To take the place of Reader Fixx Thursdays, I am starting a new feature asking you, the readers of Indie Fixx, what inspires you in life & art. So, what does inspire you?

Share 3 things that inspire you…they can be 3 indie designers whose work you admire, 3 artists who inspire you to create, 3 flickr groups you belong to that inspire you to take photos, 3 blogs that are every day ‘must reads’, and really whatever gets your creative juices flowing and makes your life more enjoyable and meaningful.

To participate in “I’m inspired by…”, just share 3 urls and a brief (1-2 sentence) blurb for each url explaining why you chose that particular thing as an inspiration.

Click here to share your 3 inspirations for “I’m inspires by…” I will be sharing your submissions on Thursdays, so stay tuned!

This is one of the last ever Reader Fixx Pixx lists people. After struggling with getting consistent submissions from readers, I’ve decided to do away with the feature. Don’t worry though, I will come up with something fun to replace it!

Please feel free to share if you have any on what you’d like to see.

Paris Cafe Print: I love this photo of a Parisian cafe. I have spent many warm Spring afternoons just sitting in various sidewalk cafes – having a cafe creme, doodling in my sketchbook, people watching, chatting with my hubby, and more sketching.

A Bit of Paris: When we go to Paris, we stay in the same loft everytime that is located in one of the arrondissements instead of a hotel. It just makes it feel more like home and then you’re actually living among the locals, away from the touristy sights but well within traveling distance. This illustration reminds me of the view from my favorite loft’s two huge window. And since we always purchase a piece of artwork (as a souvenir) from a local gallery of each place that we travel to, I would probably purchase an original of an artwork such as this. This is just darling! I want it!

Carrie in Paris: I loved the episodes of Carrie in Paris from Sex & The City, though it wasn’t one of her happiest moments. But, I love that dress that she wore (the “Naked Dress”) and this necklace would just look fabulous with it. It has nothing to do with my memories of Paris, but I’d love to fantasize that I can wear that dress and this necklace at some fancy event…

Lulu Steampunk: Yes, yes, and yes… It’s vintage and moder, all wrapped up in one.

French Phrases Cards: I love these cards – if not to help me want to keep up my French, but to help inspire something wonderful…and I just love how it looks!

I LOVE PARIS magnets: Need I say more? I can use these magnets right now on my fridge door! I love the maps, they look like they came from the pages of my little red map book of Paris – an indispensable must-have that I always keep in my bag when strolling the streets of paris.

I Heart Paris Cufflinks: An absolutely fun pair of cufflinks. Originally, I was going to give you my hubby (a fellow Francophile), but I might just keep it for myself!

Tallulah Earrings Golden Stiletto: Oh, I would totally wear this with a cool outfit out and about Paris, maybe strolling through the many covered passageways.

This week’s Reader Fixx Pixx were submitted by Ishi of Sparkling Stars and according to Ishi are a mish-mash of things she loves.

Btw, if you want Reader Fixx Thursday to continue, then you had better start sending me your pixx. I have about 2 more weeks worth of pixx and then nada. So, send me your pixx or Reader Fixx Thursday will go the way of the dinosaur.

Here’s a handy-dandy form you can use to submit your top 5-10 indie pixx.

Snaulkter on etsy has the most amazing seahorse dolls.

BettyTurbo has great prints! I bought this one and adore it!

RamonaWest vintage finds.

Camilla Engman -I wish I owned this painting.

Gangster’s Paradise from Evah Fan

This week’s Reader Fixx Pixx are on a theme. Lucy from Eclectic Eccentricity is planning on emigrating back to the US in September, and when she does she is going to surround herself with all things English made, or English inspired. Here’s a few of her favourite Anglophile things!

You can also find Lucy’s lovely jewelry designs in the Indie Fixx Shop.

Romeria - I particularly love the Love Crusade Tea Cosy!

ArtQuirk – I just bought the telephone box print and I adore it!

Hoolala – I bought her London charm necklace last year and now have my eye on the For England And St George piece. It’s very English

Doll Face Design – I love her collage work – I have her Free Bird print and I just know I’ll be collecting more! This Queen print would be a good reminder of home

Paper Menagerie – does wonderful paper goods. I particulary like her Sweet Jane note cards based on the wit of Jane Austen!

Marmalady – the Canadian nutty squares are delish and I’ll miss them when I move!

This week’s cute & adorable Reader Fixx Pixx were submitted by Fluffels designer and maker Mariska Vos-Bolman. You can see some of Mariska’s creations above and see why she chose her pixx.

Dogbone Art

Cuddly Rigor Mortis

Hansigurumi

Cotton Bird Designs

Paper Cuts Studio

Cat Bishop Recycled Assemblage Art & Mod Photos

Amethyst Lobster

Pop-o-licious Art by Kris Jean

Sparkle Plenty Fine Beaded Jewellery

Handmade one of a kind Art by Leighanna Light

modern pearl earrings from RubyGirl

black long sleeve tee by Kisa Kosmos

you can leave your hat on earrings by Dorick Designs

thistle tee from Harrilu

frill earrings from Tellurus

eco silver ring from Jesse Danger

petal earrings from Elizabeth Scott

See the sights and take pictures: Timothy Adam Design

Eat lots of yummy fudge: Charssi

go to art galleries: What Designers (Pom print from Melissa Moss)

Buy something for a souvenir just because it’s pretty: Nappa Studio.com

Lounge around on the beach and read a good book: Book Lust

Wear sunscreen and smell like coconut (mmmmm): Winks & Company

Drink mojitos (whooo!):Kaiser Penguin

in a very large glass!!!!! The Succulent Wife.com