this week's clicks.

get your week off to a colorful start...
SWOON. this week in pretty things.

Bridget Matkovich via Project Nursery

• An ethereal bridal shoot in the Scottish highlands.
• The DIY Playbook's calm, modern boy's nursery.
• Monika Hibbs rounds up spring entertaining pieces.
• Love this idea for displaying photos via A Cup of Jo.

THIS WEEK. the kids are all right.

• Photos from March for Our Lives rallies worldwide.
• The New England Patriots lent Parkland kids a plane,
• Veterans are showing their support for the youth activists,
• and the protest signs were creative, moving, and heartbreaking.

FLASHBACK. let's see how far we've come.

• 2017: Niagara blue pinspiration and March favorites.
• 2016: Literary Junkies, spring getaway pinspiration, book + concert reviews (Elton John!), and my March Stitch Fix
• 2015: I pretty much predicted the Colors of the Year for 2016.
• 2014: Sunday Socialabout ideals and accomplishments, my fave green and black and white picks, and my April favorites.
• 2013: rainy day fashions, white bridesmaid dress inspiration, explained how we save money on groceries, completed my second Liebster survey, and shared my love story with Mr. Q for the Love and Marriage series.
• 2012: I collected inspiration for an April Fool's wedding.

this week's clicks.

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

Mindy Gayer Design Co. via Becki Owens

• Modern romantic wedding inspiration from Ruffled.
• Via Becki Owens, a fresh-meets-farmhouse Napa home.
• Just started following this designer's airy Insta account.
• Fun, colorful, and slightly retro superhero nursery ideas.

SMILE.

• Desktops: Kate Spade, Kelly Sugar Crafts, Natural Dreamer
• Anne tried and reviewed popular meal prep services.
• Currently pinning inspiration for a maternity photo shoot.

FLASHBACK.

• 2016: reader survey results, fave Oscar looks, and my "gateway fandoms"
• 2015: custard yellow picks for spring and spring IG faves.
• 2014: a blast from my high school past and March favorites.
• 2013:a Sunday Social about the 5's and emerald wardrobe inspiration.
• 2012: #FebPhotoADay and chocolate marshmallow cupcakes.
• 2011: wedding planning thrift store adventures and our bridesmaids' dresses.

this week's clicks.

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

Earnest Home Company

• A modern, sophisticated nursery from Earnest Home Co.
• A romantic bridal inspiration shoot with dreamy colors.
• This Iceland destination wedding is rainy-day perfection.
• This cute fox nursery would make Wes Anderson proud.

SMILE.

• Kristen Bell has a new web series about motherhood!
• Just finished Trevor Noah's fantastic Born a Crime.
• Have you seen Alex + Ani's Harry Potter collection?
• The White House got trolled by the Guggenheim...

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 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 and how I used wholesale flowers for our wedding.

What's coloring your life this week? Share your favorites in the comments!

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sunday simplicity.

O'Malley Photographers via Style Me Pretty

“It had long since come to my attention that people of 
accomplishment rarely sat back and let things happen to
them. They went out and happened to things.”

― Leonardo da Vinci

clicks of note.

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

• I don't usually post sad songs here, but this one was too lovely to resist.

SWOON.

Melanie Duerkopp

• Beautiful City Hall wedding photos from Melanie Duerkopp.
• An industrial and organic styled vow renewal from Ruffled.
• This rustic Colorado wedding from Snippet + Ink is a dream.
• From SMP, a lovely berry and blue Florida wedding.

SMILE.

• Desktops: Flipsnack, Sarah Hearts, Garlic My Soul, West Elm.
• Fellow 80's children: how amazing is this Rubik's cube cake?
• After seeing Melissa's outdoor space, I need more copper.
• I need all of these cute socks from Target (the swimmers!)

FLASHBACK.

• 2015: Star Wars Day - May the Fourth Be With You!
• 2014: May faves, pink wardrobe picks, and dogwood wedding ideas.
• 2013: fiesta and lemon inspired wedding ideas, Sunday Social, and blessings.
• 2012: meeting Ben Savage, favorite neon finds and party ideas. 
• 2011: DIY flower girl basket and why my mom walked me down the aisle.

this week's clicks.

get your week off to a colorful start...

SWOON.

Topshop via Refinery29

• Topshop's bridal collection is on point with the current 90's trend.
• A sweet casual Colorado ranch engagement session from Jamee.
• From Ruffled, the most romantic elopement in Santorini, Greece!
• A pretty, rustic Massachusetts wedding from Samantha Melanson.

