On the hunt for a little fun this weekend? Pop over to The New Home Ec at Babble where I’m sharing 8 ideas for things to do this weekend. Here in the northeast we’re expecting a nearly picture perfect weekend weather wise and I can’t wait to take advantage. Here’s wishing you lots of sunshine and fun adventures!

{Photo by Goro Watari via Plenty of Colour.}

I have always loved a pretty table. Whether elegant and traditional, rustic or modern, the table is such a fabulous opportunity to add color, texture and personality to a celebration. Lately I have found myself pinning some of the loveliest ideas and I couldn’t resist sharing a handful of favorites. Right now I am definitely loving pretty place settings…

{Photos, from top: Erik Ekroth Photography via Hatch Creative Studio / Jose Villa via Once Wed /Arielle Doneson Photography via Style Me …

I know I talk about my love for color essentially nonstop. It can’t be helped. Really, I’ve tried. But lately? Lately I am loving neutrals in a big way. There’s such an easy romance and sophistication to an all-neutral color palette. I love seeing neutrals pop up in fashion, in home decor, in weddings – you name it. Neutrals boast an unsurpassed elegance, which may just be why I am loving neutrals right now.

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Good morning, friends! I hope everyone had a beautiful weekend. We’re going to jump right into the week with a whole bunch of pretty. How does that sound? This beautiful wedding inspiration shoot, inspired by the hills of Ireland, was shared by the lovely Tonya Peterson and is loaded with the sweetest romantic details. I personally can’t get enough of the flowers – fluffy white garden roses, ranunculus, and sweet peas, with lush greenery, navy berries and blush roses. Add …

It has been a while since I’ve shared a glimpse into my Instagram photos, but you all know how much I love seeing what other bloggers are capturing on their iPhones! So I thought it was time to share some recent snapshots. Here’s a little sneak peek into my life lately. Things that inspire me, small moments in my day, and those little memories that might otherwise be forgotten.

Pretty striped scarves at Target!

Spied at a local convenience store. This couldn’t …

We had the most gorgeous weekend! Sunshine, a warm breeze, a long walk at the park and the promise of spring in the air. After this weekend, I seriously can’t wait for blooming flowers, outdoor picnics, trees full of bright green leaves and the many months of sunshine and outdoor living to come. I’m definitely loving spring right now!

{Photos, from top: Tabletop by Michael and Anna Costa via Style Me Pretty / pink cocktail / cake via Snippet & Ink …

Since it swept the fashion and design world by storm a year or more ago, I’ve basically been obsessed with ombre. There’s a soft, modern romance to the pretty gradation of color that I find totally irresistible. So I figured, why not pay ode to this trend I’m loving before it falls by the wayside? Here are a few ombre details I’m loving at the moment…

{Photos, from top: Pink ballet dresses / teal ombre dress / purple ombre cake / ombre …

We’re going pink this morning! Super happy, bright and cheerful pink. Last week I had the chance to collaborate on this incredibly fun photo shoot with the talented ladies of Alice G. Patterson Photography, Two Brunettes, A-List Artistry and Sissy’s Vintage & Nouveau. I designed the shoot as a great kid’s Valentine’s Day celebration. Little heart-shaped brownies dusted in glitter, pretty jugs of milk decorated with washi tape and great printable Valentines for the kiddies to decorate with glitter, markers …

Hi, friends! I’m on set at a photo shoot today and with all the running around this morning I didn’t have time to finish getting this morning’s post up. So with that in mind I thought I’d sneak you a little peek of today’s shoot, which will be making it’s debut in all it’s glory here in the next few days. There’s a whole lot of neon and in a few moments we’re going to have a gaggle of toddlers …

Good morning and happy Monday, friends! I hope everyone had a great weekend. I can honestly say I had the best weekend I’ve had in a long time and it was completely refreshing. Nonstop smiling and laughing for three days? That’s my kind of loving life. Today I’m feeling inspired by road tripping. Heading out on the road alongside good company, rockin’ out to an iPod playlist, drinking way too much coffee, and taking long, happy moments to take it …