We’ve all been spending a lot more time at home these days, which is all the more reason to splurge on your living space. Vibrant wall art, quirky design pieces, happy li’l plants- there are so many ways to brighten up your space.

Now that summer’s almost here, consider changing up your scenery and adding some seasonal pieces to your space. There’s no better place to find unique home decor pieces from Etsy- and there’s also no shortage of choices. Fortunately, we’ve narrowed it down for you. Any one of these 10 summer home decor pieces would be a lovely addition to any room.

One can never have enough candles. Every one of MyWeekendisBooked‘s natural soy candle options smells as lovely as they look!

TheSweetKarmaBar‘s whimsical stained glass pieces are truly a feast for the eyes.

Create your own little fairy garden with this glass terrarium from Leosklo.

Add a touch of cheer and whimsy to any space with this floral alphabet print from LilyandVal.

We’re swooning over this stunning floral print from MacaelaMade.

This macrame plant hanger from Hellolleema is unbeleafably cute.

Add a vintage flair to your space with this “Leave Her Wild” canvas art print from colorbloKC.

Dealing with tangled necklaces and mismatched earrings? This sleek, modern jewelry organizer from MySideOfTheGarage is a must-have.

Brush up on your world geography with this wooden world wall map from EnjoyTheWood.

Brighten the outside of your home too with a handmade, one-of-a-kind floral wreath from BusyBeasBoutique made with real dried wildflowers.

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Father’s Day is almost here, which means its time to start your search for a unique gift for him. Whether you’re buying a gift for your husband, or a gift for dad, these 10 Father’s Day gifts for him are must-sees.

Does he deserve the Best Dad Award? This Father’s Day gift box from MyWeekendisBooked will make his morning incredible, with artisan medium roast, small batch coffee, premium Late Harvest Maple Syrup from Quebec and a delicious Toblerone bar. Opening it will provide him with more of a buzz than his morning coffee!

The Best Dad Award Candy Box from MyWeekendisBooked will satisfy his candy cravings – and show him just how sweet he really is! For the dad who is really just a kid at heart.

Featuring a luxe deck of cards in an embossed case, a bottle of organic maple syrup, and a Potions Master candle, this mystical yet sophisticated box celebrates the art of potion making- both of the magical sort and and alcoholic sort.

MyWeekendisBooked‘s coffee gift box is the ideal indulgence for the coffee connoisseur. This artisan box includes an espresso candle, a milk and honey soap bar and a pound of gourmet roasted coffee from Red Lantern Coffee Co. 

The Adventure from Home gift box from MyWeekendisBooked is the perfect gift for the guy who love the outdoors. 

He’ll treasure this epic vintage-inspired Nixie tube clock from VintageTubeClocks.

This personalized shaving kit from TealsPrairie will elevate his morning routine.

What do you get for the guy who has everything? A tabletop fireplace (from 1Man1Garage ), because he definitely doesn’t have one already, and it’s pretty damn awesome!

For a gift that’s anything but conventional, opt for this bicycle wine rack from oopsmark.

At under $20, this hand stamped custom spoon from MyMomentsOfBliss makes for a budget-friendly gift.

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Whether you’re looking to send a pick-me-up gift for a bride-to-be who’s had a wrench thrown in her wedding plans due to COVID-19, propose to your bridesmaids with one-of-a-kind self-care gifts, or simply surprise a friend from afar, there’s always occasion to send a fun and thoughtful care package.

From a bright and beautiful Box of Sunshine, to lovely spa gift boxes, these 10 unique care packages for her are must-sees.

This candy and candle “Good Things Ahead” gift box from My Weekend is Booked is the ultimate gift for her. This gift box is positively packed with goodies, and is sure to delight the recipient.

This sea-inspired spa gift set from My Weekend is Booked features a selection of 100% natural handcrafted products that she is sure to love. Truly the perfect gift to promote self-care and relaxation.

If she’s a lavender fan, this lavender gift box from My Weekend is Booked is sure to delight. This lovely spa box features a natural lavender essential oil soy candle, lavender and mint essential oil soap bar and handmade lavender sachet,

Featuring a personalized “miss you” message, this custom spa gift box from My Weekend is Booked is an extra-special option.

