Tamar Mogendorff

I cannot stop staring at any of Tamar Mogendorff's creations. Drool. More here.

SALT CITY URBAN ART & CRAFT MARKET

Pinch me, it is official. Syracuse New York is starting an urban craft fair. And, by two very lovely ladies I know and give major props to. Thank you, I bow to you. You are creating a manifestation I have asked for after many a year. It will be a great success. I can feel it. For more information visit the site here.

VEGAN BUSINESSMEN via VEG NEWS

If you have not heard of Matt & Nat it is time. These hunky vegans are incredible designers who also care a lot about animals and the world, not our world, THE world. Read more about their successful and ever kind business here at Veg News.

HANDMADE CHARLOTTE

Super cute and handmade children's bloomers and apparel. Owner and creator, Rachel, is as sweet as her designs. Located in Atlanta, Georgia.

Check out her ETSY shop here.

HEAVEN ON MAIN ST

I found Heaven on Main Street today while browsing through Tay Tea's site. Heaven not only is a totally adorable place but a totally adorable place that serves vegan and gluten free baked goods. I am allergic to wheat and gluten and lately I have been up to taste what is out there for deserts that do not taste like a processed chocolate potato. I do not eat a lot of desert but when I do I want to enjoy it.

Heaven is in the serene NY Catskills. Owned by a former model turned artisan chef and photographer. Lovely couple. Thank you for birthing a great place and taking the time to feed people well.

LOOKING to RECHARGE?

Enjoy 4 days with a living yogi who is simply the sweetest being and brightest light, Dharma Mittra. Dharma will be leading a 4 day yoga retreat in Liberty, NY, located in the lovely Catskills.

Dharma Mind, Body, Soul Live Rejuvenation Retreat
September 4-7, 2009 - Liberty, New York
For All Levels
Two Classes Daily Shiva Namaskara Vinyasa
Early Morning Meditation
Pranayama Techniques
Deep Healing Relaxation
Yogic Cleansing Practices
Live Food Diet

TICK TOCK

I want this clock.

FEED your SOUL by INDIE FIXX

Jen, Indie Fixx Blog, started a freebie download art site called Feed Your Soul. It was featured on Apartment Therapy's site as well as 2Modern. I had the lovely honor of designing a piece for her site. Thanks Jen.

Cristóbal Schmal

Cristóbal Schmal / Illustrator, Berlin

Lately, everything I love is in Germany, including good friend, Holly, blog decor8 : )

ALL SAINTS KIDS

All Saints blows my mind!

THE PERFECT SUMMER DRESS

Cotton racerback long cotton dress by James Perse, Los Angeles. Perfect, voila.

Caroline Gaedechen Illustration

I have fallen in love with Caroline's work. This lovely lady is from Hamburg, Germany. Another favorite from Germany.

FLICKR FAV by LOUISE**

Louise's Flickr stream

KATE & GEORGINA PHOTOGRAPHS

I had the pleasure of meeting the very talented Kate & Georgina photographers at a Brooklyn Bride B-List event this past Spring.Very lovely ladies.Their eye captures the almost missed precious moments of weddings. Have a look here.

TOM BONAURO DESIGN

Graphic Design genius. Tom Bonauro really understands composition and balance.

penguin & fish kitty no.142

Found at fawn&forest, one of INK+WIT's retailers. I love cats and this cute little stuffed creature is just adorable. You can see all four legs, how cool!!!!!

KICE KICE

I do not have children but rest assured I do they will be decked out in this apparel line. kice kice, located in LA. kice kice is a sustainable and edgy children's clothing line. Children's clothes just keep getting more and more European looking here in the US. Not a bad thing.

MODERNICA'S 20th ANNIVERSARY SALE STARTS JULY 18th

Dreaming of a Nelson Bubble Lamp or a 1950's Fiberglass Chair? Now is the time to get one or more at Modernica's Anniversary sale. Not an original but just as well. Last year I bought a Case Study Shelving Unit for a price that would blow Target away.

MORE PHOTOGRAPHY OF ME BY WENDY WHITESELL

Just saw that a la photographer and designer extraordinaire, Wendy Whitesell, posted this image we both loved from our photo shoot last weekend. I had no idea a pink head wrap would work but I love it. Thank you Wendy : ) xx

INK+WIT DESIGNS FOR BELLA FIGURA

I love Bella Figura and am so thankful and happy I can design letterpress designs for their line which is full of wonderful designers, green awareness, and artisan letterpress printing, and of course overflowing kindness.

The above designs are part of my first collection with Bella Figura.

Sketchbooks: The Hidden Art of Designers, Illustrators & Creatives by Richard Brereton

total creative sketchbook inspiration

Paperback
530 illustrations
240 pages
£19.95
Published March 2009
purchase here

URCHIN POUF

Flock's Urchin Pouf is so great. I would really use this in my home. It is not that easy to find a vegan pouf. Especially one that looks chic and interesting.

FLOCKS/ Christien Meindertsma
Provenierssingel 59 B
3033 EH Rotterdam
The Netherlands
+31(0)626540843

KEN MURPHY

My very dear friend, Miss Jaime Allen, designer and Illustrator at William Arthur Stationery, let me know about her boyfriend, Ken Murphy, and his amazing illustration and fine art. Shown here is a series of posters for his senior thesis. Very cool. Thank you Jaime and Ken!

PHOTOGRAPHY OF ME BY WENDY WHITESELL

My lovely talented dear friend, Wendy Whitesell, designer and photographer, took these brilliant images of me this past Saturday. Wendy completely concepted the entire shoot and all makeup was done by Lex who is such a sweetheart. Sorry I do not have a website for him but I am sure he will have one soon as he is going to blow up at one point in the industry.

model: tara hogan
makeup: lex
style/concept: w.whitesell
photo: w.whitesell