// Things I Love Thursday v.313

♥ these amazing cupcakes ♥

♥ this cute place setting ♥

♥ these pretty pretty smoothie bowls ♥

♥ this stunning shot ♥

♥ this donut bar ♥

♥ these creations! ♥

♥ this soothing photo ♥

♥ this gorgeous altar ♥

// Okay I'm going to spend the first few links gushing over the royal wedding so... The Royal Wedding Was Served With A Side Of Black Excellence And People Are Loving It.

// Harry and Meghan: Don't send gifts, buy sanitary pads for Indian women.

// Bishop Michael Curry's full wedding address.

// Meghan Markle's Official Royal Bio Is Up And Feminist AF.

// Speaking of weddings... how about this "hot new trend" at wedding receptions... where your guests get tattooed?! Like, is that really a thing? Would you do it?

// Last weekend was our 3rd annual Nashville Diaper Dash, a 5k race in support of Nashville Diaper Connection. Nashville SHOWED UP and MCD was able to donate 230,000 diapers to NDC! (To put that amazing number into perspective: in 2016 we collected 14,000 diapers. In 2017, 84,000. This year was almost triple last year, and that's just incredible. Arielle and Ashley did an amazing job pulling it all together yet again.

// Y'all, these videos are SO soothing and amazing to watch! 

// Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Bars... oh my damn! 

// Kids of every income level were asked to show their favorite toys, and the results will make you think.

// You can officially send someone a bag of dicks. You can also tell said person to go eat that bag of dicks. I am dead.

// This video is literally me. 110%.

// SUMMMMMERTIME! All of these pool + beach goodies are on my wishlist.

// 37 facts about Freddie Mercury most people don't know.

// Reese's is giving away a year's worth of candy and $10,000 to their biggest fan. (Heads up that entries close June 1st)

// Wishlist Wears: pretty much all of these Rag & Bone hats // to pair with each and every one of these Mar Y Sol bags // these Wakame flatforms // this dress // Target's way-more-affordable version of the JC bow sandals // everything adidas x Stella McCartney // this striped J.Crew maxi // this straw clutch from Free People // this ruffle hem dress // these overalls // this bikini top // this cute and simple trapeze dress

// The U.S. Military vs. the Miami Dolphins cheerleaders... whose version of "Call Me Maybe" is better?

// Not all heroes wear capes.

// BAHAHAHAHAHA Comedian Tim Northern dropped these hilarious memes about white people (in response to BBQ Becky).

// This girl challenged herself to draw self-portraits in 50 cartoon styles, and they're all fantastic.

xo KB

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// Things I Love Thursday v.312

♥ this is THE cutest donut wall yet ♥

♥ this stunning closeup ♥

♥ this cantaloupe margarita looks so refreshing ♥

♥ this DIY framed candy setup is so cute ♥

♥ this pantone palette ♥

♥ this ♥

♥ this crib! ♥

♥ this parks and rec fan art ♥

♥ this stationery set ♥

♥ this storefront! ♥

♥ this gorgeous wedding backdrop! ♥

// This floral/romantic lookbook is *heart eyes*

// This is a fun and silly housewarming gift!

// Expecting mothers can now print 3D models of their unborn.

// UM LA CROIX SWIMWEAR WHAT!

// These amazing one of a kind glossy geode wall hangings.

// This girl can power clean more than you.

// Rami Malek is Freddie Mercury in first trailer for Bohemian Rhapsody (watch!)

// Family realizes pet is black bear after it does not stop growing... ummmmmm.

// A rotating skyscraper is coming to Dubai in 2020. Watching it makes me feel nauseated.

// The couple from 'The Kissing Booth' are dating IRL and it's precious

// Elon Musk reveals underground tunnel to remedy Los Angeles traffic.

// Wishlist Wears: everything Yumi Kim, especially that jumpsuit! // this swimsuit // these pink sneakers // these overalls // these footbed slides // this skirt // this jogger set // these colorful baublebar pretties // this striped tee // this two piece set // this clutch // this bright pink blazer // and this pink romper // these blush trousers

// We need more non-binary characters that aren't aliens, robots, or monsters.

xo KB

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// Things I Love Thursday v.311

♥ these amazing space themed posters from NASA ♥

♥ this adorable alpaca rocker ♥

♥ this cute cake! ♥

♥ this would be a DREAM to have ♥

♥ this this this! ♥

♥ this floral pineapple ♥

♥ this (+ all other) illustrations by vasya kolotusha ♥

♥ this adorable cactus cake ♥

♥ this awesome cactus mailbox ♥

♥ this D&G dress ♥

// James Shaw Jr. is a true hero. Have you heard of him? He saved countless people in a Waffle House shooting locally over the weekend.

// These tweets about La Croix are killing me! (and I truly love La Croix so)

// Dax Shepard and Kristen Bell are goals. Have you seen their hilarious "Africa" video?

// 100 ways white people can make life less frustrating for people of color.

// Savage x Fenty, Rhianna's new lingerie line, looks like it is going to be very size-inclusive! 

// Affordable 3D-printed homes in under 24 hours... for only $4,000! They're not only super adorable, but also super efficient! A community of 100 homes will be printed in El Salvador in 2019. Learn more about the company making this happen here.

// The day after Trump's ICE raid in a small Tennessee town, 550 students stayed home from school. 

// I think matching two-piece sets are my new favorite thing.

// New Zealand's Prime Minister is pregnant, unmarried, and going on maternity leave.

// What struggling to buy diapers means for low income families. (And if you're interested in helping, our doula agency, Music City Doulas, hosts an annual diaper drive and 5k here in Nashville. There are donation boxes at dozens of Nashville-area locations, or you can donate a box of diapers via our Amazon registry!)

