links to love.

it's been a while since i've shared some of my favorite, especially insightful, beautiful and/or helpful posts from other brave and beautiful bloggers. but my *star-ed* posts on google reader is pretty full so i thought i'd share some of the links i've been loving lately. enJOY! <3 

i love when creative people share their planning and goal setting methods. 

feather stamps. drool. 

my friend's metamorphosis. so brave. so beautiful. 

her blog. all of it. 

because that which taunts us only remains in the expectation we will respond to it, or change our intention...but we know better. yes.

speaking of creative planning.   

i think this is so gorgeous. 

feather in a bottle. perfect.

did you choose a word for 2013? these hand stamped bracelets would be a great way to keep your word close. 

links to love.

happiest of mondays to you all. this weekend was a wonderful time of creating, recharging and relaxing for me. i got to google chat with some of my kindred artist friends on saturday. so great! here are some links to check out as you ease your way into a new week.

taking the links i love to a whole new level this week. ten things i l o v e...

love this post: {get real}.

love this idea for a fun fall snack.

what a lovely & inexpensive craft idea!

love this blog. love this recipe idea!

love the pop of red.

what a lovely idea.

what's not to love about leaves?

have a favorite word or phrase? love these customizable necklaces.

mmm. i love vanilla.

how pretty is this? {love}.

links to love.

hello lovely songbird readers! enjoy this list of links i've been drooling over, adoring & bookmarking lately! 

not a huge pumpkin fan, but these sound great.

the permission slip. SO good. so refreshing. 

gosh i'm so glad i found her site. she makes the most beautiful pages.

yes, i do need one of these. or maybe a few. 

oh how i would love to be this organized.

word.

so excited to have won the beso giveaway on her adorable blog.

how to choose the right necklace for various necklines. super helpful!

a healthy & delicious no bake snack.

such an important reminder to take the time to comment.

discovered a new adorable blog through laura's giveaway.

wishing you love, joy & laughter today! <3

links to love.

hello my lovlies! what's new with all of you? hope you had a wonderful week!

quick update // i have my second interview for a job this tuesday! super excited about that. and my parents are coming to visit us in our new place in connecticut this week. can't wait! 

here are some of my favorite links from the past few weeks. enjoy!

love this quote.

i'm still not over the ombre trend. this is gorgeous.

this poem. yes.

what a brave post sharing a vulnerable moment.

i've been interested in vegetarian recipes lately. {cooking meat grosses me out}. this sounds so good.

her art journal pages captivate me.

she's beautiful. the bird is beautiful. lovely.

ever heard of a moodboard?

oh how i would be delighted to win this giveaway on laura's beautiful blog.

links to love.

i read somewhere that a "blogging rule" is that you are supposed to only post original content if you want to gain followers. 

well, i'm breaking that rule. 

there is just too much inspiration out there that i love to share! as a blogger myself, i can say i would be delighted and flattered if someone wanted to highlight one of my posts to share with their readers. as i've quoted before "bloggers are our community, not our competition." :)

here are some links i've been loving lately:

this DIY foot scrub sounds heavenly.

this interview about being an artist was really helpful.

how fun are these? i think they would brighten your day every time you wear them!

love this autumn decor project.

dark chocolate + sea salt. yes please.

my favorite wardrobe staple for the fall. {any variation of these}.

i'm loving alison's youtube roundup videos.

i'm a sucker for black and grey. exhibit a.

i can't tell you how glad i am that i found her blog. LOVE this post about her journey into joy. *sigh*

oh how i would be delighted to win this giveaway on my sweet friend brooke's blog.
  

links to love.

absolutely love this art journal page. i'm having so much fun with my own!

make a vest out of a scarf. perfect. 

ok. now this rice krispie treat recipe i HAVE to try.

one of my favorite parts about fall. i have to admit, this summer has almost been too hot for me!

i love it when she makes lists of awesome DIY's.

she has so much wisdom. {and a heart of gold}. 

don't know if i'd take the time to do it, but it's really pretty.

ahh!!! i am SO excited to join in on this thrifty love exchange.

forty smoothie recipes in one place! awesome. {think i'm going to try OJ + peach +banana}.

one of my new favorite blogs.

links to love.

happy friday! it's been a pretty big week for me (birthday + anniversary) so i am skipping out on the high five for friday and i'm sharing some of my favorite links i'm loving! wishing you the best weekend of your summer yet! <3

great way to use one of my favorite summer fruits.

a little bit of paint can make a big difference.

how creative is this!

both of these soups sound delicious: one and two.

go here if you want to be inspired.

this is breathtakingly beautiful.

looking for a new exfoliating body wash? this one from target smells amazing at a great price!

some fun & free fonts {i love alliteration}.

so excited for my blogger friend, jessica, who just adopted the most adorable little boy!

links to love.

how cute is this print? totally going to display it in our new place.

she took the words right out of my mouth: on excuses, stress, facebook and living.

