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i have missed blogging.  there, said it.

here's a comeback post featuring some internet goodness.  LINKS I HEART posts have always been a fan favorite so i hope you enjoy.

• lola eats better than we do - a LIST OF FRUITS & VEG that are safe for rabbits' delicate tummies
• because you never know what you will find at the thrift - GORGEOUS WIRE CHAIRS spotted by the eagle eyed sherry of YOUNG HOUSE LOVE
• indoor plants are my latest obsession so THIS POST is my jam; interior design, gorgeous photography and thrifted finds
• i dare you not to fall in love with this RESCUE PUP'S sweet face, or the HOUSE OF HUMBLE blog in general
• practical and fair PARENTING ADVICE
• i actually work for a clothing retailer with a plus department and found THIS POST really inspiring
• joann shared some of her VINTAGE BOOK COLLECTION  and the conversation inevitably turned towards typeface, graphics and the smell of old books.  so pleased i am not the only weirdo book sniffer out there.
• i am experiencing full-on SHOWER ENVY
• add to that some FLOOR ENVY from this gorgeous belgian apartment
• i have sorta kinda made friends again with PINTEREST - feeling inspired, not overwhelmed... for the time being
• each spring i fall in love with scarves all over again and THIS HOW-TO is packed with tutorial goodness made easy - just click on the photo of a style you like and it automatically redirects you to a video of simple instructions.  amazing!

OFFLINE LOVE

• more sunshine
• discovering money in your pocket
• compliments from a co-worker
• treating oneself to chinese delivery
• holding small babies

please leave me a link to your latest post!  i would love to check it out and, you never know, maybe it will find its way onto the next links i heart list.

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NOVA recently blogged one of her infamous links list and prefaced it stating that "making lists is my [her] version of meditation".  i feel the same way about these 'links i heart' lists.  their creation is very cathartic for me and i love sharing just a tiny little bit of the greatness that the blogosphere has to offer.  i hope you enjoy reading them as much as i enjoy creating them.

• don't judge me but i've never seen an episode of game of thrones.  *pause for shock and awe*  but i still believe these GAME OF THRONES CHARACTERS IN 80'S/90'S CLOTHING ILLUSTRATIONS to be awesome (via NYLON BLOG)
• if you have read any of my other LINKS I HEART linky lists you'll by now be aware of my adoration of liz of THE BLUE EYED OWL.  HERE'S ANOTHER GREAT REASON WHY.  (home tour)
• I NEED FEMINISM BECAUSE...
• i want to dress like a golden girl and THESE PANTS are the first step
• i want to MAKE THESE immediately
• still haven't read THIS BOOK but they've already set the release date for the FILM in 2015 - i need to get on that
• besides being irritating and clogging up your newsfeed here's WHAT REALLY HAPPENS WHEN YOU "LIKE" SOMETHING ON FACEBOOK
• the hilarious truth behind fashion blogging paired with the CUTEST SQUIRREL SWEATER EVER equals one amazing post
• a terrific THRIFTING TIPS post from one of the masters, megan of FEATHERS AND FRECKLES
• two beautifully written posts in the case for adoption and rescue of animal family members - ONE and TWO
• danavee makes the case for CLEANING THE HOUSE FOR COMPANY, a girl after my own heart
• THIRD AND DELAWARE is a dry wit blog that chronicles the fashion wins and losses of each and every episode of roseanne - love that jackie harris navajo print obsession (discovered VIA)
• USE YOUR HEAD TO SAVE YOUR FEET  old lady wisdom at its absolute best
• check out this collection of VINTAGE "HEAD" PLANTERS - apparently people used to stick flower arrangements in women's heads for decoration.  ugh.  regardless, the vases themselves are gorgeous works of art and ladies were super glamorous.  make-up brush holder, perhaps?

have you created a links post or do you have a recently read/written post that is awesome and want to share it with me?  please do.

