kate Photography

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.

sunday simplicity.

KT Merry Photography via Style Me Pretty

“Love is supreme and unconditional.” ― Duke Ellington

clicks of note: to hear those sleigh bells in the snow...

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

• I dare you not to smile while listening to Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings belt out their version of "White Christmas" (I'm also really digging those square wreaths).

SWOON.

Michael and Carina Photography via Style Me Pretty

• Loving Alicia's peaceful, shiny holiday home tour.
• A sky blue vineyard wedding from Mirelle Carmichael.
• Style Me Pretty features an elegant Virginia wedding.
• Wedding Chicks features a whimsical bohemian soiree.

SMILE.

• Desktops: I & G, Nifty Earth, Paper Leaf, Roost, Uppercase.
• 15 creative ways to deal with sad days and scary world news.
• DIY holly decorated flats perfect for holiday get-togethers.
• Party-ready holiday hair and makeup ideas from Pinterest.

FLASHBACK.

• In case you missed it: I rounded up my favorite holiday dessert recipes.
• Last year I shared Christmas decorating inspiration from Roanoke's Festival of Trees, rounded up ideas for a wedding inspired by Beauty and the Beast, and my blog loves.
• Two years ago, I participated in a Sunday Social all about the holidays, pulled together emerald green and gold wardrobe and wedding/party inspiration, shared my favorite no-bake cookie recipe, and recapped my December in Instagram.
• Three years ago, I shared holiday advice for letting go of perfect and enjoying the holiday season, and 7 winter date ideas.
• Four years ago I shared a few of the crafts and DIY projects I made for the holidays:  a paint chip mosaic, poinsettia wreath, no-sew tree skirt, and how I decorated our tree.

clicks of note: you're standing here beside me...

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

• Sam Beam, a.k.a. Iron and Wine, teamed up with Band of Horses' Ben Bridwell, and the result is absolutely gorgeous. I'll be linking up with Musical Mondays at My So-Called Chaos.

SWOON.

Annemarie Akins

• From Annamarie Akins, a Richmond fall e-shoot.
• Ethereal modern inspiration from Morgan Gosch.
• At SMP, an absolutely elegant Pasadena wedding.
• A sweet Southern Wedding at Front Porch Farms.

SMILE.

• Desktops: The Front Door, Uppercase Design.
• Sarah and Nick's custom Guess Who game = genius!
• SW ideas for a fun, festive at-home football tailgate.
• Pinterest inspiration for a traditional Thanksgiving.

FLASHBACK.

• Last year I rounded up cozy layered looks for groomsmen, recapped my fall in entertainment, and shared my November favorites.
• Two years ago, I featured purple pieces for fall and my favorite Instagrammers.
• Three years ago, I shared cozy fall wardrobe picks, my decorations for our family's Thanksgiving, my blog loves, and tailgating outfit inspiration.
• Four years ago, I rounded up barn wedding inspiration:  a rustic celebration, a cedar and teal color scheme, and a modern party.  I also shared Thanksgiving tablescapeideas and my apple-cranberry pie recipe.

clicks of note: i won't only love you when you're winning...

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

• Matt Nathanson's new album comes out this Friday, and it includes a song called "Bill Murray" that is surprisingly lovely. Wait, it's Matt Nathanson, why am I surprised? Linking up with Musical Mondays at My So-Called Chaos.

SWOON.

Clary Pfeiffer Photography via Style Me Pretty

• Brides-to-be, Anthro has your morning soundtrack.
• At SMP, a classic wedding with pretty little details.
• SW features an elegant lavender and peach affair.
• Todd Pellowe photographed a lovely farm wedding.

SMILE.

• Digital wallpapers inspired by West Elm's rugs.
• This week in Star Wars overload: Cover Girl lipstick.
• Interesting: Netflix knows which episodes hook us.
• The Glitter Guide's autumn to-do list is on point.

FLASHBACK.

• Last year, I rounded up graphic black and white wardrobe and home decor picks.
• Two years ago, I recapped my BFF's blue and yellow rustic wedding, styled a casual game day look, and shared berry wardrobe updates for fall.  Mr. Q and I went to a low-country boil at the lake, and I reminisced about some of my favorite high school TV shows while planning my class' reunion.
• Four years ago, I recapped our wedding recessional and shared our indoor wedding party portraits.

clicks of note. everything to me.

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

• Song for the week: Odessa Rose's "My Match."

SWOON.

Lea Nicole Fine Art Weddings via Southern Weddings

• I'm a sucker for a cute Southern football rivalry wedding.
• Chris' colorful, boho family room filled with eclectic pieces.
• Erin McGinn shot this classic summer engagement session.
• You must check out this NZ beach wedding from SMP.

SMILE.

• Desktops from Bohemian Gypsy Jane and Design Love Fest.
• These Star Wars emojis are not a trap... or are they?
• Lovely Indeed's painted pencil sneakers are too perfect!
• Target's upcoming collab with Aldo - those bags.

FLASHBACK.

• Last year I shared my faves for September and shared a Sunday Social all about the 5's.
• Two years ago I featured jewel-toned transitional wardrobe picks, romantic wedding ceremony backdrop ideas, a guide to buying housewarming gifts, the "House United" wreath I made for football season, and a very preppy Southern game day outfit.
• Three years ago I shared my end-of-summer Instagrams, orange and blue and autumn apple orchard wedding inspiration, kelly green wardrobe ideas, and roundups of geometric home decor pieces and fashion accessories.  
• Three years ago, I broke down the cost of our DIY wedding flowers, showed off photos from our rehearsal, and shared my favorite peach pie recipe.

sunday simplicity: love story

A.J. Dunlap Photography via Heart Love Always

“The minute I heard my first love story,

I started looking for you, not knowing

how blind that was.

