Inspiration: Jason + J.R.'s House

Two of my favorite people—Jason and J.R.—and their fabulously stylish home are featured on Apartment Therapy today. Even when Jason had a tiny studio apartment in NYC it was so cleverly appointed that it always felt fresh and never cluttered. I can only aspire to his heights of home decorating prowess. You're a genius, Jason. And you mix a great cocktail, J.R.

Jason O'Malley Visits California

Last week, the internationally-renowned and award-winning children's book illustrator Jason O'Malley graced us with a visit. The last time Jason saw Iain, we still referred to him affectionately as Ziggy the Zygote, so a trip to the West Coast was long overdue. Jason began his California adventure with a book signing in Palm Springs for the hot-off-the-press and hilarious WOOF! A Gay Man's Guide to Dogs. Athough Jason is incredibly talented, Iain still took it upon himself to instruct Jason in the nuances of mark-making and the crayon as an often overlooked expressive medium. I sense a creative collaboration in the future.

DoodleWhore Debuts

My fabulous friend, the witty and wildly talented Jason O'Malley, has just launched his new blog: DoodleWhore. Jason, illustrator of internal renown and the creative power behind Handsome Devil Press, is quite simply the best doodler on earth. When Jason and I worked together many moons ago in Chicago, his doodles of our co-workers would make me nearly pee my pants they were so funny. Now that we are on opposite coasts, I rarely get to witness his doodle prowess. Thank you, Jason, for launching DoodleWhore so the whole world can get a glimpse of your scathing and twisted humor.