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Lauren makes beautiful jewelry out of unexpected materials like plastics and paper clips.

Available for purchase online at Pour Porter and Bona Drag.

via the audacity of color

Knot necklace! From Luna & Curious.

Today I’m headed out of town to “help” a florist friend (and the person who did the beautiful flowers at my wedding, above and below) with some rehearsal dinner and wedding flowers. I can’t wait!

Some favorite links from the week:

+ this beautiful diamond ring by Satomi Kawakita via Unruly Things and Ill Seen, Ill Said

+ this beautiful antique garnet ring (now sold!) from Erie Basin

+ this business card by Como Sapiens and this identity system by Kelli Anderson via Design Work Life

+ the handwritten typography on this e-newsletter from Terrain

+ these prettier-than-post-its via sub-studio

+ these mirrors by sam orlando miller via remodelista

+ these wedding day details via Oh So Beautiful Paper (here and here)

+ this gift-wrapping from tas-ka via lena corwin

First pair of photos by Harry Taylor, next photo by Amy Jones

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!

I’m trying to clear out the West + Plum shop, so that means… a summer sale! Everything is 20% off until Friday at midnight.

A collection of recent favorites from other blogs…

Top left: I never, ever would have thought I’d love a room painted black. Lauren Bradshaw was brave enough to go there (in several rooms, I might add) with Benjamin Moore Black Iron and Witching Hour. If I ever own a light-filled house, I might have to give this a shot. via design*sponge

Top right: I’m gonna have to try this delicious summer cocktail recipe from Bless Her Heart. via wit and delight

Second row, left: Chen Karlsson’s pendant lamp lets you display your favorite collections! via madame hervé.

Second row, right: I love everything about Les Morceaux’s jewelry. Everything. An early Christmas present? via unruly things.

Third row: Beautiful typography in these Halloween wedding invitations designed by Kristan Butler. via head vs. heart.

Last row, left: Moths photographed by Joseph Scheer. via bliss.

Last row, right: Another image for my “house inspiration” folder. nikole’s herriott’s house via design*sponge.

I’m happy to introduce one of Mint’s newest sponsors, Ruth Barzel Jewelry. Ruth lives in the Washington DC suburbs with her husband, their two children, and a gecko named Gecky. Her “jewelry for everyday” is made with intermixed sterling silver and gold-filled chain, semiprecious stones, pearls, and cubic zirconia. She uses mostly natural materials, but when she finds something inspiring that’s made by humans instead of nature (like shell pearls, for example!), she embraces it. Ruth is kindly offering Mint readers a 15% discount when you use the code “mint.”

Thanks, Ruth!

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