Send joy and positivity from afar with this fun Box of Sunshine from My Weekend is Booked.

Remind a friend or loved one that there are brighter days ahead with this summer gift box from My Weekend is Booked.

Self care is a gift that keeps on giving. This Self Care Club Gift Box from MyWeekendisBooked is a perfect way to encourage a friend or loved one to treat themselves.

MyWeekendisBooked‘s coffee gift box is the ideal indulgence for the coffee connoisseur. This brew-tiful box includes an espresso candle, a milk and honey soap bar and a pound of artisan coffee from Red Lantern Coffee Co. 

The Adventure from Home gift box from MyWeekendisBooked is the perfect gift for those who love the outdoors. 

Asking your girls to join your bridal party should be as special as possible. Fortunately, with these personalized bridesmaid gift boxes from MyWeekendisBooked your bridesmaid proposals will be as stylish and elegant as can be.

Maybe you are one of the brides who set your wedding date pre-Covid. You were figuring things out and felt good about how your plans were unfolding. A micro wedding wasn’t even on your radar.  Then, suddenly, the world changed and your plans were stopped dead in their tracks.

Countless couples are having to navigate these scary new waters sans compass. For many, excitement has been overtaken by anxiety and disappointment that their weddings will be nothing like they envisioned – if they happen at all. But there is hope. Enter the micro wedding.

I’ve been writing about micro weddings for nearly twenty years. They’ve always been a ‘thing’, but in recent years the idea has gained momentum. Now that Covid is here with no end in sight, the micro wedding has quickly skyrocketed in popularity. For many couples, it’s their only option.

What is a micro wedding?

In 2017, The New York Times interviewed me for a piece called What to Know About Having a Microwedding which defined the micro wedding as having 15 guests or fewer. With many Canadian provinces and US states only allowing a handful of people to gather in one place, the micro wedding is often much smaller than 15 guests.

For couples who relish the idea of a big wedding with all the fixins’, the micro wedding might feel like a let down. But for many, the opposite is true. For these couples, the silver lining in this pandemic madness is that the pressure to invite people to their wedding out of obligation has disappeared. Gone is the pressure to invite co-workers, extended family, and acquaintances. Weddings are stripped down to their very essence; the love between two humans and their commitment to one other.

Even before the pandemic, many venues latched on to the micro wedding trend, offering scaled back weddings to couples looking to save money and time. Now that Covid is here, venues are seeing an opportunity to reach couples who are keen on getting married despite the pandemic.

Zingerman’s Cornman Farms in Ann Arbor Michigan launched the Tiny Wedding in the Spring of 2018.

“The Tiny Wedding was the result of a trend in the inquiries we received – couples were choosing to simplify the wedding process, reducing guest count, picking all-inclusive packages, or simply eloping. As more and more couples leaned towards the alternative wedding over the traditional, we realized that venues like ours needed to follow suit,” explains Jamie Gray, Marketing and Communications Manager for Zingerman’s Cornman Farms.

Now that the pandemic has caused many larger affairs to be cancelled or postponed, the Tiny Wedding has never been more relevant.

The Tiny Wedding takes place during 1.5 hours, and accommodates a maximum of 10 guests, including the couple. For $2,000, the couple receives a pre-packaged wedding that takes care of all the details, including venue rental, wedding design, florals, photography, ceremony and officiant, small wedding cake and sparkling wine toast.

Zingerman’s Cornman Farms anticipates a strong demand for micro weddings this summer. The venue has put several procedures in place to adapt to the pandemic including: live stream video service to those who cannot attend; floor plans that space people six feet apart; the use of disposables instead of china for meal service; screening guests upon arrival; replacing valet parking with traffic directors.

McKenzi Taylor, a Las Vegas elopement and micro wedding expert and owner of Cactus Collective Weddings says she’s seen a surge in demand from couples looking to schedule elopements and micro weddings.

She predicts that the micro wedding trend will soar in the second half of 2020 and into 2021 due to social distancing.

Taylor, who describes her micro weddings as a hybrid of elopement and lavish wedding, says the desert is the ideal location for these strange times.

