TEN IMAGES OF INSPIRATION : CATS OF FLICKR.

You know, whenever I feel out-of-sorts, there is usually just one thing I end up doing at this time of night: digging through my Flickr favorites for pictures of dreamy cats. And all at once, things seem better. This is my gift to you right now.

Flickr users (from top to bottom): Dj Munnskol, Capt. Mouffette, Amy Nieto, deersummer, rose claw, ten minutes, Babette de Jong, *Cinnamon, Pola MurMur, and Alicia Bock.

HAPPY SATURDAY!

• Definitely loving these colors this morning.
  
• You can order coasters with your Instagram photos on them. Pretty dang cool.
  
• Yum- a BLT salad.
  
• Unique and semi-creepy paper mache hand hooks.
  
• I never tire of Gatsby wedding inspiration.
  
• Cookies that allow you to put the lime in the coconut.
  
• These glowing photo spheres are bee-you-ti-full.
  
• I am usually quite pumped about plants, though I do wish I had a greener thumb.
  
• Hahaha: the rich kids of Instagram.
  
• Homemade mustard is the best.
  
• Decorating with corks.
  
• A totally beautiful bedroom mini-makeover.
  
• Make an adorable little river raft for your kids.
  
• Tavi, almost half my age, is one of my biggest idols.
  
• The Wes Anderson film color palette.
  
• Lovely shots from London fashion week.
  
• I love a good icebox cake this time of year.
  
• Madly in love with this photo. You killed it, Anja.
  
• In honor of the summer olympics, stylin' vintage sports posters.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend in the sun! (above artwork by Amber Alexander)

THOUGHT OF THE DAY : EXCELLENT.

"Be Excellent To Each Other," a mounted hand-sewn piece by Maricor/Maricar. And yes, that is a quotation from Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure. Awesome. (See also: blog)

INTERIOR INSPIRATION : TRAILER, SWEET TRAILER.

When we were staying on the Washington coast last weekend, we ended up walking over to a tiny show (performed by a dear friend of mine) at this "lodge", an adorable community where you can rent vintage trailers for the night. Let me tell you, it was lovely and completely reignited my deep desire to someday own a vintage trailer/camper of my own. Someday, my friends, someday...

Sources (from top to bottom): Merchant Design, Flickr: dakgirl1, Inspiring By Design, Shootfactory, Sally England, Đolić Livada bb, Apartment Therapy, The Grand Daddy, unknown, Dwell, and Flickr: MR38.

FLICKR PHOTO OF THE DAY : THROUGH THE VIEWFINDER.

Untitled by Mackensie Noelle. (See also: tumblr)

COLLECTIONS : ROCKS AND MINERALS.

“Rocks are records of events that took place at the time they formed. They are books. They have a different vocabulary, a different alphabet, but you learn how to read them.” -John McPhee

1. Stone Forest Coaster ($12), 2. TINY ROCK STUD EARRINGS ($122), 3. Home Sapiens (£26), 4. Aragonite ($320), 5. Cori Kindred Print 1, Red Legend ($35), 6. Lilac Stone Ring ($18), 7. Pearl Triangle Ring ($15), 8. Jade River Stones ($12), 9. CRYSTAL PIN ($207), 10. Stone Pendant Necklace ($7.80), 11. Rock Table (£500), and 12. Dark Geode Earrings ($128)

THOUGHT OF THE RADIO : ARE YOU LISTENING?

"Ham Radio Says Listen," a bright art print by Tabitha Bianca Brown. ($20, see also: blog)

TEN IMAGES OF INSPIRATION : ALL THE PRETTY GIRLS.

I had such a wonderful weekend, I'm sad to see it go. Thanks for all the birthday wishes, dear readers! Here are some lovely ladies for your Monday morning. I know we can all use a little eye candy.

Sources (from top to bottom): Vanessa Jackman, Ann He, Jacqueline Harriet, The Snail and the Cyclops, Katye de Grunwald, Erica Shires, Beulah Anne, Lula, Aimme Brodeur, and Matt Fry.

BEST, BEST, BEST!

• A round-up of some pretty great DIYs.
  
• Really loving this blog right now.
  
• A Photoshop tutorial after my own heart.
  
• I must say, there's something great about a sexy cellist.
  
• Yum: fig and honey cream cheese. So simple!
  
• I love homemade photobooth backdrop ideas like this.
  
• One of the best outfits I've seen in awhile.
  
• This place looks like a kid's paradise.
  
• I am madly in love with this wedding.
  
• Some great Kickstarter campaigns (including my brother's awesome upcoming Portland conference.)
  
• It has been decided- I need to start pickling.
  
• Such a great fashion collection.
  
• 10 places to get inspired.
  
• Super easy and sweet DIY fabric garland.
  
• The 50 things every creative should know.
  
• I love me a good nerd cave.
  
• Make some yummy summer berry tarts.
  
• An amazing list of 117 designers you should follow on Pinterest.
  
• Splatter paint gets good again.

I must apologize for such a quiet week here on Design is Mine. I just celebrated my (gulp) thirtieth birthday, so I dedicated a few days to some fun time (including a big beatnik party last night!) Come Monday I will be back with a brand spankin' new laptop and plenty of inspiration for you all. Enjoy the weekend! (above artwork by Fantasic Hysteria)

LOVE BIRDS.

Good morning! I am back from the Oregon coast with an exciting giveaway from sponsor adorn512! Shop-owner Dana is offering a lucky Design is Mine reader the chance to win this adorable lovebirds necklace, perfect for summer.

To enter: stop by adorn512 and then comment on this post with your name and email address no later than Friday, July 20th at noon. Good luck!

FLICKR PHOTO OF THE DAY : STILL.

Untitled by ianôhara. (See also: tumblr)

THIS WEEK'S BEST.

• An informative (and simple) article about square foot gardening.
  
• Sparkling sweet tea, the perfect cocktail.
  
• Make some easy treat pockets for your next party.
  
• Inspiration for summer in the city.
  
• Leaf silhouettes sure are pretty.
  
• Paint yourself some watermelon nails this season.
  Popsicle party printables.
  
• Giving me goosebumps: finger-pickin' good.
  
• A little boy's dream party. Star Wars, of course.
  
• A DIY color-block recipe box.
  
• More pie. Because pie is awesome.
  
• Such a pretty home.
  
• So is this one.
  
• Sometimes plain shoes are boring, so I'm loving this DIY project.

And so, I'm off to the coast! Enjoy the weekend! (above artwork by Riikka Sormunen)

THOUGHT OF THE DAY : HORSES.

"Mountains," a typographic illustration by London-based artist Lizzy Stewart. (See also: shop & blog)

EIGHT FASHION LINES/DESIGNERS...

...that are inspiring the heck out of me lately.



tba (to be adored). Brighton, UK. See: website.



Hansel from Basel. Los Angeles, CA. See: website and tumblr.



Vero Moda. Denmark. See: website and blog.



Frances Baker. Melbourne, AU. See: blog and shop.



wren. Los Angeles, CA. See: website and shop.



Confezioni Crosby. New York. See: website.



ursa minor. Montreal. See: website and blog.



The Hellers. Tel Aviv. See: website and blog.