Board #416: Seaglass and Storm

My honey and I have a new deal, which is that neither of us is allowed to do work after 7:00pm. Which means that I'm totally late on getting this post up for you today! Anyway, I hope you enjoy this cool, quiet palette. It seemed like just the thing for 100-plus degree heat - like diving into a pool, or heading to the spa, or something equally refreshing.

Mood: simple, subdued
Palette: seaglass, chalk white, pewter, silver, slate

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Top row from left: photo via House of Turquoise, chalkboard via Classic Bride, mirrors via Absolutely Beautiful Things
Row 2: mint julep cups via The Newlywed Diaries, clutches by Eclu via Cafe Cartolina
Row 3: notebook by Carta, Inc., Lucinda gown from J.Crew, personalized Hershey Kisses from Martha Stewart Weddings

Board #415: Tumbleweed & Chili Pepper

I'm back in Austin - how could I resist a Tex Mex inspiration board! String up some party lights and papel picado, dump some ice and beer into big coolers or buckets, invite all the cowboys and cowgirls you know, and you've got the beginning of a great party...

Mood: hot and dusty
Palette: tumbleweed, chili pepper

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Top row from left: tumbleweed photo by Jose Villa, Sol beer photo by Joel Flory, cowboy photo via Creature Comforts
Row 2: photo by Twin Lens, flowers by Salt Harbor Designs, quesadilla photo by Sabine Scherer
Row 3: chili pepper photo by Duston Todd, wagon wheel photo by Tanja Lippert, Hatch Show Print from Diversion Design's flickr

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Board #414: Kraft Paper & Twine

What could be simpler than kraft paper and twine? They are two of my favorite materials - so simple, yet so substantial, and each with such great textures. Hence this inspiration board, with its neutral - yet textured - color scheme, and uncomplicated look that would work equally well in a minimalist urban loft, or in a rustic old barn.

Mood: minimal, neutral
Palette: white, twine, kraft paper

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Top row from left: spoon via Brown Turtleneck Sweater, clothing by Eileen Fisher, flowers via Sunday Suppers
Row 2: flowers by Ariella Chezar, miniature ice cream cones from Paula LeDuc, numbered staircase via Mary Ruffle
Row 3: package from Hello Handmade, chalkboard photo by Tec Petaja

Board #413: Black and Pearl

You know that faintest hint of blush that shows up on some pearls? That's what I think of when I see this palest pink. Pair it with just enough strokes of black to make it edgy - fun for a sassy wedding palette!

Oh, and if you want even more color inspiration, head over to The Bride's Cafe for my third color board guest post...

Mood: sugar with an edge
Palette: black paint, pearl blush

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Top row from left: bedroom via Decorology, pearls styled by The Green Vase, bouquet from Martha Stewart Weddings
Row 2: post card by Ceci NY, cupcake via Foodbeam, photo from Locher's
Row 3: bird note cards from Martha Stewart, bouquet by Artfool, black cabinet with shoes via This is Glamorous

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Board #412: Day Trip

As summer starts winding down, I keep thinking about road trips. They are one of my very favorite things, and I think the whole feel of a summer road trip - or even just a quick day trip - would make for a lovely wedding or party. Set up a table outside, put some flowers in whatever container you have on hand, feed your guests and laugh. Sometimes less really is more.

Mood: summer road trip
Palette: meadow, oak, sepia, cream

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Top row from left: black and white photo via EmilyStyle, table via This is Glamorous and Clover & Bee, oak tree and hammock via Decorology
Row 2: road trip photo, calligraphy by Bluebird Studios
Row 3: cherry photo by Kathryn Kleinman, hydrangeas on fence photo by Carey MacArthur via Once Wed, shoe photo by Myrtle & Marjoram

Board #411: Raspberry & Indigo

Happy Monday! I thought that this week I would play around a bit with the look of my inspiration boards, pulling from non-wedding sources for inspiration, and to creating boards that focused on a few really strong images. Hopefully today's inspiration board does that. I absolutely love the palette here, as well as the textures, and I tried to choose images that were somewhat playful - that don't take themselves too seriously. What do you think? Does an inspiration board like this still help you to get a sense of an event or a look?

