DOTTY

I love it when things pop up on my pinterest that just go together so well. Today it's all about dots. Love this retro-inspired Up! poster by Paul Conrad and these cute illustrations by Jenny Bowers.

INSTANT HAPPY

How amazing would your morning commute be if this bridge in England's Carlisle Train Station was part of it? Also, I didn't notice the chandeliers until I was writing this post. Chandeliers. Magical.

TURN OVER A NEW LEAF

Lovely leaves by Owen Gildersleeve and Marianne Nielsen. 

MONDAY MIX #91: HERE WE ARE

Summer used to be my favourite season but after my first (very humid) summer in Milwaukee, it has officially been bumped to second. I am so happy that bright leaves and nostalgia are now in the crisp autumn air. (Don't worry, summer, I still love you). Here's a slower mix for your Monday evening to welcome fall.

 

image // jen allanson

GOOD GOOD LINKS FOR THE WEEKEND

Oh wow, this week sure got away from me! I hope you all had a marvelous week and we'll be back to our regularly scheduled programming here next week!

I wonder if my landlord would let me do this to my radiators.

I'm so excited for fall treats! These cookies are at the top of my fall baking list.

Saw this awesome print on Mallory's blog and bought it for my kitchen.

Raindrops on the sidewalk. (More street art by Peter Gibson here)

Heart jeans DIY.

This cat.

Sesame Street spoof of Glee. (P.S. I want to dance like Blaine all the time. Or I just want Blaine to dance all the time)

BITS FROM THE WEEKEND

Hope everyone had a marvelous weekend! Here are a couple of snaps from mine. Have you ever tried graham cracker crumbs on top of ice cream or frozen yogurt? So simple but so delicious. On the left is a tiny little message that someone left on the windowsill of the stairwell in my building. Awesome.

MONDAY MIX #90: INDIAN SUMMER

A mix for the lazy last days of summer.



photo // misha ashton

GOOD GOOD LINKS FOR THE WEEKEND

A little late this week with posting. Finally got internet in my new apartment  on Tuesday and have enjoyed being reconnected with the rest of the world. So many blogs to catch up on! I hope everyone had a great weekend and that you have something fun planned for the weekend!

Love every photo is this awesome vintage signs flickr. (via Allyson's pinterest)

Oh my lanta, homemade Cheez-its.

Awesome swing billboard installation.

Have I ever told you that I want to live in a treehouse? Because I do.

100 years of fashion in 100 seconds.

I can't wait to make these cookies for Hallowe'en!

Adorable coin envelope DIY.

I have found my dream bathroom.

This ball point pen art blows my mind.


photo // caiti borruso

REFLECTING THE STARS

According to the U.S. Parks Association, only 10% of the United States will be able to see the night sky by 2020. How sad is that? One of my favourite things about going to Mayne Island in the summer when I was younger was just being able to see the stars and the Milky Way at night and marveling at the sheer size of the universe. This incredible installation on Pier 49 in NY is an attempt to shed some light on the issue of light pollution (haha see what I did there? Yeah, I'm clever. I know)

via // Cup of Jo

BY THE LAKE

Hello! I have internet again! (Finally. Internet, I love you. Please never leave me again)

Lake Michigan, sometimes you can be pretty darn lovely. Jade and I stopped by on our way back from work so that she could take some pictures for a project that she is working on. I tested out some of my hipstertastic camera phone apps. It was sunny and breezy and perfect.

LYDIA NICHOLS

Love the fun and graphic nature of Lydia Nichol's illustrations and her use of space in her more gridded compositions. She also has a fantastic sense of typography. Check out more of her work here.

website // shop // blog // twitter

RELOCATED

Wonderful travel related graphics by Fernando Volken Togni. I'm absolutely smitten with that St. Basil's. 

JENN SKI

Beautiful colours, textures, and shapes in Jenn Ski's work.

website // blog // etsy // twitter

GROUND CONTROL TO MAJOR TOM

Children's book illustration + Andrew Kolb + David Bowie? Too awesome for words.

 

via // bb-blog

GO PLAY

image // Maricor Maricar for ESPN Magazine via Village

WEDNESDAY WANDERLUST

Dreaming of sundrenched afternoons in the Italian countryside today. These gorgeous photos were taken by the talented Sarah Longworth. (Be sure to check out the rest of her dreamy photostream)

HERBS

Lovely new print by Cake with Giants

OFF THE GRID

Going to be off the grid for a little while as I wait for internet hook-up in my new apartment. I have a bunch of posts scheduled for the next couple of weeks so hopefully I'll have internet by the time those are through!

image // here

GOOD GOOD LINKS FOR THE WEEKEND + MOVING DAY

Moving day has arrived! After living in a hotel for four weeks, I'm getting a little (ok, a lot) stir crazy and can't wait to move. Does anyone have any tips for moving?  I'd love to hear them. I've done this four times and I still feel terrible at it. Packing just stresses me out no matter how much or how little it is. Whether it is a suitcase for a trip or my entire apartment, I hate it. Wish me luck!

Impromptu slip 'n' slide in Times Square last Sunday courtesy of Hurricane Irene.

I can't wait to try some of the refreshing and simple recipes on Meal du Jour (via Village)

The only thing that would make these prints better would be if it said "Tony Danza".

These terrariums are totally rad.

Jellyfish! (via Where the Lovely Things Are)

Would love a set of these cookie cutters.

Really digging this mix that I found on 8tracks.

I need this ottoman in my living room. West Elm, why must you taunt me so?

Another fine addition to my dream living room.

And what Good Good links post would be complete without a Harry Potter link?

Have a good long weekend!

image // found on pinterest, source untraceable

SAY CHEESE

A bit more cheese for you.

via // paperfashion

GRILLED CHEESE SOCIAL

How had this blog managed to slip under my radar until last week? Grilled cheese sandwiches are my favourite food. No joke. I learned about Grilled Cheese Social when Renae pinned one of MacKenzie's delicious concoctions last week. Here are just a few of the amazing sandwiches that caught my eye.