Category: Honor Roll

• My Nerd Boyfriend: Bottle Rocket edition!
• Dreamy white kitchen inspiration.
• Frances Bean is all grown up. Woah.
• This was an interesting post on photography: Was that an accident or on purpose?
• I spy my free Rainbows printable in a sweet little girl’s room.
• I’ve read three out of these five graphic novels (numbers 1, 2, and 3), so now I’m planning to check out those other two.
• Ooh, a Missoni for Target sneak peek.

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

• A cute new outfit for less than $100. Score!
• This Tree of Life poster has amazing detail. Can you tell what the pattern in the tree rings is made up of?
• “Leapin’ lizards!”
• Whoops. I could have totally gotten Eleanor’s new shoes for less than half the price.
• For all the ladies that love glasses.

• I think this was my favorite look yet from Secrets From a Stylist. Did you like it too? (So much pink!)
• How do you talk to little girls? Do you compliment them on their looks before anything else? (I see this all the time when I’m out with Eleanor.)
• Design matters.
• Clara’s closet is pretty cute.
• She’s calling off the jam. (Roller derby, it’s hard to quit you.)

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

• These pom pom pillows actually manage to look grownup! OK, and there’s a cute kid version to check out too.
• Awesome social media propaganda posters. Join the cause!
• 6 cute colorful watches. (I like the red one.)
• Oh, look! The perfect gift for that Libertarian uncle of yours!

• Victoria’s Separated at Birth posts are always among my favorites, but this edition was particularly spot on.
• Living with a pet lion!
• I think I like blue now. Certain shades, at least. These drawers are calling me. (No “I told you so,” Jules.)
• I want this dress, DIY colorblocking and all.
• And here’s how I’d fill the rest of my closet.
• A well-written post about the decision to accept sponsored posts.

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

• Four versions of a home office. (some great ideas!)
• I love toys that are pretty when sitting out. I want one of these for E.
• These illustrations make everything better (including surfboards!).
• 15 of my favorite colorful lamps.
• These old roller rink signs are so awesome!
• Get your Marimekko on.

• Mini ruffled cakes (out of cupcakes)? Yep, they’re as adorable as they sound.
• All those books! All those ribbons! Total bookshelf porn.
• The little details make this vintage sewing party especially delightful. (via Heather Bailey)
• Confirmed: pink is pretty.
• Make a laurel wreath out of spoons!
• How to organize a desk with no drawers.

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

• This iPad book, The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore, is amazing. The story is really sweet too (it makes me a little weepy). Take a look at out how they made it.
• The new IKEA catalog is out! Browse the whole thing and see the small-space inspiration that went into it.
• Personalized plates for kids. (The milk and cookies one is my favorite.)
• Colin Meloy (of the Decemberists) and his wife, illustrator Carson Ellis, have teamed up on a chapter book: Wildwood.
• I think Eleanor would love wearing these! Think I should get them for her?

• I’m in love with the illustrations of Grady McFerrin. (via Grain Edit)
• What a difference a shower curtain makes. Especially a happy yellow zigzag one.
• A sweet wedding announcement for a sweet wedding.
• These vases distill the vase into it’s two essential parts. Brilliant.
• Pretty jewelry. I want that necklace.

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

• You won’t believe the detail in these tiny worlds.
• Be careful with that (stuffed) chainsaw!
• Magnets make for fun toys.
• Hello there, Ms. Sun and Mr. Moon.
• 100 fun things to do this summer! I want to check off “breakfast for dinner” every night.

Oh, I’m all off-schedule this week. I normally get these up on Fridays. Last week was a little crazy, and this week promises more of the same. Onward, to the good stuff though: Awesome links! For you! Enjoy!

• How to make cinemagraphs like the one above by From Me to You. (I want to try.)
• Love, love, LOVE the evolution of the Design*Sponge book’s cover!
• Cool. How to make your own scratch-offs. (via How About Orange?)
• These stairs are amazing.
• I love my pink moroccan pouf but what do you think about them?
• How did Alice have a talk with my cat? Wait, who is this “Izzy” character? That looks just like my fat black cat.
• Digital glitter effects? I might need to find a use for that.

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

• Way cuter than your average hot tub.
• This looks like a parody product, but I assure you, it is real.
• I like these clever toys.
• Could you rock geeky glasses like these? (I think they’re fun!)
• I want one for art supplies. How would you use it?