SMILE.

• The Everygirl rounds up of this spring's new wardrobe staples.
• In adorable/political news, Cory Booker asked Mindy Kaling out!
• Currently pinning all the spring home decor/wardrobe inspiration.
• Planning Easter baskets for my team after seeing Joy's post.

FLASHBACK.

• 2016: Literary Junkies, spring getaway pinspiration, book + concert reviews (Elton John!), and my March Stitch Fix
• 2015: I pretty much predicted the Colors of the Year for 2016.
• 2014: Sunday Socialabout ideals and accomplishments, my fave green and black and white picks, and my April favorites.
• 2013: rainy day fashions, white bridesmaid dress inspiration, explained how we save money on groceries, completed my second Liebster survey, and shared my love story with Mr. Q for the Love and Marriage series.
• 2012: I collected inspiration for an April Fool's wedding.

this week's clicks.

get your week off to a colorful start...

SWOON.

Erin McGinn Photography via Elizabeth Anne Designs

• Love the black gowns + pastel flowers at this winery fete.
• This hacienda featured on the Found blog is so dreamy.
• From SMP, a magical destination wedding in Tuscany.
• Annie of Zevy Joy's airy spring home decor = perfection.

SMILE.

• Desktops: Geninne, Mospens Studio, Going Home to Roost.
• The colorful new spring Starbucks cups are 100% Insta-worthy.
• From Dear Lillie, the classiest chalkboard basketball bracket.
• Did you know that this Thursday is National Puppy Day? 

FLASHBACK.

• 2016: rose quartz pinspiration, a Circle post on loss and reunion, and my geeky wardrobe wishlist.
• 2015:
• 2014: I turned my blog into an outfit, rounded up teal and chambray wardrobe updates, pretty watercolor stationery, and recapped life in IG and in entertainment.
• 2013: I featured garden-inspired wardrobe ideas, rounded up inspiration for a French lavender wedding, and recapped February and March in entertainment.
• 2012: I reflected on the course of this blog, and shared my blog loves.
• 2011: we designed our invitations and found our flower girl's dress.

this week's clicks.

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

Kay English Photography via Style Me Pretty

• From SMP, ethereal Irish wedding inspiration at the Cliffs of Moher.
• From Found Rentals, a peek at actor Steven Yeun's dreamy wedding.
• Lia Griffith's DIY for the sweetest little crepe paper clovers.
• You have to check out this modern home renovation in Dallas!

SMILE.

• Desktops: The Everygirl, Mel Armstrong, Amber Lotus, Cross Cards.
• This week's Spotify playlist is packed with Irish musicians.
• Currently pinning all the spring cleaning/organizing ideas.
• Definitely considering signing up for Audrey's style challenge.

FLASHBACK.

• 2016: spring reading challenge recommendations, tattoos I'd love to have
• 2015: my March favorites (and OUAT obsession).
• 2014: inspiration for a sweet mint and baby's breath wedding.
• 2013: memories of Ireland and citron wardrobe inspiration.
• 2012: inspiration for a moody pastel country wedding.
• 2011: creative ideas for wedding card storage and thank you signs.

this week's clicks.

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

Exquisitrie Wedding Photography via Elizabeth Anne Designs

• Girly honeymoon fashion inspiration from Elizabeth Anne.
• These chic NYC e-pics from Jamee make me want to visit!
• Melissa Oholendt shot these blush pink vineyard nuptuals.
• A romantic Virginia wedding with sweet details from SMP.

SMILE.

• February desktops from Kate Spade and Kitchen Heals Soul.
• Pretty sure I need this kids' golden unicorn lamp in my life.
• Listening to all the calming tracks on Spotify this week.
• Really wish our townhouse had a fireplace on chilly nights.

FLASHBACK:

• 2016: The V-day tag, Literary Junkies, cozy Pinspiration, and what was in my purse.
• 2015: the MoonCats scarf I still wear all the time, fave Oscar looks and an Oscar-inspired outfit for the PMT Style Challenge, my fave pins, and blog loves.
• 2014: my blog loves and shared my fave Oscar fashion, hair, makeup, and accessories
• 2013: fave Oscar looks, Gold Rush cupcakes, City Hall weddings, and winter in IG.
• 2012:inspiration for a feminine winter wedding.
• 2011: my favorite folk and classical instrumentals for weddings.

this week's clicks: ovaries before brovaries.

