FRIDAY LOVELY LINKS and challenge update

Its Friday, the sun is shining - spring is finally here. And I have come down with the flu. Brilliant timing! So, Ill snuggle up at home and try to get better, while wishing all of you a much more exciting weekend.If youre planning to get crafty, enter our DIY challenge! Ive got a few comments saying that it would be nice if the submission deadline was after the Easter holidays, so weve now moved it to Easter Monday. Youve got time to submit our diy project until 23.30 Pacific Time. You may anyway set up some decorations at your house for that weekend, so why not snap a few pictures of it?On another note: Im looking for contributors for Perfect Party feature, so if youre interested in doing a little guest post on bliss!, let me know!It was freebies and pretty paper inspiration & diy week apparently. Here are my top 5 picks:Im in love with the bouquet of this inspiration shoot on Once Wed photographed by Jose Villa (he really does magic with the camera!). Check out the post for free printable templates and instructions to make those darling bird garlands.This water color garland DIY by Melanie of You are my fave is so inspiring. If I should feel a bit better, Ill get out my water colors this weekend!Check out this A-MA-ZING paper record player invitation featured on HIFI Weddings.My favourite real wedding of the week is this colorful South African one featured on The Pretty Blog. The decor details are lovely and the couple seems like a lot of fun, plus they look gorgeous together. For more pictures head over to Lizelle Lotter Photographys blog. The black and white images of the bride are simply stunning!Through Your are my Fave, I found this little treasure: A birthday in a suitcase DIY by Fun.kyti.me. If youre looking for lovely printable freebies or decor diy projects, this blog is heaven!What are your favorites of the week? Which posts on your own pages did you like best? Comment below - Id love to check out what makes you swoon, laugh, cry, etc.!