Color Me {Merry & Bright}

Well, we are down to the wire. Christmas is only two days away. It's time to start baking up cookies for Santa and getting ready for a joyous holiday celebration. We are off today to see family all over the state for the next two weeks and I'm excited to spend some time away and celebrate with those that mean the most to us. It's hard for me to not be in a good mood this time of year and I wanted to translate that into today's inspiration. Much like my mood, this board is filled with all things merry and bright. To some Christmas may mean red and green, but sometimes it's nice to mix it up. Who's to say you can't have a holiday filled with all the colors of the rainbow? Pinks, turquoises, and greens sure fill the room with joy unlike any combination I've seen before. If this doesn't put a smile on your face there may just be something wrong!

I hope you all have a Merry Monday! What are your plans for the holidays?

Color Me {Tropical}

Hi sweets! Hope everyone had a relaxing weekend. I am off this week for a much needed vacation in the Bahamas. Feeling inspired today by my tropical destination, I'm lacing this post with the many shades of the Sea of Abaco. From light turquoise to deep blue to clear shades of green, the color combo is one that instantly relaxes me. While I'm exploring the crystal clear waters and relaxing with drink in hand, I've got some great posts lined up for you like 4th of July style pointers from Lauren at La Petite Fashionista and a yummy dish from Jocelyn at Saucy Jocey's Kitchen as well as a few other posts I know you're going to love. 

Hope you all have a fabulous week and I will see you back here in a week!

xoxo

Color Me {Periwinkle}

Happy Monday dolls! In the spirit of spring, I've been doing a lot of weddings lately inspired by wondrous shades of purple. While most of them have been luxurious grape hues, I've been dreaming about incorporating striking periwinkle. With it's blue undertones, this shade of purple is much softer than others, not to mention incredibly unique. Using this hue screams of youthful freshness. I love it paired with turquoise and white, vibrant yellow, or cobalt for a more monochromatic look. Vintage glasses dyed periwinkle and filled with soft, romantic buds should take center stage atop coordinating printed linens. Continue with the color theme by pouring dyed cocktails and serving up lavender treats. No matter the way you use it or what other colors you pair it with, periwinkle is a gorgeous, vibrant shade for your spring soiree.

Color Me {Sunshine Sky}

One of my favorite things about living in Florida is the abundant sunshine and the gorgeous color of blue it turns the sky. With all the sunny days we've been having recently, I'm feeling inspired by the colors right outside my window. These vibrant shades inspire happiness and scream of long, fun days spent enjoying good friends and beautiful weather. Lounging by a pool, sipping on a cocktail, and snacking on succulent treats is the perfect accompaniment to this relaxing color combo. Play it up by pouring Blue Curacaos and indulging in fresh mango. Send guests home with custom beach bags, yellow chevron towels, turquoise shades and of course a bottle of sunscreen. It will be the pool party of a lifetime! 

Take a Seat

Hi there! Happy Tuesday! Fresh off my trip to the beach last week, I'm still dreaming of the sand between my toes and all things tropical. With summer quickly approaching, it's the perfect time to start talking about (and planning) beach side weddings. As always, every aspect of your big day should fit the theme. In this case, beachy details for a sand filled soiree.

An aspect of beach weddings every always seems to forget is the sea glass. After spending years being tumbled around by the waves, sea glass is perfectly frosted and gives off some of the most amazing color you've ever seen. While collecting enough sea glass to decorate with can take years, you can skip the decades of collecting and planning by buying a bag already filled to the brim. For these escort cards, I laid the sea glass out on a platter and used it as a support to keep the shells standing. Like the sea glass, you can spend decades trying to find enough perfect shells to use. Hence why I purchased these along with the glass.

Lastly, get some chalkboard cards (I found these at Hobby Lobby) and write the name of each guest and there table number. Slide into the shell, balance on the sea glass and amaze your guests with the one beach detail they didn't expect to see when attending your wedding. However, I do have one suggestion. Make sure your trays are where you want them before setting up the shells. Trying to move the shells on the tray will only make them all fall over. 

Color Me {Tropical}

Happy Monday! Lately there has been a lot of talk about summer going around my house. Sailing trips to tropical locations and lazy days on the water have left me inspired and dreaming of crystal clear turquoise waters and the vibrant hues that surround it. Seeing colorful images of summer days leaves me with an instant sense of relaxation. I'm taken back to when I was younger and used to run around my quaint little beach town in a bathing suit, cover up, sunglasses, and no shoes. Can't wait to get to the beach this summer? Throw a tropical soiree one weekend for you and your friend to relax from the week while imagining you are far away laying by the crystal clear waters of the caribbean. Bright colors, bold patterns, palm frawns, and maybe even a little sand in your back yard. Pull out the lawn chairs, put an umbrella in your drink, and relax! 

This Party Inspired By {Summer Blues}

Yes, I'm fully aware it's the middle of winter, but I have been overcome by a longing for warmer temperatures and bright shades of turquoise. Never the fan of cold weather (I'm notorious for not wearing a jacket and claiming "Oh I'll be fine."), we are only through December and I'm counting the days till summer. The inspiring, bright shades of turquoise that remind me of crystal clear waters, are ideal for a winter blues party. Throw a bash completely inspired by summer to brighten up the dull mood of you and your friends from being stuck inside during the cold months. Serve tropical drinks, wear hula skirts, and imagine the sun warming your skin! 

This Party Inspired By {Some AMAZING Cake}

So I have no idea what word to create to tell you this party is inspired by. Honestly, it's inspired by that image of that amazing cake right in the center. Some time last week I was perusing Pinterest and came across that cake image that someone pinned and I was sold. By the way, have you been on Pinterest yet? If not, I suggest you do. Right now. It's amazing. If you are looking for an invite, leave a comment below with your email, and I will be glad to send you one. Otherwise there is this stupid waiting period or something. Anyways, I feel in love with this cake, and then and there decided that it would inspire not only today's post but probably the next years worth of parties that I throw. I love the pop of gray as the neutral. It's softer than black but adds a little more punch than white. It's summery, bright, fun, and perfect! What do you think of the color combo? 

Images: Invites, Paper Lanterns, Dress, Cupcake, Cake, Present, Table Setting, Flowers

Color Me {Beachy}

Lately I've been dreaming of escaping to a tropical island. More specifically, the Bahamas. I've been going since I was young and it is truly the happiest place on earth (step aside Disney World). Leaving behind the stresses of everyday life and sipping a margarita on the beach is exactly what I could use right about now! With crystal turquoise blue water, sunny skies, and tropical libations, how can you go wrong? But, seeing as there is no tropical vacation in my near future, maybe I'll just transform my house into an island retreat and pour myself a margarita, or maybe even a rumrunner, every day after work! Who wants to join?

*Boat, Seagulls, Beach Party, Couple, Rock