Links I Love – Rainbow Girl

I may be furnishing my apartment in IKEA entirety, but would you live in one of their new houses? Pretty cool if you’ve got the right spot of land…
I’m not so sure this is as great for your health as claimed, but imagine the golden salads you could create!
This is adorable – stuffed animals derived from children’s artwork. I want one!
A great collection of fashion week madness captured in photos (especially loving the model torture and Zombie boy sighting).
Remember as a kid when you used to make clothespin people? Thinking about starting grownup versions like this.
How every lady should set their phone alarm for the morning.
Velvet platform wedges? Ummm… yes please!
One of those people who harbours multiple talents but can’t seem to chose one to make into a full-blown career? This article is for you.
Haha… we’ve all heard these lines before…

“From my experience, you can’t wait around to find what you love. You gotta work your ass off. And then you find what you love by doing piles and piles of work.”

- Kate Bingaman Burt

Hamburger wrapping paper? Perfect for the book gift-giver such as myself.
I’m avoiding creating a Pinterest of my own (I just have too many accounts to maintain), but keep on stumbling on awesomeness like this iPhone case <3. Should I get one?
My aunt got married at home, and this couple did it too – love the idea (and what great pictures to show your kids)!
Ummm… can I please move into this Azzedine Alaia flat, like now? Stunning!
Felt tip pantone art by Daniel Eatock – love the process.
Don’t think what you eat affects your health (“oh, I’ve been good – it’s only one!”)? Think again – the effects of soda on your health (scary)!
I loved this article on how a resume will only get you so far (and the guy who gave it his all and pissed Wall Street off) – enlightening must read.
A task that always comes with both rewards and challenges – working while you travel. Great piece, and why you should give it a go!

I’m so in love with this – Lauren Fleisher photographs new york couples who have been together over fifty years for a book. Fund and back it with all you have now (and watch the video that made me tear up). Only a few days to go – help make it a reality!
Would you dare lock yourself up in a hotel room and go on an art rampage for a week while live broadcasting it? I would, and Molly Crabapple did. Want this book!
This post on struggles as a freelance artist and the pressure to inspire really resounded with me.
Nubby Twiglet makes me want to love Las Vegas (even though I’ve been and loathed it) – can’t get enough of the giant stiletto and glittery tub!
Love these rugs made from recycled stuffed animal skins (oh the horror!).
Want to get lucky? Enter my friend Amina’s contest on her blog, Gold Leaf for a chance to win an iPad 2, a $100 gift card to shop the Lucky Brand, and a VIP experience in Toronto.

If you’re like me, you find yourself wondering how the hell you’re supposed to get anything done with such an obscene amount of social media in existence (it’s even my JOB and I don’t know!). Tips and tricks for getting shit done and sticking to your intended focus.
Speaking of distraction, Concentrate helps you block off sites you’re prone to visiting, and helps you zero in your concentration without breaking it or drifting (might have to give this a go).
Kurt Geiger makes me want to shoe shop for completely different intentions… an interior decor where everything is right side up and upside down.
Scared to live up to the style that is dying to come out, but scared you’ll be ridiculed? An official eff you to the haters.
Loving these closeups of the uber feminine Jil Sander collection.
I’m notorious for killing houseplants (my bamboo plant is the only one that’s outlived my care taking) - maybe a necklace would help keep the attention focused?
The Givenchy fall/winter 2012 boots and handbags are seriously making me swoon!
Two articles (more like manifestos) I’m currently reading and getting through – 279 Days to Overnight Success and A Brief Guide to World Domination. Download them for your reading pleasure <3.
It is said that more than 80% of us aspire to write a book. Fewer than 1% of us actually do. A guideline for writing a book!