pinspiration: a farmhouse Easter

Maybe it's the copious amounts of Fixer Upper I've been watching lately (it's the perfect thing when I'm in preggo nesting mode, but too tired to actually clean or work on my own house), but I'm really feeling a farmhouse-inspired theme for Easter this year!

I'm so inspired by the cobalt and terra cotta tones in this very Anthropologie-esque vignette from House By Hoff.

How cool are the Rae Dunn inspired Easter eggs from DIY Beautify?

Using temporary tattoos to decorate eggs is one of those ideas I'd never think of - Lia Griffith is so creative!

To make your holiday extra special, here's a playlist that would be the perfect background music for a farmhouse brunch:

this week's clicks.

get your week off to a colorful start...

SWOON.

Minttu Saarni via Intimate Weddings

• So much spring inspiration in this Finnish bridal shoot.
• From APW, a colorful Brooklyn wedding/dance party.
• Rarely have I geeked out so much about a laundry room.
• I'm a sucker for a Craftsman - love this fresh makeover.

SMILE.

• March desktops: Jessica Haas, Designer Blogs, Smashing.
• Bookmarking The Everygirl's list of healthier fast-food orders.
• Eyeing these quilted sneakers for spring (these are cute, too).
• Currently filling my Pinterest boards with St. Patrick's ideas.

FLASHBACK.

• 2016: St. Patrick's Day pinspiration and favorite fictional foods.
• 2015: spring style picks.
• 2014: all about Pinterest, green pieces for spring, dog-sitting, and a St. Patrick's mani.
• 2013: A DIY decoupage Easter egg wreath, 1920's-inspired wedding ideas, and Art Deco home office picks. 

this week's clicks.

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

• This weekend, I got to see my favorite singer-songwriter, Marc Broussard, perform live for the first time in a decade (more about that in my next entertainment update). One of the opening acts was the Jamie McLean Band - here's my favorite song from their set, which blended genres from country to rock to blues and back again.

SWOON.

Sorella Muse Fine Art Photography via Style Me Pretty

• A peek at HGTV's calm and serene 2017 Dream House.
• At Southern Weddings, lovely e-pics from Bald Head.
• A modern forest wedding with pops of red from SMP.
• Love the rich colors in this stylish farm wedding shoot.

SMILE.

• New desktop art: By Dawn Nicole, Sarah Hearts.
• Loving Target's new global inspired home decor.
• Geeky link of the week: Tumblr's wizarding world FTW.
• Read Nikita Chopra's advice on practicing confidence.

FLASHBACK.

• 2016:  reading challenge ideas and my OTPs.
• 2015: dressing up a white tee, my TBR pile, V-Day style, and a "never have I ever" list.
• 2014: fave Grammy looks, January entertainment, a sweet blended family wedding, Sunday Social all about the 4's, red picks for V-Day and easy party ideas.
• 2013: wedding dresses with full skirts, our wedding album, and a Super Bowl party.
• 2012: inspiration for a neutral wedding with pops of pastel pink.
• 2011: why I used wholesale flowers for our wedding.

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

sunday simplicity.

Onelove Photography via Style Me Pretty

“It's time to start living the life you've imagined.”

― Henry James

clicks of note: just to make you smile

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

• After I heard Elle King's "Ex's and Oh's" on my local indie station and Micah featured it for Musical Mondays, I wanted to check out more of her music. While most of her songs tend toward funky and sassy, "Make You Smile (Love Stuff)" is a sweet love song.

SWOON.

Brianna Wilbur Photography via Ruffled

• The Everygirl's gorgeous farm-to-table shoot.
• At Intimate Weddings, a moody lakeside shoot.
• Magnolia Rouge features a pretty day after sesh.
• A farm wedding with gorgous florals at Ruffled.

SMILE.

• Totally agree with Bonnie's Insta-piphany.
• Adorable acorn gift wrap from Lia Griffith.
• Happy 25th birthday to my favorite ballet flats!
• Last-minute ideas for a spooky Halloween.

LOVE WHERE YOU LIVE.

• A counselor's advice on making a house a home.
• Tips on creating a home guests will love visiting.
• Some different ways to create and frame a foyer.
• Jamielyn has some fresh packing tips for a move!

FLASHBACK. 

• Last year I recapped my fall in Instagram.
• Two years ago I rounded up graphite gray wardrobe updates, participated in a link-up for Harry Potter fans, and revealed my Effie Trinket Halloween costume.
• Three years ago I shared bold cobalt and black fall wardrobe picks.

clicks of note. happy labor day!

get your week off to a colorful start...

SWOON.

Erin McGinn Boutique Photography

• Bridal Musings spotlights Aria's romantic wedding gowns.
• This preppy, nautical engagement shoot from Erin McGinn.
• How cool is this CBS Hollywood backlot wedding from GWS?
• Peridot Weddings planned this lively farm to table wedding.

SMILE.

