I am smack in the middle of planning four parties for four separate photo shoots (I’ve posted some sneak peeks on Instagram), the scope of which is comparable to planning four weddings. And I’m leaving on Sunday to go to Houston Dallas* for three days, right before the first shoot! Needless to say, I’m going a wee bit crazy. I’m glad for the work (truly), but this is definitely a time to put my head down and work. (I think I can, I think I can…)

I saw the image above on Lisa Congdon’s blog a couple of weeks ago, and it really stuck with me. This has been a period of leaping, feet-first. Hopefully I’ll land well.

* (I’m an idiot — I’m going to Dallas, not Houston. Sorry for mixing them up.)

• Coral, coral, coral; it seems to be the only color I’m thinking about lately. Here are some of my favorite coral finds.

• A brilliant new way to try on glasses, virtually. I may be a little too excited about it.

• And these glasses are amazing! Too bad they’re only a conceptual piece.

• These yellow bookcases (etageres, if you’re fancy) look expensive, but I think I know their secret.

• In search of the infamous J. Crew Bubble Necklace? I found some knockoffs. But would you buy a fake?

• My bedroom has always had a neutral paint color, but it has been anything but neutral.

• Speaking of anything but neutral: Yowza! Could you live with a couch like that?

• The 50 things every creative should know.

• It seems that blogging as a business has been on everyone’s minds lately. Here’s A Cup of Jo’s story.

• More about the business of blogging in an interview with the Man Repeller, and some thoughts about said interview.

• Ryan of Pacing the Panic Room said goodbye.

• What’s next? Will Tavi take on the world?

• Hey there, pretty little desk. I hate to see you go, but I love to watch you leave.

• Everything you ever wanted to know about iPhone photography. (It’s exhaustive.)

• Wait. Those are from McDonald’s? I finally found promotional swag I’d be happy to have, but there’s just once catch…

• Oh look! My living room lamps from years ago are available again. (I still love ‘em.)

This week’s giveaway: alphabet bunting from Meri Meri. Enter to win on Making it Lovely’s Facebook page!

• Pinterest, Tumblr, and the problem with ‘Curation.’

• Lovers of This American Life, prepare thyselves to send my good friend hate mail for her article in the Baffler!

• The color palettes of Wes Anderson films.

• Nothing you’ve ever done is wasted. (p.s. My friends and I used to make mail art too.)

• Here’s the key to creating remarkable things.

• 12 fabulous toy bins you won’t mind tripping over! Because all of those toys need to go somewhere.

• How to tie a scarf, according to Hermes (a.k.a. expensive trading cards for ladies).

• I have a new favorite book about creating terrariums. And I also want to make 4000 more terrariums now.

• As I was before, I’m still digging the salvaged window art of Emmy Star Brown.

• Unbelievably beautiful office storage. Wow for your desk.

• New, limited edition glasses from Warby Parker. I ordered a peachy pair for myself.

Yep, I’ve been a busy bee. Here’s more of my writing from around the internets.

• 10 super photo props! Pow! Blam!

• The Josef Frank fabric really makes the room, don’t you think?

• The Cupcakes and Cashmere: The Book.

• Would you fancy some fancy black soap?

• Olympics time! We’re going for a gold medal.

• Time to get crackin’ on that organized craft room of your dreams. Martha Stewart’s line of craft furniture is now in stores.

• Jason Hudson’s Instagrammar School was brilliant. Usually I read these types of posts with vague curiosity, but I actually picked up a lot of tips from his.

• Make the most of every minute? Nah, not always.

• This DIY window art is so pretty. Would you do this to one of your windows?

• 10 best cases to turn your iPhone into a vintagey-style camera. (Now that you’re all Instagram pros…)

• Buggin’ out! Pretty silk scarves… covered in insects.

• This is the cutest iPhone app trailer I’ve seen. (Fun game, too.)

• Are you as well-read as Rory Gilmore?

• The coolest kids wear pearls and braids.

We’re giving away a cute camera bag from Jo Totes this week! Enter to win on Making it Lovely’s Facebook page!