Theme Of The Week: Back To School.

August is here and the summer is dwindling. Last-minute vacations are in the works. School supplies are stockpiled on the living room table. New outfits are being planned (and re-planned). In short, the end is near...

Art print, from Mommy Makes.

But fear not, jaded youth! All this week, we're bringing you the biggest, brightest and bestest "Back To School" finds!  It'll be so awesome, you'll be itching to get back in that classroom...we promise!

3-Day Weekend.

Station wagon photograph, from Jessi Retro.

It's a 3-day weekend, ya'll. The sun is officially out. Time to get outta town, soak up the rays and reset your brain. So take a camping trip, shop in a nearby town, go to the pool--in short, do something relaxing this weekend!

Look Into My Eyes.

Vintage Mikasa serving plates, from Modern Vintage.

Hit Me With Your Best Shot.

Set of 5 wooden arrows, from Verla Ivans.

And Eat It Too.

Strawberry summer cake (photo from the "Pasty Studio" blog).

This cake looks absolutely delicious! In fact, drool is slowly trickling down our chins as we browse the "Pastry Studio" blog. Pastries, tarts, cakes, cookies, confections...oh my! And recipes to boot!

Perhaps what we love most about this particular recipe, is the attention to details--a "smidgen" of semolina (for texture), homemade ricotta (for the cream) and olive oil (to moisten the cake), to name a few.

So grab yourself a paper towel, wipe the drool off your face and pay a visit to the "Pastry Studio". Be sure to check out the recipe, here, too!

Have Your Cake.

Paper cake slice favor box, from Imeondesign.

Where It Starts And Ends.

"Sunset Through Weeds" photograph, from Jude McConkey.

Herbs Of Summer.

Organic sweet marjoram seeds, from Cubits.

Hangin' Out.

Embroidered felt necklace, from Phyllis and Hazel.

Summer Sweetness.

Mint chip lollipop, from Mihow.

In The Light.

"Prism No. 2" giclee print, from Dig The Earth.

To The Pool.

"You First" print, from Kiki and Polly.

Theme Of The Week: Summer Finds.

Red suspender sleeves, from Moon Halo.

Summer is upon us. Beaches and swimming pools await travelers. Fashion trends are morphing, as jeans are slowly being replaced with shorts and skirts. The weather is rapidly heating up. Vacations are being planned. In short, here comes the sun...

Theme Of The Week: Featherette Favorites.

My favorite food is homemade macaroni and cheese. It forever reminds me of the summer picnics I used to frequent, back in Virginia (think June, sweltering 95° heat and you get the gist). True, I hated the hot weather,  but I loved the food: fried chicken, greens, casseroles, and of course, macaroni and cheese. Yum!

Alton Brown's baked mac and cheese, recipe here.

 















This week, we'll be spotlighting a few of our handmade / vintage favorites--favorites that take us down memory lane, spark innovation / creativity, or simply make us smile. We'll also share a few more of our favorite foods and recipes too.

Got a favorite food or recipe? Let us know in the comment section below.

You Can Almost Taste It.

"Eat Seasonal" print, from Anek.

Part of our week long "Bringing The Outside In" series. Find more foodie-inspired illustration and design goodies in Anek's Etsy shop.