"Peacock Suit," based on the Paul Weller song
We love how Tim Bavington mixes art and music. He starts by assigning a color to each note in a song and then goes from there. An exhibit of his work, including pieces inspired by Neil Young and Jimi Hendrix, is on display at Greg Kucera Gallery in Seattle.

The effortlessly-styled art enthusiast is fall’s inspiration. She’s all about self-expression and putting things together in unexpected ways.

On a hot summer day (or for a Labor Day picnic), Mitsitam Cafe’s Wild Rice Side salad is exactly what we’re craving. For more great recipes, Mitsitam, part of Washington DC’s National Museum of the American Indian, is publishing a cookbook this fall.

Erica Domesek’s fun new book P.S.—I Made This is out today, a must-read for any fan of DIY and fashion.
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If you love Jane Austen (we do), you’ll love The Cookbook Collector by Allegra Goodman. The perfect read for a long weekend.

Mario Batali and Joseph and Lidia Bastianich opened Eataly today in New York. This foodies’ paradise is a superstore (50,000 square feet) featuring everything fresh and inspiring about Italian cuisine. Take a week – or two — to visit every café, wine, vegetable, cheese, fresh fish, bakery and patisserie stall. There’s even a rooftop beer garden. The best part? Eataly not only offers some of the best from Italy, but also supports local farms and markets.

We think the Norah Satchel is chic, classic silhouette with cool hardware—a fall must-have. InStyle, Elle and People StyleWatch agree!

Plain Jane is the feel-good hit of the summer. Louise Roe, the show’s charming British host, is our Best Dressed. Don’t miss Plain Jane’s season finale Wednesday, September 1, on the CW.

Fashion lovers are gearing up for a charity auction like no other. The highest bidders will walk away with pint-sized, uber-chic dolls of Vogue’s Anna Wintour and Grace Coddington (signature coiffes and all). Starting August 31, Charitybuzz will auction the one-of-a-kind dolls, handmade by Brooklyn artist Andrew Yang and commissioned by Barneys New York to celebrate Fashion’s Night Out. All proceeds will benefit the New York City Aids Fund.