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when it rains on your parade…

As a child, I was a lovely little dancer (although I know you don’t believe that after witnessing my daily dance parties) with a penchant for tutus, tap shoes and jazz hands. It was my thing. My oldest sister was the smart one, middle sister was the athletic one, and I was the artistic one.

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affordable art.

Olivia’s mother emailed me a link to her Pratt-graduating daughter’s art, admitting that yes, she’s that kind of mom. And because I love that kind of mom around here (and because Olivia is a talent!), I’m sharing it with you, friends. Go, Moms! LINK:  OLIVIA GULIN on ETSY p.s. This print is only $45. The

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italian foulards.

When Brunella sent me a link to her work, I totally had to Google the word ‘foulard‘ because I had no idea what it was. (I’m not the most cultured of gals.) Turns out they are beautiful lightweight scarves/headpieces. And it turns out I love them very much. LINK:  BRU

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geometric drawer pulls.

Lisa Jones is sort of my hero, so when she offered a sneak peek of her new spring line to Design for Mankind readers, I jumped at the chance. My fave product? These gorgeous ceramic drawer pulls ($24) that are as geometric as they are lovely. Congrats, Lisa! LINK:  PIGEON TOE p.s. Check out the

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a watercolor rug.

This piece of art is a rug. I know. I can’t believe it either. LINK:  NODUS RUGS p.s. Nodus also created this awesome rug. I’m totally obsessed! p.p.s. I’m not telling you how much this costs, because it will make your head hurt.

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