Hi Everyone! I am now back from the Northwest. I hope that you enjoyed all the pretty guest posts while I was away. My husband and I had a wonderful time and we got to see so many friends and family. I think we counted about 60! We got to eat at our favorite restaurants, see our favorite spots and spend quality time with both of our families and stopped in a few of our friends houses. We had such a great time but it is really good to be home. I caught a little head cold from the plane so I am taking it easy today. Here are some photos from our trip. :)

Image credits: Top left Big Sur photo via Wild Nature Images, all other via ShopBop.com Fashion sources: Top Row: JCrew Silk Cargo Dress, Alexander Wang Striped Jersey Tee, Pamela Love Arrow Rope Necklace, Silence and Noise Sequin Sweatshirt

Pinterest has something for everyone and is the perfect way to store inspiration and to get inspired. Via: 1|2|3|4|5|6|7|8

clockwise: {vintage button shoes, light seafoam green bag, sally coat, lumber jack vest, leaf ring, grey twig necklace, fleur's petal dress}

hello lovelies! i'm so excited to be guest posting today on lovely clusters! i love a good fashion find that you can use from season to season- and i think all these pieces qualify. i love to layer vests and jackets as well as doll up an outfit with a great bag or a little frill, whatever i can do to add a little pizazz! all of these are either handmade, vintage or from responsible companies, so you can purchase with a peace of mind- enjoy! xo, bonnie

about the contributor: bonnie forkner is the editor of going home to roost, where you can find her sharing diy projects, recipes, gardening ideas, handmade finds and passions for embracing a simpler way of life. she's teaching an e-course this september on selling the handmade way.

hello there! my name is leigh and i pen a little island style blog called hapa | hale. it is such a delight to meet you all and have the chance to guest post on lovely clusters. my days typically dwell in scouting modern hawaii design but my sweet escapes to rachel's romantic world of charming compilations and dreamy photoscapes is always a happy diversion.

our little archipelago in the pacific is home to a mix of people from the islands and far beyond who restyle vintage mu'umu'us into fetching new looks, harvest seashells from the shore to transform into ravishing adornment, and carefully construct pretties to complement life in the tropics.

i hope you enjoy this peek of a few recent favorites gathered from local designers who always make me smile with their refreshing, handcrafted spin on island style, plus glimpses of island life as seen through the looking glass of local photographers who capture the most swoon-worthy imagery.

happy camping rachel! and thank you again for the chance to share a hint of modern day island loveliness with your 'ohana (hawaiian for family).


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peppermint cloud // nocciola bridal hair fascinator
wings hawaii // puka slider necklace
hinu jewelry // puka shell diamond ring
roberta oaks // millie ruffled dress
1979 swimwear // vintage mu'umu'u bikini
misa jewelry // shima cuff

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kealopiko // custom wedding pareau
firebird photography // vintage picnic
daeja fallas // rainbow

Hi Lovely Clusters readers! I'm Alli from Hooray, and while Rachel is off camping, I thought I'd share a little outdoor inspiration. As I write this, I'm headed out for a big camping trip, too, and cannot wait to be surrounded by the woods and to star gaze from our campsite at night. That, and eat lots of s'mores of course :)

Hello lovelies! It's Nancy here from Wolf and Willow, stopping by with a little guest love for Rachel. I'm thrilled to be posting on Lovely Clusters, as it's one of my fave daily reads. If I had to choose one thing I like most, it's Rachel's "lovely" flair for color. The way she pairs pretty pastels with bubbly brights just makes me smile! Today, I wanted to share one of my little secrets for choosing cute colors. It's as easy as picking a bunch of flowers... And the links are... (all Etsy sellers) 1. Hey Zee 2. Erin Reynolds 3. Judy Stalus

Hello!! This is Ashley from Lemon and Lavender filling in for Rachel today while she is away!!! I am honored to be here sharing some inspiration with all of her lovely readers! Today's inspiration is all about summer. Although I live in the sunshine state (where summer lingers a little longer than most places) I will still miss those long summer nights and weekends at the beach. I am eager to welcome fall's fashion (especially boots) but don't these images make you wish summer lasted forever :) Enjoy ~Ashley

Rachel and her husband are moving into their new home these days, and Rachel's quite busy with the move and with redoing the house. So she might be a bit too tired to think of a housewarming party yet! But i think guests should help out when visiting, and since Rachel's blog is the perfect girly delight, I've planned a party for Rachel and all of us girls who enjoy visiting lovely clusters. Rachel's new house has got a yard, so it'll have to be a garden party, right? everything should be in order: decor, drinks, food, dessert and cakes - I hope you'll join us! Most of these photos are from food and wedding websites. The latter category might sound a bit over the top if you're just planning a small party at home, but I find websites like these to be great resources if one needs inspiration for themes, designs and colours for any party. And if you're not planning a party at the moment - well, you can still enjoy all the eye candy!