The palette of Iittala’s purnukka jars couldn’t match my home better if they tried. I’d love to sue that turquoise one in particular to house my sea salt. {via Creature Comforts}
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PHOTO: Honestly… WTF
My memories of box braids are neon in color and plastic in texture. I’m thinking I need to replace them with the micro-suede and washer variety. Thanks for coming up with yet another project I can’t wait to conquer, Honestly… WTF!
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PHOTO: Jennilee Marigomen
01. love these tie-on birthday crowns
02. I need some neon in my spring wardrobe
03. a little morbid, but some of us want to be modern even in death
04. I’m awful at making lunch, looking forward to trying some of these recipes
05. make a hanging gutter garden (then say that three times fast)
06. yeah, I could shack up in this treehouse
07. make your own Peeps + Cadbury Eggs (there’s even a deviled version!)
08. I like the idea of a skewer station next to the grill
09. cloud doughnuts
10. a brilliant paper record player invitation from Kelli Anderson
PS: Sign up for the mixtape swap!
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I’ve totally fallen prey to the geometric trend, but you’ve probably figured that out already. I’ve also been coveting a terrarium for the better part of two years. These hand-welded metal and glass beauties from Assembly New York are each one of a kind and vary in size from 7-14″ tall. I’m 96% sure I’ll be dreaming of them tonight. (Fine. After work. During my disco nap.) {via bltd}
Posted In accessories, house and homeNot always the easiest appetizer to eat one-handed (wine or a cocktail is in the other, obviously), but bruschetta is one of my favorites. Can you sense a theme with my go-tos? They’re always versatile and can swing savory or sweet. It makes me feel like a real gastronomist when I can throw this and that together and know the outcome is going to be palatable. Different variations on bruschetta can also be served hot or cold, nice when you have a tried and true recipe that you want to warm up for winter or cool down for summer. Take a look at these bad boys. (As always, click on the image to be taken to the recipe.)
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Tell Ritterback’s Book Hook was born from the idea that he wanted something better than a strip of paper holding his place. His design prevents damage and mimics the shape of an open book, and I love how it practically turns into a piece of sculpture.
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PHOTO + LINK: A Beautiful Mess
I can’t wait to recreate this layered tissue paper decor for something. Anything.
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PHOTO: Teresa Q
01. audio made visual as soundwave art
02. I’m pumped for the Royal Wedding
03. how to make the world’s five best sandwiches
04. The Hipster’s Eulogy
05. an archive of photos deemed Too Hard to Keep
06. an infographic about infographics – genius
07. chandeliers built out of bike parts
08. I really like these paper flower corsages
09. and I can’t wait to try this cyanotype scarf project
10. I’m a cereal-holic, check out seven recipes to make your own
Pup Tent is a teepee-shaped structure designed by Slade Architecture that’s constructed out of water-jet cut laminated layered plywood. There are openings in the front for access and on the top for air circulation and a little bit of light. Not only do I hope these will one day be available for purchase, I also hope there are different sizes. Piper would love it.
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It was 90º and I wanted something light and refreshing, so I made this recipe for dinner last night. Afterwards I shared this photo on Twitter and Instagram and you all freaked out, so I thought I’d better post it before I started receiving threats in the mail. My edits are in parentheses.
found via words & pictures, adapted from Gourmet Magazine, Sept. 2007
• 2 teaspoons grated lime zest (I didn’t have any fresh limes on hand)
• 1 tablespoons fresh lime juice (I’m a fanatic, I used 3 tbsp bottled key lime juice)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 cup quinoa
• 1 cup corn kernels (I didn’t have any)
• 2 medium tomatoes, diced (I substituted 1 1/2 C halved grape tomatoes)
• 3 scallions, chopped finely (I used 1/2 C chopped red onion)
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped (I had none)
• 1 fresh avocado, sliced, to garnish (I chopped mine up and mixed it right in)
Whisk together the lime zest and lime juice, butter, oil, sugar, and salt in a medium bowl, and set aside. Wash and cook the quinoa according to the package (usually three rinses in water and simmered for 20 minutes). Fold in the corn kernels and add the quinoa to the lime dressing. Toss together and let sit for about 5 minutes or until absorbed. Then fold in the tomatoes, scallions, avocado, basil, and cilantro. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serves 4.
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