As part of the summer blog tour celebrating my friend Lisa‘s new book A Collection A Day, I thought it only fitting to share with you a small part of one of my collections: vintage typewriter ribbon tins. I’ve always loved a typewriter: the clickety sounds, the return bell (ding!), announcing that a new paragraph has begun. Watching the mechanics work together to produce the written word. It has always fascinated (and will always fascinate!) me.

Anyway, Lisa’s book is an exceptional read and it comes in the cutest little collector’s tin. I’m smitten. Congrats, Lisa! On with the blog tour!

p.s. You can get $5 off your book order with the code ‘iheartthings’ in checkout.
p.p.s. Follow the rest of the summer blog tour right here: July 20th (DesignWorkLife), July 27 (Poppytalk), Aug 3 (sfgirlbybay).

Summer is here and it’s officially bike season. I’ve been riding my trusty beach cruiser (in mint green!) for nearly four years now, but Ken has never been so lucky.

Until Public Bikes offered him his very own bike to try a few weeks ago. It arrived in tip-top shape and is the cutest thing in the entire world.

Seriously. I think I fell in love with this dude all over again. Thanks, Public!

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This is what I wear to a breezy rooftop soiree where there is wine to be had. The pants are crazy flowy and wrinkled and just… perfect. Also? Wide legs are an appetizer-lovin’ girls’ best friend.

[Tee: H&M, Palazzo pants: ASOS, Clutch: gift, Nude heels: Payless, Blush skinny belt: H&M, Coral ring: flea market, Necklace: flea market, Photo: Betsy King]

See you Thursday with a new favorite ensemble!

Triangles + black/white = YES ($35). I know I’m quickly becoming the triangle ambassador of the world, but I can’t help it. Three’s my fave number.

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Happy fourth, friends! See you tomorrow.

Both of my parents are retired teachers, and to be honest, I never ever expected to follow in their footsteps. Yet after saying “Yes!” to leading a workshop in Portland last week, I will announce: I am 100% addicted to teaching others.

There were hiccups. My confidence was shaky and my sensitivity came out in all the wrong places. But wow. I learned a lot. I learned that I really can rely on myself and myself alone. I learned that I’m stronger than I imagined. I learned that when things around you become chaotic and you feel the world is crumbling, your soul sings a lullaby. It’s inherent. I think that’s what it’s there for.

I learned that something magical happens when you group together 20 inspiring women. I learned that community is inevitable. I learned that energy is contagious. I found that taking the high road is always, always the best decision in life.

I learned that I want to do this for the rest of my life. I learned that investing in others financially, emotionally, spiritually, creatively and academically is my calling. I learned that I can do this.

I learned that I will do this.

I’ll be leading another creativity course (albeit a different format!) in San Francisco next month. I’d love for you to be there to be a part of the amazing, life-changing experience that is grouping together like-minded strangers and storming the castle of awesome.

Please come. I’ll meet you there.

Nature is kickin’ rad.

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Such bangin’ bangs they have!

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