THOUGHT OF THE DAY : THE IMPORTANT THINGS.

A "Macheete Poster" by Sandra Greiling and Annika Janssen of YAWN. It states the truth.

COLLECTIONS : CAMP OUT.

Eleven days and counting until we head to the great outdoors for some old-fashioned camping. It's been two years since my last camp-out, and I cannot wait. Do you love camping? Or hate it?

1. herschel supply company® two-tone settlement backpack ($55), 2. Camp Chef Propane Campfire ($94), 3. Heart Part Utensil Set ($10), 4. First Aid Box ($24), 5. Cast Iron Ship's Wheel Bottle Opener ($13), 6. Lumberjack Bottle COzy ($8), 7. Anorak Kissing Stags Sleeping Bag (£59), 8. Riber 16 Open Canoe (£595), 9. Helsport Lavvu Varanger Tent (£995), 10. Linear Stem Caddy Tin (£18), 11. Small Taupe Bamboo Lantern ($25), and 12. Candy Stripe Serving Utensils ($15)

FLICKR PHOTO OF THE DAY : BRAIDED.

Untitled by feaverish. (See also: portfolio)

HAP-HAP-HAPPY WEEKEND.

• A bright and cheery handmade home.
• Free monthly iPhone templates!
• Excellent advice on juggling motherhood and business.
• The coolest offices on Instagram.
• This is pretty damn amazing.
• Play with your food!.
• I think the idea of a cupcake ATM is brilliant and adorable. I must stop by next time I'm in Los Angeles.
• Pastel pink hair is the best.
• It's spring, which means it is time to get organized.
• Another stunning braid tutorial.
• Mmm... a honey balsamic strawberry galette.

Enjoy your sunny weekend, lovelies. And a Happy Mother's Day to the best mother in the world- my own, as well as all the other mums out there. Mwah! (above artwork by Charmaine Olivia)

THOUGHT OF THE DAY : COFFEE LOVE.

"Dear Coffee, I Love You," a brand-new print from the great Lisa Congdon. (See also: website & blog)

COLLECTIONS : A PERFECT DAY.

I could use one of those. Cat-time, sweets, a pretty dress, a photo adventure, swimming, a good movie, and reading on a picnic. What would be your perfect day?

1. PX 680 Color Shade Cool ($23.49), 2. Polaroid OneStep CloseUp 600 Film Camera ($22), 3. Brooch - Jingle Kitty (£20), 4. long lost love dress by Knitted Dove ($106.99), 5. Natalie One-Piece ($148), 6. Isabela Picnic Basket ($89), 7. Breakfast At Tiffany's, 1961 Giclee Print ($39.99), 8. Tales of the Jazz Age ($25), and 9. 5x5 Macarons at the Party Photograph ($14)

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)