BEST OF THE WEEK : JUNE TWENTY-NINTH.

• This ice cream sounds so damn delicious.
  
• So does this ice cream cake.
  
• 10 DIY projects to make for your next picnic.
  
• A small, charming home I would love to live in.
  
• Summertime mocktails.
  
• This little Japanese girl makes my heart melt.
  
• Links loved: hip hop edition.
  
• Retro-style DIY beaded plant hangers.
  
• Like everyone else, I just adore the Poppytalk for Target collection.
  
• The cutest DIY dynamite garland.
  
• A resort wear round up.
  
• Fluffy coconut snow.
  
• 9 subconscious things you do when you're not being true to yourself.
  
• A summer treasure hunt sounds wonderful.
  
• This cake sounds strange and delicious.
  
• Retro tropical wedding inspiration.
  
• Creative words to live by.
  
• I visited Chelsea's apartment once and thought it was just lovely.
  
• Pretty desktop wallpapers.
  
• These sound amazing: Earl Grey milky tea popsicles with grass jelly.
  
• Simple DIY shoe storage.
  
• These fans seem like the perfect favors for summertime weddings.
  
• 10 signs you might be a maximalist. I love every one of those homes.
  
• A VSCOcam tutorial.
  
• Summer should be all about drinking frozen coconut limeade.
  
• The key to a good marriage.

I hope you are all having a nice, relaxing weekend. Cheers! (above artwork by Peter Carrington)

TIGER MOUNTAIN PEASANT SONG.

In his free time, my husband loves to sit around the house playing his baritone ukelele. I love singing, so sometimes I ask him to learn some of my favorite songs on it so I can sing along. Here's our cover of "Tiger Mountain Peasant Song" by Fleet Foxes that I thought I'd share with you this afternoon. Xo.

TEN IMAGES OF INSPIRATION : PINNING LATELY.

A little bit of eye candy for your Thursday night: an image from each of my top ten Pinterest boards that I have pinned recently. Enjoy (and follow me on Pinterest if you'd like!)

Image links (from top to bottom): one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, and ten.

THOUGHT OF THE DAY : LOVELINESS.

"Be Lovely," a free downloadable wallpaper from Plum Pretty Sugar. (See also: shop)

COLLECTIONS : UNDERPINNINGS.

Once July hits, I truthfully would prefer just hanging out in my skivvies all day long (I don't do well with the summer heat). Even though that isn't really possible, I do dream of having pretty undergarments for when the occasion presents itself. It's hard not be in love with little silky and lacy things.

1. Gisele Zoe Bra ($74), 2. Lois De Fee Liv Garter Belt ($190), 3. Hanky Panky Rosie Boyshort ($37), 4. Chantal Thomass Embellished Strap Bra ($193), 5. Handmade lingerie,woman crochet ($66.42), 6. LANA Retro Coral Lace High waist brief ($69), 7. Bat Your Lashes Cheeky Panty ($59), 8. Lottie Suspender Belt ($90), 9. Giselle Charming Underwire Bra ($70, sale), and 10. Elle Macpherson Intimates Coralline Thong ($26)

FLICKR PHOTO OF THE DAY : FUN TOWER.

"helter skelter" by Amy Siân Green. (See also: Instagram)

INTERIOR INSPIRATION : I WANT YOUR SKULLS.

Is it strange that I want to be surrounded by animal skulls (from ones that died of natural causes, of course)? I suppose I just really want aspects of our home to remind me of a natural history museum- rocks, maps, bones, plants, and yes, all the skulls.

Sources (from top to bottom): Alvhem, Social Survivor, The Bohemian Collective, Flickr: the style files, Lonny, The New York Times, Door Sixteen, A Beautiful Mess, Design*Sponge: Steve Soria, Lonny, and Urban Outfitters.

BEST OF THE WEEK : JUNE THE FIFTEENTH.

• Tomorrow is Father's Day- here are some fabulous free printables.
  
