1. Julie Johnson captures the little things of life all around her through the camera lens and her creative eye. She loves to refurbish curbside treasures and makes her home a little oasis for her family and friends. Funny stories of the challenges of being a mom of four, wife, and artist are woven through her posts.

2. A Thrifty Mrs is a print and radio journalist who runs a frugal lifestyle blog. Her aim is to help everyone live a chic and happy life whilst dealing with a tight budget. Cheap, occasionally cheerful and always cheeky; A Thrifty Mrs wants to save you money.

3. Margaux Lange’s Art Jewelry utilizes salvaged Barbie doll parts in combination with hand-fabricated sterling silver and resins. Sought after by Art Jewelry collectors, Barbie nostalgics and bold individuals alike, her work is sold across the US and abroad. The “Plastic Body Series” has been published in numerous books, fashion and design magazines.

4. The term violet hour refers to that time of day, between work and sunset, that is yours to do with as you please. The Violet Hours revels in craft, design, entertaining…focusing on those little details in life that make up the glorious icing on the cake. From birthday party ideas for kids to a myriad of ways to use chalkboard paint, The Violet Hours may make you want to quit your day job.

5. L.A Shoegirl was created as blog where she could share what she does, what her day entails, her travels, the surprising challenges and unforgettable adventures that make her loves her job. But most of all she wanted to show people the process behind how she creates. Her audience varies from footwear industry veterans to aspiring footwear designers, or anyone interested in shoes and want to read more than what shoes are hot. She also writes about kids shoe design, which is a passion of her as well. She will have a new blog coming out in 2011 called littlemissshoegirl.com. This blog is about a day and the life of a kids shoe designer.

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