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Do you remember when I got back from Portland and told you I had discovered a “new to me band” called Efterklang? Well, these genius musicians have paired up with Vincent Moon and produced a  film called AN ISLAND. This is the second teaser of the film. Learn more Here and watch the entire film!

1. Are you looking for ways to bring industrial lighting into your home. Lots of visual inspiration at Barn Light Electric.

2. I’m just blown away at the intricate detailing in these silk scarves. They are truly pieces are artwork.

3. Making forts is one of my favorite childhood memories. This “adult like” outdoor fort is perfect and super simple to make.

4. Desire to Inspire website is one of my go to online resources for great home decor inspiration.

5. I still in love with Pure Green online magazine. Check out there fall issue on issuu.

6. So THIS antique mall is about an hour from where I currently live. Why haven’t I been here?? I mean large pink elephants, space ships, ice cream cones…

7. I love this idea. A little Red Riding Hood jointed paper doll.

8. This Japanese Paper goods website is just AMAZING!

9. Swedish goods oh my! Love the handbags they currently have in stock.

10. This DIY project is on my immediate to do list. Love everything about it and its super simple and cheap to make. I’m thinking gift ideas!

My links this week are all over the place. Does that reflect how my brain was thinking this week??? Quite possibly. Enjoy!

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I’m really loving slow motion videos these days. Makes you stop and look at every detail.

1. Thanks to Veronika I’m inspired to try making my own terrarium. Looks fun and relatively simple.

2. I’m thinking this backpack might need to be mine. A little pricey, so I’m weighing my options.

3. Bookhou at Home Etsy shop has a whole lot of beautiful in it. Check out the bags and textiles. So pretty!

4. One of my favorite Etsy shops so far is AM Radio. Love everything and I think the shop is perfectly curated.

5. I want to buy everything in this shop for my boy. Make him one dapper gent.

6. Get your daily packaging design inspiration on. Great resource!

7. For those of you who are looking for a professional looking website, but done want to write the code. Use Adobe Muse.

8. Sign up for the award-winning Wright Design catalogue. A little pricey for a year’s subscription, but I think it’d be worth the mula.

9. Some beautiful logo designsby London based art director, Andreas Neophytou.

10. More design work to drool over. Graphic design portfolio by Recker House.

This week was a perfect summer week. The weather wasn’t deadly hot, their was a slight breeze, and the sun was always shinning. The weather man is making this gal happy!

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For all the typography nerds out there. Love you guys.

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Yes!!!!

1. Do you like the idea of drawing on the walls? This notebook is perfect for you!

2. This young man tries to get a job at Google by putting together his own video promotional campaign. Genius!

3. Nest Online Magazine has launched its fall issue and there are lots of great things in there.

4. Julian’s Flickr stream is beyond refreshing to look at. Beautiful imagery paired with perfect little reminders.

5. Elsie does it again with this song lyric art wall DIY project.

6. Found this Etsy shop for my dad. He’s been into making found objects into lighting fixtures and pendants. Great inspiration!

7. Turn a digital video into a flip book.(Oh, martha!)

8. Stamp carving tutorialfor all of you who want to print your own patterns with linoleum.

9. Austin Gros’ home tour via Pennyweight Online is just stunning. His home is warm, inviting, and put together with attention to detail.

10. Last weekend the boy and I went to see Crazy Stupid Love. Let me just say one word about it….Yumm-o

11. Emmadime’s Look for the fall is out and WOW is it purdy. So many knitted beauties!

Busy week! Ahhhh. I feel like I’m moving at a million miles an hour and working on a gazillion projects. Holy moly. Good thing the internet is full of inspiration. Enjoy the links below and check out who won the hand printed fabric GIVEAWAY below!

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I stumbled upon this beautiful mix of electronic sounds and nature video. Let’s just say this was my favorite find all week!

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The simplicity in this animated short film mixed with the chosen music is perfect!

