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YES!! We need more of this! So excited about the Still We Rise Auction over on instagram to benefit ACLU, RAICES, and Texas Civil Rights Project. It’s often hard to know how to help when you are overwhelmed with anxiety and too much bad news. Lindsay’s Still We Rise auctions are making it really simple and a beautiful process that also brings wonderful artists and designers into view. You can bid now through Monday, July 9! ♥ There are a few days left Here is a handy list auction FAQs to look over. Get a cup of something good and come BID ON THESE BEAUTIES and fight for individuals and famili ..read more

I’ve been quite taken with the great shoes from The Office of Angela Scott lately, so I’ve rounded up a bunch of my favorites below! They are such fun, nostalgic, modern classics to wear over and over again for years to come. Angela’s designs are all lovely, but I’d say my top three loves are: Mr. Evans Black Oxfords, the Mr. Winters Metallic Wingtip Oxfords, and the Mr. Smith Nude Stripe Oxfords — I just think I’d wear these styles the most. I linked to my faves below, but you can find even more styles HERE, HERE, and HERE. 1. Mr. Winters Metallic Wingtip Oxfords 2. Mr. Evans Nude Wingtip O ..read more

I’ve been loving a lot of the Nili Lotan closet staples from her spring collection. So much linen, cotton, and silk! My personal faves are ALL of the Aria Jumpsuits (bone, green & black!), the Midnight Wash Boyfriend Jeans, the Bone Linen Luna Pants (and in Army and Mustard), the Silk Paris Pants, the Carpenter Shorts, the Mustard Cambre Jacket, the Felix Top, the Fulton Shirt, and the Dark Floral Silk Cami Dress (!!!). Everything is made in the USA and her shop is a natural fibers paradise. Also, a lot of her styles are oversized, so a lot of the designs may accommodate sizes beyond their ..read more

HEY HEY! Here’s a new Lovely Things roundup! I think the common thread is probably sunshine, ease, and playfulness. With everything going on right now, my favorite self-care is anything to escape the overwhelm for a little while with my peeps. I’m tending to my roses later today (yes, my roses are also my peeps! hahaha) and going strawberry picking with a good friend tomorrow, so I’m on the right track! How about you? Find more LOVELY THINGS. This flower dress and the milky citrus sunnies are super cute. This yellow plastic jacket looks super cute with the rest of the outfit. I love this new ..read more

SUMMER SECONDS SALE • Sat, June 2 • 11AM to 3PM • 3425 SE 18th Ave • MORE INFO YESSS! It’s the 5th Annual Samples & Seconds Sale this Saturday, June 2! This year, it’s happening at a new location, but the deals are still BANANAS. Get over to Union Studios to shop the slightly imperfect goodies of ten talented local designers who are selling their beautiful designs for up to 70% off. Hot Tip: There are always samples and perfectly perfect things mixed in, too! Shop ceramics, jewelry, clothing, tableware, home goods, lighting, smokeware, art, clothing, and lots more. As always, make sure to ..read more

YAY! We’re about 3 weeks out from our Helsing Junction Farms organic farm share and there are still spots available this year for you to nab! The start of our farm share with these ladies always feels like the official start of summer and a clean slate for committing to (mostly) healthy eating. 20 weeks of joy that always starts with sweet berries, cherries, pretty pink radishes, turnips, bok choy, and tender lettuces and ends with delicious winter squash, pears, beets, and more yummy greens. At this point, I can’t imagine summer and fall without all these gorgeous veggies, fruits, lovely jar ..read more

I love this Jacqui Bag from the new Jacqui handbag company. The Portland-based company was created by designer Matt Pierce whose work you may know from the beloved Wood & Faulk line. Today, he is kicking off a Jacqui kickstarter campaign where you can get in early to nab the beautiful leather bags in black or fawn or get a nice leather clutch — all at early bird super discounted prices. Buying these bags not only supports the creation of Jacqui, but it supports the woman-owned small business manufacturing operation in Portland who handcrafts all bags in this new line. I really want one of ..read more

Just wonderful! This new collaboration between WHIT clothing designer, Whitney Pozgay, and artist Helen Dealtry is so good! I was looking through the WHIT Spring/Summer 2018 and it came as no surprise that all my favorite pieces this season are the ones covered in Helen’s gorgeous flower designs. My favorites are the Casa Dress, the Loli Dress (more sizes available HERE), the Georgia Dress (white flowers on white cotton! lovely!), the Yoke Skirt, and the Sun Coat. All Whitney’s designs are so versatile and sweet — such a great collection. More designs right HERE and HERE. Also, I would love to ..read more