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My Big News...Drumroll Please

Hello lovelies!  I am pleased to finally be able to announce my big news...

Yes... that's right!...Creature Comforts has MOVED and can now be found at the URL www.creaturecomfortsblog.com  I hope you'll come on over and see what I've been working on for the past months.  Don't forget to change your RSS feed and links over while you're there.

See you soon!  xox Ez

Psst...this old version will remain online for quite some time but will not be updated with any new content.  All the good stuff will be on the new site.  Head on over now.  : )

A Bump in the Road...

{digital art by me}

Hello lovelies!  As many of you know I've been working super hard on a "top secret" project and had hoped to be able to share it with you all today.  Unfortunately all the final details are taking far longer than anticipated so I am going to have to hold off on announcing it until tomorrow.  I'm so sorry to leave you hanging without an inspirational post for your day.  I promise I'll make it up to you tomorrow.

See you then!  xo Ez

Fancy This: 10. 27. 09

These lovely (seemingly-random) pieces jumped out at me yesterday as I was trying to put a post together for you all.  I love it when that happens!  I'm not even sure what you would list as being the common theme here, but I do know that I love each and every piece.  I mean, how amazing are the shoes...and the dress...and...and...

• Light Blue Sky Dress ~ Bellebas
• Mechanical Animals Paper Dolls Set ~ Oh My Cavalier
• Forest Tonttu Original Hand-drawn Egg Cup with Hat ~ Heidi Burton
• A5 Stem Print Notebook ~ The Green Apple
• Mini Typographica Notebook ~ Patina Stores
• Dynamite Ball & Chain Pillow ~ Hable Construction
• Classic Tornado Rollerball Pens ~ Kate's Paperie
• Colin Sandals ~ Kate Spade

Inspiration Daily: 10. 27. 09

Behind the Wheel by Jenny Kristina Nilsson

One Good Thing: New Prints from Hello Handmade

 
Hello lovelies!  Shanna and Betsy of Hello Handmade are at it again.  Hurray!  Just today they've released their Winter 2009 line of gorgeous hand-lettered printed goods...with more to come in November.  Visit their shop to see more and to purchase.  xox Ez

Inspiration Daily: 10. 26. 09

Photography by Mariah Kordozadze

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Inspiration Daily: weekend edition

Image credits: 1. Untitled, 2. Aspen leaves in the wind SMALL FILE, 3. blue & brown, 4. könnte schlimmer sein

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!  I am at the tail end of something exciting that I can't wait to be able to share with you all (hopefully very soon), so that will likely take up my next few days.  See you here next week.

Today I Love: An Uncommon Commonality

I'm a fan of Neville Trickett over on Flickr (his paper pattern and Japanese illustration scans make my heart swoon), but this weekend was the first time I visited his blog, and subsequently fell in love.

 
 
{image diptychs by Neville}

There is something about the way Neville sees and then translates his inspirations into pairings of images that really captivates me.  I'm particularly smitten with his image collection of clothing hangtags and works by photographer Arther Elgort.  You can see more on his blog, and peruse his flickr collections here.  xo Ez

One Good Thing: Paper Straws

{photo by Cindy Ensley - found via Parcel Post}

My Obsession with paper straws started back with this post, and since then I've stocked up on these 3 great colors offered by Kikkerland.  Aren't they fabulous?!  They are the perfect way to make any drink fun and festive...or you can just display them in an Old-fashioned Straw Dispenser or glass cup on your counter top for a little stripey love in your kitchen.

Inspiration Daily: 10. 22. 09

Photos by Kitty Rogers

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Color Crush: Grey + Mint + Tan

This color combo is my new fave!  Of course I think this about every single Color Crush post that I put together...but this time I really mean it.  ; )

I would absolutely love to use this palette to decorate my bedroom.  And with the addition of some candles or twinkly lights I can imagine it as a color scheme for a small intimate wedding or dinner party...maybe even a modern take on Holiday decor!  So pretty!

