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braids on the brain

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via your favorite uncle… Beefy that is. If you don’t know the Beefy - you should. I talked to Uncle Beefy last night just checking in on him after yesterday’s post (do not worry friends*). And was perusing his latest to find this. I about fell out… LOVE and crazy is an understatement. I have been swarming all of the braids I’m seeing lately. In hair, in fashion, in home… everywhere it seems. image Via Yatzer.

*Disclaimer: UB is one of the most gifted bloggers I know. Have you seen his photos?? Most of them styled and photographed by his little dapper and talented self. Writing, baking, photography…he is overwhelmed with creative gifts and working on how to channel. Wishing my dear friend UB positive thoughts and creative clarity.

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urban: part I

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I wouldn’t consider myself athletic… but I work out and I honestly do love to ride bikes. I don’t. But I would if I had one like this…

Again today I was introduced to another new phenomenon at Urban Outfitters. UO has teamed up with Republic bikes to allow you to customize every aspect of your bike. Even if you don’t want one you should go check out the tool here.

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pillows I: pillow talk

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my mother once told me some things are better left unsaid. It’s so true, although, to be honest, I’m not great at it. I fell in love with Laura Davis’s work at the Etsy show in May. Laura is a furniture designer with a great sense of humor. She has such pretty way of saying the most blunt things that we’ve all wanted to say from time to time.

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pillows II: pretty pretty

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even in the heat of summer, scarves are in… I visited Again Design Studio the other day and I had to write up these new pillows that they are carrying. These glamorous cushions are made of vintage scarves and are all so wonderfully graphic. Each one is rare and a one of a kind. These pillows are lush and have the ability to completely transform a chair or a an entire room. Very cool.

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