BEST OF THE WEEK : JUNE TWENTY-EIGHTH.

• A summer solstice ice cream party.
  
• Party inspiration: blueberry lemonade summer bliss.
  
• This lavender peach cobbler sounds scrumptious.
  
• Fabulous free printables from Hello Lucky.
  
• Baby bunnies!
  
• A tribute to the ever-inspiring Sophia Coppola.
  
• A simple and delicious pasta dish.
  
• The balance of blogging.
  
• Beautiful imagery from the Biodiveristy Heritage Library.
  
• A fab sixties shoot.
  
• DIY framed typewriter wedding wishes.
  
• A unique idea for a boutonniere.
  
• Hot sauce + honey + lemons = my kind of lemonade.
  
• Freebie: security envelope textures for design projects.
  
• This wedding looks like a dream. That dress!
  
• On being equal.
  
• "Happy Summer" printables.
  
• I love this peek into Heidi Kenney's home. We have very similar interior style.
  
• DIY gold leaf table numbers.
  
• Best of Summer Awards.

Hopefully all of you get through the weekend's heat wave with plenty of popsicles and swimming. See ya Monday! (above artwork by Michael C. Hsiung)

FLICKR PHOTO OF THE DAY : FIELDS OF GOLD.

"A Sunbeam has fallen" by Sophie Fontaine. (See also: tumblr & shop)

COLLECTIONS : VINTAGE SUMMER STYLE.

'Tis the season to go vintage shopping for sundresses, big fifties sunglasses, mod swimsuits, and sweet parasols.

1. Dainty Vintage Umbrella Roses Double Shelled ($76), 2. 1960's Pale Rhinestone Oversized Cat Eye MOD Summer French Sunglasses ($58), 3. 1960s Sundress Flowered Green Gingham Pinafore MISS ELAINE Lace Trim ($25), 4. 1970s Swimsuit/ One Piece Swim ($40), 5. Embroidered Woven Raffia Basket Tote Bag ($38), 6. New 60s swimsuit, psychedelic floral ($72.12), 7. Vintage Teal Polka Dot Spot Shorts ($31.50), 8. 1950s Sandals ($52), and 9. 70's Vintage Wooden Clog Mules Tooled Leather Platforms ($75)

TEN IMAGES OF INSPIRATION : BACKYARD PARTIES.

One of my favorite things about summer are the outdoor parties. Warm weather is the perfect excuse to get everyone outdoors for lovely gatherings: cold beer, twinkle lights, sundresses, upbeat music, and ice cream a must.

Sources (from top to bottom): Samm Blake, Eat Drink Chic, Vintage Home, Bash Please, Feather Love, Our Labor of Love, Gayle Brooker, Brandon Kidd, Alec Vanderboom, and Kate Headley.

BEST OF THE WEEK : JUNE TWENTY-SECOND.

• The best backyard DIY projects, perfect for summer.
  
• A fabulous light up popsicle.
  
• This wedding has so many adorable details.
  
• Gotta love cats with bubbles.
  
• This tumblr is fantastic.
  
• A bunch of pretty summer pastels.
  
• I like the simple activity of painting rocks with my kids.
  
• These alphabet frames are pretty great.
  
• I love cookie dough more than I can say, so I might have to try making these healthy bites.
  
• 10 awesome Fourth of July DIYs.
  
• Playing with calligraphy brushes in Photoshop.
  
• The art of being a go-getter.
  
• Flavored lemonade three ways.
  
• So very in love with the idea of backyard summer movie nights.
  
• Living in Moonrise Kingdom.
  
• I love Woody Allen and I love this shirt.
  
• A lookbook inspired by best friends. Aw.
  
• Popsicle mania.
  
• A lovely mixtape for the season.
  
• My favorite artwork is usually anthropomorphic.
  
• Twelve secrets for a perfect picnic.
  
• Dessert in cocktail form.
  
• A ton of inspiration for wedding photobooth backdrops.

I hope you're enjoying the first weekend of summer! (above artwork by Olivia Mew)

COLLECTIONS : SUMMER, SUMMER, SUMMERTIME.

It's here! I am going to ignore the fact that it's drizzly here in Portland- beach trips, vacations, and plenty of slushy drinks are on their way. Yay!

