• 100 ideas that changed graphic design.

• Promise shares some great suggestions for beginning to define your brand.

• Is Facebook making you lonely?

• The Sephora + Pantone makeup collaboration is finally available!

• When you’re starting out a blog on a free platform, which service has the best features?

• Since I’m on a total rubber stamp kick at the moment, I love the National Park Stamp Icons Valerie Jar designed.

• Bud Cadell explains why he hates advertising.

• My longtime friend, photographer Bianca Alexis is kickin’ ass as usual in New York and would love your support on her Facebook fan page. Show her some love!

• The Manhattan Bridge is not the Brooklyn Bridge.

• Elsie shares some fun and easy organizational tips.

• One writer talks about being a night owl which I’m sure many of us can relate with!

A quick reminder: I’ve joined up with Motel for a great giveaway and it’s super easy to enter. Enter here and share your summer plans with us!

• If you read just one thing this week, start with Things I’m Afraid To Tell You, bookmark it and then work through the series. Why? 50 bloggers have decided to get real and share stories or experiences that they were previously afraid to put out there. It’s a brilliant reminder that we’re all truly connected and that blogs only offer a small glimpse into our daily lives.

• 33 must read books for entrepreneurs.

• How to start your blog with a bang!

• A lot of people are getting burnt out on social media chatter. It’s relentless. I like what Jenna of Sweet Fine Day had to say: “There is so much chatter over what we’re working on, where we’ve been, where we’re going, who we’re hanging out with, what we’ve accomplished and we’re all high fiving each other every day and this is all really good stuff, but sometimes it’s really exhausting too. In the end, what does it mean anyway?”

• I love Promise’s advice on how to break up with a client lead that’s just not a good fit.

• The 2012 logo trend report is out!

• Elsie of A Beautiful Mess just write a great article about failure, success and moving forward.

• How to Be an A-List Blogger: One Simple Step is a pretty good read but equally as so are the heartfelt comments.

• Has the internet run out of ideas? “We’re now at the stage where we should be getting the next wave of disruptive surprises. But – guess what? – they’re nowhere to be seen. Instead, we’re getting an endless stream of incremental changes and me-tooism.”

• Designers, how do you go about landing interesting work?

• AIGA NY has opened a store celebrating its 30th anniversary.

• Cary Tennis always keeps us on our toes: I’m rich, privileged and drunk.

• What exactly goes on during Pantone color forecasting meetings? And perhaps more importantly, is black really the new black? “A good navy,” says a French woman with short blonde hair, “is going to fulfill the role that black used to fill, because black is now launching into another dimension.”

• The recession is waning but artists are still starving.

• If you’re feeling stuck, please read the Zen Habits Do What You Love Guide. It’s simple and life changing. I was especially drawn to this: “It’s the doing and loving that matters. Many people focus on growing, or hitting goals, or making money, but they forget what matters. What matters most is loving what you do.”

• I love how Molly Crabapple answered this question about having a strong work ethic!

• You have to check out Jacquie’s jaw-dropping D.I.Y. Pantone nails post. Wowza.

• I feel the same way Anna does about design. My design, my house and the way I look are all connected to form one big picture.

• Have any of you stayed at The Saguaro in Palm Springs? Seeing it in all its rainbow-colored glory on Gala’s travel list reminded me of how much I want to visit!

• Designers, if you’re struggling with what to include in your contract, here are some good pointers.

• This post showing us the inner depths of Hermes made me appreciate their eye for detail and craftsmanship even more.

• I’ve been staring at grids all week and this grid wall just takes things to a whole new level.

• Are you a designer who didn’t get paid? Add your total to The World’s Largest Invoice!

• Five manifestos for the creative life.

• Life is empty at the top. When you’ve seemingly reached all your goals, what do you do next?

• Whether you realize it or not, most small business owners share the same struggles. It’s important to reach out and build a community.

• Designers, what do you do when a client keeps changing their mind?

• Why do people comment on blogs? Is it bad if they don’t?

• Gala bravely wrote about a topic that is often surrounded by a lot of stigma: cutting and self-harm.

• Have you heard about designers.mx? it’s a website that features mixes created and designed by designers. I’m excited to dig in!

• I love the bold colors and debossing used throughout the Department stationery.

• Adobe Creative Suite 6 is out (what? already?!) and has a fresh new look!

• There are only so many hours in a day. How do you beat the social media monster?

• The curse of the freelancer is a great reality check.

• Brent Schlender interviewed Steve Jobs multiple times over a 25 year stretch and recently rediscovered the audio tapes. Here’s what he had to say.

• I’ve been more inspired to make mood boards for design projects lately. If you’re considering doing the same, this series has some great inspiration!

• Have you ever wondered what a night club looks like after everyone’s left?

• What do you do if a client suggests a direction that’s not so great?

• Learn how to make a DIY terrarium!

The Pebble smartwatch just crushed all previous Kickstarter records, raising $3.7 million in less than a week!

• What’s the point of dying with a bank account overflowing with money? Live life to the fullest and take some chances.

