July 6, 2017
Trending: Straw Hats + Bags
French Market Basket with Double Handles
Posted In accessories, bags, round up, series, style, trends, wear it
July 5, 2017
Print Edition: July 2017
Print 2, Formation by A’Driane Nieves
Paperclip Index Chart by Present & Correct
Pennsylvania Schematic Map by Transit Authority Figures (all states available)
Painted Leaves by Samantha Dolan
Holly Original Illustration by Kate Lewis Ink
Botanical Print by Prints Project
Another Task for You by David Shrigley
July 3, 2017
June Favorites
1/ Super Sweet 100 Cherry Tomatoes
I’ve been doing container gardens for the past few years, and this summer I ventured into the world of cherry tomatoes, Sweet 100s specifically. They’re a vining variety that are deliciously meaty and sweet. Last week I was able to start picking a few day as they ripen and my salad game has gone up a notch!
2/ Mom’s Stuff All-Purpose Piñon Salve
I started using Mom’s Stuff a few years ago after meeting Mom’s daughter and trying out a sample. Each jar is handmade from all natural ingredients that deeply moisturize, soothe, and protect your skin and there are no filler ingredients like water, cheap oils, or stabilizers. Lately I’ve been dabbing some on bug bites for comfort.
3/ Illume Candles Vanity Tins
Illume Candles first entered my life back in college, when I bought two delicious smelling candles for more than I could afford. I’m loving the design of their Vanity Tins and the scents are just as good as ever!
4/ Pineapple Sage
It was the pineapple-scented leaves that caused me to pick up one of these to plant this year. In late summer they bloom bright red, tube-shaped blooms that attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
5/ La Colombe Draft Latte
This is the treat I’ve been reaching for on hot summer mornings! Lactose-free milk and cold pressed espresso make for a slightly sweet drink without any added sugar.
6/ Kristin Ess Instant Lift Thickening Spray
Forever on the search for the perfect hair product that will give my fine hair more oomph, and this spray has become the top contender. You don’t need to use a ton, it’s not super sticky, and the smell is amazing.
7/ Lou & Grey Linen Racerback Tank (50% off!)
I picked up black and grey ones a few weeks ago and have been more or less living in them. They hit my short(ish) torso in just the right spot and the cut is super flattering.
8/ Carmex Comfort Care Colloidal Oatmeal Lip Balm
As a lip balm-aholic you can take my word that this stuff is the real deal. Its blend of natural colloidal oatmeal and cold-pressed antioxidant rich fruit seed oil provides long-lasting moisture for visibly smoother lips.
9/ Milk and Honey by Rupi Kaur
A collection of poetry and prose about survival, about the experience of violence, abuse, love, loss, and femininity. And how to find the sweetness in all areas of life.
July 3, 2017
July Desktop Calendar Download
And just like that, we’re halfway through the year! Hope you’re enjoying your summer.
June 27, 2017
5 Dishware Crushes
Helen Levi
Beach Series Traditional Mug // Ocean Dinner Plate // Pebble Series Breakfast Bowl // Sunrise Dinner Plates
Stolen Form
Brick Dish // Pipe Espresso / Condiment Cups // Tin Can Mug // Salt & Pepper Pipes
Kaz
Aqua Speckle Bowl // Marble Cheese Platter // Watercolour Moon Platter // Tia Bowl Set
Robert Gordon
Canvas Dinner Plate // Coffee Run Mug Set // Pearl Mug // Merchant Charcoal Bowl
Fenek
Big Salad Bowl // Blue Splattered Espresso Cups // High Plate // Splattered Mug
June 22, 2017
Breakfast Cookies 12 Ways
It’s officially (officially!) summer, and as the temperatures climb my appetite drops. I want nothing hot on my plate, especially first thing in the morning with my iced coffee. This year I want to experiment with some breakfast cookies that can be made up in advance for the week and enjoyed on the go or on the slow. Check out theses twelve recipes I’m hoping to test out!
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June 21, 2017
Summer Inspiration
501 Cutoff Denim Shorts // Lovely Life // Design Love Fest // Charlotte LaPalus // For Love & Lemons // Jessica Comingore
Maryam Nassir Zadeh // Paper & Stitch // The First Mess // Treasures & Travels // Luisa Brimble // Soma Water
Posted In seasonal inspiration, series
June 20, 2017
Summer 17 Wardrobe Wish List
1/ Embroidered Espadrilles 2/ Livingston Stripe Muscle Tee 3/ Felicity Cat Eye Sunglasses 4/ The Human Muscle Tank in Large Print
5/ Denim Shortalls 6/ Divvy Studs 7/ Chambray Drawstring Shorts 8/ Sol Caftan
9/ Large Shapes Pendant in Bone 10/ Safari Bag 11/ Garden Grove Straw Boater 12/ Huarache Slide Sandals
Posted In accessories, bags, jewelry, series, shoes, style, wear it
June 15, 2017
10 June DIYs
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June 14, 2017
10 Days of Design Crush Anniversary Giveaways: Day 10 Fashionable
Ten years ago this month I started Design Crush as a place to gather inspiration for my day job as a graphic designer, and five years ago it became my full-time job. To thank you all, as well as highlight some of my favorite sponsors from over the years, we’ll be hosting ten days of giveaways in celebration of ten years of this little site that could.
Over the past few years I’ve have the pleasure of working closely with two incredible companies who have business models built on investing in and empowering women in impoverished countries. The first of which was Fashionable, and in 2016 we worked together to create a line of table and kitchen linens.
Fashionable works with women, both locally and globally, who have overcome challenges ranging from prostitution to addiction to a lack of opportunity. With your help they work to give opportunity to women where there is often little, and then they effect change.
The line has grown from a collection of handwoven scarves to include leather goods from around the world and jewelry made in Nashville, Tennessee. Now just this month Fashionable has added apparel and shoes to their shop!
Like the rest of their collections, Fashionable‘s apparel and shoes are perfectly pared down versions of everyday styles. I’m aching to get my hands on the Cecilia T-Shirt Dress a pair of Pamela Platform Sandals for the perfect summer outfit. I can see layering some of the other tops in different colors over the dress to mix things up and create new outfits, too.
With lovely collections of leather, jewelry, apparel, and shoes, you’ll have no trouble spending the $250 gift card Fashionable is gifting one reader for our last day of giveaways! You have 22 ways to enter to win and 48-hours to get crackin’.
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