MAKEKIND 18.

Accessorize those bare summer arms with a bauble of arm candy. With minimal supplies and easy peasy steps, you’ll be able to create a custom bracelet in no time. And when you see how easy this bleaching technique is, you’ll want to see what else you can do with it!…

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artistic apparel.

1. Straight Cut Two-Toned Dress ($54.99) at Mango 2. Glitter Sandal with Shiny Heel ($39.99) at Zara 3. Deco Jazz Necklace ($56) at Bauble Bar 4. Symphony Pink Chalcedony Ring ($180) at Astley Clarke London 5. Rose Gold Rectangular Druzy Studs ($125) at Charm and Chain 6. Pink Metal Corner Clutch ($27) at Dorothy Perkins

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congrats, athena!

Just popping in this morning to congratulate our lucky winner, Athena, who won a Nest thermostat for pinning this adorable bike seat in our Pinterest contest! Thanks for playing, all!

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MIXkind 20.

Good morning, friends! I’m back again with a mix of old and new tracks to get your week hoppin’. Enjoy and have a good day. [8tracks width=”300″ height=”250″ playops=”” url=”http://8tracks.com/mixes/898841″] 01. All Eyes on You — St. Lucia 02. Angels — The xx 03. Exact to Me — The Sea and Cake 04. Runny Day

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life design 101.

Good design doesn’t set out to be profound: it sets out to solve a problem. As you work toward living you most creative life, stop thinking about being the next big thing and start smaller, start where you are. What is something in your life that you’d like to change? What can you do today

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pattern play: natural native

Whether rooted in Aztec, Anasazi, Zulu, or Zuni, natural native patterns are all over the place and I couldn’t be happier about it.  No doubt you’ve been bombarded with these same styles in all sorts of bright colors and patterns, but I thought I’d put together some staples that will hold their own long after

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wanderlust.

Dark and stormy, chipper and cheerful. Pops of vibrant yellow cut through the dark and highlight plaids of all sizes. Even the yellow windowpanes are an architectural plaid! TOP: APARTMENT THERAPY / BOTTOM: TRENDHUNTER

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MAKEKIND 17.

It might be due to my 1980’s upbringing, but I’ve got a major crush on the carefree aesthetic of splattered-paint. This week in MakeKind, I’m using the expressive painting technique to liven up a plain umbrella with some vibrant summer hues. Here’s how…

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