Lovers don't finally meet somewhere.

They're in each other all along.” 

― Rumi

Becca and Louise on Etsy

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.

sunday simplicity

Weak at the Knees NYC

"Love is the energy of life." - Robert Browning

clicks of note: days of you and me...

get your week off to a colorful start...

LISTEN.

• I've been a Pearl Jam fan since high school, and I love that they keep coming out with consistently amazing music.  Eddie Vedder's songwriting is powerful and subtle at the same time, and when I heard "Future Days" on the radio the other day I fell in love.  I also love what he told Huffington Post about these kinds of Pearl Jam songs:

"There's an interesting thing that happens when being in a band: you write these songs and then you go out and play them live, sometimes for 20 years. You end up repeating these messages really to yourself, because you're saying them on a sometimes nightly basis. So when there's something positive, it's not really even for others: It ends up being this mantra for yourself in a way."

 I'm linking up with Musical Mondays at My So-Called Chaos.

SWOON.

Jose Villa Photographer via 100 Layer Cake

• 100 Layer Cake features a French-inspired wedding with a unique color scheme.
• Emmaline Bride shows off the dreamiest blush pink and gold Louisiana wedding.
• Green Wedding shoes shares the most creative and colorful beach wedding shoot.
• Katelyn James captures a purple backyard wedding in Virginia that has it all!

SMILE.

• Your new favorite Internet celebs: this baby and her BFF pit bull puppy.
• Loving these giant abstract floral paintings from J. Crew's Tracy Morgan.
• Made me laugh: this piece about Instagram photos vs. Real Life on Bustle.
• What we learned from SDCC: Mark Ruffalo loves Paul Rudd as much as we do.

FLASHBACK.

• Last year I participated in a Sunday Social all about the things I can't live without, shared coral and lemon transitional wardrobe inspiration.
• Two years ago, I shared recipes for yummy pan-fried herbed pork chops, a hearts of palm and avocado salad, and a creamy avocado-coconut milkshake, posted a round-up of Brazilian-inspired recipe ideas, created an Olympics Ring tie-dyed shirt, put together a Closing Ceremonies playlist, Brazilian recipes and party ideas worthy of a throwdown in London, and shared my favorite ways to stay active.  
• Three years ago, I shared orange wardrobe and home decor inspiration, as well as rustic and modern fall wedding ideas.

clicks of note: to figure out where your heart is...

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

• David Nail's "Whatever She's Got" is the perfect summer country song... the lyrics remind me of some of my favorite Dierks Bentley and Brad Paisley songs.  You can watch the video here.  I'm linking up with Musical Mondays at My So-Called Chaos.

SWOON.

Laura Nelson via Snippet and Ink

• A gorgeous cedar and gray spring celebration via Snippet and Ink.
• Ruffled features a lovely vintagey Alabama botanical garden wedding.
• Southern Weddings shows off an equestrian bride's sweet portraits.
• Via Style Me Pretty, reversible bridesmaids' dresses/LBDs! Genius.

SMILE.

• From BuzzFeed, 16 old-fashioned things 90's girls loved (lockets!)
• Could changing your password change your lifestyle?
• From Huffington Post, 22 upcoming movies to get excited about.
• The Week presents a crash course in American history through film.

FLASHBACK.

• Last year was all about my BFF Breeze - I shared wardrobe and entertaining inspiration for casual bridal showers, a sneak peak at some of our ideas for Breeze's rustic wedding, our Mason jar shower invitations and DIY decor, the food and drinks we served, and the shower games we played.
• Two years ago, I posted a Sunday Simplicity inspired by my dream of traveling to Europe, Micah shared a DIY dresser makeover, I wondered about the origins of "Christmas in July" and geeked out about the London Olympics.
• Three years ago, I recapped the shower Mr. Q's coworkers gave us.  

inspiration for an elegant spring dogwood wedding

In Virginia, our most beloved sign of spring also happens to be our state flower - the dogwood.  The dogwood trees that can be found scattered throughout our forests and alongside our highways start to bloom around Easter, and by the beginning of May they are covered with ivory blooms tinged with pink.  Today, I'm imagining a wedding that puts the dogwood in a starring role, paired with burlap, lace, and soft blush pink and sage green for a romantic spring affair.

Jose Villa Photographer

This seemingly simple invitation set puts calligraphy in the spotlight.

Parsi's Etsy shop

Can you believe this boutonniere is made of clay?  When a wedding or event is based

around a specific flower, clay or silk flowers can be a great idea for accent pieces since

the real thing can be very delicate.  Clay flowers are also a wonderful way to have

a lasting token of the wedding day.

 Wedding Chicks | How to Dress

Paul Johnson Photography via Southern Weddings

Marcus Krause Photography via Style Me Pretty

I'm really into tan suits for groomsmen lately - it looks very Southern,

a little bit casual, and perfect for spring and summer temperatures.

 Annabella Charles via Wedding Chicks | Lisa Lefkowitz via Snippet and Ink

Calligraphy shines again on escort cards that could be easily
 crafted with craft scissors and a simple floral stamp.

Jose Villa Photographer

Katie Shuler Photography via Memento Designs | Lisa Lefkowitz via Snippet and Ink

Abby Jiu Photography via Once Wed

Isn't this dogwood wedding cake lovely?  You should really check out

all of the photos from Ritzy Bee's elopement at the Once Wed link above.