SOME BESTIES.

• Oh yes: a 3-layer peanut butter pie.
  
• A tale of two rings, via Snippet & Ink.
  
• A bunch of home planning inspiration.
  
• Make a paper pixelated backdrop for your next party.
  
• Anonymous posts can be beautiful.
  
• Yum yum: fig and melon martini.
  
• An outfit of roses.
  
• Goals for this fall.
  
• Printable Halloween candy bar wraps and treat bag toppers.
  
• Super-sweet wedding photos.
  
• Loving Laura's blog revamp.
  
• Using food coloring to dye pumpkins.
  
• Oh Emma and Elsie, you two are cute.
  
• Such simple and pretty rustic wedding napkin rings.
  
• Stunning and fashionable camera straps.
  
• 5 ways to build credibility in business.

See you Monday- enjoy the weekend! (above artwork by Craig & Karl)

FLICKR PHOTO OF THE DAY : MINIATURE.

"seasonal furniture" by virginhoney. (See also: Sabine Timm on The Jealous Curator)

PSST...

...there are just a couple more days left in the pop-up shoppe. The above bags that I recently designed are only 12 bucks, plus there are plenty of fabulous art prints. Xo.

THOUGHT OF THE DAY : SIMPLE.

"Keep It Simple," a beautiful calligraphic design by Masha of Orma Melle. (Available as a print here, $15)

ASIAN ICANDY FAVORITES.

I can't help but get terribly girly when browsing through sponsor asian icandy's site. All those frills, Peter Pan collars, cat prints, and sugar-sweet patterns are feminine perfection. Here are my picks:

1. baby doll collar small squares tunic ($41.67), 2. hello kitty frame ($11.90), 3. navy blue plaid windbreaker with ruffle ($75.08), 4. cat knitted satchel ($26.67), 5. wild African scenery pocket skirt ($47.22), 6. babydoll long sleeve corduroy dress ($47.22), and 7. sweet cherry lace collar cardigan ($43.25)

I LOVE A GOOD PATTERN.

1. Westward Excursion Dress in Homes" ($109.99)


2. Twinkling Stars Dress ($39.99)


3.Cute as a Fox Wool Crepe Fitted Dress ($465)


4. Housewarming My Heart Dress ($293.99)


5. Tsinnia Dress ($435)


6. Drinks with Docents Top ($32.99)

FLICKR PHOTO OF THE DAY : ROPE.

Untitled by Camilla Engman. (See also: portfolio & blog)

KITCHEN PRINTS.

Right now: loving prints from Anek's Etsy shop- "illustration & hand lettering for food & life lovers." Such pretty colors and handwriting.

THOUGHT OF THE DAY : FOCUS.

"Focus on what could go right," one of the many gorgeous written pieces by minna may. (See also: blog)

INTERIOR INSPIRATION : BLACK & PASTELS.

When black is mixed with soft hues like pink and sky blue, it looks damn fine, don't you think? I do love a good contrast in design.

Sources (from top to bottom): 79 Ideas, Lonny, House & Garden, Marie Claire Maison, unknown, Lonny, Design*Sponge: Sarah & Rupert, sfgirlbybay, Riazzoli, House Beautiful, and Brooklyn Bride.

FLICKR PHOTO OF THE DAY : REGAL.

"june 29" by jessieroth.

CRUSHING ON.

You pretty things- accessories, lighting, and retro design, oh my!

1. Triangle Aztec Enamel Necklace ($14.90), 2. ORIGINAL BTC TITAN 1 PENDANT LIGHT. BLACK ($448), 3. Garance Dore Massie ($348), 4. High Times (£10), and 5. Tassel Bracelet in Constellation ($52)

GOING LIVE...

...right now! It's the 6-day long Design is Mine Pop-Up Shoppe! Buy one of my favorite illustration prints for your wall at home or a friend, and/or grab a limited-run tote created by yours truly. It would completely make my day.

Let me know what you think, folks!

THOUGHT OF THE DAY : HERE AND NOW.

An untitled calligraphy piece from the photostream of Kateryna Iakovlieva.

FOR ALL THE CRAZY CAT LADIES...

...this might be one of the best sites ever. I admittedly wear a continuous grin when looking at vintage photographs of cats in ridiculous costumes and situations. This may not be design-related, but it'll bring you joy on an otherwise hard Monday morning.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

This Monday, September 24th at noon, I will be launching a 6-day long online shop featuring the work of my favorite illustrators, with all selections chosen by myself. I will also be debuting my new tote bags, so be on the lookout. Every purchase will get a little extra something special exclusively for Design is Mine readers. Hip hip hooray!

FLICKR PHOTO OF THE DAY : YOSEMITE.

"YNP" by Claire Marie Vogel. (See also: tumblr)

INTERIOR INSPIRATION : CREATIVE SPACES.

I have an abundance of creative projects swimming in my head, which in turn makes me yearn for the perfect space to create in. Everyone needs a spot to build and inspire.

Sources (from top to bottom): Knack Studios, In The Make, Design*Sponge: Greg & Grey, Serena Mitnik Miller, Anthology, Rue, Style At Home, Kristin Sjaarda, M Stetson, The Makers, oh joy, and Lotta Jansdotter's Ledger.