glen.h and jose villa. there’s nothing like a garden party to make you feel a bit nostalgic. you get one whiff of the barbecue and your mind travels back to childhood summers, shucking corn for your mum, your dad standing proudly at the grill, a beer-flavored-beverage in hand. the sound of laughter and the ballgame on a transistor radio, perhaps a lawn being mowed, or... 
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to start off my holiday week off right, i am most delighted to introduce to you a post by none other than the fabulous mrs. lilien. yes, that mrs. — designer and stylist extradornaire. she’s starting the week off just right…almost as if you’re on holiday with me! cheers, mrs. lilien – thanks so much for filling in for me today! To keep things... 
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oh boy. i’ve been so concerned with decorating the inside of this pretend house, that i’ve completely forgotten about the outside — until now! today i’m opening the front door, taking the art out for a little fresh air, and making the neighbors jealous with the house that jealousy built ~ room no.5 {i suppose the front yard doesn’t count as a... 
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Hi Stephanie from N.E.E.T. here! Have you checked out the new June issue of N.E.E.T. Magazine? It’s packed full of independent fashion and design – hope you enjoy it! My N.E.E.T. Finds For Your Nest today are fun and functional items for the outdoors! Clockwise from top left: 1. Grobal Self Watering Planters from $15 – Karim Rashid at a +r store; 2. Gustavsberg... 
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via pretty legs. ever since i was a little girl, i’ve always wanted a treehouse, a playhouse, a tent – anything i can hide out in, and escape with my imagination for a little while. via emma’s design blog. i used to build clubhouses out of scrap i found in alleyways and garbage bins. they never really lived up to my expectations, but i love the idea of a... 
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