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Friends! I am back from what I’ve dubbed ‘the best 72 hours of my life.’ Seriously. Having my best friends and amazing family all together this weekend to celebrate our upcoming wedding was unreal. I am still coming down from the excitement and the pure exhaustion is finally setting in. I’ll share more of the details tomorrow but until then here are some links from around the web this week:

• • This idea is kind of great. Would you do it?
• • It’s summer mood board time.
• • Awesome people reading.
• • Digging that ikat.
• • One of the many things I miss about living in Illinois.
• • I have got to get to Portland, Oregon one of these days.
• • And a ridiculous photo to hold you over until the full bachelorette party/shower recap tomorrow.

My excitement for this weekend can be summed up in a few words: bachelorette party and wedding shower. It’s really happening, it seems. After months of planning and plotting, wedding festivities are underway! I’ve got my six best gal pals rolling into town for a weekend of speakeasy fun, city sights and an evening on the lake. Throw in another celebration with family to top it off and I’m one happy camper. Full report coming on Monday, after I’ve recovered. It’s only Wednesday but I’m wishing you a great weekend and riding off into the sunset tomorrow. See you on the other side!

Source: note to self

Sign me up for a vacation in this beauty located in northwest France.

Source: stagadon on Flickr

The last couple days have gone by at the perfect pace. There has been time for neighborhood walks, trips to a new frozen yogurt shop, projects with friends, a dash of yard work and some hefty glasses of wine with friends. All in all, I give it two thumbs up and there is still another day to enjoy. I’m off to take advantage of it! Here is a gathering of links from around the web. Enjoy!

• • I’ve loved following Kate’s European adventures this past week.
• • Might have to pre-order this.
• • Everyone needs a tent like this.
• • A beautiful nursery.
• • Taylor Swift caption fail.
• • My favorite accent color lately.
• • You can now search your own pins!

I’ve got banana bread in the oven, a friend in-flight to Minnesota and not nearly as much sass as the lady above. Isn’t she perfect to send us into the weekend, though? Here’s to two days of unwinding. Enjoy!

Source: randy nutternubs

Have I posted this before? If so, it’s worth seeing again. That floor, oh my!

Source: April and May

In the last few months years of wedding planning, my craft supply stash has multiplied. There are have been lots of miscellaneous purchases and one-off items, but the eight above are my must-haves for every project. What are yours?

1. Xacto knife with cover
   The cover is key.
2. Multipurpose spray mount
   This stuff is the best.
   
3. Self-healing cutting mat
   The bigger the better.
   
4. Permanent double sided tape
   This stuff is no joke.
   
5. Medium wire
   Always comes in handy.
   
6. Sewing needles
   An assortment of sizes is best.
   
7. Bone folder
   For the sharpest folds.
   
8. Cork-backed metal ruler
   The best of the best.
   

If you’re on the hunt for some new pillows look no further than this Etsy shop, {me}longings studio. That gold number is calling my name.

Source: Design*Sponge

I had grand intentions of getting up early yesterday morning, tending to my blogging duties and starting my day with the ‘wrap up’ published but instead I hung out with this guy. So my morning blogging plans turned into late night blogging plans and, more often than not in my life last, night blogging plans are no-blogging plans. But here I am today, making up for lost time and sharing some gems from the web this week. Enjoy!

• • Hair inspiration.
• • Things color coded and in a grid make me happy.
• • A place in time: Denver, CO.
• • Find flea markets, antique sales and vintage shops in your neighborhood.
• • I’m so lucky to have been a part of this beautiful day.
• • Where do the animals go during a tropical storm?
• • Pantone colors in real life.
• • A drawing tree.
• • Maybe I won’t kill all the plants if I get this app.

I’m hitting the road for Chicago this weekend. On the top of many items on the agenda: my first wedding dress fitting. I’m hoping all goes well and the popcorn binge I’ve been on this week doesn’t wreak havoc. Whoops! After that adventure I’m celebrating the final days of bachelorette living for a dear friend and toasting to her with a great group of gals. Follow along on Instagram and Twitter for the play-by-play and enjoy your weekend.

Source: A well traveled woman