So many lovely things on the interweb this week, including DIY projects, recipes, book reviews, stationery, incredible homes plus blogging tips. Happy reading!
New blog discoveries
DESIGNLOVEFEST
Violet+Key
Lifestyle posts
New in: Cute stationery – Burkatron
Meat, music, mayhem: Grillstock 2014 – Lily Doughball
Homes I want!
Inside our home: Bedroom – Little Winter
Edwardian cottage chic decor – Heart Handmake UK
On blogging…
Stop press! – Gingerly Pale
How to be self-disciplined: A freelancer’s guide – Hello Giggles
Blogger event etiquette – Blogbranch
Ask an expert: What does it cost to start a blog? – Chapter Friday
Film & TV
Lost (Classic): Pilot – The AV Club
Is Katniss Everdeen actually a strong female character? – Huffington Post
Sin City: A Dame to Kill For trailer – back to the graphic side of comics – The Guardian
Books
Tuesday Ten: Summer reading – colours and carousels
My favourite books by women writers – stasialikescakes
Summer reading: Book list – Gingerly Pale
In defense of reading YA at any age – Hello Giggles
Read Women Month tag – stasialikescakes
DIY projects
DIY pocket embroidery shirt – A Beautiful Mess
Recipes
Simple rosemary potato wedges – more about cat
Three perfect summer cocktails for the weekend – Chapter Friday
Other stories
15 things you didn’t realise are now 20 years old – Thought Catalog
Gandy’s Flip Flops: Footwear with soul – BBC News
Faux calligraphy – cupcakes and cashmere
Want, need, wear, read
Want: I spotted the awesome Disney Villains DVDs in HMV the other day and would have the whole range if it were up to me. Seems a bit daft to replace my DVDs just because of the cover though. The Little Mermaid‘s cover is my fave of the bunch
Need: We’ve taken to sitting on the decking with a disposable BBQ but the problem is it’s so low down! Perfect excuse to invest in a couple of colourful outdoor floor cushions from Dunelm Mill
Wear: Simple yet beautiful summer dress from Dorothy Perkins
Read: This book came was mentioned at the South West Blog Social and I reckon it’s worth a read
Videos
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