links + lately

that one time I found my 16th-century doppelgänger at a thrift store

I took a break this week. It was decided last week. I finished up my Etsy shop orders and stuck it in vacation mode and I'm trying to get life in order -- maybe not fully in order --  but you, know, like, decently in order. 

To be honest I feel a little lost. I think it's that summertime sadness that Lana Del Ray croons about-- it's the end of summer, and fall is officially almost here, and I'm just not ready. Does anyone else feel that?

So I'm cheering myself up with a few of these awesome links.

- this business series from Ashley at The Shine Project, especially this post

- speaking of biz, a totally affordable small-biz class from Krystina (registration starts next Monday!) honestly, I've taken a few small biz/etsy-type courses in my day, and I always find them to be quite the kick-in-the-pants I need. 

- this kitchen remodel Danielle shared makes me feel all the subway-tile feels. 

- I have a lot of plums from my farm box ... and I think they should be made into this pie shared on Girl Versus Dough.

- This post about authenticity and fashion (and invitation to share your own story)

- I don't have kids, but I love what Carina shares about what to say to families that may be different from your own.

And let's end on a high note: This BBC story about a couple who have been married 80 years. Listen to their interview -- it's adorable how they keep teasing each other and giggling. 

happy friday.

weekend links

some links:

>> I'm featured on Cut Out & Keep-- an awesome site of tutorials. Check out the diys I'm sharing here.


>> this post from Jenny Highsmith: from the husband, being married to a blogger.


>> Just purchased: these adorable triangle stud earrings and this awesome statement necklace (that I've been eying FOREVER) on Etsy.


>> I need to make these


>> What do you think of high-waisted swimsuits? I saw this one on Delightfully Tacky, and I'm a tad obsessed. The husband isn't so sure.

>> I really want to make this necklace!

>> Julie and I booked our hotel for Renegade. It's happening, guys! And I'm so totally freaked out and excited at the same time.

Alright, off to run an ungodly amount of miles... the half-marathon is in a month!

xo, erika

some links on Friday

glorious, glorious Friday! I'm going to see Great Gatbsy tonight and then the entire weekend stretches before me...

What are you up to? If you have a quiet moment, you should check out a few of my favorite things from this week:
 

 oh look it's the pantsuit again!

Actually, who you should be looking at is the husband and his yellow pants. He's usually behind the camera for my outfit photos, so I'm excited that he got some airtime (or blogtime?) on Much Love Illy's "Guy Behind the Camera" series.

other stuff I loved...

>> this beautiful, honest post from a blogger I've always admired

>> I know people are switching to bloglovin',  but I've been using Feedly to read blogs and I love it.

>> these shoes. but I'm a sucker for anything Seychelles makes

>> gina honestly has the best salad recipes. this one looks amazing.

>> this is a way better take on tropical print patterns

>> love this lady's style

>> last summer I tried to make popsicles and failed... but maybe if I buy this book, it'll work?

what are you loving this week? are you going to see Great Gatsby (or have you already seen it?)

xo, erika