• A great post on not giving up.

• And speaking of not giving up, Domino is coming back! But wait… it may just be the equivalent of a clip show.

• For the fellas: How to dress for a date like you know what you’re doing.

• Saucy little minx. (Perhaps this one is also for the fellas. NSFW.)

• Max Wanger’s year in review is very pretty to look at.

• Sports! SPOOOORTS!

• There may be snow falling in bag, fat flakes outside as I type this, but hush! It’s beginning to look a lot like summer. (Let me have my fantasy.)

• A chic little sweater, with a very affordable price tag.

• Love, for dinosaur fans.

• I think I like these so much because I was never a girl scout. Badge envy.

• How is OK Go so awesome?

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• There are some excellent resolution backgrounds at the To Resolve Project. I love that one to the right: “Work like you don’t need the money (but then, you know, get the money).”
  [via ManMade]

• This video perfectly captures the mood at Alt. And it was fun to see my panel shown, about 30 seconds in!

• Eeeek! How’d you like to sleep in this every night?

• These Model-morphosis sliders let you go between bare-faced and totally made up for the runway. The transformations are fascinating.
  [via BUST]

• Food meets fashion.

• I know this has been making the rounds and you’ve probably seen it by now, but come on. How cute is Kristen Bell?

• I am flipping over the Florence Broadhurst collection for Kate Spade. One of my favorite florals ever, mixed with liberal doses of pink and on cute, ladylike clothes? Dying.

• You need these oven mitts. (Yes, need.)

• Your fridge could be sporting some ice, and I’m not talking about the kind in the freezer.

• I’m not really a ‘tote’ person (I prefer more structured bags), but I’m loving these. The reversible heart one? Yes, please.

• The prettiest terrariums.

• Stumped for a Valentine’s Day gift? How about this?

• Kids’ furniture that costs as much as (or more than!) their adult counterparts. So pretty, but would you splurge?

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• Album covers, minus the members that are now gone. *
• The ultimate Alt Summit roundup (on Pinterest, natch).
• Vintage posters of Chicago’s elevated line.
• Personally, I’m more of a Tagalongs girl.
• Hysterical baby sleep positions.
• These photographs are beautiful, but I’m scared for the photographer sometimes!

* Brandon wanted to give August the name Oscar Danger Balch so that his initials would be ODB. It took me a long time to realize he was serious.

I also write daily for Babble’s Family Style blog. Here’s what I’ve been sharing over there…

• Wildly convinced you’re uncommonly beautiful.
• Cover your walls with vintage toy art!

Knock Knock is giving away a set of funny Valentines cards over on Making it Lovely’s Facebook page. Go enter, and good luck!

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I’m still at Alt Summit, seeing old friends and meeting new ones, and finally meeting people I’ve “known” for years (like my roomie Michelle above). I think I’m getting inspiration overload, but in the best way! Hopefully you have a lovely weekend lined up as well. Here are some links to take you through. See you Monday!

• Low-commitment projects. Fun concept!
• Cute glasses rings.
• The next revolution in beauty: Fotoshop by Adobé.
• Start today.

I also write daily for Babble’s Family Style blog. Here’s what I’ve been sharing over there…

• Avast! Treasure Island just got interactive, and it’s beautiful.
• This typewriter art is amazing.
• 10 cute and creative business card designs.
• Have you tried Spin Pins?
• I want this toy more than the kids probably do.
• Are you doing a photo a day project? You might need this then!

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• I’m obsessed with these vintage ads. I want candy-colored appliances and crazy patterns in my kitchen too!
• Have you been following Jules’ William Morris project?
• This video made me miss my bookstore days. (Thanks, Christina, for sharing it on my Facebook page.)
• More controversy about plus-sized models vs. “straight-sized” models.
• The five best shoes for traveling. (Do you agree?)
• I was filmed for My Colortopia, talking about choosing paint colors. You can watch the video on House Beautiful’s channel here.

I also write daily for Babble’s Family Style blog. Here’s what I’ve been sharing over there…

• Open storage for kids’ toys: Yes or no? (I say yes!)
• A necklace with a real “pop” of color.
• Brilliant subway maps made out of everday materials, like pipe cleaners and spaghetti.
• Paint chips placemats! (No, this isn’t another ubiquitous DIY project.)

