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artistic apparel.

1. Coral Bandeau Dippy Hem Maxi ($65) at Miss Selfridge 2. Gold Druzy Stud Earrings ($108) at Rain Collection 3. Triple-Stripe Necklace ($95) at J. Crew 4.  Ankle Strap Sandal ($69.90) at Zara 5. Ero Ring ($125) by Silva/Bradshaw at Of a Kind 6. Skinny Bangles ($30) at Voz Clothing and Art 7. Metal Bar

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the ultimate baby registry: nursery.

Baby registries can often look so convoluted – does a tiny baby really need that much stuff? And with a slew of showers coming up next month, I’m doing my best to register for the best basics – and little else. Naturally, I’ve been chatting with experts and real moms to help guide me in

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non-flying carpets.

Did you catch these handmade carpets from Nepal on Fab.com this weekend? They’re so very far out of my price range, but I love the concept: each piece works together to create one large abstract “courtyard” puzzle for your feet! Watch the fun product video at Sergio Mannino Studio!

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food + kids: a photography series.

When I first spotted this series, I was sure it was photoshopped. Instead, artist Rebekka Gudleifsdottir spent nearly an entire summer experimenting, baking and cooking up massively-sized portions of food for a photographic series about excess in today’s society…

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a $500 beso giveaway!

I don’t know about you, but as summer is fast approaching, I’m finding myself with very, very little to wear. Layers feel too fussy, and last season’s threads just aren’t doing it for me anymore. Anyone else in serious want for a new wardrobe? Luckily, Beso has offered Design for Mankind readers just that: an

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MIXkind 11.

We lost two more musical heroes last week when Chuck Brown and Donna Summer passed away. Sad news, but we can honor their memory while enjoying the tunes they left behind. [8tracks width=”300″ height=”250″ playops=”” url=”http://8tracks.com/mixes/772250″] 01. Boom Boom — Rye Rye 02. Jumanji — Azealia Banks 03. Chuck Baby — Chuck Brown 04. Hot

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a house baking mold.

Happy Monday, friends! Over the weekend I stumbled upon these adorable house baking molds from Muji. Aren’t they just perfect for an extra-fun brownie, cake or muffin experiment? They’d even make for a nice impromptu gingerbread house this winter. I’m in love! Purchase the silicone house baking mold for $13 at Muji.

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my pregnancy story // dealing with anxiety.

Happy weekend, friends! It’s been a jam-packed week here, so I’m looking forward to enjoying some relaxing time with family and friends, including a fun getaway to a restaurant tucked away inside a boxcar train! So much fun, right? In the mean time, I’m leaving you with Episode 2 of my video series, Prepping for

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