Internet greatness is happening below! Some of the best design links I’ve seen recently.

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Another great process video by Product by Process. Watch Helen Rodel’s process of creating beautiful fashion pieces with yarn, thread and a crochet hook.

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If I had an iPad, I’d have this stylus. Feels like an old school marker pen and would be perfect for notetaking, sketching, or just scribbling

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A beautiful, yet super simple way to bring a brand’s identity to life.

1. These brass “paper clip” numbers by Baum-Kuchen are gorgeous and I could see them being highly useful. You can pre order a set (numbers 1-12) now.

2. Orla Kiely has a radio!! Whaaaa….. The PURE Evoke Mio DAB radio has been skinned with Orla Kiely’s signature pattern. I’m in love!

3. I could spend hours perusing the archives of  We Love Typography–  an image bookmarking site that is wholly dedicated to type related content. If you love typography and think Pinterest is addicting, stop by and check it out!

4. I have an online store crush and his name is SURPLUS. OMG this site is amazing designed and you can make a seamless purchase without interrupting the browsing experience.

5. The website Dear Photograph, brings vintage photographs to live by returning to the original site the photo was taken and comparing. What a unique was to show off old photos!

6. Originally tweeted by Kirstin of Simply Grove, the Color-Collective blog helps you put together color combinations that are simply perfection. A great place to visual inspiration.

7. Alright…I know you all want your cities to have one of these. Check out this Kickstarter project where three guys are trying to build a pool in a river. Neato! (don’t forget to watch the video!)

8. Wrap Magazine is a graphic design magazine that is BEAUTIFULLY put together. Check out the first 2 issues.

9. Day in and day out I’m placed in front of brand’s style guides. I feel in love with Polaroid’s rebranding project and style guide. (See video above)

This week there has been some AMAZING things going on in blog land and I am excited to share with you some of my favorite links this week. I love being able to give bloggers the recognition for publishing something truly inspiring.

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I love the Behance Network and this video about putting your ideas into action provides some useful tips on productivities (I’m definitely getting myself an egg timer)

1. Did you happen to read Kyla Roma’s guest post over on My Girl Thursday blog? It’s all about blogging with a focus on PASSION and it has some great little insights. Go read it for sure!

2. One of my new favorite blogs to read comes from Emily Henderson of HGTV’s Secrets From A Stylist. She does some great show recaps and guess what…you can watch all of this season episodes here–>

3. In the mood for a really great DIY project? I know this particular project has been on my list for some time now- Hand Printed Fabric Gift Wrap…omg. Casey ( My Life As a Sugar Lander) guest posts over on Unruly Things and it’s greatness.

4.One of my absolute favorite bloggers, Danielle of Sometimes Sweet has started a new adventure of writing on the site Hello Giggles. She talks all about mommy hood in a unique and witty way. Check out her posts every Wednesday!

5. This kitchen renovation featured on MINT design blog is gorgeous. Shows how just a little paint can make all the difference. Reno on a budget!

6. I’m in love with this heart felt post by Sidney of The Daybook. The post is a sweet note to her husband who is apparently rocking the “husband card” these days.

7. A Creative People interview with Gemma Correll. on Oana Befort’s Blog. Her illustrations are so whimsy, they make me smile.

8. Isn’t Katie just the most adorable mom out there. This Weakly Wears outfit is perfect for an on the go mama and love the node to vintage going on.

9 Some #FF on the blog today because I can never seem to mention everyone on twitter in 140 characters. These girls are (somewhat new to me)must reads. I need to add them to my daily reads list on this blog.
1.  Love Life
2.  Aura Joon
3. Door Sixteen
4.  Scantingly Brilliant
5.  Strawberry Moth
6. Sweet Fine Day
7.  The Hummingbird Girls
8.  The Velvet Bird
9.  Three For The Road
10.  Whole Family Fare

I hope everyone has plans to sit back and enjoy this pre-summer weekend. It’s been really hot over here in St. Louis, so we plan on laying low and catching up on things.

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Amazing video with a guy wear amazing glasses. Not to mention these bags are gorgeous AND handmade!!!