// People are sharing the names they now call their pets instead of the original one, and it's hilarious.

// Florida "supermom" of 16, homeschools kids, shuttles them to 88 sports practices weekly. This sounds like absolute hell to me... but holy moly, go her! That's amazing.

// The last of Queen Elizabeth's beloved corgis has died. Heartbreaking!

// Wishlist Wears: every single bag from ARANAZ (wicker heaven!) // the idea of happiness tee dress // the rhea earrings (if i ever sew up my lobes) // this diet coke tee bc i love diet coke 4evr // these sandals (under $25!) // these nike classics // this chambray jumpsuit // these cognac sandals // this loud anthropologie blouse // this polka dot pom-pom hem swimsuit // these silly sunnies

// Genius company installs beehives in your living room, and here's how it works.

// NYC will remove statue of doctor who performed gynecological experiments on female slaves.

// This 30-day sex position challenge will help spice up your love life.

// SheCanics Mechanic Shop is run by women and for women!

xo KB

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// Things I Love Thursday v.310

♥ this pantone project makes me hungry! ♥

♥ these pretty pieces ♥

♥ this pretty bathroom area ♥

♥ this doggo ♥

♥ this design/packaging ♥

♥ this collage ♥

♥ these flowers ♥

♥ this huge shopbop sale happening right meowwww! ♥

♥ this resort made L say "whoa, i want to go there!" ♥

♥ this whole pastel-like-an-easter-egg trend ♥

// Young people think Trump is racist, dishonest, 'mentally unfit for office' (and they're not wrong...)

// This list of LGBTQ+ definitions from Trans Student Educational Resources is amazing. Major thanks to my friend Lee for sharing it on their Facebook. 

// France just became the first country to ban all plastic cups and plates in an effort to save the environment. Way to go, France! I'm trying to get my own plastic usage in check, so seeing it on such a large scale is really inspiring (and motivating!)

// Apryl shared the trailer for 'The Feminist on Cellblock Y' and y'all, the tears! This is incredible. I can't wait to watch it.

// This hysterical SNL skit just nailed your relationship with workout leggings.

// The decline of play and rise in children's mental disorders.

// Women of color are challenging breastfeeding stereotypes with a gorgeous photo shoot. 

// [Content warning: incest, sexual trauma] 15 heartbreaking stories that prove Joaquin Phoenix has the most tragic family in Hollywood history.

// Wishlist Wears: any and everything by alice + olivia // and also everything rag & bone, too //  this crescent moon pendant necklace // these flatform espandrilles // this entire spring palette // these fuchsia block heel pumps // this bamboo basket purse // this lilac fanny pack // this pretty spring dress // this bandana scarf // this yellow gingham two piece swimsuit // these cute j.crew sunnies // these lavender skinnies // if you want to score big big, scoop up something in the >70% off section!

// My friend Kerry shared this post on her FB recently: 44 things I learned by 44.

xo KB

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// Things I Love Thursday v. 309

♥ this illo is everything ♥

♥ this rose gold garden party ♥

♥ this dreamy picnic ♥

♥ this gorgeous cake ♥

♥ this hand drawn typography ♥

♥ this has to be the prettiest nursery space ever ♥

♥ this outdoor dinner setup ♥

♥ this floral rainbow ♥

♥ this frida easter egg painting ♥

♥ this new contraption (see first note below) ♥

// If you're a La Croix/flavored water kind of person, check out this new system that is on IndieGoGo! I drink entirely too much La Croix, so this would be a dream. It's so sleek and pretty, too. (There are only 9 left for the Early Bird pricing though - heads up!)

// Adidas had artists create a pair of sneakers representing every state in the US. Here is what they look like.

// These are the women of color who fought both sexism and the racism of white feminists. Jezebel and The Root are partnering together for JezeRoot, a series that focuses on women of color, domestic workers, and sex workers.

// Sonic is going to be selling pickle juice slushies this Summer! My dreams have come true!

// Go ahead, Millennials, destroy us.

// Target just launched unicorn ice cream! This is not a drill!

// If you've never heard of Sir Nicholas Winton before, watch this. You won't be able to make it through with dry eyes.

// The 20 Nashville restaurants you must try in 2018. I think this list will need to be part of my "30 before 31" goals!

// Millennials say anxiety about money is literally making them sick.

// 'National Geographic' reckons with it's past: 'For decades, our coverage was racist.'

// Everyone has a tarot card that matches their personality. Here's yours. (Mine was the Moon. How about you?)

// Today is the last day (!!!) of the extra 25% off sale at Shopbop. You can even scoop up a pair of Hunter boots for under $75! I bought this gold velvet pleated dress, even though velvet used to give me the straight heebie jeebies a few years ago haha! And just in case you'd like to save 25% on a purse shaped like a bra, here you go! :P 

// Wishlist Wears: these adidas sneakers // these nike cortez shoes in leather! // the round purse trend - like this basket one (minus that strap) and this, and this // this striped two-piece set // this simple linen style dress // this bright striped jumpsuit // this linen maxi dress // this gorgeous robe // this bright swing dress // this striped off-the-shoulder dress // the 90's inspired adidas shoes of my dreams // this bright fuchsia motorcycle jacket gives me life // this cute dress // this scarf headband

// If you're into things I find neat on Amazon then check out my shop page!

// I'm super feeling how all of this athleisure/athletic wear skews more toward blush pinks and pairings of grey and black. So much rose gold!

What are you loving this week?

xo KB

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