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I love these unique, non-conflict diamond engagement rings. And, no. I am not engaged. But, if I ever was to be, I would want one of these. Or a cool gem or stone. Click on the photos for the jeweler web site!

Hello beautiful friends! What are your plans for the weekend?! There is only a little bit of summer left, so squeeze in all the lovely summer events (especially if in NYC!)! There is a lot happening in Durham this weekend, so if you don’t have plans yet, here are a few ideas…

It’s Third Friday Durham, so you know there is lots of art to be seen!

• Outtama Tulachanh is showing his designs at Foster’s Market from 5-8pm. Perfect art/dinner/wine combo before heading to other art openings.
• Paintings by Cynthia Grow at Heather Garrett HOME from 6-9pm.
• and more…

Heather Garrett HOME is having a Celebration Sale to celebrate our recent Elle Decor press, new inventory, and newly renovated, additional floorplace! Saturday 11am-5pm and Sunday 12-4pm. Enjoy drinks and light snacks while saving on furniture, rugs, pillows, and accessories from our top vendors! High Point Market Samples 50% off! Plus, enter a raffle to when design services, accessories, gift certificates, and more!

An amazing music event is taking place in Pittsboro to benefit The Shakori Hills Community Arts Center: NC Stars in the Round at Shakori Hills! Listening to bands such as Holy Ghost Tent Revival while drinking Carolina Brewery beer, eating Shakori Hills pizza, and camping under the full moon?! I’m in!

And in case you missed these tink makes art posts from the past week:

• Bikes made out of bamboo!
• Vote for my studio space in the CB2: the selby is in your place contest! Current winner has 159 votes. I have 9. VOTE and SHARE!
• Photos from my recent trip to Asheville, NC!
• Antique rugs on furniture = AWESOME!
• Another amazing stop motion video by BLU.

Have a great weekend!!

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Zambikes is a social business that manufactures, assembles and distributes high quality bicycles, bicycle ambulances and cargo bicycle trailers to the underprivileged, empowering individuals to fight the mind set of poverty and address the economic and social needs of Zambia.

Zambikes Preview from Russell Brownley on Vimeo.

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Kate Winslet and her darling dimples via the house of milk