Mood: playfully preppy, feminine whimsy
Palette: vanilla, raspberry, indigo

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Top row from left: photo by The Sartorialist, blueberries from Martha Stewart, flowers via Desire to Inspire
Row 2: watermelon margaritas, calligraphy by Betsy Dunlap
Row 3: flowers from Martha Stewart Weddings, bedroom via Absolutely Beautiful Things, ice cream cones via Tartelette

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Board #410: Lavender & Cherry

Inspired by this Luisa Beccaria spread that I first saw on coco + kelley, and by this lovely palette from Martha Stewart Weddings, I thought a lavender and red inspiration board made for a really wonderful summer wedding. It could certainly work in other seasons, but I like the way it feels in a garden setting, with fresh lavender and cherries. The muted almost-gray purple works as a nice backdrop for pops of real cherry red - feminine without being syrupy.

Mood: summer sweet with a touch of sass
Palette: palest lavender, cherry red

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Top row from left: Luisa Beccaria dresses via coco + kelley, invitation via Martha Stewart Weddings, bouquet photo by Thayer Allyson Gowdy, cherry favors from Martha Stewart Weddings
Row 2: dessert table photo by Anna Williams via The Bride's Guide, Mast Brothers Chocolate, photo by Corbin Gurkin via Duet Weddings
Row 3: photo by Union Photo, boutonnieres from Martha Stewart Weddings, cherry photo by Kathryn Kleinman, pocket squares from Martha Stewart Weddings, photo via Coty Farquhar

Board #409: Tangerine & Lemon Drop

Hi all! Sorry for bailing on you yesterday and this morning - even though I can take my laptop with me when I go visit family, it's so hard to pull myself away from good books and good meals and good laughing to put up a new post! Anyway, I apologize for disappearing yesterday, and hope that this cheerful inspiration board, with its super-saturated candy color, will make up for it...

Mood: young and cheerful
Palette: tangerine, lemon drop

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Top row from left: photo via Moodboard, flowers by Ariella Chezar, cherry lemonade from Martha Stewart, boutonniere photo by Paul Rich Studio
Row 2: stationery from Present & Correct, flowers by Ariella Chezar, cupcake from Martha Stewart
Row 3: flower photo by Meg Smith, favors via Oh Happy Day, bouquet from Brides, envelope via Oh So Beautiful Paper, yellow dress by Nadinoo via Nibs

Board #408: Peaches & Pigs

I was recently reminded of this darling pig note card by Black Pearl Press, and though it would be a fun starting point for a summer barbecue wedding reception. Simple and sweet, with jam and pies and peaches and barbecue. Oh, and mustaches on a stick, just because they're fun!

Mood: summer barbecue
Palette: blush, sepia, pie crust, sage

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Top row from left: pig note card by Black Pearl Press, flowers via A Backyard Wedding, pies from The Knot, bridesmaids from Martha Stewart Weddings
Row 2: bags of peaches via Always A Bridesmaid, photo by Positive Light, jam jar by Chelsea Fuss, lunch baskets via A Practical Wedding
Row 3: pig and peach confetti photo by Angelica Glass, photo by Once Studio, flower photo by Paloma Images, place setting from Martha Stewart Weddings
Row 4: rose via Automatism, sachets from Martha Stewart Weddings, mustache-on-a-stick photo by Robert Sukrachand, photo by Tec Petaja

Board #407: Hydrangeas & Linen

Lazy days, dinners al fresco, time with family and friends - these are my favorite things about summer. I thought I'd put together an inspiration board that could certainly be a wedding, but could easily be a simple dinner party in the backyard. The faded blue and white of vintage linen tea towels is an unexpected motif, and an easy way to create a cohesive look.

Mood: dinner al fresco
Palette: faded hydrangea, white linen


Top row from left: blue hydrangea photo by Meg Smith, menu via Sunday Suppers, bottle wrap from Martha Stewart, savory pies from Wedding Style Guide
Row 2: dress by Kate Towers, cherries from Martha Stewart Weddings, bouquet by The Green Vase
Row 3: Paper + Cup wooden utensils from Anthropologie, photo by Molly Fitzsimmons, photo by Stacey Kane, getaway car photo by Millie Holloman

Board #406: Sweets & Roses

One of these days, I'm going to have a beautiful garden, and I'm going to have little garden parties where I serve cookies and lemonade. In the meantime, I've translated my little dream into a simple garden wedding for you. The color scheme and idea aren't anything new, but it's still one of my favorite looks, and the individual images are so lovely that I couldn't resist.

