// Things I Love Thursday v.197

I am currently suffering from a gnarly cold and it has been no fun at all. That's why you haven't heard from me much this week. I just know I'm going to pass it Linden's way. (If you have any tips or tricks on how to keep the cold away from him, I'm all ears! I know about the breastfeeding benefits already!) This week's TiLT is short but sweet... seriously though, it's a good one! Enjoy! xo

♥ this. because i love me some costanza. ♥

♥ this opossum pattern is amazing ♥

♥ this guy repainted all of his childhood drawings (!!!) ♥

♥ this series is so great - donut doubles! ♥

♥ i'm not really a ke$ha fan but i'm loving this hair! ♥

♥ this is way too cute ♥

♥ this (and everything) by katie vernon ♥

♥ this cake is gorgeous ♥

// 2 years after meeting my son, i am finally, his legal mother.

// I would love if meeting Morgan Freeman went like this for me...

// DIY essential oil candles

// Everything you think you know about poverty is wrong.

// Wishlist Wears: this dress straight up looks like autumn // this little chambray number is perfect // navy and teal for the win!

// I love Roxy's outfit in this post.

// The 6 best (non-Disney) '80s and '90s animated films

// 22 people who should have definitely not taken the ice bucket challenge

What are you loving this week?

// Things I Love Thursday v.196

♥ this is so true! ♥

♥ these gorgeous sunsets ♥

♥ this hilarious graphic ♥

♥ this gorgeous photo ♥

♥ this is proof that Bob's Burgers is everything! ♥

♥ this reminds me of sand art from when i was little ♥

♥ these incredible graphite drawings (!!!) ♥

♥ this is a dreamy space ♥

♥ this adorable chinchilla ♥

♥ these earrings by pony people ♥

// Snuggles the rescue dog stars in wonderfully whimsical 'newborn' photo shoot.

// The new school year is here and this might be helpful for some of you! Top Tips for New Teachers. Anyone else a teacher? Have anything you'd like to add?

// 26 things feminists are tired of hearing.

// I found this VW Bus bed on The Hunt and I'm a little bit obsessed. How cool is that?! Too bad it's not for sale... Wah! // This Chanel lipstick USB is so neat! // This "My relationship status? Netflix, oreos and sweatpants" sweatshirt is so funny.

// 13 pop-punk heartthrobs, then and now. (!!!)

// Spruce up your wardrobe for the upcoming season by ordering a Stitch Fix box of your own!

// 34 panoramic photos gone terrifyingly wrong. Oh my gosh this is the best post ever!

// Here are some sneak peeks at Joelle's new apartment! It looks so cozy and romantic!

// Wishlist Wears: this purple dress is WHOA! // this dress looks like it waltzed out of a taylor swift music video (i love it!) // these heels are so sweet // i want to order this dress so badly but i'm worried it won't look right on my frame // this backpack is super cute // the perfect dress to welcome in autumn // the perfect librarian's tote // this is a very zooey deschanel number // 

// Arrested Development will return for a fifth season! (!!!!!!!!)

// 22 pictures that prove we're living in the darn future.

// Are you pregnant or nursing, or know someone who is? Get in on this awesome giveaway from one of my new favorite online shops: Belly Dance Maternity!

What are you loving this week?

// Things I Love Thursday v.195

♥ this is sure to make you smile ♥

♥ yep, this is a jacket covered in cats... ♥

♥ these photos are dark and haunting ♥

♥ these beard gardens ♥

♥ the breakfast club: then and now (love this mini-series!) ♥

♥ this Brand New tattoo flash ♥

♥ this infographic shows how the most brilliant people spent their days ♥

♥ this precious little piglet! ♥

♥ this is gorgeous ♥

♥ this wise words to finish it off. ♥

/ It happened to me: My rapist sued me for defamation.

// Beyond "Girls": My 5 favorite female friendships on TV and Film. Now and Then all the way!

// Roxy stayed at the 25 Hours Hotel in Vienna and I'm a little bit obsessed with everything about it!

// A supermodel violated my photo copyright and it has spiraled out of control.

// When you're in a good relationship, you learn these 10 things.

// Traveling while interracial: 5 tips for traveling in the South as an interracial couple.

// I'm loving the new look of Joelle's blog. She's getting ready to move into a new place and I can't wait to watch all of the decorating unfold! I get so excited to see people's new spaces!

// Wishlist Wears: love the color of these flats // love the unique print of this dress // the buckles on these booties are everything // this gorgeous caramel colored bag // this dress could work for absolutely every season // digging the military buttons on this maroon dress // this preppy weekender bag

// What I learned after taking a homeless mother grocery shopping.

// 20 things 90's kids actually ate for lunch.

// The five dumb things that make me laugh when I'm feeling blue. Love reading the comments for other suggestions, too!

What are you loving this week?

// Things I Love Thursday v.194

♥ words to live by ♥

♥ this! ♥

♥ this made me laugh too hard for some reason ♥

♥ this cute photo ♥

♥ this ♥

♥ i'd be so terrified of this sculpture ♥

♥ this street art. (appropriately titled "nobody likes me")  ♥

♥ this lil fluffy critter! ♥

♥ this looks delicious ♥

♥ this is why i love ellen ♥

♥ jenny lewis is everything ♥

// 28 famous men who prove that you don't need to be a woman to be a feminist.

// This bank's ATM surprised its customers in the most incredibly touching way. ALL THE FEELS!

// Mom arrested for allowing 7-year-old son to go to park alone. This is so crazy to me. I mean, I get that he's 7, but all of the helicopter parenting is just too much in my opinion. Thoughts?

// One of my absolute favorite things to have with me in my hospital bag during labor and recovery last week was my Banded headbands. They're a local brand that not only makes amazingly comfortable headbands, but also supports an amazing charitable cause. (1 headband purchase = 3 meals for orphaned children in Uganda!) I can't sing their praises enough. The headbands themeslves are awesome (so comfortable + functional) but I love the cause and that they're from my college town of Franklin.

// 20 new and improved names for boring, everyday stuff.

// You are the advice columnist: I'm being iced out at my internship.

// 11 dogs who learned the hard way not to eat bees.

// I've chosen dog motherhood instead of kids and I'm owning it.

// 57 thoughts everyone has when trying to get a baby to go to sleep. Yep!

// I am loving this dress Roxy is wearing in this post. Does anyone else think macaroni and cheese when they see it? Just me? Maybe I'm just hungry... haha!

// Wishlist Wears: you can't go wrong with saffron yellow chiffon! // this would be so cute with some bright red trousers and boat shoes // totally feeling an early 90's "couch" vibe from this pattern, but i love it // this has such a romantic feel to it // this top makes me want to go camping (with a fire pit and s'mores!) // the colors and pattern of this dress make it the perfect summer-to-autumn transition piece // this dress would look so cute on someone with pale pink hair // this embroidery is on point!

// These sloth gifts are SO FREAKING CUTE!

What are you loving this week?

PS; Happy freakin' last day of July! Whoa!