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pattern play: facets

Faceted planes reminiscent of origami perfection! 1: Lime Print Tulip Dress from Dorothy Perkins 2: Foscarini Fixture for Diesel 3: Little Faceted Studs from Miki and Nora 4: Origami Boots from Mikabarr 5: Facet I -Vector iphone case by Mads Hindhede Svanegaard 6: Faceted Magnets from Pigeon Toe Ceramics [a forever favorite!] 7: Facet Chair from

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guest post // dottie’s mom advice.

First off, welcome to the world, sweet Bee. You are so very very loved. I hope you will inherit your mama’s big heart, great fashion sense and giggly, addictive smile that lights up a room! Speaking of your mama, I’d like to give her a tiny bit of advice:

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bookmarkable.

1. The Daily Purl has finally pushed me over the edge: I’m learning to weave. And looking at all these knits and woven bits feels perfect as many of us start back-to-school wardrobe planning. 2.  First Came Love — Brooklyn family life at it’s prettiest! 3. Chinese blog Izakoo is full of interesting bits and beautiful

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MAKEKIND 19

While I do love splattered paint, a neon geometric print is pretty spectacular. This week in MakeKind, I’m back sprucing up another plain umbrella with the help of some hand cut stencils and a little water proof paint. Here’s how…

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guest post // katrina berg.

Hi! Jaime here from Design Milk filling in for a very tired, yet ecstatic (I’m sure) Erin! I fell for the artwork of Katrina Berg and I thought it would be perfect to share here on Design for Mankind. Her sweet architecture and interior paintings fuel my passion for everything home. I especially love that she chose this particular

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guest post // kirsten’s mom advice.

Hey everyone!!  Kirsten from Simply Grove here!  I am so honored to be guest posting on Design For MiniKind while Erin starts this new season as a mommy.  I couldn’t be happier for someone and totally know that Erin is going to be the BEST mom!…

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ARTISTIC APPAREL.

1. Thanks a Million Dress ($47.99) at ModCloth 2. Pangea Heel ($49.99) at Piperlime 3. Bubble Earrings ($45) at J. Crew 4. Blue Resin Mother of Pearl Ring ($155) at Charm & Chain 5. Noir Enamel Cuff ($98) at Nordstrom 6. Ruby Street Bow Monette ($268) at Kate Spade LINK: LESLIE DAVID

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guest post // melissa’s mom advice.

Hello DFMini! I’m Melissa Esplin from I Still Love You. I blog about everything I love including, but not limited to: calligraphy, sewing, home decor, DIYs and personal style. It feels like overnight I became a mother to two precious little kiddos. I’m not that old, I keep telling myself. Being a mother has pushed

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