New Year’s Countdown (and some fun news!)
In honor of tonight’s big countdown (hello 2013!), let’s take a look at the year that was here at Sweet and Lovely Life, by the numbers: 116,904: page views at this little ol’ website here in 2012. I suppose that’s small potatoes for some larger blogs, but I’m pretty impressed that the blog keeps growing and... (read more)
Wedding Color Palette / Yellow + Grey
You really can’t go wrong with yellow and grey for any event. The grey gives a sophisticated vibe while the yellow provides a needed pop of color and energy! Don’t be afraid to mix lighter greys with darker greys as well as various shades of yellow — they almost always look good and balanced together.... (read more)
Inspiration: Purple + Grey Weddings
One of the most popular wedding color palettes that I’ve put together is the purple and grey palette. So, here’s a bit more inspiration in the purple and grey color family. It’s a beautiful combo. Soft and sophisticated. [Top Row: Gown, Invitation, Desserts] [Middle Row: Suit, Bouquet] [Bottom Row: Cake, Tie, Flowers] (read more)
Wedding Color Palette / Teal + Green
Looking for a cool, calm, relaxed vibe for your wedding or event? Teal and Green make for a lovely color combination. (Don’t you just want to jump right into that water?!) [photo source] (read more)
Wedding Color Palette / Pink + Yellow
Kicking off the week with something bright and energizing! Such a bold move, putting a yellow couch in a room that pink. Yet, it totally works. These colors are excellent together, would be great for any event where you want to set a fun and funky tone. (And besides, that couch is awesome even by... (read more)
Wedding Color Palette / Rust + Green
While I’m still off soaking up the awesomeness of Key West (or more likely soaking up the non-awesomeness of the airport today) here’s a great color palette that I put together which would be sweet and lovely for a fall wedding. I’m thinking: autumn flowers, bales of hay, and the changing leaves. (With a couple... (read more)
Wedding Color Palette / Pink + Brown
I’m loving the inspiration photo for this color palette. I wish I had a photo showing more of these sparkly dresses — they look so decadent and colorful! [photo source] —————————– Check out more Sweet and Lovely wedding color palette ideas here! —————————– (read more)
Wedding Color Palette / Pink + Orange
This week’s wedding color palette is so bright and fun! I love the idea of pairing pink with orange — orange balances out the pink beautifully. Your bridesmaids might not be too excited about orange dresses, but pink dresses are pretty universally flattering. Pair a pink dress with orange shoes, or a bouquet of orange... (read more)
Wedding Color Palette / Purple + Grey
This week’s wedding palette is soft and beautiful. Purple and grey are a great combination — think: grey bridesmaid dresses and purple flowers. Would be a perfect color scheme for a winter or early spring wedding. (UPDATE: Also check out our purple and grey inspiration board for more ideas! And check out the Benjamin Moore paint... (read more)
Wedding Color Palette / Peach + Gold
This is a great wedding inspiration photo. Lots of pretty peaches, pinks, and gold colors to use in your wedding planning, especially if you’re trying to come up with a sweet and lovely color palette. Plus, a little sparkle is never a bad idea. [photo found here] (read more)
Inspiration: White Winter Weddings
Who says wedding season has to be the spring? These photos make a winter wedding look downright magical. Cozy, romantic, unique and special. Here is some inspiration for your own winter wedding planning. The only thing missing is a mug of hot cocoa and a beautiful warm fire to end the night: [Top Row: Barn,... (read more)
Wedding Color Palette / Rose + Beige
The light in this photo creates a great set of muted colors that would make for a beautiful wedding color palette of pale rose, ivory, beige, and a soft brown. Plus, I love the idea of using a variety of antique/vintage chairs at your ceremony. What a unique element for anyone’s wedding day! It would... (read more)
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