• Brides to be: cocktail hour tips from Bridal Musings.
• Cup of Jo's piece on parenting in Kenya was so interesting.
• House of Lars' Dress the Rainbow is such a beautiful idea.
• A pink Shibori dye how-to. It was only a matter of time.

FLASHBACK.

• Last year, I recapped my late summer in entertainment, shared a Sunday Social all about my favorites,
• Two years ago, I rounded up graphic black and white pieces for fall and inspiration for a Jane Austen inspired garden wedding, recapped my summer in entertainment, and blurbed the fall 2013 shows I was looking forward to.
• Three years ago, I shared our wedding's thrifted touches, rounded up modern terrariums from around the web and more geometric accessories, and joined an Instagram challenge for book lovers. 
• Four years ago, I shared more of our wedding's handcrafted details, a peek at the girls getting ready at the salon, and what the guys were up to.

clicks of note: i built my world around you...

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

• The concert I attended with my family last week was absolutely amazing - Devil Makes Three, Alison Krauss and Union Station, and Willie Nelson and Family all put on an amazing show.  I'd almost forgotten about this gem from Alison Krauss and Union Station.  Her voice is just perfect and sounds just as sweet live.  Today I'm linking up with Musical Mondays at My So-Called Chaos.

SWOON.

Kerry Ann Duffy via Bridal Musings

• Bridal Musings features a gorgeous Wizard of Oz inspired shoot from the UK.
• Love the quirky details from this Hudson Valley farm wedding on SMP.
• Wedding Chicks features a sweet, classic wedding and tips for the photo-shy.
• Can we all copy this whimsical bubble ring photo shared at Wedding Thingz?

SMILE.

• I seriously want the women of SNL to be my homegirls in real life. (Cosmo)
• Joanne Renaud's impressive take on historically accurate Disney princesses.
• Southern State of Mind and friends are hosting an Audrey-inspired link up.
• Personally, I'm a big fan of the "shelfie" Instagram photo.  (WSJ)

FLASHBACK.

• Last year I rounded up patriotic home decor ideas for Memorial Day and beyond.
• Two years ago I shared bridal portrait inspiration, my favorite mint fashion and beauty picks, and blue and mint wedding inspiration.  Two years ago, pretty flower girl inspiration.

clicks of note: in my own peculiar way...

get your week off to a colorful start...

I'm pretty excited about this week.  Tomorrow night, my family will be going to see Willie Nelson and Allison Krauss in concert.  You probably have to be a country music fan to truly appreciate what a big deal this is.  I'm pretty sure my mom's exact words when the concert was announced were, "I don't care how much the tickets are, I'm going."

SWOON.

Ashley Goodwin Photography via Style Me Pretty

• SMP features a pastel Honolulu inspiration shoot filled with vintage elegance.
• Bridal Musings features a breathtaking orchid gown fit for a princess.
• Escape with this Italian destination wedding from Eliabeth Anne Designs.
• This woodland wedding from Snippet and Ink is straight from a fairytale.

SMILE.

• So jealous of this girls' trip to Mexico from Design Love Fest.
• Kristen from Ella Claire features her beautiful patio makeover for spring.
• Amy rounds up some gorgeous book covers over on the Julep blog.
• Fresh farmer's market inspiration from Oh So Beautiful Paper.

FLASHBACK.

• Last year I shared my past and made predictions about my future.
• Three years ago my co-workers threw the four brides-to-be in the department a surprise bridal shower!

clicks of note: got to get you into my life

get your week off to a colorful start...

LISTEN.

• Paul McCartney's new album comes out this week!  Here's one of my favorite performances of a Beatles classic, "Got to Get You Into My Life."  Have you seen the Glee version?  So adorable.

SWOON.

Clayton Austin via Style Me Pretty

• Beautiful inspiration for a farm to table dinner party at Style Me Pretty.
• A party in pink and navy - one of my favorite color schemes - from Celebrations at Home.
• Loving this colorful fall home tour from Four Generations Under One Roof.
• Once Wed features a simple, romantic vow renewal in Norway.

SMILE.

• ABC Family kicks off 13 Nights of Halloween this Saturday.
• The Gloss rounds up orange and black wardrobe pieces - some totally work appropriate!
• Verily Magazine is committed to being photoshop-free and offering wearable fashion ideas - LOVE it.
• Wes Anderson fans: set photos from The Royal Tenenbaums from Luke and Owen Wilson's mother.

REFLECT.

• J. Dana Trent writes about how she and her husband keep their interfaith marriage strong.

FLASHBACK.

• Last year I shared my favorite navy and orange wardrobe ideas for fall, rounded up my favorite photos of wedding cake pops from around the web, shared my photos from High Point Furniture Market as well as a what-to-wear guide, and put together a musical alphabet.
• Two years ago I rounded up some fun fall centerpiece ideas and shared photos from my first trip to High Point Market and a recipe for crock pot baked apples.