My name is Ez. I'm a lover of style and design in all it's many forms.
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Links for your weekend:
-Beautiful gift wrapping goods and inspiration by Erin Ruth
-Lovely gift tags by May Third
-The cleverest organization idea
-Why didn't I think of this?
-Housemartin... an absolutely gorgeous blog full of inspiration and eye-candy!
-And another genius idea... the perfect weekend project don't you think!
Have a great weekend everyone!
Check out the adorable jewelry of designer Halligan Norris (found via The Constant Gatherer blog).
Then check out the lovely handcrafted holiday wreaths by Katie Runnels of The Constant Gatherer.
I just discovered the gorgeous fashions of Pencey (via Coco + Kelley) and I'm absolutely smitten! View the entire Spring 2008 collection here.
~Harlow Dress from Delias $49.50
~Strapless Velvet Dress at Old Navy $39.50
~Taylor Halter Dress from Delias $44.50
~Brigitte Dress from Delias $44.50
~Satin Dress at Charlotte Russe $34.99
I've recently updated both Wren Eleven and Wren & Chickadee with these limited edition Paper Doll No.1 gocco prints of mine.
They are so much fun... here's how they work:
First I began by drawing the girl and then printing her in black ink onto dusty gray cardstock. I then cut out the design of her dress with an x-acto knife so that when she is placed onto the background of your choice (paper, fabric, etc.) it shows through and creates a one-of-a-kind art piece that can be changed as frequently as you wish! In these pictures I've used a vintage children's book illustration and the cover of a children's book. Check out the web shops for more examples and ideas!
This print is a limited edition run of only 30 prints (signed and dated). The screen was destroyed, so once they're gone, they are gone for good!
Also, be sure to check out some of the other fabulous new products I just added to Wren Eleven. There is more to be added shortly (including gift certificates!) so keep an eye out for that!
Creature Comforts readers receive 10% off any order of $20 & up at Wren Eleven! Just use promo code "comfort-07" at checkout to redeem! Offer expires 12-20-07
...Kulkue and Aarni patterned fabrics by Maija Louekari.
...Festivo and Salaisuus fabrics by Maija Isola and Kristina Isola (left column). Metsä fabric by Kristina Isola (right column)... all designs for Marimekko.
...birds of a feather!
Felt Bird Ornaments by Parkhaus Berlin at Figments and Lucid Brass Bird Flower Necklace at South Moon Under
Stop by Wren Eleven and save 15% off of any purchase when you use promo code holiday15! Shop for fabulous indie handcrafted gifts for all the loved ones on your holiday list... but hurry, sale ends Monday!
Hello lovelies! I'll be away for the holiday and will be back with things to share with you all on Monday. Have a fantastic Thanksgiving holiday in whatever way you celebrate it.
In my family we love to sit around the table with stomaches fully gorged, and share the things that we are thankful for with one another. Inspired by this tradition, I've created these simple little "I am Thankful For" index cards for you to print and share with your family and friends.
Click here to Download give-thanks.pdf
Thank you all for making blogging so lovely!
xo
Ez
You all know I love packaging right?! Have you checked out my group on flickr: Nice Package? If not, you ought to stop by, because you're sure to find a whole heap of gift wrapping inspiration for the upcoming holidays!
This first photo is how I dressed up the Project Runway DVD's for the two giveaway winners! See my little mistletoe toppers on there. Cute right?!
...and here's a sampling of some lovely packaging from the Nice Package group. Click the photo to view all the individual links.
xox
Ez
Stop on over at Wren & Chickadee where I've just added these fun Glitter-Dusted Mistletoe Gift Toppers (silver & gold or pink, blue & green sets available)! I only made a handful, so if you like them, snatch them up soon! They look super fabulous... if I do say so myself!
I was tagged by the lovely Kat Heyes to share five random / weird facts about myself with all of you in Blogland. So... here you go:
1. Every year my decorations for the holidays get brighter and brighter. This year I expect my house to look like Candyland blew up all over it!
2. I have a completely juvenile fear of someone injuring my while I'm in the shower... it makes it hard to wash my face, because that's when I feel the most vulnerable. Oh, and I'm also freaked out by people running up the stairs after me. As a kid I would break down in a shuddering sobbing mass when my sister would do this (much to her delight of course)!
