THOUGHT OF THE DAY : LEMONS.

"When Life Gives You Lemons, Paint That Shit Gold," typography by Jay Roeder, words based on an Atmosphere album. (See also: flickr)

A GIRL AND HER CAT.

I just can't seem to get enough of these photos of a girls and her cat by Russian photographer Andy Prokh. I spotted them online a few weeks ago and just keep going back to look at them again (along with the rest of his incredible work.) I guess they bring my back to childhood when my cats were my dearest friends, especially a chubby Siamese one by the name of Bo-Bo. Beautifully captured childhood moments are the best.

FLICKR PHOTO OF THE DAY : MORPH.

Untitled by worteinbildern. (See also: blog & shop)

TEN IMAGES OF {P}INSPIRATION : BARN WEDDINGS.

No surprise here: we're getting married in a barn, a big beautiful one about a half hour from Portland. Since I've immersed myself in wedding planning, I just can't stop digging through Pinterest for images to inspire me. All the gorgeous barn celebration photographs make me positively giddy.

Pinboards (from top to bottom): jacin fitzgerald :: lovely little details, Raphaëlle Seraphina, Katia Duncan, Britt Spano, self, self, Style Me Pretty, Whitney, Chic Vintage Brides, Britt Spano.

THOUGHT OF THE DAY : LIFE IS SHORT.

"Life Is Short. Work Somewhere Awesome," a type piece by illustrator & typographer Gemma O'Brien. (See also: portfolio)

TEN ETSY SHOPS...

...that I am loving a whole lot lately. You should check them out.



Super Duper Things : London, England



Harriet Gray Illustration : Ryde, England



Jon Duenas Photography : Portland, Oregon



Mt. Royal Mint : Montreal, Quebec



Magalerie : Paris, France



Lucille {m} : Paris, France



Hunter's Hideaway : Sunnyside, New York



White Faux Taxidermy : Orem, Utah



Geometricink : Cabot, Arkansas



Twig : Salt Lake City, Utah

FLICKR PHOTO OF THE DAY : BLUES.

Untitled by bamsesayaka. (See also: blog)

A PRETTY, PRETTY HOME.

There are so many good vintage touches and collections in the Oakland home of Rebekah Carey McNall. I confess, I'd really like to just move right in. (all images from Design*Sponge)

THOUGHT OF THE DAY : COLORS.

"Show Your True Colors," a screen-printed poster by Jude Landry, available for purchase here. ($20)

GOBUGI.

Check out: the incredible work of South Korean artist Gobugi. I'm completely mesmerized by each piece. (See also: tumblr)

BEST OF THE WEEK: A FEW LINKS FOR YOUR WEEKEND.

• I love awesome news in science like this.
  
• A cake I'm definitely salivating over.
  
• If you haven't seen Dove's new campaign yet, do it.
  
• Another peek into Katie's home.
  
• Such a cute engagement shoot.
  
• Childhood in New York.
  
• An impressive (and oh-so stylish) office makeover.
  
• I love the idea of creating a gift stash.
  
• Sometimes abandoned places are truly beautiful.
  
• What's next?
  
• This new illustration by Kris Atomic is awesome.
  
• I might just have to make a painted flower tree.
  
• Anyone else ready to go camping yet?
  
• A whole lotta DIY projects to inspire you.

I hope you all enjoy what's left of your weekend! (above artwork/pattern by Alyssa Nassner)

FLICKR PHOTO OF THE DAY : ABANDONED.

Untitled by yyellowbird. (See also: website & tumblr)

COLLECTIONS : CRACK A SMILE.

Just a few smile-worthy products. Because I think everyone could use a little extra smiling lately.

1. Music ($25), 2. Calico Kitten Magnet ($4.50), 3. TALKING TEETH IN ORIGINAL BOX C. 1949 ($42), 4. diabolix bottle opener ($18), 5. Miss Etoile Cute Eyes Lamp ($111.28), 6. photographic print, swan boats, 6x8" ($10), 7. Splash Tray ($50), and 8. Kate Spade WOODLAND PARK TALL OWL VASE (£75)

THOUGHT OF THE DAY : WHAT MATTERS.

"FOCUS," hand-lettering by Molly Jacques. I'm keeping this as my iPhone wallpaper as a daily reminder. (See also: shop)

INTERIOR INSPIRATION : YELLOW, BLUE & RED.

Hmm... can you guess what our wedding colors are?

Sources (from top to bottom): Design*Sponge: Liz Cook, The Guardian, Design*Sponge: Isabelle Rivoire-Grange, Mel Yates, Design*Sponge: Alison & Jeff, Seabold Vintage Market, The Design Files, Lonny, A Beautiful Mess, and sfgirlbybay.