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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!

Besides a short spring break last year, this is the first spring I’ve spent in Texas. A few weeks ago, when the fields on the drive between Houston and Austin began to bloom with blue bonnets, I got a little bit giddy because it was my first time seeing them for real! It’s so beautiful […]

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April is my favorite month! Not only do I love Easter, the beginning of spring, and for me, the school year wrapping up, but it’s also my birthday month! I feel quite lucky to have diamonds as a birthstone ;) I like to surround myself with my favorite things even more than usual in April, […]

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Happy March 1! I can practically feel spring break getting closer. :) As you may remember, I’m starting out each month with a round-up of inspiration in all different categories. This is a really fun exercise for me, and it definitely helps me focus in on what I’m really drawn to at the moment, which […]

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Summer is often thought of as “wedding season”–I mean, how many of you need at least two hands to count the number of couples you know getting married between June and August? For the rest of the week, I’m going to take a look at the pros and cons of getting married in different seasons, […]

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Happy Friday! I am so excited to show off a seriously adorable real engagement session here on Something Pretty to finish off this week. Amelia and Michael fell for each other swing dancing, and if that isn’t the cutest thing, I don’t know what is! Amelia’s roommate (who helped them get together in the first […]

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Hey everybody! Thanks for your patience with me this week as far as my lack of posts goes. My dad, sister, and I spent the last few days driving from Pittsburgh to Houston, and I’m so happy to be home with my family for the summer! May means the beginning of wedding season… I’m sure […]

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One line from The Devil Wears Prada that makes me laugh is when Meryl Streep says sarcastically, “Florals? For spring? Ground breaking.” Despite that comment by “Miranda Priestly,” I don’t think any prettiness-obsessed girl can turn down a sweet flowery print, especially as the days get longer and warmer! One of my favorite ways to add […]

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Happy Thursday! I officially have a new reason to love spring (as if I needed one)… seriously gorgeous, jaw dropping, colorful outdoor weddings! It seems like every time I open up one of my favorite wedding blogs, there’s another post with the best lighting, flowers, overall breezy-springness, etcetera. They have been brightening my whole week, […]

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