a perfect dining room.

Mismatched chairs, a touch of typography and plenty of room to grow. Love! LINK: FRIDAS FINE

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

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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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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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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patterned dopp kits.

I’ve been traveling like a mad woman for the past few weeks and my dopp kit is shot. These from Ingela Håkansson are so sweet, yes? ($26 / $46) LINK: SCANDINAVIAN DESIGN CENTER

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a polka dot sculpture.

I do like this. I do like this very much. LINK: MICHAEL SWANEY

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bookmark it.

I’m en route to Chicago (road trip!) today, so enjoy a few weekend links for me. And if you’re in the Chicago area, come see my TechWeek panel at 11am tomorrow with a few familiar faces. ;) Onward, and happy weekend to you!: 1. I want this jellyfish dress in a crazy bad way. 2.

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