• If you need to pick out a light for your living space, this is your guide.

• I love the striped walls in Promise Tangeman’s house!

• 4 ways to create brand content that people actually care about.

• If I had been decorating Easter eggs last week, these Pantone and CMYK eggs would have been at the top of my list!

• I love this post about art and inspiration so much. Especially, “Not every decision you make has to be crowdsourced beforehand. Trust your gut and keep it to yourself while you follow through.” Bravo, Anna!

• It’s about time that we embrace the inevitable aging process.

• If you’re receiving a book advance (or a large sum of money in general), don’t run out and spend loads of money on questionable purchases!

• This poor teacher got schooled on Helvetica by a five year old!

• I still can’t believe that Instagram went from zero to $1 billion in value in only 17 months!

• We’ve all been there: How do you deal with clients that take forever to pay?

• Six keys for turning your company into a design powerhouse.

• This is an interesting look at some world famous fashion designers who have gotten fit over the years. Karl Lagerfeld once said, “Fashion is the healthiest motivation for losing weight.” Thoughts?

• The Nextness just gave an overview of the brand new Beyoncé website and it is beautifully designed. So many great insights about sharing and social media in this article as well!

• Web designers, if you’ve ever wondered what the dimensions of the site you’re designing should be, Fold Tester is an invaluable resource. Key in the URL of any website and see what percentage of their content shows up in the world’s web browsers!

• I love this advice on figuring out what to charge for your freelance design services.

• The five types of work that fill your day (yes, insecurity is on the list).

• Business owners, never give up on your dream. The Dirty Little Secret of Overnight Success reminds us that “In your life, you’ve probably had a setback or two. When you stumble, it’s tempting the throw in the towel and accept defeat. There’s always an attractive excuse waiting eagerly, hoping you’ll take the easy way out. But the most successful people forge ahead. They realize that mistakes are simply data, providing new information to adjust your approach going forward.”

• I really want this hole to another universe decal for my office wall!

• Dan Ariely on regret: “As it turns out our happiness frequently depends not on where we are at the moment, but how easily we perceive we might be elsewhere, or in another, better situation.”

• After my vintage scarf post yesterday, a few readers recommended this great article featuring 10 ways to wear a silk scarf.

• This article is a good wakeup call: Are you as busy as you think?

• Much too often, Michael Beirut argues that designers are trained to think about the design itself and not about what it means or what it’s hoping to accomplish.

• Creatives, if you only have the chance to read one article this week, take in A Short Lesson in Perspective. Read it to the very end.

• Retreats can be so expensive but there’s an alternative. Gala teaches us how to have one at home!

• Learn how to gracefully meet clients in a public space. This can be more difficult than it sounds!

• As a designer, there’s a lot to consider when deciding to change your business name.

•  Trent Walton’s insight on blogs is really, really awesome.

• Learn how to make your own granola!

• What the f*ck makes you too good for advertising?

• Shark Tank is one of the shows that Joey & I always watch together and as you know, the team of entrepreneurs are ruthless! Here’s 7 great lessons to take away.

• I love Promise’s thoughts on using your creativity to its full potential.

• Pinterest just updated its privacy policy and terms of service. Thoughts?

• I love all the fantastic interiors and type over at k. So creative and beautiful!

• Kat’s post about the art of self-confidence is downright awesome and inspiring.

• Karl Lagerfeld’s daily routine is just as eccentric as you might imagine.

• As a creative, how do you deal with those moments when your mind goes blank?

• Forget Mad Men. Now is the golden age of advertising!

• I just came across Backyard Bill’s photos and love the way he documents personal style.

• Starbucks is opening a concept store in Amsterdam and it looks pretty rad.

• Gala’s article about the merging of feminism and fashion in her life is a thought-provoking look into how we all need to make our own choices and embrace what makes us happy.

• Twitter just turned six years old.

• Why is Pinterest so addictive? This infographic shares the cold, hard facts.

• Oh Joy! rounds up the 20 best bites in LA The accompanying photos will leave your mouth watering.

• Hipster Branding is pretty entertaining.

Welcome to Link Love, a weekly roundup of my favorite discoveries from around the web.

• When you do work for friends, what’s the proper etiquette? Should you charge them?

• If you’re looking for editorial design inspiration, Magspiration is your place.

• Sadly, not much has changed in America’s food consumption ten years after Fast Food Nation was released.

• I love this post about etiquette (or lack thereof) on the internet.

• The History of Graphic Design is now available for iPad!

• In The New York Times: How India Became America is a look at the dark side of sudden economic prosperity.

• I love the packaging and collateral for Hillard’s Beer by Mint Design.

• It’s pretty obvious that Americans don’t have time for slow websites.

• Companies, listen up! Without the right message, Twitter is no better for your brand than a fax machine.

• Wayfare Magazine is beautifully designed. Get inspired for your next journey.

• You might be surprised by what the person sitting next to you on the train is perusing on their e-reader!

• 3 blogging rules you should break.