WHY, HELLO WEEKEND!

• Check out the 50 best blocks in Brooklyn.
  
• This magazine spread is damn fabulous.
  
• For the kids: how to make a sweet pop-up puppet.
  
• Oh my, what inspiring creative spaces.
  
• This week I think I need to try using natural dyes for our Easter eggs. They look stunning.
  
• The love story of Grace Kelly and Prince Rainer III of Monaco.
  
• A truly impressive Star Wars birthday party. My kids would love this.
  
• Did you watch the season premiere of Mad Men? I totally love Don Draper's new digs.
  
• This girl is lovely and has a lovely home.
  
• Hooray! A home tour & interview with Hilda Grahnat. She has one of my favorite spaces, hands down.
  
• I adore using edible flowers in baking, especially this time of year.
  
• A floating movie theater? So cool.
  
• This post made me smile. Such a sweet motherly thing to do.
  
• Rodarte + Polaroids - yes.
  
• DIY project: dip-dyed place card holders.
  
• The Spring 2012 Summerland editorial is gorgeous beyond words. Girls, you did an incredible job.
  
• A compilation of rockstar bedrooms.
  
• iPhone app mixology.

Happy weekend, folks! Enjoy it. (Above artwork from petite alma)

THOUGHT OF THE DAY : BALLOON.

"Everything is amazing and nobody is happy," a brilliant balloon art print from the folks behind Chicago's Inflated Deflated, featuring a quotation from the ever-magnificent Louis CK. ($10)

(Via babble)

INTERIOR INSPIRATION : CONFETTI ISLAND.

Check out: Confetti Garden. It just happens to be my new favorite tumblr. Inspiration galore, especially when it comes to dreamy homes.

All images found via Confetti Garden, sources (from top to bottom): Flickr: hanne::, Summer Teeth, Marcus Hay, unknown, Flickr: decor8, White Tapestry, mr and mrs charlie, Lobster & Swan, Hahn Interiors, Flickr: o l y, and Flickr: elizabeth sarah.

AND IN OTHER NEWS...

...there's a new layout here! I had been itching to change it for awhile, so I finally got to it. Let me know what you think! Also, on the right side there is now a "follow me" section where you can click to follow me on other sites, if you so choose.

Also, I am now accepting new sponsors for spring and early summer. My rates are very afforable, and I'll usually work with most budgets. Email me if you're interested.

xoxo, Summer.

FLICKR PHOTO OF THE DAY : BUNTING.

Untitled by migue1ito. (See also: tumblr)

HOME SWEDE HOME.

Yeah, I definitely wouldn't mind calling this Swedish residence my home. In fact, I think I'd be absolutely ecstatic about it.

THOUGHT OF THE DAY : SUBMERGE.

"Dive In," a nautical typography piece by Kyle Letendre. (See also: tumblr & photostream)

COLLECTIONS : HANDMADE WITH LOVE.

Just some handmade lovelies for your Wednesday afternoon. Because handmade is best.

1. Peach cloud mobile for nursery "May" with gold star ($55), 2. Boat - Big handmade makeup bag in blue (£24), 3. Atomium necklace ($33), 4. guava chambray {bow tie} ($68), 5. You Are Awesome fabric pink pin or ornament ($10), 6. Lion toy (£34.50), 7. Tanya Aguiniga Rope Bracelet ($75), 8. Large Squat Beaker - Grey ($45), 9. Lotta Cushion - Cream (£25), 10. Geometric Leather Earrings Modern Hexagons ($32), 11. Brooch with Plane in Red and Brown ($18), 12. Vintage inspired spring jersey dress ($46.75), and 13. Canvas Shoulderbag / Postbag / Postal Bag ($77.50)

FLICKR PHOTO OF THE DAY : STRETCH.

Untitled by o l y. (See also: blog)

EXTREMELY ADORABLE WALL ART.

...from Kim Laurenti of Herman Marie. Sugar sweet and totally awesome.

TEN IMAGES OF INSPIRATION : SUMMERTIME WEDDINGS.

Now that it is starting to warm up a bit, it's wedding season. And since I happen to be one of those girls who loves looking at beautiful weddings, be prepared for plenty of lovey dovey inspiration during these next few months.

Sources (from top to bottom): Style Me Pretty, Feather Love, James Moes, Sean Flanigan, Once Wed, Design*Sponge, Ruffled, Green Wedding Shoes, Our Blog of Love, and Style Me Pretty.

THOUGHT OF THE DAY : NO TRUER WORDS.

"Spend Your Life...," source unknown. I just had to post it because I think everyone should live by this motto.

INTERIOR INSPIRATION : FEELING LOFTY.

Hey, it's been awhile since I did a loft round-up. And, needless to say, gorgeous lofts always hold a rather large place in my heart. (Psst, beautiful Laundry baskets)

Sources (from top to bottom): Floddertje, unknown, Emma's Designblogg, Design*Sponge: Holly & Stephen, Elizabeth Roberts, Sanctuary, Ditte Isager, Freunde von Freunden: Jessica & Simon, Kikette Interiors, and unknown.

FLICKR PHOTO OF THE DAY : DAYLIGHT.

"357" by alltherage__. (See also: blog)

HURRY UP...

...there are still some beautiful handmade home items from Nicolle of Herriott Grace and as usual, I want them all.