THOUGHT OF THE DAY : SHINE.

"We All Shine On," an art print by Lisa Barbero. (See also: website)

TEN IMAGES OF INSPIRATION : READY FOR SUMMER.

It's right around the corner and I cannot wait. River swimming, day trips to the beach, picnics, backyard barbecues, popsicles, and drinking fruity cocktails on warm nights.

Sources (from top to bottom): Kelly Golightly, Caitlin McGauley, Oyster, The New York Times, unknown, Pay No Mind, Slim Aarons, whistling in space, Atsushi Yoneda, and Brian W. Ferry.

COLLECTIONS : SOMETHING NEW.

A follow-up to this post, now it's time to focus on pretty modern bits that would work well for a wedding or any other day of the year. Next up: something borrowed (a tricky one!)

1. Wooden Party Utensils ($14), 2. Boxcar Planters - Solid Ash with Emerald Green ($45), 3. On The Rocks Jug (£42.50), 4. Brass Arrow Triangle Earrings ($24), 5. Forget Me Not Rings ($48), 6. Paper Straws Birch Box of 144 ($8), 7. La Cage ($59.95), 8. Orange Fluo Vase ($159), 9. Glass Perspex Heel Courts ($55), 10. Black and White Stripe Baking Cups ($6) 11. Heart Party Print ($25), and 12. Gold Collar Necklace (£25)

THIS VINTAGE DRESS...

...just totally stole my heart. All those buttons and that zigzag bottom? A total dream. ($127.36)

THOUGHT OF THE DAY : NOT EASY.

"Worth," a quote art print by promo pocket. Such a fantastic shop. ($17)

INTERIOR INSPIRATION : PALM SPRINGS.

Growing up in Los Angeles, my family and I would take frequent trips to Palm Springs. It's been years and years since I've visited, but now it looks like I will be heading back next year for my honeymoon! It's such a mecca for mid-century design, which I couldn't appreciate as a child, so I'm looking forward to soaking it all in (along with plenty of sun and cocktails.)

Sources: Dwell, David Jimenez, Jonathan Adler, Dwell, Elle Decor, House To Home, unknown, Christopher Kennedy, Elle Decor, Mid Century Architecture, and Desire To Inspire.

SHE & HIM.

For your middle-of-the-week morning: the new She & Him video. It's Zooey Deschanel's nod to 60s musicals (my fave) and the perfect thing for this dreary spring day.

BEST OF THE WEEK!

• Kaylah's studio space is adorable.
  
• Candy cap mushroom macarons: wow.
  
• This instagram feed is truly lovely.
  
• For those of your who use Wordpress, 12 great plugins.
  
• Super simple homemade fruit leather without a dehydrator.
  
• Good lord, these stairs are breathtaking.
  
• 8 signs you are actually a cat.
  
• I might have to bake some cream cheese pound cake over the weekend.
  
• This shop looks like my dream shop.
  
• Mapping Manhattan.
  
• Mini kite cake toppers are adorable.
  
• More soft & stunning photographs from my good friend Margaret.
  
• Cover your walls with clouds.
  
• The Joy of Accounting: lots of helpful information here.
  
• A heartbreaking and beautiful Mother's Day post.
  
• Just some dress envy.
  
• Ralph Lauren meets Downton Abbey vow renewal.
  
• I love her artwork.
  
• Check out how great Epcot Center looks right now.
  
• I think I am in need of a polka dot umbrella for all those rainy Portland days.
  
• This Brookyln apartment is fab.
  
• Someday I will bake the Momofuku milk bar cake. Just looking at it makes me happy.
  
• Pretty collars are my fave. Now it's time to make one.
  
• Another great round-up of DIY projects.
  
• I love everything peanut butter, especially ice cream.
  
• Adoring this Portland park wedding.
  
• Three geometric DIY projects to try.

Xoxo folks. Have an incredible May weekend. (above artwork by Alessandra Vitelli)

FLICKR PHOTO OF THE DAY : AT PEACE.

Untitled by margaret durow. (See also: website & print shop)

TEN INCREDIBLE ILLUSTRATORS...

...that have caught my eye recently on Etsy. Check them out.


1. Paper Moon Illustration: website & shop


2. Yelena Bryksenkova: website & shop


3. Laura Di Francesco: website & shop


4. Mathilde Aubier: website & shop


5. Mar Hernandez: website & shop


6. Feather & Sixpence: shop


7. Karolin Schnoor: website & shop


8. Adam Brown: blog & shop


9. Carla Tracy: website & shop


10. Becca Stadtlander: website & shop

THOUGHT OF THE DAY : CLOUDS.

"Gray Skies Are Just Clouds Passing Over," by the oh-so great designer Zachary Smith. He's my fave.

A BEAUTIFUL MESS : THE APP!

I downloaded Elsie & Emma's A Beautiful Mess photo app last night and have been instantly completely addicted to it. It's so much fun to add sweet doodles, curly writing, and handdrawn borders to iPhone photos- I can tell I will be using this one a lot. Here is the link to purchase. Amazing job, ladies!

CH-CH-CH-CHANGES.

Hey hey, there's a new look around here! It's been a long time coming- please let me know what you think. Also, expect some changes around here soon: photo tours, interviews, wedding details, guest posts. I'm excited!

Also, I found out today that The Telegraph listed Design is Mine as a top interior design blog, which seriously made my day.

Now on to a new week!

FLICKR PHOTO OF THE DAY : DELICATE.

"Patience" by Juliet is Summer. (See also: Facebook)

THOUGHT OF THE DAY : MORE THAN MINT TOOTHPASTE.

"I Love You More Than Anything," a sweet valentine that illustrator Kelsey Garrity-Riley made for her husband last year. (See also: blog)

INTERIOR INSPIRATION : STUDIO SPACES.

Whenever I'm feeling a lack of inspiration and motivation for creating, I dig through pictures of art spaces, places where others feel surges of creativity. I think that even if it's just a tiny spot in your home, everyone needs a place to inspire and produce art.

Sources (from top to bottom): Glitter Guide, Brene Brown, unknown, Fjeldborg, Design*Sponge: Lotta Jansdotter, The Design Files, SF Girl By Bay: Lisa Congdon, Design*Sponge: Greg + Grey, and 91 News.