• Linen Throw ~ Haus Interior
• Acorns and Oak Leaf Watercolor Painting ~ Golly Bard
• Chinoiserie Pillow ~ Dwell Studio
• Oliver's Twist Necklace ~ Elephantine
• Amanda-S Ante Ocean Shoes ~ Chie Mihara
• Book Boxes ~ Wisteria

Inspiration Daily: 10. 21. 09

Photography by Amy Nieto

One Good Thing: L'Aprés Midi Date Book

For this little post I decided to test out the new "Blog It" tool available through Typepad.  (I like it pretty well, although I still had to add the image in by hand. I'm not sure if this was because of the "Blog It" tool or because of Paper Source.)  In any case...I am newly obsessed with this wonderful French date book from Paper Source.  It's currently on the top of my wish list for gifts to give myself this holiday.  : )

Oh.. and did you know you can now "Favorite" posts here on Creature Comforts?!  Just scroll down to the bottom of each post and click the button that says "Favorite."  Once you click it a little email shows up in my inbox notifying me that someone favorited a post.  Emails like that truly make my day, and it's a great way for you to show me which posts you're enjoying.  I hope you'll feel inspired to give it a try.  xox Ez

Chic for Cheap: Art Inspired

Hello lovelies!  Last week's weather was cold (36 degrees) and rainy here.  I'm a California girl in shock...eek!  In a hurried attempt to keep my poor Converse-covered feet dry, I ran into Target and picked up a pair of their rain boots (surprisingly comfy) and a red umbrella (both featured above).  They along with this teacup print were the inspiration for this entire look. 

Melissa's put together a Chic for Cheap outfit on her blog too.  Stop on over and check it out.  xox Ez

• Teacup Art Print ~ Inkblok

• Knit Beret ~ Alloy
• Totes Stick Umbrella ~ Target
• Fleece-lined Knit Top ~ Forever 21
• Sleeveless Knit Cardigan Sweater ~ Forever 21
• Carson Stretch Cord Skinny ~ Alloy
• Knit Jacket with Optional Hood ~ Forever 21
• Zandra Flannel Rain Boots ~ Target

Inspiration Daily: 10. 20. 09

Untitled by Kara O'Keefe

In Good Company: Cox & Cox

I love every little thing about UK based shop Cox & Cox.  Theirs is the sort of site where you can easily find yourself lost (in a good way) while looking though (and drooling over) all their beautiful products.  Take a look at the eye candy they offer right here.  xox Ez

Psst...they ship internationally too.

Inspiration Daily: 10. 19. 09

{Posted with permission. ©Cori Kindred}

Untitled by Cori Kindred

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Inspiration Daily: weekend edition - "pretty pale" + link love

Image credits:  1. Untitled, 2. white, 3. blancshoes, 4. shewascompletelyexhausted, 5. whiteballoonsandalightswitch, 6. number the tea cups

Happy Friday everyone!  Here are a few links for your Friday/weekend perusal. 

• A few blogs I'm loving right now: Little Lost Love  |  The Inspired Bride  |  My Black Book  |  O Pistachio
• Gessele...an awesome free font I'm crushing on.
• Wonderful screenprinted tea towels.
• Wishing I had thought of this adorable design first (and knew how to crochet too).
• I can't stop thinking about the chalkboard wall in 500 Days of Summer.  Is anyone else obsessed with it like I am?  Raise your hands people...don't be shy.

I hope you have a wonderful weekend.  xox Ez 

Video Tutorial: DIY Twistie-tie Pompom Gift Topper

Hello lovelies!  I hope you'll come on over to the Nice Package blog for our very first video tutorial (we hope to make many more in the near future).  The project is super easy, and I love the finished effect!  Hope you like it too.

xox Ez

Inspiration Daily: 10. 15. 09

I don't want to rush winter (believe me)...but the other night, after first seeing this wonderful piece by Katy Gromball, I fell asleep and had the most magical dream.  I haven't stopped thinking about it since.  Isn't her work lovely!  I'm also in love with this piece of hers, and am secretly hoping that someday the work she's used in her shop banner will also make it into her shop as a postcard or print.  xo Ez

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