1. West Coast, Best Coast Tote ($15), 2. Picture Bliss Necklace in Ice Cream ($16.99, sale), 3. Lomography Coral Mini Diana Camera ($69.30, sale), 4. Womens Summer Hat with Yellow Stripe ($35), 5. Emily and Fin Lucy Geo Lime Dress ($95.16), 6. Wooden Screen Printed Wattle Brooch (AU $29.95), 7. Floral Printed Tweed Shorts ($196.63, sale), 8. Roundabout Shades in Red ($16), 9. Ice Cream Deck ($12.95, sale), 10. Set of Four Neon Melamine Bowls with Lids ($67.74), and 11. Pretzel Pool Float ($24)

WITH CARE.

Check out: With Care, beautiful handmade jewelry pieces with vintage elements. Absolutely wonderful. (See also: shop)

THOUGHT OF THE DAY : OPTIMISM.

"Good Things Are Going To Happen," by Vermont-based illustrator Michael Mullan. (See also: shop)

INTERIOR INSPIRATION : TYPEWRITERS.

In a time of crazy technology, there are a few old-fashioned items I like to surround myself with: records, film cameras, and typewriters. This evening I'll focus on the latter, which I have always crushed hard on. Not only can they be beautiful, but I still love using them whenever I can- the sound brings me comfort.

Sources (from top to bottom): Design*Sponge: Lydia & Julia, Kate Spade, The Glamourai, Fjeldborg, Design*Sponge: Meghan Mcewan, unknown, The T-Cozy, 79 Ideas, unknown, Design*Sponge: Michael & Kristin.

FLICKR PHOTO OF THE DAY : ESCAPE.

"Orange Summer by Louisa.

BEST OF THE WEEK...

• My mom and I were guest stars on a hilarious podcast: listen to it here (the latest one).
  
• Easy and creamy lemon pie.
  
• The loveliest vow renewal I ever did see.
  
• Eye candy: The Pantone Project.
  
• Geometric wedding inspiration for the modern bride.
  
• Mmm, strawberry ginger punch sounds like the perfect summer cocktail.
  
• The best outdoor summer activities for kids. I definitely need to push my boys to play outdoors more this season.
  
• Goals? What goals?
  
• A pretty candy-colored hostel wedding.
  
• Weekend project: download a masterpiece.
  
• I love seeing Kristina's illustration process.
  
• Right up my alley: wedding tattoos.
  
• More stylin' desktop wallpapers this week: one & two.
  
• I'd love to hang a ton of these paper mobiles all around.
  
• Andrea went to Paris and wrote about it. I always love the way she describes things.
  
• A travel bingo printable for road trips with kids.
  
• Make some tissue paper flowers for party fun.
  
• Awesome people reading.
  
• Another gorgeous engagement shoot.
  
• I do love a totally kitschy home.
  
• Incredible: the remnants of an entire amusement part contained in one cube.
  
• Gotta love another good washi tape project

Enjoy your Sunday, folks! (above artwork by Sophie Blackall)

COLLECTIONS : MINTY GREEN.

I'm thinking that mint is going to be my color for the season. It makes me think of retro trailers, vw bugs, and waffle cones of mint chip ice cream- totally perfect for the summertime.

1. A Whole New Twirl Dress ($124.99), 2. Old Havana Dinnerware ($12-$18), 3. Vintage Retro Fan ($102.82), 4. Vintage, Retro Typewriter Green, You're Just My Type Quote ($23), 5. Mint Dog Brooch ($26), 6. Joy and Merri-mint Flat ($57.99), 7. Chevron Native iPhone Case ($11.99), 8. 1 Roll of Mint Green and White Pinstripe Masking Tape ($4), 9. Milk Bottle Basket (£25), and 10. Vintage Metal Tray Mint Green Dogwood ($14)

TEN IMAGES OF INSPIRATION : VINTAGE SNAPSHOTS.

There's just something absolutely wonderful about vintage snapshots. For as long as I can remember, I have been collecting them from thrift shops, estate sales, flea markets, and antique stores. I also adore digging through all the ones of my family from years and years ago. Captured moments in specific periods of time- I can look at them all day.

Sources (from top to bottom): John Van Noate, Style Sight, Vintage Burlesque Photos, unknown, Jan Willemsen, Saddle Shoe Habitat, unknown, Roz Leibowitz, Shorpy, and sctatepdx.

THOUGHT OF THE DAY : CHOOSE JOY.

"We have to choose joy," from Kelly Cummings's Year of Lettering project. (See also: society6)

VINTALIER.

Such a pretty lookbook from Portland-based vintage shop Vintalier. Everything is so well-curated, and shot in gorgeous Pacific Northwest locations. (Via Honey Kennedy)