3. I can let most things roll off my shoulders, but the one thing that I cannot understand is ignorant people. I don't expect the whole world to agree, but how hard is is to put yourself in another person's shoes, and attempt to educate yourself and respect the beauty that lies in the differences between us. Humph!
4. Five words I like: Mirage, Merit, Tentative, Inordinate, Serene
Five words I don't (not including the ones I'll not say here): Swarm, Moist, Eviscerate, Apathy, Hate
5. I think each of us should come with a soundtrack. Everything is so much more vibrant with music. Just try turning the volume off during the most poignant scene in your favorite movie, and watch how it becomes tragically mundane! What would be the theme song for your life?
Thanks for tagging me Kat... that was fun.
I usually don't tag people, because I never want anyone to feel pressured to comply, but if you're up for it... I tag:
-Blushing Apples
-Athena Says
-Abigail A. Percy
-Imogene
-My Folk Lover
The rules are:
2. Share 5 facts about yourself on your blog, some random, some weird.
4. Let them know they are tagged by leaving a comment on their blog.
Holiday Greeting Cards from Emma Rose Papery
Snow & Graham Partridge Card and Elum Gingerbread House from Greer
Holiday Cards (boxed sets also available) from Hello! Lucky
This week I really love both of the juxtapositions that I created from my flickr favorites and couldn't decide which one to share... so here they both are!
Please view the full-sized photos from each photographer by following the links bellow the pictures.
1. Untitled, 2. yellow grey thread
1. Soy Yogurt Tart, 2. .still raining
Have a gorgeous weekend everyone!
xo
Ez
Iosselliani Double Pinky Ring and Myth & Ritual Athena Dress both from Honey in the Rough at Refinery29.
A surprisingly small amount of you attempted for the Season 3 Project Runway DVD giveaway... but that upped the odds for everyone who did, so it is a-okay!
I used this Die Roller and came up with 6 (counting up from the first comment)... and so that means Katie... you're the winner!
But Project Runway wouldn't be such a fan favorite without all those twists?! So, in the spirit of the show... I actually have two copies of the DVD to give away, so I randomly rolled again (a 7 this time) and the second winner is Jaime!
If you are a winner, email me with your mailing info and I'll have your DVD out to you pronto!
Thanks for playing everyone... and happy Project Runway Wednesday to you all!
xo
Ez
This time of year, holiday preparations completely take over and I'm awash in a sea of glitter, frosting, and more!
Here's my holiday inspiration for this year: Snowhouse Collection, Ornamental Trees both from Room Service Home, Martha Stewart Collection Lustrous Finery Glass Gold and Pink Painted Ornaments, Set of 3 at Macy's.
Blue Cottage Collection at Room Service Home, Silver Glitter Village Scene at JZ Rose Christmas Shop, Martha Stewart Festive Confections Something Sweet Ornament (sold out) at Kmart, Department 56 - Molded Glass Finial Ornaments, and Snowflake Ornaments both at JZ Rose Christmas Shop.
Coming up... I'm sharing a tutorial I put together for DIY faux cookie ornaments (fun and sweet looking)!
A dash of pink!
Coat of Arms Frames in Fuchsia, Black, and White at The Well Dressed Home
Daniela Satin D'Orsay Heels in Soft Azalea (available in more colors) at J.Crew
Here are two of my current inspirations (from Flickr)...
Please view the full-sized images in all their glory by following these links: 1. beach walk, 2. Black Branches Ring
And here's a list of things I need to accomplish today. Boring right?! Make your own Catalog Card here.
On a browse around etsy the other day I discovered the wool felted creations of Nancy Bevins and was instantly captivated. Needle-felting is a technique that involves a process of "rolling or bunching carded wool into a tight form,
then poking it with a very long barbed needle. This intertwines the
wool together. With enough pokes, it tightens up. The more you stab,
the tighter the form will be." Nancy uses wool from her own sheep and goats, which she and her children shear, wash, pick, card
and dye by hand!
It's the size and complexity of each of her pieces that really impresses me. I can't even imagine the time and dedication that her art form must take.
For more information on Nancy Bevins and her work, visit her official site: Motley Mutton. And to purchase her pieces, check out her etsy site or ebay listings.