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• a photophile's dream... NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC'S 'FOUND' TUMBLR .  prepare to fall down the rabbit hole of historical awesomeness.  (also, THIS LINK)
• such a BRILLIANT ALTERNATIVE to hanging flower baskets
• this article about HIDDEN MESSAGES in video games had some interesting info on improper creative credit in the technology field
• i will have my eye open for THIS BOOK when at the bookstore
• has anyone tried THIS PHOTOSHOP-ISH WEBSITE?  any feedback?
• this photo collection of ABANDONED HOMES is eerie in that "what the heck happened?" kind of way
• HOW TO FIND GOOD GIFTS IN CHARITY SHOPS.  do you thrift gifts?  some of my PERSONAL FAVORITES have been found at the thrifts.
• i work in fashion retail and have found myself doing THIS.  who am i?
• disney's seven dwarves reimagined in BEAUTIFUL ART
• two GORGEOUS THRIFTED PIECES i love for their simplicity
• five fantastic PHOTO-EDITING WEBSITES that make it easy to create collages
• are you kidding me with these AMAZING YARD SALE SCORES?  my neighbours do not want to part with stuff this gorgeous.
• i love sharing posts that talk about THE VALUE OF STUFF AND DECLUTTERING and here is another well written one
• so cute.  so easy.  SO CRAFTY.
• i am so over this grown out pixie mullet!  so until i can get to the stylist for a proper cut i am going to get my hilda ogden on with this RETRO-STYLE HEADSCARF TUTORIAL.
• i cannot sew but for those of you who can i present this TUTORIAL on getting the sag out of "baggy fit" skinny jeans by brooke at pure and noble
• my dad got punched in the face by a lady over a cabbage patch doll he was trying to get me for christmas one year.  true story.  here is a list of other POPULAR TOYS OF THE EIGHTIES.
• rediculously cute STAR WARS TEES for kids who have better style than i do
• my thoughts exactly regarding THE UNITENTIONAL BLOGGING VACATION.  but, you know, without the baby part.

i am attempting to compile the world's greatest 'links i heart' collection of thrifting/car-booting/yard-saleing/dumpster diving/etc. tip posts.  have you written one (or more)?  have a great one bookmarked?  please leave me the link in the comments.  i look forward to sharing.

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the internet is always full of goodness if you know where to look.  look no further. *wink*

• for my next birthday i am asking to be spoiled with a HOUSECLEANING TEAM.  nothing like a fresh start.
• obligatory JEALOUSY INDUCING HOME TOUR
• 10 ESSENTIAL ITEMS DECOR ITEMS FOR THE VINTAGE HOME brought to you by liz who has the greatest collection of vintage pieces.  seriously, her home.
• so yes, i am sharing an article about DOING THE DISHES that i enjoyed immensely.  who have i become?!?!
• is my nerd showing?  TARDIS-NESS.
• i love a heartwarming adoption story and em's INTRODUCTION TO CHLOE reads so genuine and full of love.
• i think i could actually make THIS RECIPE.  with a dollop of sour cream on top.  yum.
• THINGS I LEARNED WHILE TAKING A PICTURE OF MYSELF EVERY DAY.  the title grabbed me and the plainspeak lessons kept me reading.
• an OBITUARY that will make you smile, leave you a little sad and inspire you to live fully.
• I CANNOT STOP LAUGHING.
• HOW GRANNY PANTIES JUST GOT SEXY.  i brought it back.  trendsetter, me.

