Photography by Mike & Megan Gilger for The Fresh Exchange. I’ve featured photos and projects from The Fresh Exchange before. It’s one of my favorite blogs, and nothing beats the Simple Evening series she’s created and run over the last…

Photography by Nathalie Marquez Courtney. A few weeks ago, I had a chance to attend a blogging meetup, hosted by Emily of From China Village, at the new Avoca store at Malahide Castle. Yep, that’s my life folks. Meeting bloggers at castles. Anywho. Avoca…

Photography by Rebekah Burder for Honeysuckle Life. My tableware is pretty boring. Consisting mostly of white plates and clear glass. I’ve debated adding color to the table, but I find myself incapable of committing to any specific pattern or style. The most…

Photography by Rebecca Hansen. Ah, St. Patrick’s Day. The holiday where cheesy behavior is completely acceptable. Every year I despair at the glittery headbands and curly wigs that no self-respecting person over 10 would normally wear out in public. I propose that…

Photography by Tec Petaja. Engaged and love to travel? Let this Provence destination wedding, featured in Once Wed Magazine, let you dream. I’m a bit of a realist, but weddings always make me a bit misty. And this  Provence destination wedding,…

Photography by Tara McMullan Photography. When I saw this wedding on Style Me Pretty, I went a little bananas. First, the photography is stunning, as is the bride. Second, it’s intimate, less than 20 people attended. Third, it was a surprise….

Photography by Rebekah Burder for Honeysuckle Life. Looking for a cheap date idea for Valentine’s Day? A fireside picnic for two makes a perfect romantic night at home! Layer a few rugs, pillows, and rugs in front of a fire….

Photography by Jaclyn Simpson Photography and Jennifer Kathryn Photography. Would you renew your vows? There’s something in me that says, yes, and then another part of that says, it’s a little vain, right? Maybe that’s the introvert, the one that shudders at being…

It’s February! The love month. Cheesy, I know, but when have I ever been the type to shy away from cheese? Never! Anywho, I’ll be featuring a little bit of my favorite types of love personified. From weddings to relationship…

Photography by Belathee Photography for Style Unveiled. I’ve sat on this winter citrus reception shoot for over a year now. It’s been sitting in my bookmarks, waiting for the best season and that time is now. What I love is…

Photography by Traveling Mama. Traveling Mama is one of those few mom blogs I can relate to, despite not knowing her personally, because she focuses on things like style, decor, and entertaining alongside her family posts. This isn’t a dig at…

  Photography by Karen Mordechai for Sunday Suppers. This Fall Harvest themed dinner party has me begging for Karen to come over and design a party for me. From the menu, with seasonal items like chestnuts and mushrooms, to the…

Photography by Morgan Trinker. Take a September date, add in a beautiful Southern home, a German man, and an American lady. Mix together with the photography of Morgan Trinker and Rylee Hitchner, and you have a recipe for success. Catering…

  Photography by Rylee Hitchner. Dreamy neutral colors with accents of gold and silver, a beautiful bride, calligraphied fabric menus and invitation, and Parisian influence make this one of my favorite styled shoots of all time. The stylist and model,…

Photography by W+E Photographie. Wishing this venue had existed when I planned my own wedding. It’s exactly what I would have wanted: private, rustic, brick flooring, and unique details. It’s located on Sicard Hollow Road just outside of Birmingham. Click this…

Photography by Spindle Photography. I love the quiet elegance of this wedding. It’s not fussy with details, and in all of the shots the bride and groom look like they’re happy to be marrying each other and celebrating with friends….

Photography by The White Rabbit Studios. Spring is such a beautiful time for a wedding, and no where is that more true than in Birmingham. There’s a lushness to the area where flowers are plenty and trees and shrubs are…

Photography by A Bryan Photo. It’s Alabama wedding week on Honeysuckle Life! Expect lots of pretty photos from vendors located in Alabama. All starting on Monday morning.

Spanish Revival Wedding via Ruffled. Photography by Aaron Shintaku. Cute wooden boxes, aged table numbers, and salt pot favors make this a Spanish friendly party. Add in a mariachi band and your guests will be going bananas for Spanish colonial…

Phography by James Nord. Have you seen the pin going around that says, How much does a hipster weigh? An instagram! My brother sent a version of it over and I cracked up. Well, I’m sure the Instagram shots were flying…

  Photography by Marianne Taylor. For the Amelie fan in your life, this Whimsical Parisian Wedding would be perfect for a birthday party (the sweet sixteen variety) or bridal shower in her honor. Bring the whimsical, fun, fresh side of this…

Photography and styling by Honeysuckle Life. When my sister rang to ask if I would be willing to help out with an engagement party for her son, my answer was an immediate yes. After a few emails back and forth we…

Photography by Braedon Photography, via Green Wedding Shoes. This sunrise wedding has been all over the blogosphere, but I had to share. It’s perfection in wedding form. The couple, Nina and Jon Hans hosted a sunrise wedding service, complete with coffee…

Photography by Ryan Ray. Via Green Wedding Shoes. I’m partial to barn weddings, having hosted my wedding in a barn, but this vintage version is so adorable I challenge you barn-haters to fall in love with it (you know who…

Photography by Parker Fitzgerald. Attending the monthly Kinfolk dinner would be a day of happiness and joy for me. Until I can make it, I’ll be comforted by the next best thing: beautiful images from Parker Fitzgerald of their May…

Photography by Whitney Rae for Garden and Gun Magazine. There aren’t many parties built around a theme that men would enjoy. Even couples’ showers are typically full of girly details. But Garden & Gun knows how to entertain men. A…

Photography by Ava Grace Photography. Stationery by Hillary Butler. When I saw this sweet backyard dinner party on the Sweetest Occasion, I knew I had to find out more. It’s exactly the way I like to entertain. Simple settings with a…

{gingham picnic invitations. photography and styling by Eat, Drink, Chic.} Each day this week we’ll be serving up party inspiration, menus, recipes, and cute ideas for different types of parties. First up, inspiration for Southern Style Picnics! I’ve been to…

{photography by Sloan Photographers, flowers by  Studio Choo} Closing out our week of outdoor parties, the sweetest of recycled details for a sustainable garden reception, with recycled can centerpieces and mason jar votives. Found via Ruffled Blog.

This post is written by a longtime blog friend, Kelli Donley. I started reading her blog in 2006 for all it’s simple craftiness, and for the way she builds community, online and off. Kelli is also the author of Under…