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walnut boats + vacation

I can't get over how sweet these walnut boats are that Meredith shared over on Hip Hip Hooray ...

 

I will definitely be making these with Ike. 

I'm headed to San Francisco right now (love Wi-Fi on airplanes!!) for a little R+R + a little bit of work.  Posts will be spotty here for the next week but we'll continue to blog over on Hip Hip Hooray!   

cherry blossom girl :: maria lucia hohan

Have you seen these breathtaking photos over on Cherry Blossom Girl?

These were images she took during a visit to the studio of Maria Lucia Hohan.  Its like dress heaven!

magpie's cake

Ever since I found out about local cake maker Magpie's Cake from Maria I've been obsessed ... 

Are these not the most amazingly, delicate pieces of art/food? 

hive at 1511 :: workshops

We announced our fall workshops for the Hive last week + I'm really excited for a couple of new classes including Organic Floral Design with the very cool Sidra Forman ...

We're also offering a screen printing class as well as a few more letterpress, wedding and photography workshops.  If you're interested, sign-up quick ... spaces are filling up!

[photo by kate headley]

etsy love :: mint parcel

I just came across these very sweet illustrations + prints from local designer mint parcel ...

 

LOVE the superhero illustrations -- I think I might need to get one for Ike.  See her Etsy shop here.

superior labor

Yes, please ... I would like any of these totes from Japanese company Superior Labor ...

chance

I've been seeing a lot of buzz about Chance (by former Kate Spade creative director) ... and of course, I love everything about it.  But I especially love this ...

I couldn't agree more - probably because it makes me feel better about the dozens of stripey things I own. : )

deck towel

Pretty colors, fabrics + textured towels from Deck Towel.  Perfect for summer ...

The blue chambray, light linen is my favorite.  

And a big thanks to Jen over at Classic Play for the feature on me + Hip Hip Hooray!

sponsor love :: project wedding

Though I'm not planning a wedding I really do love all the great DIY projects posted on Project Wedding.  So many great ideas and many by my favorite bloggers.  

Here are some of my favorite DIY posts that can be used for any celebration ...

1) Seedling Favor Kits (by Livy Kanaley )

2) Pear and Raspberry Mini Pies (by Aran Goyoaga)

3) Homemade Bread and Jam (by Jordan Ferney)

Such great ideas + so cute!

etsy love : DIMDi

I love Etsy when you find little gems like this shop, DIMDi ...

Really sweet original watercolor paintings.  Would make a great gift.