{Image via 100 Layer Cake}

Hello, darlings! Though I love a pretty picture as much as the next gal, I’ve decided to switch up my Friday posts a bit. Instead of simply wishing you well, I’m going to leave you (and me – us!) with a DIY project to start our weekend on the right note.

I don’t know about you, but I often think about the balance I’m striking in my life between gathering inspiration from the internet (oh, such an endless treasure trove!) and gathering inspiration from the world around me – the people, places, and things I actually interact with every day. Oh, and sometimes attempting to translate that inspiration into something tangible. And then getting back on here and sharing it with you all. What a cycle!

Long story short: I really love weekends for the chance they afford me to get out and do things – things that just seem to fall by the wayside Monday through Friday. I hope ending the week on a DIY note will inspire us all to spend our time a little more intentionally – and a little more creatively!

Today’s project is from the fab blog 100 Layer Cake. Y’all know I love preparing for guests; it should come as no surprise that I love the idea of stacking individually wrapped soaps in a guest bathroom. These would also make lovely gifts, don’t you think?

Full instructions and more photos here!

Have a fantastic weekend, friends!

Loving these brightly-hued cupcake liners from Bake It Pretty. I can see these heading for someone’s stocking come December…

{Top image from Better Homes & Gardens; all others from Bake It Pretty}

…print. It’s beautiful in its simplicity, isn’t it? I also love the creamy color of the stock. Designed by the very talented Beauchamping on Etsy. I have a very patriotic J in my household who I’m sure would love to get his paws on this little number. Buy it here for $75 or here for $35 and check out the rest of Beauchamping’s prints here.

The best part? The states are proportional.

{via Black*Eiffel}

I love them. This is (part of) my collection. I try to add three or so bowls a year, mostly when I visit this store and sometimes when I visit this one. The best part? They’re always coming out with new, beautiful colors.