Our favorite finds this week, from fresh spring recipes to the healing powers of clay.

1. With spring finally here, we’re anticipating the fresh produce and outdoor picnics. This herb and goat cheese tomato tart is perfect for celebrating the new season. All you need is a colorful tablecloth to complete the picture like our Creative Women Table Cloth. (DesignLoveFest.com)

2. Here at DARA, we go nuts for anything beautiful and handmade. This video of Brooklyn woodworker Ariele Alasko pays homage to NYC-based handicraft. (Refinery29.com)

3. Eco-friendly encaustic cement tiles date back to the 12th Century and are individually formed in a hand forged metal frame. The stunning intricacy of their colorful pattern combinations reminds us of our handpainted Rishtan plates. (HonestlyWTF.com)

4. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in a medieval castle? Now you can actually try it out thanks to England’s Astley Castle, which is available to rent! Please excuse us while we go fulfill our greatest childhood fantasies. (Remodelista.com)

5. DARA confession: when one trip ends, we immediately start planning the next one. It’s an obsession! SUITCASE magazine has some great suggestions for where to travel this April. Our bags are already packed. (SUITCASEMag.com)

6. Creating your own city maps is an amazing tool for planning itineraries and looking up directions on-the-go. Plus, you can save them for future reference or sharing with friends. (Mackenziehoran.com)

7. It turns out that clay has a plethora of unexpected health and beauty benefits. You can even use it to de-puff eyes or alleviate back pain. (IntoTheGloss.com)

8. From sumptuous leather backpacks to 70s fringe, we’re looking forward to breaking out these spring bag trends. (ELLE.com)