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• practical and plainspeak information about ANXIETY & PANIC ATTACKS.  finally.
• blogging how-to: HOW TO ADD A SIGNATURE TO A BLOG POST
• CHEKHOV THE RESCUE DOG writes his own blog posts.  my heart bursts.
• LEGENDARY STARS AT HOME gorgeous shots from vintage architectural digest.
• target needs to hurry up and open here in canada because mama needs THESE SHOES on her feet this spring.  (i have been obsessed since i caught a glimpse of them in mint on MANDY'S INSTAGRAM.)
• sarah fashion blogs my FOX SWEATER.
• orla keily a/w 2013...  WANT NEED NEED WANT...
• CATS BEING TOTAL JERKS FOR NO APPARENT REASON.  (video)  the title pretty much sums it up.
• please just go ahead and add each piece from THIS AMAZING COLLECTION to my CANADIANA WISH LIST.  or just the sweaters.  no, make it all.
• are lifestyle blogs a new way for women to compare themselves and come up short?  THIS ARTICLE.
• a gorgeous post dedicated to the history of THE CIRCUS.
• this one little DIY NEON CLASSIC POTTERY makes me want to start completely fresh with decorating my kitchen.
• the evolution of the IKEA CATALOGUE 1951-2013  (1973, fail.)
• this super cute collection of HIPSTER EMBROIDERY HOOP ART by alyson
• to my peeps with crochet talents, will you make THESE for me, please?
• a gorgeous new-to-me online BRITISH INTERIOR DESIGN MAG
• the best RELATIONSHIP ADVICE.  ever.
• using baskets to ORGANIZE YOUR FRIDGE.  whodathunkit.
• my BLOGLOVIN', FACEBOOK, & PINTEREST links.  shameless self promotion.

LINKED UP WITH THE BLOGLOVIN' COLLECTIVE

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• THE 100% TOTALLY UNOFFICIAL MACKLEMORE THRIFT SHOP CHALLENGE.  i still haven't finished reading all posts linked up in this hilariously awesome challenge from YOUNG HOUSE LOVE.   update**finally finished! 240 blog posts later...
• MODERN ETIQUETTE: SOCIAL MEDIA DO'S AND DONT'S
• i usually stalk liz' home through instagram snaps so i was super stoked when she shared her TIPS FOR DECORATING WITH VINTAGE.
• another one for the crock pot recipe list: 8-CAN TACO SOUP
• THIS HILARIOUS STORY.  from this day forward i will look differently upon the obligatory man-napping-in-thrift-store.
• HILARIOUSNESS.
• i don't happen to have any wood oil just lying around but i may try getting THESE AMAZING RESULTS for giving old wooden treasures new life using vinegar, or olive oil.
• THIS is why it is so important to keep digging when thrifting.  you just never know...
• a links list among a links list... MOVING IN TOGETHER: TIPS FOR MERGING STYLES & KEEPING THE PEACE
• how a HAIRCUT can make a person feel fantastic for the day
• i was so pleased to be including among THIS COLLECTION of tempting diy's.  some great company to be keeping.
• POPPYTALK got a little re-design.  i am in looooove with the mini-slideshow at the top of the page.
• bekuh muses about the BLESSING & CURSE that thrifting can be.  do i need this?  do i want this?  do i already have five just like this?
• some previously unseen photos of lucy's chaming RECYCLED/SALVAGED/THRIFTED home
• CSS CODES for centering titles and things
• this HOME TOUR had me thinking 'i love goooooold' (but seriously, can we talk about that rug for a moment...)
• RICKY GERVAIS IS AN ANIMAL ADVOCATE.  as if i needed another reason to love him.
• lulastic shares her thrifting tips.  IN VIDEO FORM.  in the thrift store.  its like the trifecta of thrifting tips.
• one of my favorite BLOGGING FAMILIES is growing.  some days i cannot handle the cuteness.
• aubrey shares the power of both the DIGITAL PURGE as well as the physical clutter purge.

if you like these link lists but dont' like waiting for the compilation you can get a sneak peek at the best of the best on my FACEBOOK PAGE.  shameless self promotion.

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better grab a cuppa for this list.  it's a long one but the interweb was chock full of goodness this go round.

