The Hat Shop

I’ve always loved a good hat, especially a cloche. Maybe because I find them most flattering on myself. (Or maybe they remind me of one of my favorites, The Great Gatsby.) I wish I wore them more, then I could justify snatching up that woven one for the dog days of summer. The Hat Shop has a beautiful selection, including a few top-notch fascinators. (via SeeSaw Designs)

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Happy Weekend


PHOTO: Julie Pike

01. making some old school chevron friendship bracelets this weekend
02. Talk-o-meter is an app that shows just how much everyone is participating in a conversation
03. a great video explaining letterpress
04. make your own A-frame tent!
05. turn your power cords into wall art
06. rad reclaimed wood neckties
07. can’t stop thinking about these chocolate mousse + caramel tarts – YUM!

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Nixon Time Teller P

Last Saturday I was out and about and decided to reward myself (more on that later) with a new watch. The Nixon Time Teller P to be exact, my watch brand of choice. I bought my first as a 24th birthday gift to myself, an awesome skinny-strapped black leather double wrap with a rectangular electric blue face that they sadly no longer make. Shortly thereafter I stopped wearing a watch altogether because I was tired of it banging against my desk while I designed. But when I saw this shocking pink beauty with a silicone everything I knew I’d struck gold. It’s a men’s watch, which I prefer and comes in a great array of bright monotones. The thing is, I wonder if I’ll ever be able to get used to looking at my wrist for the time ever again…

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Go On, Make One

I’m always messing around with one project or another, but in the past few months I’ve been gung ho on DIY. I don’t know whether I’m just noticing the great projects out there more, or maybe following some new blogs that are chock full of ideas and inspiration. And you know what? I don’t care which it is because I’m feeling more creative than ever. I’ve already started a few of the projects below and thought you might like to take a shot at them as well.

 


PHOTO + LINK: Style Scrapbook
DIY “Yellow Clutch”

 


PHOTO + LINK: eat.live.shop.
Fabric Covered Notebooks

 


PHOTO + LINK: Dismount Creative
Gilded Jewelry

 


PHOTO + LINK: ISLY
Fringed Leather Necklace

 


PHOTO + LINK: Just B
Color Blocked Pouch

 


PHOTO + LINK: Dismount Creative
Faux Enamel Necklace

 

PHOTO + LINK: Honestly WTF
Pom Pom Necklace

 


PHOTO + LINK: The Brick House
Shelving Unit

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wander

 

 

 

The handmade leather bags and accessories from wander are feeding my love for the heritage movement. There’s just something so appealing about a simple, clean product that is well made and durable. I’m definitely feeling that laptop case up top. (via A Merry Mishap)

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