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• If you’re self-employed and accounting scares you to death, you MUST read this post. By the time you get to the end, it won’t seem so bad at all! Promise.

• How do you explain to your children that experiences can be more valuable than job titles or money?

• Are you a fan of obscure words? Check out Lexican….and then impress and annoy your friends!

• Learn how to say yes to the unknown.

• Why does one bad review stick with us and overpower all the great ones people leave?

• Author Maureen Johnson kept hearing from male readers asking for less “girly” covers on her books, so that they could read them in public. She issued a challenge on Twitter and asked people to submit new versions and here are some of the results.

• Kandee Johnson has 3 reasons to not be so hard on yourself.

• I love this umbrella customization DIY. So much fun!

• 23 signs you’ve lived in New York City too long.

• The Zen Habits guide to practical compassion is beautifully written.

• What exactly does it mean to be part of the so-called privileged poor?

• I love these cookie cutters by Printmeer. They’re all made with a 3D printing machine!

• Anna just saw Peter Murphy perform last week and has some great concert-going tips.

• Learn how to make your own coffee shop oatmeal. Yum!

• I’m totally blown away by these New York and London double exposures.

• When singing a lease, here’s what to consider.

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• Could you quit the internet for an entire year? Paul Miller did just that and the results weren’t what he expected.

• Travel writers encounter some pretty gnarly cuisine. One opens up to share their worst of the worst food encounters. Don’t read if you have a weak stomach!

• 7 tips to help busy folks carve out time to blog.

• Design Sponge has a great recap of the history of Crayola Crayons!

• When a tragedy happens, there’s an uncomfortable navigation of what’s appropriate online. When is it okay to go back to “normal” when so many others are suffering?

• Using Instagram to present your life story? Such a cool idea!

• Legends Never Die is a beautifully written piece about what happened to the cast of Kids after the movie unexpectedly made them celebrities.

• As a small business owner, focusing on your strengths can help you find balance and happiness.

• I’ve been begging Kat and Gala to visit Tulum with me and seeing Kathleen’s photo diary makes me want to go even more.

• Emma carved her own rubber stamp and it is oh so cool.

• I love these DIY tree stump side tables! They’d be perfect for my (in-progress) backyard bar…

• If you’re wondering how historical figures would have looked today, here’s a whole gallery!

• How David Olgilvy wrote and designed advertising.

• If my kitchen suddenly looked like this, I might actually take up cooking!

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• Do you know how to explain to a client what makes your services and style unique? If not, read this post!

• As a freelancer, it’s important to know your worth. Having pre-made documents like pricing and process sheets can help communicate this.

• Learn how to make fruit tissue balls. A perfect project for summer!

• Excerpts from Vanilla Ice’s Wikipedia page, offered without comment. I am a big fan and still never knew half of these factoids! Who knew that he once had a goat named Pancho and a wallaroo named Bucky?!

• Katrina shares her 12 favorite WordPress plugins. I swear by Akismet as well.

• Cool project: create your own DIY gem pushpins!

• Facebook just updated its f logo and the change is so minimal I hadn’t noticed!

• Growth spurts in our businesses can be difficult but they’re necessary for us to grow and become who we’re meant to be.

• Successful bloggers agree that there are many ways to the top.

• NBA player Jason Collins is the first openly gay athlete actively playing in a major American team sport and his story is so inspiring.

• Bloomberg Business Week was just named the design studio of the year. The magazine has such a fresh, crisp style I really admire.

• It’s really no surprise that art director and designer Jessica Walsh’s apartment has great style.

• Seth Godin has some great advice when it comes to writing your manifesto.

• If you’re in need of some simple party decorations, here are 6 ideas of things you can make with supplies you already have on hand.

• Book experts weigh on on the publishing industry’s revolution.

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• Fast Company did a massive profile on Jenna Lyons and my biggest takeaway is to stick to your guns and follow your gut while being empathetic to those who are part of the creactive process. A really inspiring read!

• I loved Anna’s honesty when it comes to the fear of doing something wrong, in this case art. When that fear overtakes us, it’s easier to procrastinate and make excuses than dive in but what’s the worse thing that can happen?

• How to Work with Creative People features original quotes from designers, managers and more on how to work more effectively with creative types.

• If you want to actually stick to your goals this year, read this.

• Anna Lucylle is a designer with a penchant for fonts and photography and her latest project is jaw-droopingly good! 10 hours of makeup and a lot of research later, her first installment has come to life.

• In sad but true news, hotel minibars are fading away.

• Breanna Rose has some helpful tips when it comes to resumes and cover letters.

• Looking for a laugh? Check out the To Do Cat!

• If you want to look better in photos (and really, who doesn’t?!), Garance Doré has compiled seven tips and really, she should know!

