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1 :: These paper people by Colt Bowden are so inspring! It really makes me want to try making some of my own. Paper, a sewing machine + some creativity make a great combination.

2 :: Speaking of paper people, these retro cutout scenes from Maxim Dalton are all kinds of fun. He’s got a variety of scenes, all brilliantly illustrated.

3 :: I’m in love with all the delicate vintage dresses at Flour Clothing. They’rea on pricier side, but for the condition and the quality they seem to be worth the extra dough (hah, see that’s funny cuz…oh, nevermind).

4 :: The season of tomatoes and basil is drawing to a close, but luckily I still have an abundance of both. This Catalan Tomato Bread from Erin is a lazy man’s bruschetta, but simple is good.

5 :: If you’ve recently acquired an abundance of new pens and pencils, store them in your own fabric-covered can. Natalie Jost does a quick and easy DIY tutorial over on her blog.

6 :: The newest issue of NEET magazine just came out, and as usual it’s packed with fun finds. Check it out–it’s free, and online only.

It’s the last day of The August Break! I enjoyed taking a breather from regular posting, especially since this month turned into an incredibly busy one. It was nice to stop and remember to take photos each day–while making me realize that I need to go outside my set routine whenever possible!

I hope you had a wonderful August as well! Celebrate the end of summer with something fun. :)

This is Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine, such a beautiful church. I ended up downtown a number of times this weekend–as touristy as it can be sometimes, I really love the old city that we live in.

I’ve been out sick for the past two days–nothing big, just a cold/sinus thing that knocked me off my feet for a while. I was feeling a bit better yesterday afternoon and made some delicious eggplant pasta for Mr. Jones and me. Italian food is better than chicken soup in my book.

During lunch break at an antique store down the street.

At the Farmers’ Market this weekend. The guy with the banjo was pure folk awesomeness.

I’ve been working in the Five Points Theater building for over two months now and I have yet to see a movie in the actual “theater” part. This needs to change soon.

1 :: I recently discovered the very affordable and delightfully trendy online shop Ruche, thanks to my friend Kelly (check out her and her husband Ryan’s amazing photography site). She posted this coffee shop dress the other day and I think it’s perfectly fabulous.

2 :: Christine from the famous maganda.org just started a new blog called BRUNCH. I love her writing style and bright photos. Her chopped mexican salad recipe is a great way to finish out the summer.

3 :: Okay, I admit it–I’m a little obsessed with succulents. They’re modern, fun, cheap and easy to care for. Needless to say, browsing through the SucculentsGalore Etsy shop makes me smile (and want to cover my entire patio in succulents).

4 :: I love Susy Jack, and I really, really love it when she posts free printables. If your friends are anything like mine, August is chock-full of birthdays–so this free printable birthday card will come in mighty handy.

5 :: Alice Melvin is one supremely talented illustrator. She also brainstorms some really fun projects that combine paper, scissors, and her lovely drawings. Her Cut Out and Make Mobile requires nothing more than scissors and string to produce charming birds (via Mint Design Blog).

6 :: Sherri and John over at Young House Love post some of my favorite home decor DIYs–easy, inexpensive, and super-cool. These corkboard vases are a great addition to a kitchen or office and a quick way to incorporate some texture into a room.

Nothing says August in Florida quite like late afternoon rainstorms. I love the smell and the drama.

Last night, my work showed off some of our designs at The Cummer Museum’s “What is Art” exhibit. I got to wander around in the gardens before it started and enjoyed the views of the river and downtown Jacksonville. It was so much fun, and there are more photos from the event on my Flickr if you want to check them out.