samantha french: dog days of summer giveaway.

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one of my favorite artists, and a kind sponsor of mine, samantha french is hosting a sfgirlbybay reader giveaway. that’s mighty nice, isn’t it? samantha is generously giving away one 16″x20″ print from her dog days of summer collection. i love this collection — makes me want to scout out a local swimming hole and dive in! for a chance to win,... 
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swim club.

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there’s a local newscaster in san francisco who likes to say, “if you don’t like the news, go out and make some of your own”. well, i don’t like the weather around here right now, so i’m gonna make myself my very own swim club. i’m going to embrace the deep blue pools of water i wish i were lounging about, and share some summer color... 
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designlovefest | pins.

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summer has arrived and i make sure to dedicate at least one day a week to the pool. these are some bright items that i’ve been pinning this week. especially loving that missoni romper! what a statement. until next week! bri from designlovefest inspiration photo, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.  
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guest post: seesaw designs.

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Hi there! We’re SeeSaw - a design, letterpress & vintage studio in sunny Arizona – and we’re happy to be filling in for Victoria. Summer has been in full swing here for at least a month. Temperatures above 100 degrees are hard to take, so we escape the heat by diving in or sitting poolside with a cool drink. Here’s what we’d like to... 
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guest post: sweet fine day | whimsy & spice.

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Hello sfgirlbybay readers, this is Jenna from Sweet Fine Day and Whimsy & Spice. I’m so happy to be here today guest blogging while Victoria is traveling (lucky girl!).  I love her Sunday in the City series and since I won’t be going on my own summer holiday until the middle of August, I thought I would put together a list of my favorite things to do during... 
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