• Make this simple matchstick holder.
  
• Loving all the colors in this wedding photoshoot.
  
• Such a sweet Alice in Wonderland party.
  
• Every man/boy should read this. Seriously.
  
• A great summertime playlist.
  
• Whip up a non-dairy chocolate-covered cherry shake.
  
• Kid's shelf DIY project.
  
• I forgot how much I used to love Great Expectations.
  
• Planting vines.
  
• These DIY face mists would make excellent gifts.
  
• Now I'm dreaming of a writer's shed.
  
• Brazilian pineapple lime juice sounds like the perfect summer drink.
  
• Crepe paper flowers.
  
• I really want to try making chocolate porter berry cobblers.
  
• DIY burger balloons!
  
• Ben Skinner is awesome.
  
• Some summer color inspiration.
  
• Top ten skinny cocktails.
  
• Why we sleep together. Beautiful.
  
• Heck yes: dark chocolate espresso milkshake shots.

Happy Father's Day to all the great dads out there, and to all the rest- enjoy the weekend! (above photograph by Parker Fitzgerald)

THOUGHT OF THE DAY : GREETINGS.

"HELLO BEAUTIFUL," a polka-dotted print by Allyson Johnson. (available for purchase here, $20)

TEN IMAGES OF INSPIRATION : INSTAGRAM FAVORITES.

Follow these Instagram photographers! They will bring you plentiful inspiration, I'm sure of it.

jengotch, kelli_murray, mente_de_rufus, spatari, girlpartyshop, wahjoehidjat, wideeyedlegless, dazfong, leahofff, and francagarrels.

FLICKR PHOTO OF THE DAY : IN BLOOM.

"Red Roses" by Celina Wyss. (See also: website)

BEST OF THE WEEK : THE SEVENTH OF JUNE.

• I can't wait to try this very summery ice cream.
  
• So in love with the work of LA-based artist Kim Baise.
  
• On marriage (I adore Lisa).
  
• A beautiful wedding at a natural history museum.
  
• I would love to live in this London cottage.
  
• I might just make these strawberry scones tomorrow morning.
  
• These vegan meals look delicious.
  
• Anything with peanut butter is good with me.
  
• This How To Summer List is the best.
  
• To do: make crate shelves.
  
• If you're trying to eat healthy, make a fruit "cake".
  
• Some great Father's Day DIY ideas.
  
• For brides-to-be: the ultimate wedding planning checklist.
  
• Fruit summer cupcakes!
  
• I want to visit Tattly's studio.
  
• Lovely desktop wallpapers here and here.
  
• A great tutorial on how to frost a cake.
  
• The art of thank you notes.
  
• This peach & blueberry ricotta slice sounds awesome.
  
• Make a doughnut pillow. Adorable!
  
• On happiness.
  
• DIY ceramic copper wind chimes- these are going on our porch.
  
• Art socks are stylin'.
  
• Super cute bow tie cards for Father's Day.
  
• Someday I will participate in a color run.

Happy weekend, my friends. Soak up that sunshine for me, will you? (above artwork by Sarah Goodreau)

THOUGHT OF THE DAY : TOO GOOD.

"2-Good 2-Be 4-Gotten," greeting card design by Idlewild Co.. ($4.50, see also: tumblr)

PRETTY PIECES : AROUND THE NECK.

Five Spike Wood Necklace from Diamonds Are Evil ($46)


Raw Moonstone Necklace from Leif ($138)


Hydrangea Petals Necklace from Terrain ($348)


Multicolor Sticks Necklace from Poketo ($58)


Pentagon from Cosette ($60)


Diving Bird Necklace from Datter Industries ($129.31)


Serotonin Chemical Structure 16" Necklace in Sterling Silver from Polly Linn ($90)


Triangle Necklace from Hello Polly ($25)


Spearhead Totem Necklace from Eden & Eden ($145)