color of the week: melon.

Melon is such a summery shade, yes? Although we’ve just entered spring, hot temps in the midwest are making me crave popsicles, bike rides and backyard burgers. Here’s hoping melon injects a bit of summer dreaming into your day!: 1. Oblong scarf ($145) at The Corner 2. Adirondack ottoman ($12) at Amazon 3. Nixon earbud

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wakabayashi hayato.

There are some seriously stunning nature photographs in Wakabayashi’s portfolio. And for the record, yes – nature is the best designer ever. LINK: WAKABAYASHI HAYATO

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bookmark it.

Wheee – the weekend’s here! I’m so happy to unload these goodies that have been simmering in my inbox this week; enjoy! See you Monday!: 1. This DIY stick wall hanging is impressing the pants out of me. 2. Grace’s textile studio is full of gorgeous handmade bags – all perfect for spring! 3. Congrats

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an infographic journal project.

Dudes. File this under “total insanity meets above-average awesomeness.” Graphic designer Merel Brouns documented an entire year in her life through a series of gorgeous infographics. The result? An accordion-style book that spans over 300 feet long (a centimeter for every hour!), listing each detail of her day – sneezes, showers,  snafus and more. I

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mark mawson.

Dude. These photographs from Mark Mawson are so eery and dreamy. I want a pencil skirt donning that third image STAT. LINK: MARK MAWSON

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MYkind: our laundry room.

Since we’re on the subject of DIY (gracious, how awesome are Laura’s polka dotted tights?!), I thought I’d pop in and show you our laundry room makeover! We’ve been working away for two years on our home and are SO thrilled to finally see some serious progress. Photos and details (including a seriously horrid before

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