Today is one of those days that makes me so thankful for the role blogging has played in my life over the past (almost!) two years. I have never really shared why I started blogging because it’s such a complicated post to write and it shares a lot more of my heart than I’m used to sharing here. I am working on it though, and I plan to post  it before this blog’s two year birthday in December, so stay tuned :) When it comes down to it though, my favorite things about blogging are the opportunity and challenge to be creative, the reminder to live life in a way that makes little things special, and most of all, it has introduced me to some wonderful people. The sweet Michaela from Michaela Noelle Designs will be in Austin for a few hours today and we’re going out to one of my favorite lunch spots. This is the first blog friend I’ll get to meet in real life, and I’m so excited!

{This has been a week of sparkly weddings (see the wedding I posted on Monday here!), starting with this gorgeous New Orleans wedding, photographed by one of my favorite photographers. The sparkly details and dramatic New Orleans setting could not be more perfect for a breathtaking black tie affair. By Tec Petaja via Once Wed}

{Recognize that beautiful bride? It’s Taylor Sterling of Sterling Style and The Glitter Guide! Her much-anticipated wedding pictures finally hit the blogosphere this week, and it was even better than I could have imagined. Even better, my friend Jacin was the genius behind the amazing details! By Edyta Szyszlo Photography via 100 Layer Cake}

{How dreamy are these sparkly linens? My mind is in overdrive imagining how many pretty tablescapes they could be used in. By Katelyn James via Style Me Pretty}

{I couldn’t help but smile at this darling pumpkin patch wedding shoot! So much character and sweetness. By Mallory Morgan Photography via Style Me Pretty}

Have a happy weekend, y’all!

Love, Lisa