FLICKR PHOTO OF THE DAY : BLACK & PINK.

Untitled by Juno.McDonald. (Age 15)

SASHA PROOD.

This girl is crazy talented. Her creativity shines through every single letter and image she draws & paints. Go see for yourself.

TEN IMAGES OF INSPIRATION : COLLECTED MOMENTS/THOUGHTS...

...that remind me of a certain person on their birthday today. Do they make you feel sentimental?

Sources (from top to bottom): Cori Kindred, Bree Walk, Anna Ryon, Hula 70, clumsy bird, Debbie Carlos, María Valeria Moreiro, Hedda Selder, Whitney Johnson, and Chris Craymer.

THOUGHT OF THE DAY : RIDE.

"Life is a Beautiful Ride," another fabulous cheerful quote print from sponsor Restyle. This makes me think of sunshine and summertime. ($22)

COLLECTIONS : VINTAGE BLUES.

Going through the vintage color rainbow here on Design is Mine. It's springtime and I'm color-crushing like mad.

1. 1960s dress / 60s linen cutout dress / Irish Eyes dress ($220), 2. Vintage French Porcelain Enamel House Number Sign ($49), 3. Vintage Indigo Throw ($175), 4. Vintage Blue Thermos with Original Label ($8), 5. Vintage French Saint Dizier Enamelware Pail with Lid ($199), 6. Refinished Vintage Wood Folding Chair in Blue Wash Finish ($59), 7. Vintage Bob van Allen for Mikasa - Stone China Mugs ($14), 8. vintage 1960's SAILOR GAL nautical navy blue red ruffle blouse ($36), and 9. Blue transparent Round Vintage Eyeglasses ($29)

FLICKR PHOTO OF THE DAY : PLEASE.

"april 20" by nessavay. Yep, that's one of my tattoos, along with my arm, right there. (See also: website)

WEEKEND TIME!

• The Ten Commandments of Teaching.
• I'm a mom- why couldn't I have gone to this incredible brunch?
• Aww, fruit ballons. So cute (and simple.)
• I do love me a pretty and creative home.
• Heck yes: a state fair-themed rehearsal dinner.
• Chocolate + coffee = heaven.
• Holy cow: a guest house inside of a vintage firetruck. I'd be pretty content spending a large amount of my time in there.
• I plan on mixing up some ginger cocktails soon.
• This cake is perfection.
• A truthful project with plenty of blogger contributors. I love this.
• Now I might just start making my own fluff for fluffernutter sandwiches.
• Hello, fabulous home art.
• 5 tips for adding green to your home.

Enjoy your weekend, darlin's! (above artwork by Britt Hermann)

CAT LADY.

Yeah... I still can't stop thinking about this shirt by Supayana. Baby, you will be mine. ($59)

THOUGHT OF THE DAY : CREATIVITY.

"Don't Put Off Being Creative," another inspiring letterpress poster from Honeycomb Print Shop. These are the words I need to live by. ($45)

INTERIOR EXTERIOR INSPIRATION : OUTDOOR SPACES.

It's the time of year when I stop hiding from the rain in the house and get ready to spend plenty of time outdoors. Which means, it's time for some backyard planning, since Sangria in mason jars with friends in the moonlight is deeply needed.

Sources (from top to bottom): bellascountry, The Selby: Lucy & Stephen, On My Way, The Selby: Marcelo & Cris, Tracey Reinberg, House To Home, Eric Boman, Wriggles Brook, Design*Sponge: Emma Jeffs, Alexandra Angle, The Selby: Dorothee Schumacher.