My inspiration folder is bursting at the seams. Here are a few links to share and share alike!:

1. Scott Albrecht’s recent installation Along The Way looked simply fantastic.
2. What was once a men’s tie is now a DIY planter. I’m amazed.
3. A spray-painted radio: Proof that spray paint should win a Nobel someday.
4. These polka dot glasses are adorable, yes?
5. Belinda’s new fabrics are full of charming awesome. (Bonus? They’re crazy affordable.)
6. Mandy Besek crafts a crocheted spike necklace. Eek!

Happy weekend, friends!

What an instantly calming image. You feel better, don’t you?

LINK: SHOLEH ASGARY
via cheryl on simple lovely

Color Mankind is a weekly guest series from Lauren Willhite.

Dudes. These pieces are rocking my face.

LINKS:  ART ALMANAC & UPSTATE

Samesies is a weekly guest series from M. Fay.

UPDATE: WE HAVE A WINNER! CONGRATS, MELISSA ESPLIN!

My friends at LovingEco have put together a killer gift package for one lucky Design for Mankind reader, including the below goodies:

-A $300 shopping spree at Stewart+Brown
-A custom recycled leather tote bag from Erin Templeton (valued at $289)
-A $230 assortment of beauty balms and lip glosses from Revolution Organics

Did you add all that together? That’s over $800 of goodies, which just might be our biggest giveaway to date!

Here’s how to win:
1. Sign up for LovingEco.com, which is an exclusive flash sale site giving you access to today’s best eco-friendly brands.
2. Comment below sharing your favorite product currently available on the site.
3. Tweet the following phrase for an extra FIVE entries! (Then, come back here and share a link to your Tweet in the comments):
Did you catch @erinloechner and @loving_eco ‘s mega summer giveaway? I just entered!: http://ow.ly/5NaAA

That’s it! Giveaway ends THIS SUNDAY, July 31st at midnight. A huge thanks to LovingEco, and a big good luck to all entrants!

This is my go-to dress when it’s hot and I have to walk around a lot. Enter: the trunk show dress.

I swear, this dress is the most flattering thing I’ve ever owned. And it’s super light so I don’t sweat it out. You know what I mean there, friends. (Coincidentally, I’m wearing this dress in my most recent HGTV video)

These shoes? Kohl’s. I’m not lying to you. I had rarely shopped at Kohl’s until I moved to Suburbia Land, and now they are everywhere. Like Starbucks. BUT. They have a Vera Wang shoe line that I love, love, love. These shoes are exhibit A of my love for Vera Wang shoes.

[Dress: Libby Story, Wedges: Kohl's, Photo: Betsy King]

FULL DISCLOSURE

Cliff’s paintings are absolutely breathtaking. This is what the aliens see, right?

LINK:  CLIFF BRIGGIE

I’ve never met a photo album I could love and often tuck away family portraits into the depths of my credenza. But this? This sculptural photo album from Debra Folz? I could seriously get behind it. ($150)

LINK:  DEBRA FOLZ

I need this recycled cardboard faceted basket in my life, on my desk and out of my head. ($16)

LINK:  THE VITRINE

Popping in to thank The Shade Store for providing me with roller shades and panels for my HGTV renovation! Fine folks, they are. Bonus? The order / shipping process is flawless. I highly recommend!

Super saturated with a hint of red, this week’s color is by far my favorite shade of orange. Coincidentally, it’s also my current favorite summer drink. Enjoy!:

1. Cafe chair ($935) at ABC Home
2. Valextra iPad Case ($740) at Barney’s
3. Jil Sander Market Bag ($150) at Mrs H
4. Fitz Table Lamp ($24) at Habitat
5. Zanotta Wire Coffee Table by Arik Levy ($1380) at AllModern.com
6. Cameroon Feather Headress ($850) at Branca
7. Giambattista Valli Dress ($1,170) at Net-a-Porter
8. Flamingo Orange Stool ($17) at Crate & Barrel