• aubrey of 'project lovegood' shared her TIPS ON DECLUTTERING YOUR BLOG in a totally non-preachy, non-judgey, non-smarmy way.
• have i shared this one before?  whatever.  GLITTER ANIMALS.  awesome.
• PERSONALITY ACCEPTANCE.  a frank but beautifully written post by rachele.
• bekuh begins her journey of DOWNSIZING BY HALF
• oh, how i wish i could illustrate.  an amazing painting collection from TOADBRIAR.
• i have attended and hosted many clothing swaps in my day and i found THIS POST extremely helpful when cleaning out my closet.
• another non-judgey HOW TO BE A GOOD BLOGGER post.  what can i say?  i'm a sucker for these posts and they always seem to make their way to my bookmarked list.
• also, INSTAGRAM TIPS AND TRICKS posts.
• i haven't done THIS yet but that's only because of my thrifting hiatus.  soon enough.
• HOW TO CLEAN YOU WASHROOM IN FIFTEEN MINUTES
• diana has amazing style.  ...and THESE LOOKS didn't even make it on her blog.
• this HANDMADE CANADIAN MOOSE PILLOW accidentally got left off of my CANADIANA WISH LIST.  sad face.
• HOW TO MAKE A BLOG BUTTON {WITH GRAB BOX}.  that elusive grab box makes all the difference.
• the obligatory THRIFTING TIPS 'links i heart' link.  amber's features some great tips for buying larger furniture-type pieces.
• the MOST AMAZING HOME EVER in the history of homes ever amen.  i mean, that light switch plate alone...
• i want to read THIS BOOK.  i'm pretty sure i discovered it via MOOSENOOSE...
• HOW TO SEE IF YOUR PHOTOS ARE BEING USED ON ANOTHER SITE
• TAKE BETTER PHOTOS WITH YOUR IPHONE  jamie helps.
• I STILL CANNOT STOP LAUGHING.  yup, still laughing.
• i totally missed the point of this post because i could not stop loving on THIS BED with THIS BEDDING
• i would make room in my cupboards for these amazing THRIFTED 'ROARING TWENTIES' GLASSES
• CLEANING A STAINLESS STEEL SINK. heather does it without harsh chemically cleaning stuff.  props.
• as part of her WELL & CLEANLY series sarah shows us what her apartment looks like in REAL LIFE in the middle of the week because she is busy living life and not scrubbing stuff.  i love her blog.
• this COLOUR BLOCKING PAINT tutorial makes me want to bring a cohesive-ness to my mismatched kitchen utensils.
• STEPHEN HAWKING HELD A PARTY FOR TIME TRAVELERS BUT NO ONE CAME.
• becky shares NEWBIE BLOGGER MISTAKES.  and then makes you feel good about blogging.
• i am kind of over my plain white ikea 365 mugs.  this WEST ELM INSPIRED DIY looks easy enough.
• what a difference a boatload of white paint and some vision makes.  this HOME MAKEOVER.
• sunae's BLEACH DYED T-SHIRT DIY TUTORIAL is so good

there is totally more awesomeness.  but i'll save it for another post because i am sure your drink is probably cold by now.

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• a POST ABOUT "HOME" where the words and the pictures are both lovely & inspirational
• a THRIFTY FINDS COLLECTION which makes me jealous
• WHY SHOPPING MAKES INTROVERTS PSYCHO.  as someone who works in retail and as an introvert who suffers with anxiety i can speak to both sides of this well written article.
• BRINGING BACK DAT RETRO SLANG  and how!
• DR WHO TARDIS PHONE COZY  waaaaaant.
• i am in love with THIS BEDROOM.  the pillow, however, i can do without.
• this may possibly be the MOST BEAUTIFULLY SET TABLE OF ALL TIME.
• THIS POST.  inspiration for days when i have trouble accepting my "imperfections".
• THIS happened to me once in a 'value village' with a dark-haired boy wearing a lip ring.
• 32 SIGNS YOU ARE LIVING IN A HIPSTER APARTMENT via PRAIRIE HIVE
• A BLOG POST WRITTEN BY A DOG.  i can now die happy.

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• the genuine excitement over the PROSPECT OF A GOOD BOOK

On a particularly unrelated note.....

