Yes, they are ridiculously heavy to pack. And yes, they might not be the most practical collection for a couple who’s likely facing several moves over the next few years. But I can’t help it — books are one of my absolute favorite things to have lying around in massive quantities, and if they can be contained in built-in bookshelves, or even — dare I say it? — color-coordinated, well, there’s really not much better than that.

{via Simply Seleta}

{Elle Decor}

{via Simply Seleta}

{Martha Stewart}

{Domino}

{BHG}

Previously:
Deep window seats
Filled with light

{photos by Sutherland Kovach Studio via Style Me Pretty}

Oh my, will my love for bunting ever end? No, no I don’t think so. Since we’re planning to make plenty of bunting for K + C’s wedding, I think we can find a few extra strands to string up in a portrait area…

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This board is definitely different from my usual — in fact, in general, I tend to steer far clear of red + black (it just looks garish too often for my taste). But ever since I saw the top left image on Creature Comforts, this wedding has been brewing in my mind. A celebration of textures and patterns, with a few cute bows added in for good measure. I love how the loops on the silverware, invitations, honey jars, and wrist corsages all mimic each other. And the layered red velvet cake, of course — who could resist?

The Details
First row, left to right: bows photo via Creature Comforts; gingham shirt from J. Crew; plaid tabletop photo by Claudia Raschella via Once Wed

Second row: cupcake from Vanilla Bake Shop via Snippet & Ink; signage photo by Ellie Grover via Style Me Pretty; honey jar photo by Red Ribbon Studio

Third row: gingham bow invite via Snippet & Ink; bow invite by Martha Stewart Weddings; gingham corsage photo by Blonde Tulip via Style Me Pretty; red velvet layer cake via The Bride’s Guide

I may live in the sunny South now, where temperatures are expected to hit 88 this week (!), but I still vividly remember the cold and wind of March in New England. Inspired by one of my favorite bloggers, I sent a box of sunshine to five of my favorite Northern buds a few weeks back to help brighten their last few weeks of spring.

I spray painted simple kraft boxes bright yellow, then lined them with bright orange tissue paper.

Then I collected the brightest candy I could find, tucked in a few extras…

…and topped the box with a favorite Mark Twain quote.

All of the boxes have been received, so I thought I’d share here. How was March in your neck of the woods?