This is a brilliant ad campaign for a science museum.
I’m good with clowns, but heights… not so much.

Barbie without makeup.

Chicago’s once-beautiful jail in the heart of the city.

Saturday is record store day! Locals should check out Val’s Halla, here in Oak Park, and Old School Records over in Forest Park.

Soap opera scores: so easy a cat could do it!

It all comes down to Jenna Lyons.

I’m in love with these tiles.

This may well be the summer of the fairy garden around here. I’ve been wanting to make one with the kids, and there are so many good (teeny tiny) options out there!

How to choose bathroom finishes. (I still need to choose a color though.)

Mother’s Day is coming up soon. Get her one of these cards at the very least.

Get the look: a bold entry. (A cute dog helps for this one.)

Still on the wish list for a while: gorgeous tufted leather sofas.

Yes! Ask a Grown Man: Thom Yorke and Nigel Godrich.

Rethinking population density.

I loved Victoria’s post about the perception bloggers are presenting via social media.

How far is it to Mars? (Far.)

Professionals go hard early.

I’ve been spending way too much time looking at Chicago real estate that I can’t afford, but this house is a pretty one (even though it’s huge, and new — two things I’m not normally drawn to).

Rifle Paper Company went ahead and made the prettiest iPhone cases ever for all of us. Hooray!

Pretty garden tools automatically guarantee a pretty garden, right? I’m pretty sure that’s how that works.

Marimekko Converse Sneaks!

A two-piece bathing suit for toddlers that I actually like. (I’m normally too prudish for them, you see.)

Hey, act fast if you want something at Kate Spade or Saturday. It’s all 25% off right now.

Tilda Swinton is officially art.
p.s. I just cut off all of my hair, though it’s more of a pixie than the full-on Swinton I was considering.

Sometimes we look back at what we’ve done or written, and cringe a little. (Oh, hindsight.) Those earlier versions of ourselves are important though, too.

The story of Nasty Gal, the shopping site with the awkward name and $100 million in annual sales.

Is the line between church and state blurring when it comes to content and advertising?
Yes, it’s shifting. Beyond the knee-jerk reaction, it can be a good thing.

The sweetest thing I’ve seen in a long time.

It’s time to clear away the winter crud and make our outdoor spaces nice again! Here are 20 modern (and affordable) outdoor furniture options.

These are the cutest lunchboxes. I want one in each color.

Get the look: Louis goes pink and green.

3 perfect picnics.

Thinking about fresh laundry colors.

Here’s why I like the white walls in my kitchen so much. (I can change things up with the addition of new accessories!)

I’m sorry, but I’m sick in bed today and can barely force myself to look at my computer, let alone work on it. Still, minimums and traffic goals and required promotion, oh my! Below are a few links to my posts on Babble.

Have you seen all the new goodies at west elm? I think I’m going to pick up a few outdoor pillows for the front porch.

Some gorgeous options for customized IKEA kitchen.

The perfect pop of color in mint, turquoise, or coral.

Deceptively simple modern desk accessories.

A fun video from Nate Berkus, discussing everything from his cooking skills to design mistakes.

Cute dog tags that give back to charity.