I just got a text from my friend Rachel.

She asked if I had heard of this British Mini Series.

Have you?  Is it good? Send a review, please?

Nevermind. I don't care if I know nothing of it.  I'm purchasing it on good marketing alone. Look at the cover! Adorable!  It's from the BBC!  They do no wrong!  Right now, in fact, I'm buying it.  I have a small amount of rat money, from babysitting, and it's in my Amazon shopping cart.  It's happening. 

I'll let you know what I think {or would you even be interested?}.

- CRIMSON TO WOOL on CALL THE MIDWIFE by jennifer worth

• a DO-IT-YOURSELF that i can actually do.  and will.  probably.
• liz is always a great source of support and she's written a fantastic post with BLOG DESIGN RESOURCES for handy reference
• it is rare i make on of these posts without including a really great THRIFTING TIPS LIST
• "if martha were a twenty-something": EMMA MAGAZINE
• THIS IS WHAT YOUR MOM THINKS THINGS ARE CALLED (video) i am pretty sure they have met my mum.
• PAISLEY BOULEVARD is a recent blog find that stuns me with its simple beauty

post-publish edit:  how fortuitous!  remember the liz i mentioned with the fantastic blog design resource post?  well, she's hosting a blog hop.  so link up below and have fun discovering new blogs and more posts to heart.

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• MATCHBOOK MAGAZINE.  page fourteen.  owl dress.  eep.
• i am so totally obsessed with flapper culture right now and chrissi's CLARA BOW COSTUME was just the bee's knees.
• my gosh, THIS FILM is incredible.
• have you ever heard the incredible hollywood-esque true life story of GENE TIERNEY?  i hadn't either but what a life it was!
• what MOVEMBER is and why your facebook feed is clogged with donation pages. 
• incidentally, brian is participating and asking for donations to this good cause.  even a one dollar donation is appreciated. ----> BRIAN'S MOVEMBER PAGE
• LOUISE AMABILIS reached her 100 gfc followers milestone around the same time i did.  her "thank you" post really sums up the appreciation we/i have for all my readers and friends. #endmushystuff
• i sent a care package across the pond to my girl lu, and her adorable and ingenious kitty, homer, knew just what was SENT FOR HIM.  animals are so smart.  and cute.  especially when they sleep with canadian moose pillows.
• speaking of care packages, head over to LARA'S VINTAGE to sign up for her 'thrifty christmas gift swap'.  the more the merrier.  merrier, christmas... yep.  i went to there.

OFFLINE LOVE

• veggie lasagna
• elbow patch sweaters
• cable knit sweaters
• boyfriend's sweaters
• cozy sweaters
• travel mugs of hot chocolate
• magazine subscriptions

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• so happy i'm not the only one loving on mary margaret's CONSUMATE SHABBY CHIC APARTMENT (once upon a time is so so so good right now, btw.)
• a handy-dandy cheat sheet: HTML TIPS FOR BEGINNERS especially aimed at blog design
• DAPPER DUDES
• sarah takes us along on ride of thoughts and emotions that come with reading MAGAZINES FOR LADIES
• there is so much awesome to be found in becky's FASHION POST
• 'the tragically hip' and real life friends in kensington market - PHOTO THREE
• it happened to me too and it sucks!  liz shares GOOGLE BLOWS: A CAUTIONARY TALE
• each week 'my froley' hosts a BLOG HOP with this caveat:

THERE IS 1 RULE:

Please do not leave thoughtless generic comments along the lines of "follow me I've followed you". 

This blog hop is not about gaining lots of followers who will never visit your blog again.

This blog hop is about finding blogs you LOVE and engaging with the blogging community.

can i get an amen?
moving on...

