sam trout rocks

Sam Trout rocks and not just because there is a chic in the photo doing that...erm...rocker hand thing! He rocks because of his awesome design work AND he agreed to put a couple of his pieces in the WHAT store. Yes, that is shameless self promotion - but, I mean, what isn't?

See Sam Trout in the WHAT designers store

giveaway : db clay [finished]

Congratulations Daisy, you won!

I love db clay wallets and have featured them several times - so forgive me if I repeat myself. Their designs are simply fabulous, especially the new puzzle line, plus the wallets are made from eco-friendly tope. I have their "Lights of Spain" wallet (lower left) and I simply adore it, not just because it is VERY well made, or because the barista at Starbucks complimented it - no, I especially love it because unlike my purse it fits nicely in my pocket. Girls....why do our purses have to be such big beasts....free yourself and go db.

Oh, that's right - it is a giveaway and db clay are giving away number 229 of their puzzle collection (see above, top). It is fabulous and truly one of a kind. You can check it out in all it's glory at: www.dbclay.com

To enter the giveaway:
1. Leave a comment here with your email (or other way of contacting you).
2. Join the mailing list

buckle up : 5 men's belts

Belts for men are the equivalent of a necklace for the ladies. And since I don't know how to say the next bit without it sounding a little naughty...well, I'll just say they make a nice gift and a conversation starter. Ahem....

FEATURING:
+ walnut + turquoise buckle, $90, solido (this is an absolute favorite of mine)
+ kermit silver and stingray belt, $660, ruth avra
+ woodwater belt, $175, fourteenfifty
+ oval steel, $52.50, fosterweld
+ triple X buckle, $30, cheshire forge

see more and "hive" your favorites at:
+ WHAT designers stylehive: "belt it out"