who knew.

an entire maleness blog. 

i guess i don't tend to wander in that direction

but i couldn't stop gazing at all the great photos.

in need of some pop's day inspiration? go check it.

{sofranni finesse via modern hepburn}

fancying.

for dads...

this delicious breakfast.

served on a tray 

in bed.

with the paper.

perfect.

{from bonnie tsang}

cons.

because the coolest dads wear them.

{from after drk via pinterest}

if i could afford it,

i would get my favorite dad

a fancy new bike.

and his kids would insist

it be orange.

{from urban outfitters bike shop}

this awesome mini apothecary jar, 

paired with a ridiculous note:

'you light our fire.'

{from magpie and rye}

this cup and saucer
for the tea or coffee drinking pop.
{from bailey doesn't bark}

don't forget.

father's day is this sunday

so start brainstorming some good ideas!

how great is this baseball print....

find it here.

wear.make.do.

wear a simple, breezy black dress.  or sew one up yourself, as i think i might give this one a go myself...

make this amazing strawberry rhubarb pie from this month's martha stewart.  it is hands-down the very best pie i have ever tasted.  serve with homemade whipped cream and you'll be in for a treat.

do create something lovely by putting paper through your sewing machine.  if you've never tried sewing paper, i dare you.  it will open up a whole new world to that crafty side of you.

let's take this outside.

i can't help but feel this way about everything lately.

i want to eat all our meals outdoors,

play all games outside,

and lay around reading

with nothing else to distract us.

while i can't spend all my time outside,

i do try to take advantage of any

little snack being turned into

an impromptu picnic.

give it a try.

it will make your whole day feel perfect.

sweet summer hats.

happy to browse through martha's july

issue while at the pool today, 

i came upon these cute little hats you can make.

i am thinking a pink one for my lil ruby is in order.

{find instructions and templates here}

fancying.

this amazing picture in all its 

summery-ness.

(is that a word?)

there is something about 

lakes they seem to call me to them...

{via that kind of woman}

this beautiful room.

i have always wanted a fireplace right 

by my kitchen table.

and it seems i still do...

{via you are my fave}

oh my, this cake.

i mean, come on, it has lemon curd in it.

in it.

delicious.

{from stephmodo}

this adorable little invitation.

i just love all the different fonts

and that cute little strawberry.

so sweet.

{from minted}

this striped headboard mixed with

those sweet whimsical flowers.

love, love, love.

{from design skool}

that many peonies...

only in france.

so jealous.

{from oh happy day}

and this coffee table and the sweet 

little girl in old cons painting away

on it. darling.

{from kellymccaleb}