You can help me acquire a Gocco by simply donating $1. This helps me to create beautiful things for you. ;D 
Yesterday I went to check the mail and there was huge package waiting for me when I got there. The package was from Stef, owner of Vinegar and Pop Vintage. Stef participated in the swap that I host over on my other site here. If you would like to sign up to participate drop me an email. We had some great participant this round, you can check them out here.
on the Holiday Hotness Bazaar. We have got lots of new vendors added to the vendor page, so please make sure that you give them a little peek. I also have been spotlighting our wonderful vendors here on Tha Hotness.
We are still looking for progressive, modern, edgy crafter, independent designer or DIY'er. We are also accepting vintage dealers for the bazaar.
Sarah, creator of Flaky Friends is another one of our fabulous vendors participating in the Holiday Hotness Bazaar. Flaky Friends are kooky and quirky stuffed animal creations. Each animal is made from the softest fabric and guaranteed to bring smiles to all. Make sure that you check out this one.
vases from CB2. I think that these would look great in my bathroom. Another great thing about these hanging vases is that they are super duper affordable. The prices range from $1.95 to $4.95. Yes, I did say $1.95 and I need to get over there and pick up mine before they are all gone. 
I know that I have been a little slow with the posting today but we are working on something behind the scenes over at Springcart. Introducing Springcart design lab... for all your web and graphic design needs. Coming soon...
I want to thank all of you that took time to participate in the, Runaway Cart giveaway by signing up for the newsletter, as well as leaving a comment. So I happy to announce that Tanja T. is our winner. I will be contacting Tanja so that we can send her her prize.
Gen happened to be one of the first vendors to be accepted for the Holiday Hotness Bazaar. I am lookling forward to showcasing all of the wonderful artist and vendors that are participating in the Holiday Hotness Bazaar. Genevieve Jewelry specializes in stunning handcrafted gemstone jewelry. I am loving these from Genevieve Jewelry .
Donate to a cause and spruce up you Summer wardrobe all at once. When you make a purchase from Jenglo 5 percent goes to different charity every six months. This time, Jenglo has picked HAWC, or
Help for Abused Women and Children. This organization provides shelter,
counseling, legal advocacy, and a host of other programs for victims of
domestic violence and their children. Website:
http://www.helpabusedwomen.org/
We are giving away one of our newest Jewelry Catcher's. What are Jewelry Catcher's you ask? Jewelry Catchers are beautiful porcelain dishes sold exclusively at Springcart, used to catch all of your precious little life trinkets.
So now that we are done with that part, here are the rules. (1) You must go over to the shop here and find your favorite Jewelry Catcher. (2) Come back and post which Jewelry Catcher is your favorite and why. (3) No mandatory, but we would love it if you could sign up for our newsletter if you haven't already. I think that is pretty simple.
One entry per person. Contest ends on Sunday, July 20, 2008 at 11:59 PST. Open to US and Canadian residents only.Winner will be announced on Tuesday, July 22, 2008 here at Tha Hotness. So let the fun begin.
the one that I was talking about a few days ago here. Well I found a similar one over at Brocade Home, and although it is on, "Sale". It is still not the price that I am looking for. I am determined to find this bed at the price I want to pay.
Oh, wow they also have it in an Espresso finish . This might work. But there is something very feminine and subtly sexy about the white finish. What do you think? Don't you just love Brocade home.
I heard this song a few months ago on one of the rare occasions that I was listening to the radio in the car. I missed her name but I caught it yesterday, Jazmin Sullivan. She is so giving me Lauryn. But Jazmin is BAD (bad meaning good) in her own right.
And just for a little flashback treat. A little Lauryn Hill from the unplugged she did a few years back. I hope that I am not the only one needing a new Lauryn album.
when I grow up. I saw this bedroom this morning over here and I knew that I had to share. I mean I am usually not really a, "Shabby Chic" kinda girl, well...maybe sometimes I am... I don't know where the picture came from to give credit. If you do know please let me know. 
wedding invitation suites based on memorable movie couples created by The Future Mrs. Darcy. They have seven different suites availablefrom Greases Sandy and Danny to the Office, Jim and Pam.
The inspiration behind the entire outfit were these earring by Silent Goddess.
The dress at Ashley Stewart
The sandals are by Patricia Fields available at Payless.