Mood: sweets and roses
Palette: garden green, sugar white

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Top row from left: mock orange via Nibs, cookies from Sweet Paul, lemonade and flowers from Wedding Style Guide
Row 2: photo by Jose Villa, birdhouses from Rebecca Thuss, cupcakes from Project Wedding
Row 3: invitations from Martha Stewart Weddings, centerpiece from Brides, dessert buffet by Amy Atlas, bouquet from Martha Stewart Weddings

Board #405: Le 14 Juillet

A few of these images have been floating around for awhile in my head, and I thought it would be fun to put together a celebratory French-inspired board for Bastille Day. French flags, sparklers, and a croquembouche of course. If you happen to be in San Francisco today, head down to Belden Place, have some moules frites, and party (it's what I'd do if I was there)!

Mood: celebration à la française
Palette: navy, red, white, gold

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Top row from left: photo by Koreana, French flag save-the-date from Martha Stewart Weddings, bouquet by Artfool, miniature champagne bottles from Wedding Style Guide
Row 2: shadow box from Martha Stewart, photo via Lolita, croquembouche from InStyle Weddings, photo via {frolic!}
Row 3: berry tarts from Martha Stewart, sparkler photo by Adrienne Page, both menus by Cynthia Warren
Row 4: miniature fries from Callahan Catering, photo via Black Eiffel, potted flowers from Martha Stewart

Board #404: Equestrian Elegance

It must be all this time I'm spending here in Montana that's inspired two horse-related inspiration boards in a row. Whatever it is, I love the simplicity of this palette: the gray of aged barnwood, the green of summer grass and trees, and the rich brown of old iron keys and horseshoes. Refined rustic is one of my favorite looks, because it can be classic and unfussy at the same time.

Mood: equestrian elegance
Palette: gray barnwood, green pasture

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Top row from left: barn photo by Traci Griffin, stationery from Wedding Style Guide, bouquet by Ariella Chezar, key seating cards photo by Alisha Clark via Lucky Me!
Row 2: cake from D Magazine via Hip Hostess, photo by Punam Bean, photo by Meg Smith, photo by Martha Manning
Row 3: table from Brides, centerpiece via {frolic!}, lemonade and sweet tea photo by Cooper Carras, table number from Alison Events
Row 4: bouquet photo by Katie Stoops, wedding sign photo by Elizabeth Messina, photo by Millie Holloman, photo by Brooke Schwab via Little White Book

Board #403: Apples and Horseshoes

Even though we're in the middle of summer, I know there are some autumn brides out there looking for inspiration. And since it's one of the most beautiful times of year, I didn't think the rest of you would mind this autumn wedding board, with it's horseshoe motif and caramel apple details.

Mood: autumn on the farm
Palette: caramel, cinammon, orange

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Top row from left: photo by Union Photo, flowers by Ariella Chezar, tweed suit by John Varvato, jam favors photo by Suzy Clement
Row 2: venue from Martha Stewart Weddings, caramel apples from Rebecca Thuss, envelope and horse both from Wedding Style Guide
Row 3: cherry boutonniere from Martha Stewart Weddings, horseshoes from Brides, candles in mason jars, caramel apple cake from Martha Stewart Weddings

Board #402: Strawberry Plaid

Have I already mentioned how much I love plaid right now (along with stripes and gingham)? It's charming and kitschy, and there's nothing fussy or stuffy about it - and it makes for a great motif. Use it on ribbons, envelope liners, shirts, socks, napkins. Use solid white - and a green lawn - as a backdrop to keep the plaid from looking too busy. I also like this as a take on a pink and green palette, where the pink is punchy and instead of pale.

Mood: simple summer backyard charm
Palette: strawberry punch, lawn


Top row from left: bouquet with plaid ribbon by Chelsea Fuss, plaid shirt photo via Mary Ruffle, punch jars
Row 2: backyard tables via J. Cricket Events, letter-style invitation from Martha Stewart Weddings, earrings by Becky Kelso, bouquet from Brides
Row 3: photo by Elizabeth Messina, plaid dress from Martha Stewart Weddings, cake from Wedding Style Guide
Row 4: bicycles from Brides, plaid cupcake liners from Bake It Pretty, envelope photo by Carrie Patterson, confetti from Martha Stewart Weddings

Board #401: Lemon and Sugar

I love all fruit decorations, but lemons are probably at the top of that list. This delightful centerpiece from Rebecca Thuss' own wedding served as the inspiration for today's wedding board - sugar-dusted lemons in a simple compote dish. White garden roses are a simple and romantic choice for bouquets.

