BEST OF THE WEEK : OCTOBER THE EIGHTEENTH.

• How to meditate in 5 minutes or less.
• The perfect fall cookie.
• Really impressed by this before & after.
• Campfire wedding inspiration.
• An after-school food craft.
• I really miss the days of building beach forts.
• I feel sick today (allergies) and I want this soup in front of me.
• There's something sweet about a traveling boutique.
• Yum yum: baked apple cider donuts.
• A gorgeous house tour.
• Watercolor magic.
• 10 Halloween DIY ideas.
• Advice on dealing with jealousy.
• I always adore Kris's fashion photos.
• Such a cute duct tape bird costume.
• A pretty lookbook.
• Things to do as you countdown to Halloween.
• The prettiest cakes!
• A whole lot of favorite desktop wallpapers.
• Can't get enough of: farmhouse style.
• Make yourself a geometric runner.
• The new ABM studio looks so dang good.
• 12 words only smart people get wrong.
• An adorable teeny home.
• Streamline your process.

I really hope you enjoy the rest of your weekend greatly- have a hoppy beer and a cupcake for me, will you? (above artwork by Lieke van der Vorst)

PORTLAND : DESIGN ROCKS (AND SO DOES BOWIE).

If you live in Portland, I definitely suggest checking out Design Rocks: a concert/party/art show celebrating the return of Ziggy Stardust. It all starts at 7 pm tonight at Rotture (315 SE 3rd) with a poster art show, then a Ziggy-era Bowie tribute concert at 9 pm. The artists involve are all incredible- if I were still up there, I would be there with bells on. Tickets are available right here. Be there or be square, Portlanders.

(See also: blog & art)

BEST OF THE WEEK : OCTOBER THE FOURTH.

• This one-pot meal sounds delicious.
  
• I really adore her living room.
  
• Ten things you learn in culinary school.
  
• It's the time of year for pumpkin spice french toast.
  
• Loving these Big Sur photos.
  
• Yums: chocolate glazed toasted coconut donuts.
  
• sfgirlbybay's Los Angeles guide (I love my city).
  
• A DIY geometric accent wall.
  
• Three ways to update your snail mail envelopes.
  
• This magazine issue looks gorgeous.
  
• Guacamole is my fave.
  
• Another beautiful lookbook.
  
• Pumpkin-shaped baked sweet potato chips.
  
• Make yourself a simple boho photo mobile.
  
• Gotta love this peek into the Crayola crayon factory.
  
• A super-pretty Rustic DIY Mississippi wedding.
  
• An old friend of mine looking stunning, as usual.
  
• 40 reasons to choose happiness.
  
• Super easy homemade cronuts.
  
• Jeff Goldblum could sell anything.
  
• A strawberry-themed first birthday party.
  
• I have always loved Andrea's lists.
  
• How to write.
  
• How to make a dog cake!
  
• Decorate your next party with some handmade triangle garland.
  
• So into the Bright Bazaar print collection.
  
• Joann's phone call with Lena Dunham.
  
• Seriously, these hipster kid's Halloween costumes are just too good.
  
• Two new desktop wallpapers: one and two.

Happy weekend folks! We are off to San Diego to visit a dear friend (and celebrate National Taco Day right near the border). Enjoy it! (above artwork by Sofia Bonati)

THOUGHT OF THE DAY : VINO.

"Give Me The Wine," by illustrator/ceramist/sculptor Harry McKenzie. (See also: shop & instagram)

BEST OF THE WEEK : SEPTEMBER THE FIFTH.

• 10 of the best apple cocktail recipes.
  
• This is still one of my favorite quotes.
  
• The cutest free printable paper ice creams!
  
• Have you ever made homemade mustard? It is the best.
  
• How to eat ramen.
  
• Make this sign for your next party.
  
• This home filled with collectibles is my kind of home.
  
• Hilarious cat reactions to going outside for the first time.
  
• A pretty layered vanilla bean cake.
  
• Loving all the curiosities in her bedroom.
  
• DIY gold-rimmed faux marble coasters.
  
• A lavender-honey iced latte sounds awesome.
  
• I adore David Sedaris.
  
• A pretty September desktop wallpaper.
  
• One of my favorite simple desserts is strawberries & cream. I love the addition of graham here.
  
• How to set up a perfect bar cart.
  
• Her sketchbooks are incredible.
  
• This pizza = YUM.
  
• With my deep affection for giraffes, I think staying here would be something out of a dream.
  
• Bright watercolor wedding inspiration.
  
• One of the cutest cakes I ever did see.
  
• The myth of effortless. Word.
  
• An easy back-to-school craft to do with your kids.
  
• 11 apps to check out.
  
• Flower-embellished photo art.
  
• I love the colors & patters of Mexican blankets (I want them all over our home).
  
• Mmmmm, a chai tea ice box cake.
  
• This peek into Diana's home is lovely.
  
• Make some maple apple granola to start your day.
  
• DIY dinner napkins anyone can make.
  
• Peach & basil crostini for the win.

