This week on MakeKind, it’s all about making napkin rings from supplies you’d find in the plumbing section of the hardware store. Who would have thought?:

MATERIALS // pvc coupling (found at your local hardware store), embroidery thread, tacky glue, scissors

 

STEPS // 01 CUT THREAD Choose a color of thread to start with and cut a piece at least 1 yard in length. The length will determine how wide of a stripe you will get on your napkin ring. (The longer the string, the wider the stripe). Put a small dot of glue on the inside of the coupling and adhere one end of the string to the glue.

02 // WRAP THE STRING Holding the end near the glue, start wrapping the string tightly around the coupling, making sure to cover any white spots. It’s also a good idea to wrap over the end you glued down to hide any seams.

03 // CHANGE COLORS Cut off another section of embroidery thread of a different color and wrap it right next to the previous color, going over the cut end of the previous color to hide any loose ends.

04 // CONTINUE WRAPPING Alternating colors and lengths of embroidery thread, continue wrapping around the coupling until you’ve covered the entire thing. Tuck in the last loose thread and let dry.

Oh man, these are beauties indeed. Perfect in color, shape and texture, I’m mad about Larissa Hadjio’s latest collection of clutches and more. ($240+)

LINK: LARISSA HADJIO

1. Neon Lace Flippy Dress ($92) at Topshop
2. High Heel Sandal ($89.90) at Zara
3. Sunburst Bobbi Set ($20) at ban.do
4. Jacobson Acetate and Brass Bangle ($78) at Net-a-Porter
5. Metal Keeper Super Skinny Belt ($10.44) at ASOS
6. Earring Studs ($10) at Ear Sugar
7. Shoreline Perry Clutch ($348) at Kate Spade

LINK: SALLY BENEDICT

Dorothee’s photos are so moody I can almost hear Pete Yorn singing in the background. Gorgeous!

LINK: DOROTHEE SMITH

Geometric pinatas are all the rage, and Barcelona-based duo Nata is taking over the international market! From bold metallics to quirky styling, I’ve got my eye on this company as one to watch for sure.

Barcelona: you can order by contacting Nata directly, and for the rest of us? Well, we still have Confetti System. Happy pinata-ing!

LINK: NATA

Freshly washed linens hang to dry against a backdrop of warm, golden buildings while sumptuously draped fabrics take on a saturated, almost vegetable dyed vibrance. Yummy.

LINKS: CINQUE TERRA, ITALY & HAIDER ACKERMANN

I hope all the moms and lady mentors out there had a lovely Mother’s Day yesterday; especially our effervescent host and awesome mom-to-be Erin. Now let’s get this week started and make our mommas proud!

01. The City — The Dismemberment Plan
02. Millions — Eternal Summers
03. Take A Walk — Passion Pit
04. Small Spies — Warm Ones
05. Hallways — Islands
06. Manners — Icona Pop
07. Birthday — The Sugarcubes
08. Doused — DIIV
09. The March — 2:54
10. Myth — Beach House
11. Our Hell — Emily Haines & The Soft Skeleton

LINK: 8TRACKS

Happy Friday, friends! I’m headed to my nephew’s birthday party this weekend and wrapping a fun film project to share on Design for MiniKind next Monday. What are your plans? (As always, this week’s submissions and fun Internet finds are below!):

1. Oh Dier’s faceted ring boxes are simply gorgeous.
2. Congrats to Andrew Holder on his new, rad portfolio.
3. Why yes, I do need a stuffed cactus.
4. My copy of Woodcut will be arriving soon; can’t wait!
5. Helen Lang’s quirky alphabet posters are perfectly nursery-approved!
6. Downloadable iPhone cover templates? Genius.

See you Monday!

Typography has that way of evoking a certain essence of design; that feeling surrounding whatever it’s touching. This week, typography is loved for…

it’s chaotic sense of class,
it’s simple elegance,
it’s play with imagery,
and…
it’s attention to detail.

I had a crafty moment this weekend and married two of my favorite of-the-moment design trends: neon spray-painted animals and diy garlands. Trust me, the ceremony was fantastic.

Follow the [super easy!] tutorial at HGTV.com!