// Things I Love Thursday v.137

♥ these "Poehler-oids!" ha ♥

♥ this little elephant is having a good time! ♥

♥ ...just starin' at myself. ♥

♥ this is SO cute! ♥

♥ that tongue! ♥

♥ would you give this "blind date" for books a go? ♥

♥ this is the heart of the Congo, shot using dead-stock infrared film! ♥

♥ this whole amanda bynes thing is really sad, but this tweet was gold. troll or in need of help?♥

♥ this is a "virtual market" in japan! scan what you want + it'll be delivered to your home!  ♥

♥ love this photo of manhattan ♥

♥ an honorary master's degree was given to a service dog who sat thru every one of owner's classes ♥

// How about a "Juggalo OKCupid Tumblr" blog?! Oh yes, it exists. And it is magical!

// My favorite song by my favorite band just turned 10 years old. Here, have a listen!

// Restaurant allows unemployed patrons to work for a meal. I love this business plan so much.

// "Stop Rescuing African Children Through Corrupt Adoptions" This was a really interesting read.

// Ashley just posted an extended introduction on her blog and I loved reading it. She has such a cute space on the 'net!

// "I Was Outsted As A Boy Scout Leader For Being Gay, And I Will Not Allow My Son To Be A Scout Again Until Their Policy Is Equal"

// New bits and bobs over at The Northern Sea: this antiqued cicada ring (!!!), a chevron ring (love the layered look), and the leaf ring in gold (and silver, too!) Can you tell I'm totally into rings right now?! haha

// Carrie Anne always has the most interesting guest posters on her blog. The latest about Greenwashing is no exception! I feel like I always learn a lot when I pop by her place. (I love her Snapshots posts, too! Fantastic links)

// Wishlist Wears: I love the coloring of this mint chiffon dress (with pink and white!) // i love this peach dress so much! oh my stars // this black and white graphic dress // I NEED this horse belt! // tortoise sunglasses with a fun shape // this dress is the perfect mix of daphne + thelma from scooby doo i think! // i love these bright red sandals, and the $17 price tag // black bauble bib necklace // the perfect striped beach bag // lazy oaf "weirdo" tote // nautical bracelet with anchor!

// "The Great Online Dating Debate: Am I Too Successful To Date?"

// ROXY GOT MARRIED! Look at these darling preview photos!

// "My Tattoos May Make Men Think I'm Easy, But They Also Make It Easy To Meet Men"

// Karen was tagged in the "25 Questions" meme - I love stuff like this!

// Beluga bookends! How cute!

// Don't forget! We'll be with Honeybean at Porter Flea tomorrow night and all day Saturday! There are still a few preview market tickets available for the party on Friday night (21+). Then Saturday we'll be open 10am - 5pm! You guys HAVE to come see all of the new goodies we've made/procured! I'm so excited! Are any of you planning on dropping by?

What are you loving this week?