• another winning post from sarah, this one celebrating the awesomeness that is CLAIRE HUXTABLE
• "I am not willing to spend more than $10 on a dress, but at 2am I am willing to spend $1,000 on a slice of cheese pizza."  - megan, FEATHERS & FRECKLES (ha ha, #thrifterproblems)
• I WANT TO GO TO HERE the world's most magical little bookstore
• THE BEST PUMPKIN BREAD EVER. REALLY.  (the last photo of the post made me smile)
• i wholeheartedly agree with everything in THIS POST

OFFLINE LOVE

• oatmeal in heavy mugs
• clean kitchen floors
• not-quite-mustard yellow
• thrift store coupons
• late night lady dates

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• i love giving and receiving thrifted gifts - sure to be both thoughtful and unique
• one of the greatest thrift finds EVER  (i want one of these for my lola)
• i know i've posted home tour posts from this blog before but this vintage style kitchen makeover is swoonworthy
• signage as art: texas typography
• home life (a photography series of a comfortable thrifty home)
• a post that reminds me of the strength and beauty of words and their ability to inspire
• a different blog but more lovely words
• a charming fashion post from a really charming blog
• can i just own your closet, please?
• a 'why didn't i think of that?' tutorial for making photos into circles
• the most adorable-est diy sweatshirt
• this entire link post by ingrid is awesome but my eternal thanks to her for introducing me to huxtable hotness (link found near the end of the post)
• a recipe for baked potato chips
• yup, another home tour post.  this one for a shared nursery.
• everything steven moffat touches turns to gold

OFFLINE LOVE

• duvets, afghans & wool blankets
• rockabilly
• in the heat of the night
• lola
• the thrill of early christmas shopping

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RECENTLY DISCOVERED LOVE

• secondhand couture
• signed, xoxo hannah
• fiery finish
• fate-filled times

 

YOU'RE PROBABLY ALREADY FOLLOWING THEM ANYWAY LOVE

• a beautiful mess
• the rockstar diaries
• katie's pencil box
• the nearsighted owl

 

GENERALLY LOVELY LOVE

• simple design
• this vintage grove
• the blue eyed owl
• the hers and his blog

 

ACROSS THE POND LOVE

• lulastic and the hippyshake
• moosenoose
• yours truly, x
• hello flower

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• sarah has announced the return of the COMMENT LOVE CHALLENGE beginning today.  go get on that right now, wontcha?
• sarah also posted THIS CHARMING VIDEO on how to be a good commenter.  "any...language...at...all."  lol.
• love this I FEEL SEXIEST WHEN list
• beautiful photography and an adorable THRIFTY HOME TOUR
• a story about LAUGHING SO HARD YOU PEE that made me, um, laugh so hard...
• can somebody please make this TEXAS CAVIAR RECIPE for me so i stop begging brian to take me out for our local's baja salad.  yummy!
• i can never get enough BOOK REVIEWS and liz gave us books and don draper in one post.  win.
• i love how fresh and clean the new look of MRS MURR turned out
• it's like jamie crawls inside my head and then posts EVERYTHING I WANT TO only much, much better.
• lu posted her PEAR & BLACKBERRY CRUMBLE RECIPE.  i drooled.  (also, her photography is so beautiful.  am i right?)

OFFLINE LOVE

• sweater weather
• date night
• neil diamond
• redecorating in pink
• paperback novels

I AM LINKED UP WITH #YOLOMONDAYS AT STILL BEING MOLLY WHICH, IRONICALLY, HAS THE MOST AMAZING DIY SWEATSHIRT TUTORIAL THAT WILL DEFO BE FEATURED IN THE NEXT 'LINKS I HEART'.  SPOILER.