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I need to get my hands dirty soon. All these screen printing and letterpress videos are sparking a fire in me.

1. Thank you Scott for capturing these lovely two in Amsterdam. Loving their style.( the Sartorialist)
2. I must try this DIY project. Chalkboard print lids for organization.
3. This fashion blogger from Northern Ireland is just plain adorable. Love her red hair!
4. The Mini Zine Video tutorial on A Beautiful Mess blog this week is great. Elsie has a bunch of great guest bloggers while she’s off enjoying her honeymoon.
5.  My dear blogger pal Jenny over at Freckwonder Blog is having an online garage sale in hope to live in a minimalist way.
6. Vintage Camping Engagement photo session = LOVE.
7. My favorite Etsy Shop this week: Cloth & Patina.
8.  Just discovered this Online magazine (Pure Green Living). It’s beyond perfect.
9.  This vintage swim suit on the Friendly Fox Etsy site is a winner. Love the color.
10. Check out the book review over at Sometimes Sweet. Book is Matched by Allie Condie.

Happy Friday dear friends. I’ll be heading home (Fort Wayne, Indiana) for the Memorial Day weekend and I’m pretty excited about it. I haven’t been home since Christmas and that means I haven’t seen family for almost 6 month. Yikes.

I’ll be spending the entire day Saturday at my parent’s house, Sunday will be an entire day spent at the lake house, and Monday will be spent with the boy’s side of the family. It will be a busy, no-stop go go go kind of weekend, but when you only have 3 days to visit almost every family member you have, that’s what you’ve gotta do.

I might be taking a blogging break over the weekend if I can relax enough to disconnect from the computer. We’ll see how it goes.

Talk soon.

Some inspiration for your Friday!
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Holy moly this is a beautiful video. Makes me want to get back in the printing studio, like yesterday!

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Skinny Vinny Lookbook for spring. Adore!

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A video made by everyone. I kind of felt like I was part of a social experiment with visual/sound overstimulation.

1. I am in love with every single one of these mid-century art prints in the Pool Pony Design Etsy Shop

2. My favorite blog for the past two weeks – The Seventy Tree.
3. These are the classiest friendship bracelets. Love the other items in the shop as well, especially this chain necklace.
4. Everyone, please tell me they saw Miss Zooey in this new television trailer.
5. I really want to go visit Cari in Michigan at her little consignment/antique shop. Her show is one of my favorites on  HGTV.
6. Play around with this online camera simulator. Teaches you a lot about your digital SLR camera and perfect for beginners.
7. This photoshop tutorial shows you how to had a soft sun glow and lens flare to your images.
8. Can I please have this chicks hair and skin tone. Pleaseeee.
9. I’ve kind of fallen in love with this blog. Talks all about roving from one flea market to the next.
10. Swearwords, an Aussie based creative agency has some really amazing design work.
11. Check out these eyeglasses prototypes made out of wood and metal.

Wow. Another week marked off the calendar! It’s been other busy one, but I can feel summer slowly making it’s way towards St. Louis. My little brother is off from school for the summer, so I think that makes it official! I’ve gathered some neat stuff this week, so take a look!

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1. These are some really fancy pants iPhone covers by Lazerwood. The black stained cherry one is calling my name.
2. If you looking for a laugh read this, “Shit My Students Write”. (A tumblir site)
3. Some great advice – How to Steal Like an Artist (A blog by Austin Kleon)
4. A great article about how yoga/life titled, “5 Things My Mom Taught Me about Yoga”.
5. This website was chosen by the FWA (Favorite Website Awards). It’s gorgeous, so go look at it NOW.
6.  These men’s ties are beyond beautiful. The prints on the undersides are what make them perfect.
7. What hair grow! A great photo journal about growing out your hair.
8. Gareth Pugh is one of my favorite “out there” fashion designers and his collection video always put me in a state of awe for solid 12 min. Check out the video above. His 2009 collection video has the perfect amount of creepy. Love this guy.
9. If you haven’t listened to this TED Talk by Stefan Sagmeister, you really need to. It was filmed back in 2009, but the message is so good!
10. Every season I dream of owning clothes by Juliette Hogan.

