Peruse this:
www.designsponge.blogspot.com I go here all the time to see whats up in trendy

other arty illustrator folk, to name just a few:
www.sabrianwardharrison
www.deborahputnoi.com
www.jencorace.com
www.whippleart.com
www.cathyrose.com
dave mckean www.dreamline.nu
www.lkperella.com
www.dannygregory.com
www.wuwingyee.com
www.phillipfivel.com
www.laurabucci.com

music I listen to at the studio...
my friend Natasha, check her out: www.boompa.ca/catlow

amos - wow is all I can say: www.amoslee.com

Dixie chicks - love what they stand for: www.dixiechicks.com

bonopo - site coming great listening!

love Blue Rodeo and Dire Straits of course

Headwater: my kids love this band and really, so do I – local North Van guys who we so enjoyed listening to on the Ferry to Victoria - check them out at myspace.com - Headwater

earth matters:
Really clean your house! - www.hunterink.com
www.epicvancouver.com
www.onedayvancouver.ca

for kids:
www.artstarts.ca then search for pinnstudio and see what we do in schools

link to linc my amazing talented web designer guy...
www.fiveleft.ca

interesting tidbits...
www.1000journals.com
www.artist-trading-cards.com look for our cards
www.illustrationfriday.com
www.tinyshowcase.com
www.foundmagazine.com

foodies check this out: www.globalpeasant.blogspot.com