25 diy beauty recipes in one place. perfection.

a convicting post on getting stuck, especially in the ministry world.

really want some of these...

this lipstick looks like the perfect punch of pink. {and at the right price!}

what a great idea! you should really follow her blog. she has some of the best & most practical DIY projects.

the newest blog i'm following. 

thanks to all my readers & followers for supporting style of a songbird. love you guys!

links to love.

i hope you all enjoy these posts. these are probably the ones i personally go back to the most. i think "oh yeah, i linked back to that awesome DIY idea or recipe i was meaning to try." here's some more helpful hints & inspiration for you to enjoy:

don't know if i'll ever have a nose piercing again, but this makes me miss it. 

i've been really into vinaigrettes lately. this fresh and simple summer salad sounds wonderful.

i've been reading her blog forever. she describes her blogging process in this post. super interesting! 

coconut and chocolate...two of my favorite things. 

talk about a to-the-point, convicting, real-talk post.

gonna try some of her workouts soon.

a goal of mine.

i've been seeing totes like this all over. i think i'll try and DIY one if i can pick one up thrifting. 

links to love.

throughout my time online, i "star" or bookmark so many links. here are a few i've been loving lately! enjoy!

i'm incorporating more exercise into my everyday life. this was super helpful.

i love anything greek.

helpful step by step guideline to ensure your lispstick lasts all day.

banana bread with a special twist.

planning on making this for dinner next week. {comfort food at it's best}

how cute is this?

these smoothies sound divine.

this really intrigued me. can't decide if i'm a fan or not. what do you think?

i read somewhere that this lip color in "purty persimmon"is amazing.
i'll let you know when i pick some up!

i've met some super sweet bloggers since staring my own. she is one of them.

links to love.

realistically there are so many links i could share with you that i have found to be inspiring, helpful, encouraging or just plain awesome. but here are a few that i am totally loving as of lately...

this wedge salad with homemade dressing looks so delicious.

can't wait to use this household item for some amazing texture with paints.

this is the makeup look i have been wearing all summer.

this sounds so refreshing.

this post was really relevant to the season of life i'm in!

now this is a DIY i could really see myself following through on.

mmm...homemade guacamole. easy recipe!

this is fun to spice up any outfit.

such a cute post on a blog i newly subscribed to. guys ---> read this & learn how to pamper your lady.

neon DIY project. so simple & so fun.

links to love.

the difference between looking like an artist and being one. yes!

healthy & delicious summer salads.

loved elise's video showing her creative process.

next time you make rice krispie treats, don't skip this secret ingredient!

this is so brilliant.

she took the words right out of my mouth.

a whole site devoted to thrifting.

this is just fun & funky.

she is so cute with an equally adorable blog.

i wanna do this! how fun!

my friend wrote the sweetest post about this new journey j + are embarking on.

links to love.

two words: chocolate pie.

love this DIY. totally wanna gather some bottles and make this happen!

five pinterest-ers that you should follow.

her jewelry DIY's are the best. this one is so classy!

mmm...a homemade mocha chip frap.

this video on motherhood was so beautiful.

fun ways to style a maxi skirt.

citrus coconut deep conditioner from one of my new favorite blogs. 

a new twist on cheeseburgers. 

found these in target (for 7 bucks) but they didn't have my size. still on the hunt for some equally as adorable and comfy neutral wedges!

links to love.

a great list of tips for breaking out of "bloggers block."

this art is SO gorgeous. i would love to display some of these pieces in our home!

i used to use these in high school and didn't have much luck, but this DIY is very intriguing to me!

does anybody use any method products? i'm thinking about trying this detergent.

i've got to try this recipe soon. (just three ingredients!)

who doesn't love a white v neck? here are some fresh ideas to styling them.

there are so many chocolate chip cookie recipes floating around, but these sound divine!

this is out of control genius!

this lookbook is gorgeous and so creative.

have you checked out her blog yet? love her sense of style.

♥erica

links to love.

here are some links i've been loving lately. enjoy!

we went to our honeymoon in jamaica and one of the best parts was the jerk chicken. 

can't wait to try this recipe.

such a great post for prep before sporting a bright lipstick color. 

an awesome list of creative photo ideas to do with your iphone. 

marta shares tips for finding your voice and getting unstuck.

i've always been curious about the clarisonic products. this review may have just pushed me over the fence to purchasing one. 

neon is all the rage. LOVE this DIY.

j is not a huge fan of brussel sprouts but these sound yummy!

my friend just told me about the evernote app for the iphone so i was excited to read this post about it too.

totally wanna jump on the green smoothie bandwagon. 

♥erica

handmade treasures.

there are so many amazing etsy shops and other online stores full of incredible handmade and vintage pieces. i love browsing the creative jewels that people make and sell. 

here are some items i've been drooling over recently:

one. turquoise tribal necklace

two. plum hemp headwrap 

three. leather vintage trim fringe earrings 

four. brown leather heirloom tote

five. gray intermix shift skirt 

six. watercolor peacock print

what are some of your favorite online, handmade shops?


♥erica

links i love!

enjoy some links i've been loving lately: 

cheeseburger nachos. sound weird. look delicious.

drooling over kelly rae robert's new products.

been so inspired to start an art journal lately. love this one.

totally wanna jump on the colored denim band wagon. lovin these coral skinnies. what do you think?

love this idea and the colors POP.

saw this product recommended on someone's blog. been trying to find some lip color that actually lasts. anyone have any faves?

a fun way to add a splash of the neon trend in your wardrobe.

my favorite skin care blog featured a DIY eye cream this week. plan on trying this soon!

marta shares some great and straight forward blogging tips.

anyone else buy too many bananas every week? here's a great idea to use them before they go to waste.

happy weekend! 

♥erica

links to love.

enjoy some links i'm loving these days...
 

SO many helpful tips for instagram. jackpot!

awesome recipes for healthy and delicious smoothies. here and here.

inspired by this post on feeling vulnerable. sometimes it just helps to write it down.

found a post about this sweet online magazine.

have you watched the kony video? loved mandy's post about this movement.

these wedges would go with so many outfits. 

can't wait for these glasses to come in the mail. (i broke my other ones...good thing they are 10 bucks!! :)

think i wanna try to make this fancy appetizer soon.  

this bathroom is sooo cute. i am totally stealing the spice rack and jar ideas. 

♥erica