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I'm Lisa Kirk, a wife, mama, writer, and founder. Since 2010, Something Pretty has been home to my favorite memories, reflections, and inspirations. Thanks so much for reading!

Happy Friday! Sorry for the late start today–I was up late last night working on a really fun project that I hope I’ll get to share soon! I’m excited to be posting this week’s love list because I’m turning 22 on Sunday, and these are some of the favorite happy pictures as of late. John […]

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My Valentine’s Day-induced love of pink has officially been taken over by a crush on all things cherry red. The prettiest red always make me think of New England weddings, which always leave me breathless with their clean lines, sentimental details, and striking venues. The brides all seem so classy and chic, and grooms in […]

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I’m quickly learning that there can be a big difference between brides who commit to a color scheme first, and brides who commit to a style first. Personally, I prefer the latter. Choosing a style first allows you to work with your venue, your flowers, and eventually your colors to create a cohesive and natural […]

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I’ve spent most of my life in warm climates–Singapore, Qatar, and Texas are not too big on winter! With that in mind, I definitely know the challenge of feeling festive and holiday-ready when it’s 75 degrees outside. I think that’s why I was so drawn to this gorgeous Santa Barbara wedding, photographed by Jessica Lewis […]

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‘Tis the Friday before Christmas…are you ready? :) I put together an extra-long love list this week to squeeze in enough Christmas inspiration to last me till next year. Enjoy! {A darling Christmas tree-finding engagement session by Sarah Hasstedt via Grey Likes Weddings} {I’m all about unique receptions, but when it comes to ceremonies, there’s nothing […]

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If you’ve been reading Something Pretty since summer, you know about my fun summer job–working at Gigi’s Cupcakes! I’m back there helping out during this busy holiday season, so for this week’s Weekly Sweet, I thought I’d show off a few of my favorite new holiday flavors. Gigi’s is the biggest cupcake franchise in America, and […]

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Two things led to this inspiration board: meeting a bride who’s planning a fairy tale-themed wedding, and looking for the perfect way to show off one of my favorite wedding pictures ever, which is the top left picture in the board. To me, a fairy tale wedding is more than just a castle venue and […]

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Happy Thursday! Thursday love lists are finally back…I’ve had a few tests falling on Thursdays lately, which puts a dent in my Wednesday night blogging! I have the prettiest round up for you today though–this week’s love list might be one of my all time favorites. So let’s get right to it!  {This is it… […]

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