Clutch at Aldos
Deva Grande Cuff at Patricia Candido
If you are a progressive, modern, edgy crafter, independent designer or DIY'er we want you... I am hosting the Holiday Hotness Bazaar on November 8, 2008. We are looking for vendors. Check here for more information. We are also accepting vintage sellers as well.
with this great flower arranging tutorial that I found over at Epicurious. This arrangement is super chic and easy. I am sure that if you brought this as a hostess gift, you would be the talk of the party.
:I saw these, "Jewelry Shrines" by Peggy of P.S. Originals and knew that I had to spread the word about them. They are perfect for displaying your earring and jewelry collection. Each one can hold as many as 25 pairs of earrings and finished with a perfect Shabby Chic look. I am lovin the Pink Lemonade Shrine.
Here is a weekend discovery for you. I am sure that if you are a regular reader her at Tha Hotness you will know that I have a shoe fetish. I found these shoes and handbag by designer Chie Mihara, you check out more of her work here. 
I am not usually a lover of the new roman sandal trend that has been going around but I must admit that these are definite HOTNESS.
checked out Wanted or Hancock, you probably should make that move. Both are must see options for the Summer. Wanted was full of action, Angelina Jolie was HOTT and the ending was unexpected. Hancock was a great movie as well and very funny. 
I was blessed enough to get one of the coveted Treasuries over at Etsy this morning and I decided to fill it with Milk Glass. I know that I go back forth with my list of current obsessions but today Milk Glass happens to be it. Top left from Nanna's Attic, Restoration Hardware Milk Glass canisters, Urns from Callooh Callay
and candy dish from Vinegar and Pop Vintage .
Okay, I couldn't help it. You know once you get the spirit of DIY in you, it's hard to get it out. Also, it felt kinda therapeutic this weekend. I scoured Craigslist and I found this great table and two chairs for $35. Brought it home, picked up a can of black semi-gloss paint (thought that it would look good with the sideboard from a few week ago) and Viola... I was also inspired by Freckles Chick and her table makeover here. So what do you guys think about this project? Also, thanks for all of the great feedback about the sideboard. 
Excuse the mess... Oh and thats Troy the Wonder Kitty.
to have another giveaway again. I figured that it was time to have another giveaway around here. I am giving away an exclusive Runaway Cart. What exactly is the Runaway Cart, well you can read all about it here.
All that you need to do to enter to win is leave a comment and sign up for our newsletter over there in the right hand column. You have to do both to be entered to win. I will pick the winner Friday, July 11th, 2008.
How super cute is this? I saw this and had to share with you all. Jewelry designer Melanie Favareau makes custom sterling silver bread tags. The tags come custom with whatever date or words that you want. Check out all of her cool stuff here.
it's about time people noticed. Italian Vogue has done something ground breaking and allowed photographer Steven Meisel to produce a primarily black issue. Filled with images of beautiful black women such as Liya Kebede, Tyra Banks, Naomi Campbell, Iman and Jourdan Dunn just to name a few. Goes on sale in the US on July 1st. Make sure that you pick up your copy.
One question that was posed was, how long does it last... Does the magazine go on stands next month with a lack of color?
{photos: Vogue/ Steven Meisel}
Audrey Kawasaki. I love how soft the women always look in her paintings. I also love how they all seem very innocent and yet very sensual. I love that a lot of her paintings have are of women together. Below are just a few of my favorites. Make sure that you check more of her work out here...
Frank Morrison. I love how sleek the bodies are and how vibrant the colors are. I am really lovin' the Soul Sistas Collection (which I have been lovin' for a few years now). Also, make sure that you check out the Urban Professionals Collection as well while you are over there taking a peek, the women are all DIVAS.
and also because I love her. This is her sneak peek at her 40th Rebirth of Cool birthday party invitations. I love you cousin, hope that you like them.
This week we are going to celebrate art and all of its glory... There are so many artist that inspire me, and I just want to share just a few of my favorites with you.
of Shamless Self Promotion. I know that I have been a slack on posting this week but I have been working on this...
I thought that I would have all of the information up this week but no such luck. Wish me luck for next week. And in the midst of trying to get the website up for the Holiday Hotness Bazaar I got tons of orders to fill for these.
Here are a few samples of Jewelry Catchers that are still available. Hurry over to pick yours up. This one happens to be my favorite, and so is this one, or maybe it's this one.
