Greenery in and around Portland, Oregon.

Dear curious loved ones: I will accept anything (or everything) from Datter Industries for my upcoming birthday. Thank you.

Not to brag, but I have some pretty babely (not to mention unbelievably smart and talented) gal pals. On more than one occasion, we have been mistaken for a touring band.

And now, after seeing these photos from the amazing Darcy DuBose, I can see why: It must just be that we dress in complimentary tones, and we're always spaced equidistant from one another.

Life has been busy lately, so I'm rejoicing in a slow weekend. Long jog, big brunch, lazy reading.

It's so infrequent that I get to enjoy the early afternoon sunlight in my home. There's really not much better. I love this pretty, bright Brooklyn studio/apartment (via Miss Moss).

Buildings by Ana Serrano.

Pretty photos of Morocco by Vic. I'd like to hop on a plane as soon as possible, please.

Oh, Mara Hoffman. You're killing me. (via Honestly... WTF.)

I snagged a Wiksten tank top + dress sewing pattern this morning; I guess that means it's time to drag out my machine and get to practicing.

Things I'd like to buy & read: Kinfolk, Interwoven, Baker's Notes.

Dream:

Reality:

These photos by Johann Darcel (via Miss Moss) are making me painfully aware of the relative absence of water in my 2011-summertime-fun.

And the ones of Bastrop post-wildfire (from TPWD) are just breaking my heart.