Monday, November 2, 2009


Promise Tangeman Design
[click image to open link]

Friday, October 30, 2009

[Tatyana Fazlalizadeh]

Tatyana Fazlalizadeh painting Duke Ellington.

Saturday, October 10, 2009

Friday, October 9, 2009

[Natural Chica]

I found Natural Chica, Nikkimae, while searching Youtube for some natural hair inspiration. If you are a natural or a transitioning natural, you'll want to subscribe.





Blog
YouTube Channel

Saturday, October 3, 2009

[F.R.E.S.H]





I'm luv'n these Train Hoop earrings from dmdmetal. Not only are they fresh - as is, but the designer will replace the grafitti with your name or any other message of your choosing.

Friday, October 2, 2009

[Nora Aoyagi]






Lovely little houses by Nora Aoyagi.

Thursday, October 1, 2009

[Dirtystory]






amazing recycled brass cuff bracelets by Dirtystory.

[Ten23 Designs]



Lovely wall decal from Ten23 Designs.

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

[21 BIZARRE]





I woke up to cool temps this morning in Florida. What a blessing! I've been hiding from the heat the last few months. This is my favorite time of year. Being a Jersey Girl, I look forward to rocking my cool weather clothes. These ponchos from 21 Bizarre are quite lovely.

[AP Collective]





Ashley and Promise have formed AP Collective, a lovely little accessory shop on ETSY.

Monday, September 28, 2009

[Cut It Out]






Great tees from Cut It Out Apparel.

Sunday, September 6, 2009

[Cocolah]







I can't get enough of the Lecoil blog for so many reasons. It was there that I found the lovely Cocolah. This shop is about to make me tear up my budget and move some money around.

Monday, August 17, 2009

[Teach me how]



I love how model, Tokumbo Daniel's head wrap is tied in this pic. Can someone tell me what the style (technique) is called and where I can find a tutorial online?

Photo from the blog Gorgeous Black Women.

Saturday, August 8, 2009

[I never made it to Harriet's]




It's great that they still have an online presence.

Shop
Blog

Crayon Rings
[click image to open link]

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

[Heidi Merrick]



I can't believe that this skirt from Heidi Merrick is available on Target.com.

Thursday, July 30, 2009

[Giovanca]

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

[Tatyana Fazlalizadeh]



If you're anywhere near NYC on July 30th, you won't want to miss the New York debut of artist Tatyana Fazlalizadeh. You'll remember Tatyana from a previous post on Love Is Near. There are more amazing art pieces on her blog.

Friday, July 24, 2009

[Ladene Clark]







These amazing hand crocheted and knitted creations are the work of designer, Ladene Clark. I discovered Ladene on the lovely blog, Lecoil. There are even more breathtaking designs on her website. Lovely!

Sunday, July 19, 2009

[Love for Makool]





Lovely selections from Makool.