1. I absolutely love the rebranding project for Henry & Co. Feels like there is a lot of history behind the brand.

2. This Japanese clothing company has an amazing online magazine with great photography. I was a little thrown off when the pages starting turning backwards;)

3. Hire Neither Fish Nor Fowl if you ever need any illustration work. I envy their skills!

4. Did you see this? Solar Power pops, an on wheels popsicle truck. Yes!

5. This tumblr site has me coming back for more. My new fav.

6. Sign up for Amanda’s photography e-course. I bet there is some great content in there:)

7. This bicycle is going to be mine someday. I’m in love with it and that’s that.

8. While staying at the Ace Hotel in Portland, I fell in love with their complimentary shampoos and soaps by these guys.

9. This hanging flowerpot DIY via poppytalk is a summer must!

*Nataly: I’ll be email you for your contact information. Congratulations! 

This week has been pretty stressful. First full week back from vacation is rough and I’m glad the weekend is in sight. Hope you all have some relaxing plans for this weekend!

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A graduation project turns a digital cookbook into a Alfred Hitchcock inspired short film. Perfection.

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A 10 min (totally worth it) documentary on Duncan Fallowell’s passion for his personal library.

1. I’ve discovered a new to me blog that I think all of you should read. So creative, inspiring and well put together. Tabitha Emma Blog.

2. Need a movable closet or more fashionable way to store your clothing. Try this hand made coat rack from Fossil’s Blog.

3. I’ve seen this hair DIY floating around the internet, and if I were a little more brave, I’d give it a try.

4. This collection of mix media art by Dawn Garner is just gorgeous. LOVE the color palette and the layering!

5. The hanging lights in this image look like something I could jerry rig myself. DIY here I come!

6. I think I need to buy one of everything in Leah Duncan Shop. Beautifully designed textiles!

7. Kate Spade and Hotel Shutters (Santa Monica) have teamed up to create this “I need it know” bicycle.

8. Asian inspired kitchen ware from Baum-Kuchen. So simple and elegant. Would fit perfectly in my kitchen!

9. The Ace Hotel gets tech savvy and OMG thank goodness. What a creative idea to make a hotel experience that much better.

And we’re back from the “unseasonably cold” pacific northwest and back to 100 degree days. Life is beautiful!

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This is my most favorite video I’ve seen in awhile. I’d be in heaven if I found on of these cameras to buy and someone to teach me how to use it.

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Music video for Feist’s song “Now at Last” filmed in China. Shot with Canon 7D.

1. These DIY Record dividers by Camp design. When I get a spare second, this will be done!

2. If you haven’t read it yet, be sure to check out Lonny Magazine’s latest issue. It’s another heart throb. 

3. Might need to stock up on these vintage inspired post cardsfor when I have a little note to send. (really good price with a lot of character!)

4. The work of Anja Photography keeps you coming back for more. Each image has lot of depth and a story to tell.

5. This DIY post by Rachel of Smile & wave is beyond genius. I’m also adding this vintage time card organizer to my DIY list. (How’d she find such a great piece???)

6. I really enjoyed this blog post by Old Brand New (other people’s houses)

7. The perfect summer sweet treat – pink lemonade cupcakes via A Beautiful Mess

8. It’s finally here! Kinfolk Magazine in all of it’s greatness. Everything about it is gorgeous!

9. Did you hear the news? The gals of Oh So Lovely are now going to be supplying Vintage Glory with their vintage treasures. What an accomplishment!

10. One last DIY to add to the list- DIY summer orange scrub. (wouldn’t this look great in a vintage jar?)

11. Congrats to Lauren over @ Busy Bee Lauren blog for launching her new online vintage dress shop last week. Lots of great stuff all for under $20!

Were still away on vaca enjoying some time together and escaping reality. We’re blown away with the atmosphere out here and it’s going to be a challenge getting us back on the plane come Tuesday morning. I didn’t want to slack and not provide some links to peruse. What would you do without links to peruse?? haha

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The Tree Ring held a private house show with a cover charge of one household lamp. The event was created and captured.

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Vincent Moon and Efterklang are proud to announce their film AN ISLAND. This is the 3rd teaser of the film that will premiere February 2011.

1. I adore this little mid-century room style board put together by Somewhere Splendid

2. These little invitations are just perfect. Use a sewing thread spool!

3. The West Chelsea home tour photographed by Anita Calero. It’s pretty swoony! Seriously…go look at the fridge!

4. One of my dearest work friends has started a travel blog. I love her and her blog. Go check it out and leave some love!

