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I love this recipe for making your own Pixie Sticks. Mainly because it gives me the perfect excuse to purchase paper straws, package them up all pretty like, and gift my friends.
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This just might be the best beach bag I’ve ever seen. Leave it to Angela Adams, Sea Bags, and J. Crew to collaborate on this piece of colorblocking perfection.
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Each piece of brass Marmol Radzinger’s jewelry line is an architectural remnant from one of the firm’s projects. Handcrafted to be a perfect individual that will gradually gain a unique patina for the one wearing it. I love the extra touch of the drilled holes. (via Design Milk)
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I think I’ve mentioned before what a geography nerd I am. Cause I’m a big one, huge. It always baffles me when someone has absolutely no idea where in the U.S. a state lies. Maybe I need to carry around one of these smart magnetic geography maps from Steven Mattern in my bag, then I can just show them instead of rolling my eyes. (via CMYBacon)
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I gasped with joy when a yellow promo stapler from poppin showed up on my desk yesterday afternoon. I’d seen the line mentioned in at least one magazine and my interests were piqued. Every piece is sleek and modern with bold monochromatic colors schemes and families. And best of all? Completely reasonably priced. I think I see a new desk set in my near future.
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Not exaaactly a CMYK palette, but it will be once I try it on my own nails later this week. Crossing my fingers that I have the patience to sit still while it dries! (via Jenci)
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In the world of design music plays a fairly large role. Whether it’s setting the mood for a project, creating some seriously insane cover art, or giving us background noise to drown out the world it’s there. Late I’ve been non-stop listening to Designers.MX, a site full of mixes created and designed by designers. It’s the perfect storm, really.
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How to: Screen Print by How to Project + Get a Grip
(via Studio Sweet Studio)
Freelance Ain’t Free by Mikey Burton + Cranky Pressman
(via design work life)
American Flags Map by These Are Things
American Atlas by Brainstorm Print + Design
(via Oh So Beautiful Paper)
Hand-dyed cotton animal purses from Caitlin Hinshelnood showcase beautiful sketches of animals. And it’s sort of a two for one, because each purse is dyed a different color with a different set of animals on either side. I like these lots. (via Creature Comforts)
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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