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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!

Something that has been synonymous with weddings for decades is that perfectly coiffed updo… aka hair sprayed stiff and pulled up elaborately with a bajillion bobby pins that you will probably be finding in your hair for days later. Not cute! That’s why I love when brides embrace simpler, more natural styles. Here are some […]

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There’s not much to dislike about diamonds, but one of my favorite things about engagement rings is definitely how sparkly they are. A recently engaged friend of mine has texted me tons of pictures of  her ring in all different lighting, just because she gets so excited when she sees it sparkle differently… it never […]

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I have to admit, this is my favorite inspiration board I’ve done so far. I usually try to get outside my comfort zone a little when I make inspiration boards by trying  themes and colors that I wouldn’t usually gravitate towards, and seeing how I can put my own spin on them. But this one […]

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Pinterest is a total godsend to bloggers and inspiration-obsessed people. It is such an easy way to categorize pictures, and most importantly, keep track of the sources. I frequently “pin” the gorgeous pictures I find in my daily blog rounds, so if you’re ever looking for more Something Pretty, my pinterest is a good place […]

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Happy Fourth of July!! This has always been one of my favorite holidays, so these patriotic photo shoots have been stealing my heart all weekend long. For an all-American girl, nothing is more darling than an all-American wedding, full of crisp red, white, and blue, classic American foods, and maybe even a firework or two. […]

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Happy Thursday! This week’s love list doesn’t have a particular theme or anything–it’s just a little collection of what I consider the epitome of my style. It includes lots of my favorite colors (turquoise, pink, and gray), as well as some of my favorite wedding details (textured gowns, gorgeous furniture, mason jars). Hope you all […]

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It’s pretty much one of my catch phrases here on Something Pretty that inspiration can come from anywhere. And by that, I mean that I got the inspiration for this board while eating fruit salad. My boyfriend and I both love summer peaches, and I started thinking about how to incorporate summer fruits into a […]

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Happy Thursday! Since I’m in Austin for a few days, I thought I would have one of my gorgeous friends guest post today’s Thursday Love List. Jackie and I met during out freshman year at Franciscan University in Ohio, and even though we both transferred away, we recently got back in touch and bonded over […]

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