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SERIOUSLY STYLISH LADIES (BUTALSOOTHERGOODSTUFFTOO) LOVE

• luscious palace
• shy scout
• sunday crossbow
• jazz lips and tulips

BLOGGER KNOWS HOW TO TAKE AWESOMELY BEAUTIFUL PHOTOS LOVE

• petite insanities
• old brand new
• hello flower

LET'S BE SHOPPING AND LUNCH AND HANG OUT AT EACH OTHER'S APARTMENT KIND OF FRIENDS LOVE

• mini adventures
• chronicles of she
• musings from the pigeon's nest
• the owls den

HER BLOG IS SO GOOD I'M JEALOUS LOVE

• just love.ly
• pancakes & french fries
• dance to the radio

SHE MADE JESUS HER HOMEBOY SO I MADE HER MY HOMEGIRL LOVE

• the editorial
• i love you to the moon

LINKED UP WITH DISCOVERY STREET FRIDAY FAVESIES

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THRIFTY GOODNESS (&OTHERSTUFF) LOVE

• little big
• the vintage ramble
• tatter and fray
• ren and sparrow

SO FUNNY THEY MAKE ME PEE LOVE

• semi-domesticated mama
• grumbles and grunts

SO BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED IT HURTS LOVE

• foxtail and fern
• pony + maude
• simple lovely
• today i...
• maxabella loves

ALL 'ROUND BLOGGY GOODNESS LOVE

• crimson to wool
• typed for miles
• brownie diaries
• yonder
• the market darling

linked up with friday favesies

linked up with friday finds & favorites

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• an amazing thrift haul from erin's diary
• nova writes book reviews like a boss
• quite possibly the most beautiful home i have ever done seen

NEW DISCOVERY LOVE

• walk the moon (video)
• thriftary (blog)

OFFLINE LOVE

• dance circles
• hotel beds
• sun dried tomatoes

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• listening to this album on repeat today.  so good.
• i used to own this exact same cardigan but had to give it away because it got way too itty bitty to wear anymore.  always on the lookout to find a new one just like it.
• mixed reviews but i would read this book series for sure.  more teenage witches, please.
• a passionate post on blogging by my bbf {best blogging friend}, lu
• simple and effective ways to save money
• kitty cuteness.  gorgeous home.  thrifting queen.
• i love how rachele is spreading the body love with her i am proud of my size link up
• there is never not a good time to do some spring cleaning, amirite?

OFFLINE LOVE

• big brother
• anticipating the new ikea catalouge
• using the internet going down as a call to CLEAN ALL THE THINGS
• successful grocery store trips
• bill cosby

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• two ingredient peach pie.  yup, just two ingredients.  one, two.
• loving this fresh make-up tutorial for girls who wear glasses.  it totally makes me miss my top knot, though.  {found via erica}
• alexandra guest-posted at lazy explorers sharing some great photography tips.  "laughter is the best medicine" is my favorite.
• the july issue of matchbook magazine is filled with all kinds of awesomeness.  i adore that they have an 'etiquette' column.
• if you have five minutes to spare, take this hue test.  {the way you see colours}.  i did... okay.
• i love gail vaz-oxlade and carly did a really fantastic book review on her book 'it's your money'.
• these kinds of amazing thrift scores are why i get the fever.

OFFLINE LOVE

• leftover chinese food
• kitty purrs
• fresh haircuts
• cardigans with pockets
• great booming thunderstorms

linked up with ruthy at discovery street for friday favesies

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• this blog is so beautifully designed i am a little jealous.  and the kicker?  she's funny.
• ah, camera love 
• i cannot help myself... i watch this film every time it is on television.  {spoiler: it's terrible.  but good.  ya know?}
• sonya writes rediculously good book reviews and now i really want to read this novel.
• yes, i am sharing yet another bunting diy.  but they are so stinking adorable.
• i love this study of 'identity' using gif
• an ode to coffee

OFFLINE LOVE

• guacamole
• lionel ritchie
• jeans which make ones' belly look flat
• lola

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• this song {thank you, girls}
• the classic yet so fun look of matching lips and nails
• this portrait collection of teenage girls in their bedrooms - super interesting
• the never ending uses of baking soda
• this kickass post by sarah rooftops reminding us about the "non-rules" of blogging

OFFLINE LOVE

• empty ironing baskets
• black olives and feta cheese
• bright coloured pedicures
• flourishing window gardens
• science fiction

linked up with ruthy ann at discovery street for friday favsies 
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