“A micro wedding in the Las Vegas desert could be the perfect post-pandemic celebration for cautious couples. It’s outdoors, so there’s lots of space and fresh air, not to mention the beautiful desert backdrop, which after spending so much time quarantined inside, will bring an extra feeling of freedom for couples.”

Another option for the micro wedding is the backyard wedding. Depending on where you live, you might not have any venues available to you and an at-home, backyard wedding might be your only option. And that’s not necessarily a bad thing.

Coming from someone who had an unforgettable at-home backyard wedding, it might just be the most beautiful thing to come out of these crazy times!

Photo One, Two and Three: Lola Grace Photography ; Photo Four: Cactus Collective Weddings

What is a micro wedding? It’s a question many couples are asking in light of the COVID-19 pandemic- including couples who just months ago envision large weddings with hundreds of guests.

In short, micro weddings are the future. It’s hard to imagine large celebrations taking place anytime in the near future, but that doesn’t mean you can’t tie the knot- or that your wedding will be any less magical. Micro weddings are small, intentional celebrations with guests lists often in the single digits (though nuptials with up to 50 guests considered micro weddings), making them the default option for couples planning a wedding during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Like elopements, micro weddings were already a popular choice for couples even before the pandemic hit. Keeping your guest list small ensures that you can meaningfully interact with each guest, and keeps your wedding costs low (though luxury micro-weddings are also an option, of course!).

These 10 couples all opted for micro weddings, and as you’ll see from their wedding galleries, their special days couldn’t have been anymore, well, special!

Psst… Looking for the perfect small wedding venue? Check out the Intimate Weddings Venue Finder.

*These weddings took place before the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Safety should always be the priority when planning your wedding. Be sure to check with local guidelines regarding physical distancing measures, and gatherings of small groups, and stay up to date with recommendations from health officials.

Filled with organic, tropical details and romantic moments, Sara and Jason’s boho micro wedding in Maui was truly a stand-out celebration.

Photography: One Eleven Photography

 The beauty of the desert provides the perfect backdrop for Janice and Austin’s Pioneertown wedding.

Photography: Paige Nelson Photography

Nicole and Anthony chose the rugged coastline in Cambria, California to say their ‘I do’s’ with just 14 guests in attendance, and their micro wedding couldn’t have been any dreamier. 

Photography: Northfern

For Lauren and Caleb, the decision to keep their wedding guest list small was an easy one. “We wanted only our closest family and friends to be there to share in our special day so we could enjoy every single person without feeling the burden of ‘making our rounds’,” shared the bride.

Photography: Mikaela Wendel Photography 

A little rain didn’t dampen the spirits of Liza and Ryan, who chose the rugged BC coastline as the backdrop of their $8,000 16-guest intimate wedding. 

Photography: Tulle & Tweed Photography 

Carrie Lynn and Blake’s intimate wedding in Tennessee is as beautiful and heartfelt as it gets. 

Photography: Laklin Brooke Photography 

Erin and Jake had an intimate outdoor ceremony at River Oaks Garden Club Forum in Houston, Texas with 25 of their nearest and dearest. We absolutely love the garden ceremony space! 

Photography: Half a Rice Studios

Julie and Robert, who live in Ohio, had plans to get married in Cleveland, but their plans changed when a close family member got sick.

“Sadly, Robert’s dad was diagnosed with cancer and he needed aggressive chemotherapy and radiation. We were originally planning to get married in Cleveland, Ohio, where we live, but Robert’s dad told us that he wouldn’t be able to travel during treatment,” says Julie.

Having Robert’s parents, who resided in North Carolina, attend the wedding was extremely important to the couple, so they brought the wedding to them.

Photography: Winslow Picture Company 

Simple, beautiful and heartfelt, Jamie and Terence’s wedding at the Wildwood Manor House will make you forget all about any pre-COVID large wedding plans. 

Photography: Luckybird Photography 

“When the bride-to-be and groom-to-be began planning, they sat down with all the traditions and completely threw out the ones that they knew weren’t for them. The result was beautiful […]. The moments shared were nothing short of remarkable. Everything flowed together so seamlessly and the moments were equally full of laughter and tears of joy.” – Photographer Becki Smith from Smith House Weddings on Melba and Josh’s Intimate & Elegant Houston Wedding

Photography: Smith House Weddings