I can't believe it's already the weekend! Be sure to soak up one of the last couple weekends of summer with some frozen margaritas and beach time. (artwork above by Keith Negley)

BEST OF THE WEEK : AUGUST THE TWENTY-THIRD.

• This dancing girls emoji piñata is the best. (I use that emoji constantly)
  
• Simple & playful watermelon cake toppers.
  
• New favorite artist: Philippe Weisbecker.
  
• Yummy chocolate-dipped peanut butter cookies.
  
• Madly in love with color-coded photography.
  
• A tour inside Lisa Congdon's colorful studio.
  
• How swearing in public has changed over time. Interesting.
  
• A guava pineapple refresher sounds perfect for these hot days.
  
• Cheerful typographic prints.
  
• Tiny cookie cakes!
  
• I want to visit the pink sands of Greece...
  
• and this French seaside town.
  
• 12 August DIY projects.
  
• A beautiful backyard wedding.
  
• Such an easy way to wrap a birthday present.
  
• This cake sounds incredible.
  
• Lovin' this collaboration between friends.
  
• Ice cream cone surprise balls.
  
• This photoshoot is so fun.
  
• I'm a sucker for photos of greenhouses. All that pretty foliage!
  
• 15 interior design feeds to follow on Instagram.
  
• A cake that is an homage to the 1980s & Sixteen Candles. So fantastic.
  
• On chasing clients if you're a freelancer.
  
• I'm all about the spiked lemonades. Like this one and this one.

Have a fun-filled, fantabulous weekend, people! Eat some donuts and dance until you can hardly see- that's my plan anyway. (artwork above by Emily Isabella)

YANGYANG PAN.

Check out: the stunning paintings of Toronto-based artist Yangyang Pang. So many beautiful colors! (See also: shop & Facebook)

TEN IMAGES OF INSPIRATION : COLORFUL GRAPHIC DESIGN.

Here is some cheery colorful graphic design inspiration for your Tuesday morning. Summertime always has me turning away from muted tones and embracing the bold and the bright.

Sources (from top to bottom): Marcel Häusler, Studio No10, Kelli Anderson, Elliott Walker, MaricorMaricar, Luke O'Neill, Kokoro & Moi, Laura Meseguer, Zheng Joo, and World Cup Stamps.

BEST OF THE WEEK : THE TWELTH OF JULY.

• Printable free watercolor luggage tags.
  
• A bright & cheery July desktop wallpaper.
  
• Real art combined with 80s teenage heartthrobs.
  
• Sour cherry milkshakes sound excellent.
  
• I plan on making this watercolor garland with my kiddos.
  
• 10 awesome Ikea hacks to try.
  
• Heck yeah: a Trix cake!
  
• There can be something so beautiful about abandoned buildings.
  
• I want to see Tara Donovan's art in person.
  
• What to cook when it's hot, hot, hot.
  
• Good advice on managing feedback.
  
• 15 lovely centerpieces for your summer table.
  
• Roasted apricot & rose eton mess sounds so fancy and scrumptious.
  
• Wedding inspiration from Salvation Mountain. I can't wait to visit that place someday.
  
• The small things.
  
• Fine art and hip hop work so well together.
  
• This midsummer mingle looks like the dreamiest party ever.
  
• Lemonade is my fave.
  
• Learn how to ice a ruffle cake.
  
• 20 fun fashion DIY projects to make this summer.
  
• I'm such a sucker for salty chocolate chip cookies.

Much love to all of you this hot, hot weekend- make a big splash in the water for me, will you? (artwork above from Judy Kauffman's amazing new HELLO PATTERN collection)

ART COLLECTION : TEN SUMMERY PRINTS.

1. Mountainscape Print by The Adventures Of ($79), 2. Chartreuse Bowl by Julie Parker-Garza ($25+), 3. California Framed Wall Art by Fimbis ($99), 4. Soft Serve Print by TWAMIES ($12), 5. Television Tiger by Sarah Walsh ($20), 6. viewfinder by Ooh Pretty Shiny ($35+), 7. Early Morning by Ashley Goldberg ($25), 8. Top Knot 12 by Elizabeth Mayville ($20), 9. snorkeler by Kate Pugsley ($40), and 10. Carnival Fun by Carolyn Cochrane ($30)

BEST OF THE WEEK : JUNE TWENTY-NINTH.

• This ice cream sounds so damn delicious.
  
• So does this ice cream cake.
  
• 10 DIY projects to make for your next picnic.
  
• A small, charming home I would love to live in.
  
• Summertime mocktails.
  
• This little Japanese girl makes my heart melt.
  
• Links loved: hip hop edition.
  
• Retro-style DIY beaded plant hangers.
  
• Like everyone else, I just adore the Poppytalk for Target collection.
  
• The cutest DIY dynamite garland.
  
• A resort wear round up.
  
• Fluffy coconut snow.
  
• 9 subconscious things you do when you're not being true to yourself.
  
• A summer treasure hunt sounds wonderful.
  
• This cake sounds strange and delicious.
  
• Retro tropical wedding inspiration.
  
• Creative words to live by.
  
• I visited Chelsea's apartment once and thought it was just lovely.
  
• Pretty desktop wallpapers.
  
