LES FEMMES.

Loving the portrait work of California-based photographer Matt Fry. He seems to truly know how to capture female beauty.

"I want to tell the story of someone in that moment, as they are..." -Matt Fry

CAN'T STOP THINKING...

...of this ultra sexy retro dress. As girly as it sounds, my thoughts are frequently filled with some major dress envy.

THOUGHT OF THE DAY : NEW.

"Try Something New Today," an example of chalkboard-styled lettering from this tutorial by Molly Jacques.

LIGHT AS A FEATHER.

It's true that I love everything that Anabela of Fieldguided creates, and her these silk scarves are no exception. There are four of them in total: a mountain, an ice cave, a meteor in the constellation of Orion, and statues in the Gallery of Ancient Statues in Naples, with Venus of Gallipede in the foreground. So very, very lovely. (See also: blog)

FLICKR PHOTO OF THE DAY : VACATION-READY.

"palm springs (four)" by girlhula. (See also: blog & shop)

APPAREL & ACCESSORIES COLLECTION : WARM WEATHER AHEAD.

I am quite ready for long periods of sunshine and blue skies. Here in Portland the days are still pretty cloudy and rainy, but we're now having the occasional warm, beautiful one that makes me extremely happy and look forward to summertime.

1. Sky & Sand Bikini ($138), 2. dusen dusen™ tote ($46), 3. indigo ink tank ($32), 4. canary's song collared dress ($39.99), 5. Make Bloom for Beauty Wedge ($106.99), 6. Bedlington Dress (£60), 7. Heads or Trails Hat ($39.99), 8. Hasbeens Covered Super High Sandal ($179), 9. Young Clean Black T-Shirt (£60), and 10. Bonny verde wayfarer Vintage Sunglasses ($39)

GOOD LINKS + A HAPPY EASTER.

• Another beautiful peek into Victoria's amazing home.
  
• Fashion some mini wreath place cards.
  
• Sweet downloadable stickers for Easter.
  
• These Polaroids make me miss my trips to Palm Springs as a child.
  
• How to make a rainbow cake using homemade natural dyes.
  
• The most darling summertime wee clothing.
  
• Japan + cherry blossoms = pure beauty.
  
• A pet lion? Totally amazing.
  
• For a wedding (or just for your home), these glittered wire name signs look beautiful and not-too-hard to make.
  
• A huge round-up of floral DIY projects.
  
• This magazine looks gorgeous.
  
• Oh, how I love rice crispy treats.
  
• I almost always have fake flowers in my hair- I think it might be time to make them myself.
  
• It's nice to get peeks into the bedrooms of writers.
  
• It's no secret: Mad Men is incredibly stylish.
  
• I've never roasted a chicken before, but this recipe makes me want to give it a go.
  
• I really want to make this polka dot rug.

Have a lovely holiday- love to you all! (paper puppet above by Furze Chan)

THE STREETS OF NEW YORK.

Currently loving: every single shot that Sandra Juto posted from her film camera during her recent trip to new york. That girl sure knows how to capture a city beautifully.

THOUGHT OF THE DAY : SUNSHINE.

"Live In The Sunshine," a beautiful textural wall decal available right here. ($34)

INTERIOR INSPIRATION : DARK WOOD AND BLACK.

Black paint, accessories, or furniture with dark wood is always such a stylish combination. Every once in awhile I really think my home needs a little less bright color and a bit more black. Because it looks damn good sometimes.

Sources (from top to bottom): Design*Sponge: Bernadette & Andrew, Lonny, Nuevo Estilo, Lonny, Design Shimmer, Skonahem, all the mountains, Lonny, Apartment Therapy, Pia Ulin, and Fritz Hansen.

FLICKR PHOTO OF THE DAY : CHILD'S PLAY.

Untitled by abbytrysagain. (See also: photo blog & baby blog)