5. This post over at Olive Green Anna. I’d love one of each of those James Rowland Shoes!

6. Some great vintage photoshop actions provided by wishwishwish.net

7. The plush doll work of Matha of Lanapelana makes me want to be a kid again so I can collect a bunch of plush items.

8. Making laces braids over at A Beautiful Mess! (hair tutorial DIY)

9. I’m in love with the color palette and pattern of Eythink tea towels ($17 each)

I’ve been bookmarking websites like crazy recently. I’m glad I have a weekly record of all the things I liked so I can reference them in the future. I hope you enjoy my weekly links as much as I enjoy collecting the material.

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A camera phone did that? Wow!

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And for your daily dose of odd and your daily time waster.

1. Will Bryant makes things. He’s creative and works with a collective called Public School, in Austin TX.

2. Have you heard of the “no packaging” grocery store idea? Check it out!

3. If you like to keep up on current events in the creative world check out Good Magazine. I might have to subscribe. The website also has a feature that you can opt in to get email “good” messages on a daily basis. Genius idea.

4. Season 2 of Emily Henderson’s Secrets of a Stylists airs this coming Saturday. (7:30PM Central)

5. I love these kitchen storage container ideas via The Kitchen.

6. Needing some DIY wall art inspiration? Check out 10 project ideas via Apartment Therapy.

7. Stumbled across this Etsy shop and almost died. Really? Hand made vintage shoes!!!! Does it get any better than that?

8. This workspace via Design Sponge feels very cozy. I think I could work there 😉

9. If you know anything about me you should know I love big bags. This one is yummy! (even though I know that large flap would drive me nutty)

10. One of the best DSLR tutorials I’ve seen recently. Really good way to get to know your camera in and out (Nikon and Canon)

Now I’m curious. What are you favorite types of links that I share. Design, consumer goods, videos, etc???

What a good week! I’ve been waiting for the universe to shift and a little light to be shown my way. I can only hope for this feeling to stick around. Counting down the days until my vacation to Portland OR.

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Thanks to The Selby, we now have a great process video of artist, Tom Sachs.

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Congrats to Grace Bonney and her upcoming book release for her blog Design Sponge.

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Thanks to Gillian over at Etsy we have this beautiful video to watch. I strive to tell the story behind all my projects just like this guy!

1. Now that you’ve seen Grace’s video of her upcoming book Design Sponge at Home, go pre-order your copy today! ORDER HERE

2. Apartment Therapy never fails to steal my heart with their DIYs. This reclaimed wood table is perfect and totally doable!

3. One of my favorite new blogs! Nordic Design blog showcases the best of Scandinavian designs.

4. I would love to own one of these Anderson’s belts. So colorful!

5. Portland Parks artprint by Jon Macnair via Society 6

6. Work.PlacePDX is a blog that documents the best of Portland’s creative spaces. It strives to understand the creative process and where all the “action” takes place. I must say this is an amazing idea!

7. Are you looking for a FREE workshop to attend? Go on over to Daily Imprint to check out their workshop called “How to Create a Successful Online Business”.

8. Another amazing home decorating post by Mandi over at Here’s Looking at Me Kid. She talks about decorating your tightly-spaced hallway!

9. Before and After with buffet from IKEA. Go Decor8! It’s so pretty.

Happy Friday lovely reader! I hope you enjoy your holiday weekend!

This week is about complete random greatness. Lots of good stuff out there. You guys amaze me with your creativity. Thanks for inspiring!

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This is my music group of the week. I have a feeling they’re going to be the music group of next week as well. (The Head & The Heart)

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If cooking was this pretty, I might try it more often. Video found via Kelly Ann–> via Moorea’s blog

1. Lots of great student packaging design going on these days. Check out these food related packing projects here–> Twinings Tea, The Reel Catch, & Taste .

2. I really love this Soda Pop garden DIY idea. So clever and it actually looks appealing, not tacky.

3. I stumbled upon Get Addicted To and have found it to be a great source for creativity. I really like this book of quotations called “The Secret of Success”. So simple!

4. Photographer Jack Radcliffe follows his daughter, Alison, throughout her childhood, capturing all the aspects of growing up. Beautiful compilation of work.

5. Thank goodness for Pretty Zoo & Kyla Roma for getting us organized with these downloadable blog organization sheets. (blog post calendars, guest post tracker & blog sponsoring sheets)

6. Children’s early artwork could be turned into a illustrated book. You never know! Check out these early childhood drawings and how they’re evolved into something big.