• These sound amazing: Earl Grey milky tea popsicles with grass jelly.
  
• Simple DIY shoe storage.
  
• These fans seem like the perfect favors for summertime weddings.
  
• 10 signs you might be a maximalist. I love every one of those homes.
  
• A VSCOcam tutorial.
  
• Summer should be all about drinking frozen coconut limeade.
  
• The key to a good marriage.

I hope you are all having a nice, relaxing weekend. Cheers! (above artwork by Peter Carrington)

TEN IMAGES OF INSPIRATION : PINNING LATELY.

A little bit of eye candy for your Thursday night: an image from each of my top ten Pinterest boards that I have pinned recently. Enjoy (and follow me on Pinterest if you'd like!)

Image links (from top to bottom): one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, and ten.

THOUGHT OF THE DAY : GREETINGS.

"HELLO BEAUTIFUL," a polka-dotted print by Allyson Johnson. (available for purchase here, $20)

BEST OF THE WEEK : THE SEVENTH OF JUNE.

• I can't wait to try this very summery ice cream.
  
• So in love with the work of LA-based artist Kim Baise.
  
• On marriage (I adore Lisa).
  
• A beautiful wedding at a natural history museum.
  
• I would love to live in this London cottage.
  
• I might just make these strawberry scones tomorrow morning.
  
• These vegan meals look delicious.
  
• Anything with peanut butter is good with me.
  
• This How To Summer List is the best.
  
• To do: make crate shelves.
  
• If you're trying to eat healthy, make a fruit "cake".
  
• Some great Father's Day DIY ideas.
  
• For brides-to-be: the ultimate wedding planning checklist.
  
• Fruit summer cupcakes!
  
• I want to visit Tattly's studio.
  
• Lovely desktop wallpapers here and here.
  
• A great tutorial on how to frost a cake.
  
• The art of thank you notes.
  
• This peach & blueberry ricotta slice sounds awesome.
  
• Make a doughnut pillow. Adorable!
  
• On happiness.
  
• DIY ceramic copper wind chimes- these are going on our porch.
  
• Art socks are stylin'.
  
• Super cute bow tie cards for Father's Day.
  
• Someday I will participate in a color run.

Happy weekend, my friends. Soak up that sunshine for me, will you? (above artwork by Sarah Goodreau)

BEST OF THE WEEK : MAY THE TWENTY-FOURTH.

• Double chocolate pistachio cookies sound delicious.
  
• Such a yummy simple snack.
  
• This DIY papercut leaves backdrop is pretty incredible.
  
• So is this tulip installation: wow.
  
• Stunning photographs from a month in India.
  
• This contraption turns your stairs into a slide. So fun.
  
• I want to go to an event at venue in LA.
  
• 10 May DIY projects.
  
• A free floral Photoshop brush set.
  
• You can make the cutest donut mouse.
  
• Carrot & raisin cupcakes for a pastel party.
  
• This elopement looks like it was a dream.
  
• Lovin' the style of this Minneapolis home.
  
• A lovely tiny vintage studio.
  
• Yum, coconut lime pull-apart bread.
  
• 100 DIY ideas for the 3-day weekend.

Enjoy the long weekend, folks- with ice cold cocktails and lots of laughter. (artwork above by Sarajo Frieden)

THOUGHT OF THE DAY : WINE.

"A Meal Without Wine Is Called Breakfast," a stunning print by artist/calligrapher/designer Karen Hofstetter. (See also: Society6 & instagram)

BEST OF THE WEEK : THE TENTH OF MAY.

• My brother is bringing upcoming.org back.
  
• A blonde sponge cake with chocolate ganache sounds totally delicious.
  
• The 100 best car pictures. YES.
  
• And these sweet ones too.
  
• I want to be like Mirka Mora when I get old.
  
• These bars are making my mouth water.
  
• At home in Harlem, Scandinavian-style.
  
• Berries and coconut milk = simplicity at its best.
  
• Can't wait to try these glow stick balloons with the kids.
  
• A great hand lettering tutorial for pretty mail.
  
• Fabulous metallic and geometric wedding ideas.
  
• How to write on a cake.
  
• Lovin' these gorgeous Mother's Day printables.
  
• This is what a holographic phone might look like. Amazing.
  
• Total cabin porn.
  
• Advice for the brides: writing wedding vows. This would've come in handy a couple months ago!
  
• Kate's home is Los Angeles perfection.
  
• More washi tape DIYs.
  
• Mother's Day mail is such a sweet idea.
  
• Swoon, 9 dreamy picnics, perfect for this time of year.
  
• I almost always love 1950s-inspired weddings.
  
• I think I could happily live in this bohemian treehouse.
  
• Unique portraits of celebrities at the Met Gala.
  
• The most amazing paper flowers I have ever seen.
  
• Summertime = homemade popsicles.
  
• DIY for kids: make mom a rock portrait.
  
• This woodland room is adorable.
  
• And even more Mother's Day DIY ideas

I hope all of you are enjoying the weekend. And Happy Mother's Day to my wonderful mom and all the other terrific ones out there- xoxo! (above artwork by Lisa Chow.)