I’ve been traveling like a mad woman for the past few weeks and my dopp kit is shot. These from Ingela Håkansson are so sweet, yes? ($26 / $46)

LINK:  SCANDINAVIAN DESIGN CENTER

Wowza. Paul made this with a few aluminum cans and some other stuff. Really raising the bar, that one.

LINK:  PAUL VILLINSKI

Get it?! Ha!

LINK:  ANTHONY ZINONOS

Happy Wednesday! I’m in Portland, and you guys — this place is full of awesome. Just FYI. And now we turn the convo toward the vain and mundane: outfits!

This is what I wear when I want to people to stop me and say, “Oh my gosh; blue is your color!” And then I thank them and earn three self esteem points.

I made these wedges myself (just a scarf woven through Target wedges!), and because I’m the least crafty gal ever, they fell apart while I was dancing. So, you have one half finished shoe, and another… something else.

[Dress: 81 Poppies, Glasses: Local Drugstore, Wedges: Target / DIY, Bubblegum: Strawberry Bubble Yum, Photo: Betsy King]

See you Monday with a super chic get-up!

(p.s. 81 Poppies is giving all DFM readers 20% off! Enter promo code designformankind)

Some very pretty colors showed up to this party.

LINK: ANN PIBAL
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Color Mankind is a weekly guest series from Lauren Willhite.

Winter’s still in full swing over here, and I’m thinking I need these sweet little patterned mittens to get me through until spring.

And yes, I can justify any purchase. In case you were wondering.

LINK:  LAZY OAF

Yeah, I know. More mountains. Whatcha gonna do about it?

website:  JEREMY PERRODEAU

Such a lovely floral doodle from Antii.

website: ANTII SULLIVAN
flickr: MISS TWIT

Well, would you look at that? Another thing I love!

Link:  PALOMA CROUSILLAT

Wowwwww. I’ve forgotten how much I love Olaf’s work.

Link:  OLAF HAJEK