Even though I have always considered myself a “dog person”, my heart has always been big enough for both cats and canines (as well as both The Beatles and The Stones, but that’s another post). In my family cats are called “Frittens”, and we have had some special ones. In honor of Norton (and the recently re-released Opening Ceremony Cat Knit), here’s to my furry feline friends…a.k.a Frittens

OC Cat Sweater available here
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Leah Reena Goren Cat scarf
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Joao Rodrigues

(source: http://sumally.com)

Brescia/Italy, graffiti

Chelsea Fairless’ (Cat Party and Chelsea Magazine) apartment shot for R29

I love this Fritten so much
白椿 Siro Tubaki by Midori Yamada
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Victoria Beckham SS12 

Weeell, maybe not the entire population…
(source: http://aquarianlighthouse.tumblr.com)

I’ve been slacking a bit on posts lately, but all for a good reason. I’ve been home in the States for the holidays, so traveling, family, friends and spirits have delightfully been occupying my time. My posts will probably be sparse from now until the new year, but I have some fun things planned for 2012! For now, I’ve decided to list a few wishes for Santa from my favorite Esty merchants… All I want for Christmas this year is vintage or indie design…gotta support my kind.

(source: http://www.etsy.com/listing/85847544)

(source: http://www.etsy.com/listing/78433970)

(source: http://www.etsy.com/listing/64503983)

(source: http://www.etsy.com/listing/53234278)

(source: http://www.etsy.com/listing/62274649)

(source: http://www.etsy.com/listing/86525428)

(source: http://www.etsy.com/listing/79009547)

(source: http://www.etsy.com/listing/67791452)

(source: http://www.etsy.com/listing/74717331)

(source: http://www.etsy.com/listing/84382139)

(source: http://www.etsy.com/listing/18306990)
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Leah Duncan

Last, but certainly not least, one of my favorite indie jewelry designers Young Frankk…I got her collar necklace from my sister for my birthday, and hope to own a few more pieces very soon!

Even though my board has been filled with the likes of Louise Bourgeois Fabric Works, The Bloomsbury Group, vintage wallpaper and Townes Van Zandt (never thought I would use Townes and wallpaper in the same sentence), I have managed to leave a bit of space for Kiki Smith. Known for her sculptures, it is her print work that has my brain moving and heart dancing.

Kiki Smith, Blue Stars on Blue Tree 2006

(source: http://www.mintdesignblog.com)

Kiki Smith, Untitled, 1998

Kiki Smith, Lamb, 2011 
Ink and glitter on Nepal paper (I love that she uses glitter as a medium)

Kiki Smith, Night Vision, 2011 
Ink on Nepal paper

Kiki Smith, Sound, 2010 
Ink on Nepal paper with colored pencil

Here’s a little Townes Van Zandt to keep it real…

(Source: barbarakrakowgallery.com)

The Queen of Existential Art, Louis Bourgeois, has always been at the top of my inspiration list…especially her poetic studies of architectural geometry in The Puritan. As of late, it is her organic and soothing shapes of Fabric Works that have stolen my heart.

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