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Here are some links to keep you busy. So much good stuff!

Alright guys. I haven’t really brought out what my mom calls my “weird side” of me on the blog yet, so today is the day. I hope I’m not the only one that finds Cocorosie to be one of the best musical groups out there. I love their music and love watching them perform even more. If you haven’t seen them yet, WELCOME to Cocorosie. ( My favorite two songs are By Your Side & Werewolf )

1. This artwork by Illustrator Lizzy Stewart. Visit her shop!
2. I’m in love with this vintage bird bag.
3. If I had $220 dollars this yellow dress from Modcloth would be mine.
4. I’m making these chocolate chip cookie dough truffles ASAP!
5.  This fabric would make amazing curtains. If I didn’t have 8,  10 ft windows, I’d make some.
6. For all you mamas out there. This is an amazing kids blog with soooo many great ideas.
7. How to make your own chalkboard paint in any color you choose! Thanks Martha.
8. I would love to spend the day here. It’s calling my name and look at ALL THAT COLOR!
9. I love this “lovers” photography shoot. The colors and style are just perfect.
10. Create idea books for your home at HOUZZ. Another great image gathering site like Pinterest!

I hope you have a lovely Friday. Any big plans for the weekend?

And there will come a time, you’ll see, with no more tears.
And love will not break your heart, but dismiss your fears.
Get over your hill and see what you find there,
With grace in your heart and flowers in your hair.
-mumford & sons ( After the Storm )

Here’s some more links to peruse during tea time today. Enjoy!

There is something about this song that really hit home with me. I listened to it over and over, disecting the lyrics and falling more and more in love with it. Doesn’t hurt the song is beautifully made.
Listen to whole song here.

1. This vintage high-waisted style bathing suit needs me. Someone posted this on twitter and I’ve been eyeing it ever since.

2. This Mid-Century furniture store (City Issue)  in Atlanta has me drooling all over my keyboard. I must go now!

3.  Watch this video! This music group was recommended to me by John over at A Design Mafia. I think I like the video more than the song, but it’s worth sharing.

4. Thanks for Elise, I am now aware of these awesome desktop wallpapers.

5. Needing some new tunes. Check out the Playlist over @ Sometimes Sweet.

6. Stay tuned. Collected Mag is about to make it’s debut appearance!

7. Looking for some inspiration blogs to follow. These are the top 150!

8. Bon Iver is releasing a new album in JUNE!

Do you ever play songs on repeat for the entire day…weeks even? I do for sure.
What’s your favorite “on repeat” song?

ps. holy crap there will be big news on the blog tomorrow. I’m so giddy!

* This picture was taken in Soulard, St. Louis (another one of my favorite parts of the city)

Alright. So I fibbed a bit. I told my readers that today they’d get to see inside those shops on Cherokee Street, but I completely forgot that today was Friday!!!! So instead to is going to be my favorite link and tomorrow will be glimpses into those treasure holes. Today, I’m in a shopping mood so I thought I’d give you some great shopping links to check out. Go spend some money!!!

1. This online shop is just amazing. I love how the products are unique and modern. Go House 8810! ( I’d love to own these tea towels, this laundry basket, and this personal library kit.

2. Inheritance webshop. Who wouldn’t love this?? Get designer items for a relatively low price.  Also check out their shop’s blog–>

3. Patina! I love the little phrases on the wall art pieces.

4. Here are some really great high-quality art pieces for sale.

5. I’m in love with the beautifully designed water bottles.

6. Young Gun Vintage Etsy Shop. I’d take everything from her shop if I had the moolah.

7. Looking for some vintage cameras to add to your collection? Jupiter Home Vintage has a good selection to choose from.

8. I’d love to add some of these UO rompers to my closet this spring/summer. I remind me of my childhood.

9. Morris Rugs– Vintage one off rugs that are just stunning. (originally seen on Poppytalk)

10. This Huset storage jar with an amazing pattern.

11. These Donna Wilson’s breakfast plate that have a fun face painted on them!

Enjoy your Friday! I’m off to eat some strawberries.

