As much as the dog days of summer make me ache for the tights, sweaters and scarves of autumn, I'm trying to remain in the present and value my lazy, Beach Boys saturated Saturdays at the shore while they're still possible. (Even if it does mean being a hot mess for four solid months.)

With that said, here's what's kickin' around the blogosphere this week. Endless summer ahead!

So, in addition to making really cool stuff, somethingshidinghere basically has the most adorable, stylish, huge, bright, amazing loft on Earth, and I covet it like nobody's business. Check it out for yourself on Design*Sponge. (Spoiler alert: there is a porch swing, so you'll probably be crying tears of envy in the very near future, as well as planning a complete revamp of your own space. Don't say I didn't warn you.)

Kotama Bouabane's melting words series is a heartbreaking testament to being true to your emotions, even if the method is completely ephemeral (and happens to be made of ice). [Via heartthrobs & villains]

Tabbouleh is so summer. Doesn't this just look insanely delicious? Try it with quinoa instead of bulghur, and check out the recipe over at the Food Network. [Via Angry Chicken]

Whenever I go to the newstand to indulge my magazine fetish, I long for all of the international magazines, but don't really long for the hefty price tags. ($12 for a magazine is not my thing.) That's where Jed Root comes in. Technically, the site is for photographers, stylists and make-up artists to network professionally. For the casual fashion browser such as myself, it's an amazing (and free!) photo resource of all the inspiring fashion spreads I don't usually get to see. (Until I get my Vogue Nippon subscription, that is.) This particular spread is pure summer vibe heaven. [Via Neon Polish]

 
Amy Stein's photography is so gripping and desolate. This particular series, stranded, consists of photos of people in limbo on the roadside. Her other series are also unbelievable, specifically the women and guns collection. Doesn't this photo have such a seriously Diane Arbus vibe? Love it.

Stockholm Fashion Week looks pretty rad. (Also, is it just me, or is looking at fashion for next spring/summer kind of bizarre? However, it's great inspiration for this season.) The ladies of Swedish line Minimarket have some killer silhouettes — so tailored, plus totally wearable. Wish I was there! [Via Refinery29]

This — well, this is just a reason to look a little closer in your day to day life. Aw. [Via Faces In Places]