Mood: simple, tart and sweet
Palette: lemon and sugar

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Top row from left: lemons from Martha Stewart Weddings, place cards by Lulu Paper, bridesmaids from Martha Stewart Weddings
Row 2: garden rose bouquet from Bellissima Vita Weddings, spiked lemonade with calligraphy by Paperfinger, ceremony seat photo by Stephanie Williams
Row 3: taffy styled by Chelsea Fuss, veil from Wedding Style Guide, balloons from Martha Stewart Weddings, lemon tree photo by Brandon Vick via The Bride's Cafe
Row 4: stationery by Ceci New York, bouquet by Saipua, lemon sugar from Martha Stewart, lemon cake by K. Rose Cakes

Board #400: Wild, Retro West

Can you believe this is the 400th board that I've posted? Honestly, I think it's absolutely crazy. Though there are times when I'll revisit a previous theme or palette, I hope that you feel inspired in some way every time you visit Snippet & Ink. So, for my 400th trick... a retro cool wedding in the desert of the Old West.

Mood: retro cool meets Old West
Palette: cactus green, dusty blue, tumbleweed

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Top row from left: succulents from Custom Event Group, couple kissing via East Side Bride, cake via Style Court, photo by Erin Hearts Court
Row 2: invites via 100 Layer Cake, cocktails from Lulu Events, program photo by Jose Villa, cactus jar photo by Sarah Yates
Row 3: photo by A Desert Fete, photo via Ritzy Bee, tequila photo by Elizabeth Messina, Bonneville photo via Simple Lovely

Board #399: Marry-Go-Round

What is it that has me posting two carnival inspiration boards in a row? All I can say is that it's summer, it's hot, and I think everyone can use a dose of fun no matter what. Stripes seem to be a recurrent theme this week, as well - maybe they're the new damask, which would be alright by me! Oh, and how about these cute dresses for your flower girls?

Mood: vintage carnival whimsy
Palette: old fashioned candy

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Top row from left: balloon photo by Josh Goleman, Hatch Show Print for Anthropologie, lemonade photo by Alexandra Grablewski, May Day flowers via EmilyStyle
Row 2: vintage dress via Please Sir Blog, carousel photo via Little Brown Pen, candy buffet with bunting by Amy Atlas, calligraphy by Jenna Hein
Row 3: pennant flags by Something's Hiding in Here via Oh Happy Day, bouquet via Grey Likes Weddings, yellow cake
Row 4: carnival treats from Rebecca Thuss, madras bowtie by J.Press, dress photo by Mel Barlow

Board #398: A Fun Fair Affair

How could I possibly resist that lollipop photo by Jamie Hammond? A carnival inspiration board for you now that summer is officially here...

Mood: sassy summer fun
Palette: candy apple red, cotton candy blue

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Top row from left: dress photo by Shannon Renee, garland photo by Jennifer Kloss, lollipop photo by Jamie Hammond, bouquet photo by Johnny Miller
Row 2: red and blue balloons, marquee letter from Urban Outfitters, caramel corn from Martha Stewart Weddings
Row 3: candy apple photo by Whitebox Weddings, carnation boutonnieres photo by Thayer Allyson Gowdy, ticket save-the-dates from Martha Stewart Weddings, cherry soda from Wedding Style Guide
Row 4: dahlia photo by Cheri Pearl, ferris wheel photo by Mel Barlow, ribbon candy from Amy Atlas, burger stand photo by Amanda Bevington

Board #397: Love-Love

Inspiration boards are back! It feels like forever since I posted one of these! Thank you so much for your patience and understanding last week - I can't tell you how much it means. Hopefully the moments of total meltdown and anxiety and self-doubt (agh!) will be few and far between from here on out. And now, on with the inspiration...

The other title I was considering for this inspiration board was "A Perfect Match" - I guess that will have to wait until my next tennis inspired wedding board. Green and white stripes slowly turned into a tennis-themed wedding - something playful and preppy, and totally appropriate since Wimbledon is happening right now. And though there is certainly a tennis aspect to today's inspiration board, I don't think it's overly theme-y and cheesy. Are you incorporating a hobby or interest into your wedding?

Mood: playfully preppy
Palette: tennis green and white

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Top row from left: green centerpiece with grapes and pears from Martha Stewart Weddings, dress photo by Shelly Kroeger, soda mixers by Stirrings, bouquet by Artfool
Row 2: tennis balls from Wedding Style Guide, green bridesmaid dresses from Martha Stewart Weddings, striped tie photo by Melanie Mauer
Row 3: striped tennis card by Natalie Eden, Mr. and Mrs. cookies by Soiree via The Bride's Cafe, centerpiece by Artfool, cake by Lovin' Sullivan