This is one of my favorite posts I get to do each week. All week long I hop from blog to blog, website to website…soaking up all kinds of inspiration and keeping the urls bookmarked for Fridays. It feels like I’m in 3rd grade and showing you my rock collection during Friday Show and Tell.

*Porter and I picked up these pretty flowers on our morning walk this morning. He carried them all the way home in his mouth. He’s decorating for his grandma that is coming today.

Here’s this weeks round up:

1. This dress at forever 21. It’s affordable and I’m getting it!
2. I stumbled upon this blogger’s tumblr site and the visuals are gorgeous.
3. And this blogger’s tumblr site. I love how it’s a visual documentation of notable posts by other bloggers. I feel like I need this kind of thing to keep my flagged posts organized.
4. I’d like one of each please. Beautiful modern print quilts. (Down their PDF catalog)
5. One Day for Design. Check it out!
6. I’m terrified of moths, but this little locket is adorable.
7. Danielle’s inspiring summer goals. I need to jot some down.
8. This quote was posted on Chelsea’s blog Sea Blanket and I’m in love with it. Go check out her blog and other writing by Haruki Murakami
“Lost opportunities, lost possibilities, feelings we can never get back. That’s part of what it means to be alive. But inside our heads – at least that’s where I imagine it – there’s a little room where we store those memories. A room like the stacks in this library. And to understand the workings of our own heart we have to keep on making new reference cards. We have to dust things off every once in awhile, let in fresh air, change the water in the flower vases. In other words, you’ll live forever in your own private library.”
9. This hair cut is adorable. If I had some balls and didn’t love having long hair, It’d cut my locks for sure. Anyone out there looking for a new do?
10. Print your own fabric. This has been on my to-do list for ages.

I hope you all have a relaxing weekend. I’m really excited because my parents are coming to St. Louis for the weekend and they are staying with the boy and I. I think we’ll being taking them to our favorite St. Louis spots and going to my very first auction! I’m sure you’ll all see the fun in next week’s posts.

Enjoy dearies!

*This picture was taken just as a test so I could test the settings on my camera, but I really love how it turned out. Spring has arrived in Missouri and the bikes are proof.

1. Thinking about getting a custom portrait made for my family from either Pop Pop Portraits or Paper Mama. I also may try to take a stab at it myself and put use to all my years of art school drawing classes.

2. Design Sponge shares my love for chairs! What  to do with all those chairs you pick up at the thrifts.

3. This beautifully designed bicycle website called BEG.

4. This amazing DIY project:  a massive chandelier/lantern out of paper!

5. Sienna Miller’s new clothing line.

6. Take a peek inside the studio of a Corter Leather.

7. This daily schedule sounds dreamy. I’m uber jealous!!!

8. I’d really love to own this vintage clock in Olive Green Anna’s Etsy shop.

9. I’m  absolutely in love with the city prints by Judy Kaufmann. (especially the 7th one down in the link provide. sooo cute!)

I wanted to thank everyone for the music suggestions that have been rolling in. Some really great artists. I was blown away with Miss Kelly-Ann’s  (over at Flowerchild Dwelling) list that she sent me last week. That gal knows her music!

Fleetfoxes, The Snake, The Cross, The Crown, Band of Horses, Margot and the Nuclear So and Sos, Horse Feathers, Sarah Jaffe, Seryn, The Tallest Man on Earth, Alela Diane, Wye Oak, Ray Lamontagne, Mt. Desolation, Ohbijou, Among the Oak and Ash, Marissa Nadler, The Lighthouse and the Whaler, The Avett Brothers, Andrew Belle

I also asked for some new French artists to check out and here’s what came in:
Edith Piaf, Madeleine Peyroux, Francoise Hardy, Serge Gainbourg, Yann Tiersen, Maxence Cyrin, Carla Bruni, Vive la Fete

Stay tuned for tomorrow’s photo editing tutorial