Friends who make and do great stuff:

www.metalsgirl.com
Resin, herbs, enamal, Willie Nelson, Tom Selleck... she and I share a lot of goofy stuff in common (and a love of rich colors and design!).

www.artcloth.com
Kathy McTee- constant source of inspiration, laughter, and snarky good times. She's an amazing artist and teacher! Go! Learn! Create!

www.collinwelsch.com
I met Collin the first year she did ACL. She's full of energy and her paintings reflect that. Check out her work!

www.ornamentalthings.com
Goodies galore! Necklaces, rings, and earrings made from recycled vintage treasures.

www.kittywigs.com
How can I not love something like this? Julie Jackson is not only a creative super star, she's also a great customer of mine. We love our kitties! (that is not Henry, by the way)

grooveefortune.com
Without this lady, I would not have my website. Beth understands how to work with design control freaks like myself and has the patience of a saint... though she looks like a devil!

www.adaptivereuser.com
Christine Terrell makes some super fine jewelry that is both stunning and has a sense of humor. Made from vintage tins, her work gives a whole new meaning to recycle.

www.mobilecatanddogvet.com
If you live in Austin and have pets, I highly recommend calling up Dr. Libby and her wonderful assistant at the Mobile Cat and Dog Vet. (okay, you know I had to put a photo of Henry up for this link!)

Inspiring sites, and ways to slack off:

mealsonwheelsandmore.org

apartmenttherapy.com

soulemamma.typepad.com

www.designinindia.net

sexypeople-blog.com

awkwardfamilyphotos.com

slowmedia.typepad.com