The sun is finally shining and the beach is calling my name.

I’d bring a picnic and decorate in a palatte of sunny yellows and cobalt blues.

And, of course, I’d bring a beach ball and a good book. Happy Monday!

Photos from top: 1 & 2. Amanda Pratt 3. Roland Bello

Converse for the groom and adorable ballet flats for the bride? Yes, please. Photo by Stephanie Williams.

I’ve been looking for pretty photos for my office and this one certainly fits the bill (and its  picture of shoes, shocking I know).

I have a thing for vintage phones and I love the soft yellow color and the adorable wall paper.

Doesn’t this scream party? Love it! You can see more pretty photos right here.

All photos by Lola’s Room.

Wear your heart on your… shoes! Shoes by Vivienne Westwood (they come in a bunch of colors) and photo by Leo Patrone.

What’s not to love about a pair of bright yellow flats with leopard skin interior? Photo by Stephanie Williams.

Sorry for the late post! I’m helping Ms. Megan with her gallery show and spent the morning flower shopping and arranging (it was rough, but I got through it).

The look I was going for was modern with lots of texture and dimension.

I love the scabiosa pods aren’t they fun?

Megan has a tentacle theme going on for the show (ie a 6′ tall octupus decal) so I tried to mimic that shape in the buffet arrangement. Ok, off to install the event, excited to see all her paper art in one place!

Continuing my obsession with all things spring, I designed this board based on the photo in the lower left corner by Polly Wreford. I love the blue and white pattern dress, the casual bouquet of daffodils, and the blue gingham ribbon. I picture this wedding taking place at a family friend’s home, homemade lemonade would serve as favors, and a yummy lemon granita would add be a tasty palate cleaner in between courses of gourmet comfort foods. Stunning acacia and ranunculus would serve as centerpieces and the couple would make their getaway in an old blue bug.

Description: Blue, yellow, a dash of aqua, slightly 60’s retro vibe

Images, from left to right, top to bottom: {Row 1} 1. Burcu Avsar 2. Leo Patrone 3. Nato Welton 4. Elizabeth Messina {Row 2} 1. Erin Swift 2. Dasha Wright 3. Leslie Shewring via Decor 8 4. Dunston Todd {Row 3} 1. Polly Wreford 2. Open Air Photography 3. Helen Norman

I’ve been searching for inspiration for my house for a while and I do love the idea of a pop of yellow against a clean white background. The look is so fresh, pretty and just darn right happy.

How awesome is this yellow headboard? I love the modern take on this classic headboard shape, not to mention the layering of traditional molding on top of industrial brick. Love it!

Photos: 1. Chris Everard 2. Richard Powers

This inspiration board was inspired by the girl sitting by the window. I love the flowers in her hair, the open window, and I can totally picture her as a carefree relaxed bride. The wedding would feature a garden fresh menu, tons of sweets, flower girls in marabou skirts, and bunches of fresh tulips will decorate the tables.

Description: Playful, colorful, garden wedding

Images from left to right, top to bottom: {Row 1} 1. Lisa Lefkowitz 2. Laurence Pasquier 3. Helen Norman 4. Anna Skoog {Row 2} 1. Rose Hammick 2. Anna Skoog 3. Jose Villa {Row 3} 1. Anna Williams 2. Corrie Bond 3. Sandra Lane

I don’t know about you, but the many days of gray skies and rainy weather has me dreaming of springtime… I love this little bundle of mason jars each with a unique bloom and tied up with ribbon.  Its so sweet and dainty.

And I love this bundle of daffodils tied with blue gingham ribbon. Ahh, spring…

Photos by Polly Wreford.

I’ve been inspired by this image of thread for weeks (photo by Anna Williams). I love the colors, aqua, blue, mint and mustard, and I thought it would make a gorgeous palette for a wedding held in Morocco. Beautiful colored pots in shades of blue, and yellow would decorate the tables. Colorful drinks would greet guests before the ceremony and dinner would be served in a tagine.

Description: Blue, aqua, yellow, a touch of Moroccan flair

Images, from left to right, top to bottom: {Row 1} 1. Styled by Deborah Williams 2. Meg Perotti 3. Leo Patrone 4. Simon Brown {Row 2} 1. Jim Franco 2. Tia Borgsmidt 3. Vallentyne Photography {Row 3} 1. Mark Lund 2. Anna Williams 3. Hector Sanchez

On this particularly gray day in Santa Barbara (its raining like crazy here, there’s even a water spout warning), I need some rich, saturated color, preferable in the form of a good, old-fashioned hard cover book.

They’re all  so pretty, I wish they were on my bookshelf right now.

And to go with them, how adorable are the mugs? I want to collect them all!

Images: 1. Ingrid Ramussen 2. via Little Parchment and you can buy the mugs here

Doesn’t this salad make you want to dive right in? And that’s saying something for a salad. And the aqua plate? I’ll take 6.

Photo by Anna Skoog.

I’ve been obsessed with this photo for almost two years now. I love the saturated colors of the rock candy against that soft blue backdrop and the angle at which the photo was taken. Divine. Photo by Gemma Comas.

How perfectly modern and chic are these colorful cake stands? By Iacoli & Mcallister, they come in variety of shapes, sizes, and colors.

I’m particularly enamored with this cake stand that looks like a candle holder. The bright red lacquer finish keeps the look modern.

And anything aqua these days, I’m totally obsessed with. I would love to use these for a bright, playful wedding. You can see more of the cake stands right here.