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• Turn a vintage camera into a nightlight. [via]
• Wow. Have you seen this white room turned color-explosion art installation?
• Pretty.
• Magical.
• Rent this Kate Spade catalog shoot location for a mere $18.5K/month. [via]
• I suddenly find myself wanting a mural very badly.

I also write daily for Babble’s Family Style blog. Here’s what I’ve been sharing over there…

• Say cheese! Here are 10 ways to “ring” in the new year.
• And here’s another 10 ways to “ring” in the new year (with awesome retro phones!).
• This year, I resolve to…
• Awwww, so cute.
• The coolest way to store LEGOs (or anything, really).

p.s. I found out who my Secret Santa was: None other than Mrs. Limestone herself! If you’d like to see who everybody else had (and I played Santa to Ten June), Mrs. Limestone has the details.

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• Two sparkly backdrop options: One that takes lots of work (gorgeous!) and one that takes no work (fun!).
• Cute origami wallpaper.
• Are you using Pinterest to its full effect for your blog? (p.s. You can follow me on Pinterest right here.)
• Hey, look! A new island. Our planet is fascinating.
• The fat trap. Why losing weight and keeping it off is really hard.
• A completely adorable home, awwww.

I also write daily for Babble’s Family Style blog. Here’s what I’ve been sharing over there…

• Holly Golightly’s apartment from Breakfast at Tiffany’s is for sale!
• Next year, I resolve to…
• ‘E’ is for Ella.
• And ‘W’ is for Wayne’s World.
• I want to drape these all over the house!
• This was the big hit from Santa here.

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• I want to dress like this.
• The Lives They Lived (with Ira Glass).
• Truly subversive cross-stitch.
• Brandon sent this cute video to me the other day, and it’s so adorable I had to share.

I’ve also popped up in a couple of other places this week…

• My advice for living through a renovation during the holidays: give in to the chaos!
• My tips for bringing bold, trendy colors into your home.
• A few items on my wish list.
• My kind of town.

I also write daily for Babble’s Family Style blog. Here’s what I’ve been sharing over there…

• OMG. Iris Apfel has a line of makeup coming out for MAC!
• High/Low: Can you guess which of these faceted mirrors cost sixteen times more than the other?
• The cutest little dresses! (I’m going to have to pick one up for Eleanor — she’s obsessed with the ladybug style.)
• The humble extension cord never looked so good.
• These modern handmade quilts are lovely.

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• I know, right?
• A fake interview with Gary Shteyngart.
• I adore color and pattern, but sometimes I fall hard for cozy neutrals.
• DOCUMERICA: Images of America in Crisis in the 1970s. [via]
• This is a really sweet idea. Holly is one of the most thoughtful bloggers out there.
• And the color of the year is…

I also write for Babble’s Family Style blog. Here’s what I’ve been sharing over there…

• I’m feeling optimistic about that plant’s chances.
• Because maybe you need a beauty refresher?
• Let’s draw happy people!
• The easiest boots EVER to get on your baby. Seriously. I bought them for August and they are awesome.
• Well, how else are you gonna wrap it?

There’s a new giveaway up on Making it Lovely’s Facebook page. Head on over and enter to win a handmade giclee archival print & notecard set of your choice from HeartBox Studio! And good luck.

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• The Fosters have been making a holiday video in lieu of Christmas cards for the past four years. Their latest is up, and it’s the best one yet.
• Some great words on Inspiration vs. Imitation.
• It’s great to be alive!
• These are amazing.
• Paintings of Paris, très jolie.
• Brandon told me about Doritos tacos from Taco Bell last night. I should have been disgusted, but my initial reaction was delight! To the surprise of both of us, I think.

I also write for Babble’s Family Style blog. Here’s what I’ve been sharing there…

• “It is half past seven.”
• I put together a couple of Christmas tree decorating guides! Here’s a childhood nostalgia tree, and then a crazy, colorful Christmas tree too!
• I look at this as a challenge.
• I ordered a bumpit. I know. Before you judge me too harshly, take a look at this. (You’re going to want one too.)
• Super awesome.

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