Crocheted Faux Taxidermy by Manafka Mina
Taxidermy is certainly not for everyone. (Though faceless antlers have for some reason gained mass appeal.)
These colorful beasts however, do liven things up. And not in a Zombie Bambi kind of way.
I’m a sucker for anything made from or covered in yarn, and what’s the weekend if not for weird and wonderful things?
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Campfires, marshmallows…and peaches.
I love it when something captures the best of a season so beautifully. This video is summer wrapped up in a neat little package. Meet you at the campfire…
S’meaches by Claire Thomas
Claire Thomas shares good food, gorgeous photos, and mouthwatering videos on her site The Kitchy Kitchen.
Here Comes The Sun Sign by Oh Dier
Summer is here which means pool parties, sandcastles, and fun in the sun. Let’s celebrate with gifts! These ten sunshine-loving favorites are sure to get anyone beach ready and craving a piña colada.
1. Put The Love In The Coconut Beach Towel by Castle, 2. Fun in The Sun Tote by Alphabet Bags, 3. Sunshine is Delicious Tote by Alphabet Bags, 4. Hello Sunshine Mug by Oh Leander, 5. Viscid Watch from Anthropologie, 6. Endless Summer Tote by Fieldguided, 7. Zebra Beach Towel by Maslin & Co, 8. Sea Bags Tote for J.Crew, 9. Sorbonne Beach Towel by Lacoste, 10. Dive In Beach Towel by Kate Spade
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It’s the beginning of camping season, y’all! If you’re not the type to rough it out in the woods with nothing but a pocketknife and a length of rope, perhaps I can interest you in “glamping”. Husband and wife team Chris and Kella MacPhee created Suburban Camping Co. to offer the unique experience of camping without the stress or prep—tell them where and when, and they’ll come to you!
Roasted marshmallows, campfire stories, and glimmers of nostalgia are all wrapped around the cozy comforts of home. Whether you want to create a memorable event for the family, a wedding or birthday party, or a unique “girls night out” experience, Suburban Camping Co. has a variety of themed campouts that will fit any size event. (They will even set up “camping villages” for music festivals and the like!) My favorite is the Movie Night campout — you can’t beat watching a movie outdoors while camping in comfort!
If you’d rather set up your own glamping adventure, their classic canvas tents are available for purchase! Create a new summer tradition in your own backyard — we’ve got tips and ideas for creating your own DIY glamping event.
Happy summer!
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Seasonal Produce Calendar Posters by Chasing Delicious
You know what? It’s berry season!
You know what else? These Seasonal Produce Calendars are really terrific. Every foodie, aspiring foodie, and fresh-food lover who wouldn’t dare call themselves a foodie, needs these on their kitchen walls.
Created by Russell van Kraayenburg, he’s a self-described food-crazed writer, photographer, and creative director obsessed with deliciousness. Russell’s also the author of Chasing Delicious, an educational and beautiful blog that encourages people to prepare foods from scratch using all natural seasonal ingredients.
Seasonal Fruit Calendar by Chasing Delicious
Chasing Delicious emphasizes eating seasonally for flavor and nutritional benefits but also explains one other perk—the Thanksgiving effect—that I especially enjoyed reading about:
My favorite part about abiding by an ingredient’s natural availability is what I like to call the Thanksgiving-effect. Most of us only eat those famous turkey-day dishes on thanksgiving because the meal, and each particular dish, is more special that way. Approaching fruits and vegetables with the same zealous attention to seasonal availability makes that tiny dewberry window in May all the more special.
(Read more from Russell’s Kitchen 101 post.)
The posters are printed on heavy weight paper with room for framing and can be purchased at a great price individually or as a set of three.
And with that, I do believe it’s time to whip up a Basil Mint Cake for us to share and a Watermelon Swash for me. Right now. Hello June and happy weekend!
(h/t Sodapopgirl)
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ManCans Man Scented Candles
Hart Main’s sister was selling candles for a school fundraiser when he had the thought, “Why don’t people sell candles with scents that men like?”
An entrepreneurial 13-year-old, Hart ran with the idea and chose cans over glass jars to differentiate his candles from those he saw everywhere else. Little did he know that selling man scented candles would lead to an opportunity to help so many people.
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It’s that time of year when we all start thinking about going somewhere. Getting outta Dodge and hitting the road, en route to somewhere wonderful. Lucky for us, this country is full of wonderful destinations, many of them right under our very noses.
It’s precisely these places that Best Made Company's Everything Here is Wonderful map series was created to celebrate—the parks, cities and the journey in between across these United States.
Hand-printed in Saint Paul, MN, numbered, and embossed with a Best Made seal, these topographic survey maps represent “some of the more remarkable and cherished locations you’ve ever (or never) explored.”
Give a Wonderful Map in recognition of a wonderful place they dream of visiting, or the one they call home.
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