Chambray

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Rachel Craven Textiles

Chambray a trend that I flirted with in the 90s in the form of a Canadian tuxedo – sleeveless button-up and cuffed jean shorts (I know you know.) – then never thought twice about again. Now with 90s influences showing up everywhere I turn it’s back on my radar. Last fall I purchased a greyish-blue button-down that I love, but now I’m toying with the idea of summer pieces. The material is just about as perfect as can be for high temps, light and breathable and dare I say it effortlessly chic.

 

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Loft // Gap // Holding Horses

 

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Gap // Merona // Dream Monstar

 

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Sole Society // Whistles // Brooks Brothers

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Burgers 10 Ways

Burgers.

Burgers, burgers, burgers.

My summer seems to be almost revolving around them. Cookouts at my mom and stepdad’s, hanging out with my dad and his girlfriend, and of course plenty of porch time with friends and paper plates balanced on laps. Now if I could only get in gear and have my propane tank refilled I could try these ten recipes that I’ve got bookmarked!

ASIAN-BURGERS-with-SRIRACHA-MAYO-Chew-Out-Loud-Design-Crush

BLUE-CHEESE-BURGERS-ON-LIGHT-BRIOCHE-ROLLS-with-CRISPY-PANCETTA-AND-ONION-CHUTNEY-Supergolden-Bakes-Design-Crush

JAMESON-WHISKEY-BLUE-CHEESE-BURGER-with-GUINNESS-CHEESE-SAUCE-+-CRISPY-ONIONS-Half-Baked-Harvest-Design-Crush

SMOKY-CHIPOTLE-CHEDDAR-BURGERS-with-MEXICAN-STREET-CORN-FRITTERS-Half-Baked-Harvest-Design-Crush

TERIYAKI-PINA-COLADA-BURGERS-Oh,-Sweet-Basil-Design-Crush

BACON-AND-BRIE-BURGER-with-SPICY-PEACH-CARAMELIZED-ONIONS-Tasty-Kitchen-Design-Crush

CHORIZO-BURGER-with-GRILLED-MUSHROOMS-AND-SMOKED-HAVARTI-Murphy-Goode-Design-Crush

RED-WINE-BURGERS-with-CARAMELIZED-ONIONS-AND-GOAT-CHEESE-Neighborfood-Design-Crush

TANDOORI-CHICKEN-BURGERS-Baked-Bree-Design-Crush

WESTERN-BACON-BURGERS-with-BBQ-MAYO-AND-CRISPY-ONION-STRINGS-Creme-de-la-Crumb-Design-Crush

Click on each image to go to the recipe.
All photos copyright of their respective sites unless otherwise noted.

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Back to the Grind

A new notebook is my equivalent of a bouquet of freshly sharpened pencils, in other words a sure sign of August and the promise of fall. A well-designed place to take notes, dream big, and layout plans only serves to spur my creativity further – how about you?

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ROW 1: Soft Cover White Embossed 3-Pack // Oil Pastel Notepad // Color Pop Medium Notebook
ROW 2: Refillable Brown Leather Notebook // Font Family Notebook
ROW 3: A5 Luxe Notebook // Mini City Notebook Set // Canvas White Monogram Notebook

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Granitas 10 Ways

Every summer get together (and Monday) deserves a sweet ending. But who wants something rich and heavy when warm weather eating is about all things fresh and light? Enter the granita, a fancy slush if you will. This icy concoction couldn’t be easier to bring to life, and a splash of alcohol makes it very adult friendly. These ten version are on my radar for summer tasting.

 

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SOUTHERN-SWEET-TEA-GRANITA-Dessert-for-Two-Design-Crush

RHUBARB-LIME-GRANITA-Apt.-2B-Baking-Co.-Design-Crush

RED-WINE-GRANITA-with-VANILLA-ICE-CREAM-Honestly-YUM-Design-Crush

JASMINE-GREEN-TEA-GRANITA-Lady-and-Pups-Design-Crush

HONEYDEW-GRANITA-Use-Real-Butter-Design-Crush

COFFEE-GRANITA-Citrus-and-Candy-Design-Crush

BLOOD-ORANGE-MARGARITA-GRANITA-Tartelette-Design-Crush

BLACKBERRY-ROSÉ-GRANITA-with-BASIL-WHIPPED-CREAM-Hummingbird-High-Design-Crush

Click on each image to go to the recipe.
All photos copyright of their respective sites unless otherwise noted.

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Summer Bed Linens

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French-Belgian Linen Shale Sheet Set // Duvet Cover & Pillow Case Set // Grey & White Stripe Sheet

Crisp, clean bed linens and summertime are ubiquitous in my mind. That gorgeous inevitably rumpled look and fabric that only gets softer with use pair so well with warm evenings and deep sleeps. The only things that might make the experience even more perfect is a soft breeze.

 

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Washed Linen Collection // Bluish Grey Linen Pillow Case Set // Linen Blend Duvet Set

 

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Hawkins Simple Linens Pillows // Linen Bedspread // Linen Sheets

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8 Portable Speakers

The most indispensable item when entertaining is a solid portable speaker. I love being able to grab it to take along wherever the action is – dining room, deck, park, you name it. Not so long ago consumers were limited to one or two quality sounds, but these days we have not only our choice of brands but color and design as well.

 

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ROW 1: Beloit 15 // Helsinki // Tube Audio
ROW 2: Zipp Airplay // Nixon Mini Blaster Speaker
ROW 3: Bose Soundlink // Boombot REX // Solar Powered Radio

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Three Cheers for Caftans

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Strook Printed by Humanoid

My friend Jaime and I have been planning our retirement for years. Key elements include huge sunglasses, turbans, red lipstick (preferably on our teeth), and caftans. So it’s rather serendipitous that the flowy frocks are back in style at the moment – black and white, colorful, patterned, long and short. What once was seen as your grandmother’s housedress is your summer wardrobe’s best friend.

 

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Indigo Shibori Caftan by Proud Mary // White Crackle Organic Linen Caftan by Emerson Fry // Warboel 01 by Humanoid

 

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The Caftan by Hatch // Onda Silk Caftan by Lotta Designs // Agave Nut Birch Green Caftan by Rodebjer

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Mother’s Day Cards

If your mom is even half as amazing as mine you’ve struck gold. The lady who birthed me is my #1 fan, my best friend, and my anchor in this sometimes crazy world. My grandmother has also been a huge influence on me, as well as my aunt. So don’t just celebrate your mother on Mother’s Day, let all of the incredible women in your life know just how appreciated they truly are.

 

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ROW 1: Egg Press // The Good Twin Co. // Rifle Paper Co.
ROW 2: Ashkahn // Sycamore Street Press // Sea + Lake Paper Co.
ROW 3: My Dear Fellow Co. // Moglea
ROW 4: Denote Stationery // Ink Meets Paper // Hairpin Letterpress
ROW 5: The Detroit Card Co. // One Canoe Two // our heiday

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