700,500,000,000,000,000,000. Apparently, that’s how many grains of sand there are on all the beaches in the world . . .

(image by Honestly…WTF)

We hope you guys are having a fun and adventurous weekend! xx

(Vogue UK June 2011; image from here)

How sweet is this backyard party that photographer Jeremy Parson threw for his wife’s birthday? A fan of the super long dining table, vintage place settings, colorful & organic floral arrangements and strung lights, I’m inspired to throw my own outdoor soirée this summer . . . just ’cause!

(via 100LayerCake)

Wood Thumb is a start-up based in San Francisco that manufactures wood ties from reclaimed wood. The recycled wood comes from old barns and homes in Northern California. Here are David and Chris, the co- founding brothers, modeling their ties. Aren’t they adorable?

(Wood Thumb Tie, $34)

Loving the latest handsome essentials and neutral summer stylings from Madewell . . .

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