• I love The Everygirl because they give difficult issues a voice including this first-hand account of escaping an arranged marriage.

• Think your computer is old? It has nothing on this IBM that has been running strong since 1948!

• When we’re first starting out in business, it’s easy to forget how important it is to reinvest in order to grow.

• What aspiring designers need to know when it comes to strategy.

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• If you read only one thing this week, check out Victoria’s very poignant post on the pressures of social media. It’s by far the best post on the subject I’ve read because it’s so relatable.

• 10 things they didn’t teach you in design school.

• The Design Guide series is back up and running over at Emma Dime and the topic this week is all about embossers! I want one now.

• I couldn’t stop laughing at this fictional businesses list! Ain’t No Tang: Space-themed hip-hop club and Grate Expectations: All-shredded cheese shop are just a taste. Haha!

• The 30 most beautiful abandoned places in the world.

• If you’re installing a ton of framed art all on one wall, read Elsie’s how-to guide first!

• The Everygirl has a helpful list of everything you need to know when you’re apartment hunting.

• I absolutely love this D.I.Y. project that solves the age old issue of ugly power cords!

• Muz is a free app that shares a daily quote from a visionary to keep you inspired.

• Movies In Color breaks down the color palettes from famous films.

• If you’re feeling stuck, your first thought may be to stop what you’re doing but in reality, it’s better to push through and do.

• James Gulliver Hancock is an illustrator on a mission to draw all the buildings of New York.

• Damn You Art School is full of apps, tools and resources for creative professionals.

• If you’re looking for advice on how to score your dream internship, this is a fantastic post.

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• David Bowie has just released a collection of his vintage videos online.

• If you’re interested in what average Americans looked like in the early 80s, check out Robert Minick’s sightseer gallery for all kinds of awesomeness.

• There’s a Tumblr completely dedicated to brand collaborations.

• The new edition of Launched! is out, which is dedicated to sharing all the new blog and site designs.

• Reading about Courtney Love’s beauty routine and product recommendations is really entertaining.

• If you’re looking for some great type inspiration, check out the movie stills collection!

• When it comes to learning about blogging, dive in.

• I’ve always been a little fearful of green juice (besides the occasional Odwalla Superfood) but after a week spent in LA where organic juice is everywhere and diving headfirst into drinking it first thing in the morning, I am a huge fan. Gala just wrote a great introduction to green juice if you want to try it too!

• Thomas Keller has some thoughts on why passion shouldn’t be your driving force but desire should.

• Three things you can do to dream even bigger when it comes to your business.

• Work is not a job: I love this manifesto!

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• Do you suffer from online myopia? One of the most noticeable symptoms is overtly seeking online validation while disregarding real world experiences. As bloggers, I feel like it’s so easy to slip into this.

• Here are three paths towards a more creative life.

• I love how this restaurant has incorporated Pantone swatches into their menu!

• Attending a design nerd’s birthday party? Why not bring along an ampersand piñata?

• Check out this gallery of zoo animals decked out in their finest attire!

• This floral headboard sure is gorgeous! I love the idea of dressing up your basic furniture and to keep it practical, adding just a few would still look great.

• I enjoyed reading Elsie & Emma’s tips about working from home. I always learn something new when I read about other people’s routines.

• If you have trouble saying no to projects, learn how to do it tactfully!

• 3 ways to wrap a flower: so simple and chic!

• If you’re struggling to get started with your blog, stop making excuses because you’ll be waiting forever.

• What if you decided to pass on the perfect, curated image of yourself and instead started only posting self-proclaimed ugly self-portraits?

• If you’re curious, these are the 25 least visited countries in the world!

• If you’re a wedding photographer and have to miss a wedding you booked, how do you handle the situation?

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Peggy Moffitt modeling Rudi Gernreich by William Claxton

• Four ways to overcome the fear of starting your business.

• Typographica rounds up its favorite typefaces of 2012 and best of all, you can click through and buy on the spot!

• I had to read the opening paragraph of this 58 year old male shopaholic’s story twice: In the last few years, he’s bought eighty-one leather jackets (including a $22,000 coat). And much, much more. Over half a million dollars worth!

• As a designer, should you ever participate in crowdsourcing? My thoughts are included!

• Having an open mind and a willingness to take chances will take you far.

• Looking for ways to organize your wardrobe? Here’s a roundup of visual inspiration.

• I’m fascinated by these geometric monograms that were created by French Goldsmith and Stylist Jean Puiforcat.

• 10 ways to get the most out of workshops and events.

• If you own a company, maybe you need one of these stamps by your side!

• This interview with blogger Victoria Smith of SFGirlByBay is super duper inspiring.

• I love Kathleen’s new column, Weekend Reading, a link roundup of intriguing, thought-provoking content.

• What does success really look like?

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