Can I just have a little fan girl moment? Just a small squee for the magical illustrations that delight me to no end! Maori Sakai is a freelance illustrator that has been burning up the internet via Society6, and Tumblr. Go take a look! All photos and gifs. by Maori Sakai

I’m a fan of The Design Files‘ Melbourne Mornings series. Recently they’ve featured artist Kirra Jamison. She’s inspired me to think about new projects. Maybe break out of my comfort zone and explore more color, bolder shapes, experiment. How amazing is her studio space? *swoons*

I love finding artists who make me gasp in amazement. Rachel’s work does just that. She captures in clay and plaster delicate details of the natural world. “Rachel Dein’s method of plaster casting captures everyday objects in a unique and delicate way. She makes impressions in wet clay, and then pours plaster directly over it. …

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For February I would like you to meet Erin Loechner of Design for Mankind. She’s a former Art Director and Stylist and HGTV host. She’s always on top of every trend and has a fresh perspective when you think you’ve heard it all. If ever I need a pick me up when I’m feeling uninspired …

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image by Mrs. Bovary This month I would like you to meet Abigail, the Belsize Bovary. Artist/Illustrator, Wife, Mother, and Sociopathic Hostess. On her blog she tells it like it is about pregnancy, fashion and the complexities of mother/womanhood. She’s giving away all our secrets. She needs to be stopped. But until she is, you …

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Hey there! 2014 was an epic year for the blog, thanks to you! New commenters speaking up, as well as many new subscribers. Thank you guys, it’s so nice to hear from you. I love blogging, and to have an actual audience after 5 years of mainly talking to myself is inspiring. I tried a …

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The heart melting reason Norad started tracking Santa. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited NYC, here’s a rundown of everything he wore. HA! Kidding. Stupid things people tweeted, that got them fired! OMG Pinterest you are SO drunk! Can the taste of your coffee really be influenced by the color of your cup? Recently …

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