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Have you seen these photos by Huang Qingjun? Similar to a concept started by Peter Menzel in the 90s (in Material World: A Global Family Portrait), Qingjun and Ma Hongjie photographed Chinese families in front of their living spaces with all of their possessions displayed outside. Makes you want to have big yard sale, right? I have too. much. stuff.

Via NPR

Since my “favorite three” posts act as a blogroll, I’m remiss to have left out some of my top all-time favorites, which you probably read or at least know of! This month’s favorites are blogs that I consider “biggies,” the ones I always stay pretty caught up on, even when things get crazy busy.

Design Work Life is my go-to blog when I’m in a design rut. There’s always something super inspiring, and it always makes me say, “oh yeah, this is why I’m a designer!” If I’m burnt out on current projects or frustrated that I can’t put my finger on the right design solution, Design Work Life is my very first stop.

Lena Corwin is one of those people who can take the totally mundane and make it look fantastic. And who doesn’t need more people like that in their life? An extremely talented designer, Lena is always finding something beautiful (in it’s simplicity) to share.

Design for Mankind is always a fun place to visit. Erin Loechner does a superb job of curating her posts, and often makes me laugh out loud with her commentary. Lately I’m enjoying her house renovation project. From afar… whoa, guys.

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Don’t forget to check out past blog favorites in the archives. Blogs chosen for This Month’s Favorite Three receive a free one month ad in the sponsor section.

images: insound 10 for 10 poster via design work life / pillow by lena corwin / sculpture made of old skateboards by haroshi via design for mankind

Furniture designed by Katrin Arens

as seen in Recycled Home (a great book, by the way!)

This week I’m not focusing on a particular recipe, but rather a particular foodie/photographer, Katie Quinn Davies. I’ve featured her on Mint before, but truly… this woman amazes me. I hope she’s secretly working on a cookbook. Talk about talent—will you look at those beets?!

I really love the new recipe/photo layout she’s using. Images are from Katie’s blog, What Katie Ate and you can read an interview with Katie right here on daily imprint.

I love the hand-carved look of this chair… a perfect mix of rustic and modern. Designed by Sune Jehrbo and available from her shop Eleanor Home.

I found Charlotte Farmer’s work this morning, and I’m hooked. Above, bird and type illustrations, and below a page from a 2004 diary. Beautiful!

It’s not my usual “thing,” but I have to say I’ve loved looking through J.Crew’s Fall 2010 Collection. Lots of earth tones, piled on accessories, mix and match anything-goes layers… messy but put together all at once. Feminine touches like lace and sequins next to your boyfriend’s boots. What do you think, would you wear it? All I know is, those earrings up there make me want to cut my hear short again and wear short black dresses all the time. With some motorcycle boots. (OK, well. Maybe.)

Have a great weekend!