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

• My typical move for this week would be to put a sweet, sappy love song here - BUT today is February 13th, Galentine's Day, a holiday that as far as I know was created by my fictional idol, Leslie Knope from Parks and Recreation. Here's the newest bit of sass from Ingrid Michaelson, featuring a cool ASL video.

SWOON.

Kelly Sauer via Elizabeth Anne Designs

• Vintage infused floral bridesmaid inspiration from EAD.
• Dreamy blush and gold moodboard from Mospens Studio.
• From Texas, a romantic Southern-meets-Scottish wedding.
• A modern organic wedding in North Carolina from SMP.

SMILE.

• Desktops: Cross Cards, Red Stamp, Going Home To Roost.
• Perfect for today: a roundup of Galentine's DIYs and crafts...
• and a giant pink-frosted donut cake, such a fun centerpiece!
• Fun Etsy find: succulent jewelry that looks like the real deal.

FLASHBACK.

• 2016: favorite looks from the Grammys and Instagram faves,
• 2015: a business casual V-Day look, my second Stitch Fix, and February faves.
• 2014: sporty s-t-d ideas, the Olympics, and Sochi and Team USA wardrobe picks.
• 2013: inspiration for a poppies and lace wedding, the Cupid Swap, Cinderella-inspired wedding ideas, Oscar Party tips, and February blog loves.
• 2012: a couple of V-Day snapshots, and a peek at  my weekend.
• 2011: our wedding inspiration in textures, V-Day as an engaged couple, flower arranging, and contemporary instrumental wedding music.

this week's clicks: happy boxing day!

get your week off to a colorful start...

• I hope that you're all having a wonderful holiday week with your families. I'm so thankful for the opportunity to actually rest and relax with a good book (currently, The Queen of the Tearling) - that stack of papers to grade can wait until 2017, right?

LISTEN.

• Hat tip to my hip mom for telling me about this amazing year-end Carpool Karaoke from James Corden and friends! How did he keep this a secret???

SWOON.

Michael and Carina Photography via Style Me Pretty

• Speechless over this elegant Charlottesville wedding.
• I look forward to Lia's NYE printable hats every year.
• Sparkly, fun New Year's inspiration from Swooned.
• The perfect low-effort, high-glam hairstyle for NYE.

SMILE.

• Desktops: Dawn Nicole, Oh So Lovely, Soggy Musings
• Love these unique birthstone necklaces - New Year's gift?
• Interesting: Planned Parenthood donations are up 40%.
• Pinning all the best last-minute New Year's Eve ideas.

FLASHBACK.

• 2015: inspiration for a cozy rose gold NYE, Literary Junkies, December in Instagram, most popular posts of 2015 and personal faves.
• 2014: most popular posts of 2014 and personal favorites.
• 2013: most popular posts of 2013, my personal favorites, and a NYE tablescape.
• 2012: avorite posts of 2012, gold and blush NYE inspiration, favorite movies and books of 2012, organization goals for 2013, gray wardrobe picks and home decor ideas. 
• 2011: gold/champagne inspiration for New Year's Eve and organization goals for 2012.

welcome, winter.

Lauren Miller Photography via Junebug Weddings

"One need never be dull as long as one has friends to help, 

gardens to enjoy and books in the long winter evenings.”

― D.E. Stevenson

Lauren Miller Photography via Junebug Weddings

clicks of note.

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

One Love Photography

• A chic Los Angeles engagement from One Love Photography.
• Seaside bridal photos with fall colors from Ashley Cox.
• From Jose Villa, a cool industrial Durham rehearsal dinner.
• A woodland vineyard wedding full of pretty details at SMP.

SMILE.

• Planning on trying this pumpkin trifle recipe Thursday!
• Angie put together cute T-Day outfit ideas for curvy gals.
• Adding this cozy-looking sweatshirt to my wish list.
• Crushing on fellow VA blogger Kelsey's home Pinboard.

FLASHBACK.

• 2015: Literary Junkies, Thanksgiving ideas, and our Christmas tree through the years.
• 2014: red picks for fall and easy Thanksgiving decorating ideas.
• 2013: festive pink pieces for a holiday wardrobe, a pink vineyard wedding, November in Instagram, and our Thanksgiving at home.
• 2012: my "no thank you" list, a woodland fairytale wedding, cabin-inspired wardrobe and home picks, a Sunday Social that was all about the 4's, and my updated DIY Christmas wreath.