beauty in the city

Trader Joe's is the spot for sunsets, apparently. 

woodsy whimsy

I've seen this wedding before floating around pinterest or something of the likes, but I stumbled across the actual photographer's post the other day and I am even more in love with this intimate middle of the woods wedding.

This bride seems to be one of the few people on earth who could pull off a black and white wedding dress, and her boots just absolutely kill me. So adorable.

The beautiful thing about this wedding is that from the pictures, it seems to be that they and the officiant (and the photographer, of course) are the only witnesses. I couldn't ever have gotten married without at least my family there, but there's something so romantic and authentic about it being just the two of them. Skip all the fuss and and stress of wedding planning, and all you're left with is your love.

And if a gorgeous ceremony in the woods wasn't breathtaking enough? Let's go check out the views just a few steps away...

See the rest of the beauty here.

xo

oh, canada

Looking for something pretty to stare at? Check at the instagram account "Up Knorth." There is a beautiful display of outdoor scenes- I can almost feel the cool mountain air amidst this southern heat (*almost*). I'd have a pretty awesome Instagram, too, if I lived in a place like this (so I tell myself...)

stay cool. xo

this week's wanderlust

I recently discovered a new favorite on Instagram. Maybe I am late to the party, but this lady is now providing me with some serious eye candy. Her photographs are breathtaking, and it certainly doesn't hurt that she's recently been traveling and camping in some of the United States' most gorgeous parks. Take a look for yourself, and enjoy a mini mental vacation as you are whisked away by daydreams of open mountain air and serene landscapes. 

Visit Julia Manchick's blog here.