BEST OF THE WEEK : AUGUST SECOND.

• Cute and colorful little houses of Westlake.
  
• Six scientific ways to be happy.
  
• The prettiest summer camp wedding.
  
• Such classic fashion photos.
  
• Darling, 1965.
  
• I cannot wait to purchase Samantha Hahn's book.
  
• A simple and yummy-sounding grapefruit cocktail (with herbal boutonnieres).
  
• Joy's favorite edible gifts.
  
• This video of bears totally makes me laugh.
  
• A very stylish home. I have loved Anna's style for so long.
  
• Darn adorable birthday photos. Getting older doesn't have to be any less fun.
  
• My friend Ward Jenkins updated his Etsy shop. I love his illustrations so much.
  
• A beautiful apartment full of treasures.
  
• So many great things going on in Portland right now.
  
• Super sweet engagement shoot.
  
• Make some geometric garland for your next event.
  
• The best of summer cocktails.
  
• Chelsea's grandma is the cutest- I cannot believe she's 104 years old!
  
• A root beer float party sounds like so much fun.
  
• This workshop looks like it was gorgeous.
  
• Ice cream flavors inspired by books.
  
• Do you use Instagram? You should join in doing this throughout August.
  
• 5 ways to use beer without drinking it.
  
• Oh Iceland, you are beautiful.
  
• This looks like it was a joyous occasion.

Happy weekend. Play in the sun, drink some ice cold beer, hug your friends, and have a hot fudge sundae. That's my advice. (above artwork by Isabelle Arsenault)