Jacques Hnizdovsky

Loving these woodcut images by Jacques Hnizdovsky. The grey tones remind me of autumn.

NexusNeuronia

I'm loving these images on Computerlove. The colors are stunningly vibrant, the graphics are gorgeous; I wish I could read the German descriptions that accompany the images!

via Oh Joy!

Stay cool

It is ridiculously muggy where I live. Student apartments lack air conditioning. Combine these two statements and I have not been a happy camper lately.
Still, I love summer. The Sartorialist did a post awhile back about capturing the essence of summer through photography--just looking at his photos makes me feel refreshed. How are you staying cool?

Instructions

David Horvitz decided to write clever instructional ideas throughout 2009. You can buy a subscription or opt to view them online. I love how completely random and sweet his suggestions are.

Hair envy

My hair is getting to that point again. You know the one; where it's all limp and droopy and you can't help but feel jealous of other people's fabulous coifs? I'm getting it cut in a few weeks but right now I'm feeling a very special sort of hair envy: I wish my hair looked this good pinned up quasi-messily. How do they do it?

(third photo via hot child in the city)

Small eating areas

Lately I've been thumbing through my copy of Domino: Book of Decorating that I was lucky enough to win on EmilyStyle a few months back. I'm really excited to move in to my new apartment next month but a little worried about its small galley-style kitchen.

Although completely different styles, both of these photos suggest ways to utilize a small eating area. I love the idea of stools that could tuck under a small table(first photo) and the open shelves above the dining area(second) that allow for extra storage. Both very clever ideas.

The Domino book itself is pretty great, by the way, and I can see myself getting a lot of mileage out of it when I graduate school and get a larger place.

Both found in the Domino Magazine flickr pool

I bet

What do I need? To quit spending money so freely-- and a hug. However mundane, it's always interesting to listen to the perceived necessities of others. Doing so can provide perspective-- or perhaps the realization of another personal need!
This clever little site provides a forum for every sort of necessity under the sun, be it cherry limeade, love, or socks. It was created by the fabulous Kristen over at postcards from the side of the room, and I love it.

Birch nightstand

This tutorial on building a birch log table is really great. I'm fascinated by the shape and texture of the grouped logs; I'd love to create my own to use as a nightstand. Doing so would definitely add some personality to my bedroom!

Try not to look

Does anyone else remember the Hamster Dance website that was popular in the '90s? Well, Sweet GIFs is a step up from that. The site contains the most hypnotic moving images you'll ever find.

(via kate spade)