quirky art.

Tilman was one of my first art crushes, and I’ve been following his work religiously ever since. Am LOVING his latest prints, full of triangles and gals. LINK: TILMAN FAELKER

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bookmark it.

My inspiration folder is bursting at the seams. Here are a few links to share and share alike!: 1. Scott Albrecht’s recent installation Along The Way looked simply fantastic. 2. What was once a men’s tie is now a DIY planter. I’m amazed. 3. A spray-painted radio: Proof that spray paint should win a Nobel

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color mankind.

What an instantly calming image. You feel better, don’t you? LINK: SHOLEH ASGARY via cheryl on simple lovely Color Mankind is a weekly guest series from Lauren Willhite.

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CLOSED: a mega summer giveaway!

UPDATE: WE HAVE A WINNER! CONGRATS, MELISSA ESPLIN! My friends at LovingEco have put together a killer gift package for one lucky Design for Mankind reader, including the below goodies: -A $300 shopping spree at Stewart+Brown -A custom recycled leather tote bag from Erin Templeton (valued at $289) -A $230 assortment of beauty balms and

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MYkind: today’s outfit.

This is my go-to dress when it’s hot and I have to walk around a lot. Enter: the trunk show dress. I swear, this dress is the most flattering thing I’ve ever owned. And it’s super light so I don’t sweat it out. You know what I mean there, friends. (Coincidentally, I’m wearing this dress

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the coolest photo albums.

I’ve never met a photo album I could love and often tuck away family portraits into the depths of my credenza. But this? This sculptural photo album from Debra Folz? I could seriously get behind it. ($150) LINK:  DEBRA FOLZ

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