friday link love – first day of spring!

For today, the first day of spring, I am trying to put a little pep in my step. I think these links will help:

• Lovely inspiration in the Best of Spring Flickr pool.
• Kindred is a new website from the creators of decor8 and Creature Comforts which features free downloads of beautiful desktop wallpapers and printable greeting cards. Really gorgeous stuff going on over there!
• Red Velvet Art is a wacky, new online store from designer Elsie Flannigan. Elsie used to design the Love, Elsie scrapbooking line for KI Memories and I really loved its doodle-y style. Red Velvet Art is maybe just a tad over-the-top in the hipster department, but still tons of fun!
• Speaking of hipsters, Something’s Hiding In Here is a too-cool blog from designers, Shauna and Stephen. The pair’s loft apartment was recently featured on Etsy’s “Get The Look: Home Decor Edition” and on the “There’s No Place Like Here” video series.
• Not-so-good news: The US Postal Service is increasing their rates on May 11th. Go here for the complete new price list.