Are you a designer or the owner of an independent label? Have a supply or vintage shop? Want to get featured? Drop me a line at HTGorgeous [AT] gmail [DOT] com or send me a convo over on Etsy (http://foxbox.etsy.com). Please include your shop/blog/website links and a little information about you and/or your business and I'll get back to you shortly. If you're a blogger interested in trading links, don't hesitate to send me a message.

All other queries can be directed to our cat-run customer service department.

Just kidding. They can also be sent to the email above.

...19 years old!

Happy Birthday....to me!

I'm probably just going to hang out with friends today, yup. They're planning to take me out for a big dinner. I'll probably just order desserts. It's my B-Day, I can have desserts as a meal if I want to. I'm probably going to spend some time with my "lover" too. Hint hint, wink wink. Haha.

Yup.

Wheeeeeeee!!!

Orion Stars is home to the infamous Bitch Away, a miracle blend of essential oils to help tame the monthly bitch within. Men can also use it to soothe muscle aches and pains.

I have a bottle of this magic potion and let me tell you, it freakin' rocks. I don't use it so much for menstrual cramps, instead I use it for my Wii arm pains. You know, after a full day of playing various games on the Nintendo Wii, your arm probably gets pretty sore. To relieve myself from this video game induced pain I just apply some Bitch Away and I'll be ready to go to class the next day (for the most part). And did I mention that it smells fantastic? Sometimes I just like to sniff the bottle. Infact, I'm doing it as I type. Mmmm.

In addition to Bitch Away, Orion Stars also carries other magical potions such as Frazzle Dazzle (stress reducer), CrazEase (calms PMS), Happy Head (relieves headaches), and many more. They are available in various sizes as well as salve form.

Shop: http://orionstars.etsy.com

Photographs by Orion Stars.

What do you get when you cross freshalicious* art with the comfort of a favorite t-shirt? Fashions by Sam Trout of course. Sam's shirts are a feast for the eyes. Each shirt features his own original designs and artwork displayed proudly on wearable canvases. I love how the designs are not always in the middle of the shirt, it creates a pathway for your eyes to enjoy. Sure, you can be lazy and say that it's just too much work to look around the shirt (what?!) but inside you probably have a deep lust for one. I see through your lies!

And guys, these shirts are pretty much fabric hormones. Put one on and the chicks will be flocking towards you at an alarming rate. Okay...maybe that's *a little* exaggerated, but speaking for myself I would definitely notice a guy who is wearing a shirt this sweet. I'll say to myself, "Hey, that dude has some wicked sweet style." Mmm, yeah! My dream man would probably have at least one of these shirts in his wardrobe. But I'm still single, maybe that's saying something, but a girl can keep dreaming can't she?

Website: http://www.samtrout.com/
Etsy Shop: http://samtrout.etsy.com

Photographs by Sam Trout.

*what does this word mean you ask? Well, I don't know. I just made it up on the spot, but it seems to fit doesn't it?

I've been thinking about getting a new blog layout since the current one is incompatible with IE. I found this nice one from Jackbook.com (click here to view the demo site).

So I need your votes, should I keep this one or change it to the brown aspire template? You can leave a comment here or vote in the poll to the left.

Thanks again!

UPDATE: The poll is over! It was a 50/50 run, so I'll probably be keeping this layout until I find one that I really love. Thanks everyone ^_^

The Pear Project is your one stop shop for all things Indie. They scour the world looking for the latest and greatest wares to share. The Pear Project is a small business run out of North Carolina dedicated to providing artisan goods for everyday life. A sample of their selections include purses, fine art, home decor, stationery and more. Each item that makes it into their shop goes through a hand selected process to ensure it's quality and craftsmanship.

If you're a designer and interested in having your goods sold at The Pear Project, please send an email (with 5 images of your work, detailed descriptions, and suggested retail prices) to apply[AT]thepearproject[DOT]com.

Don't forget to check their blog for interviews, contests, and events. The Pear Project makes it easy to shop for one-of-a-kind pieces, it's a great place for shoppers and designers alike.

Website: http://thepearproject.com
Blog: http://thepearproject.blogspot.com