Summer Ends in Sweetness...

We're in the final days of Summer vacation (my daughter and I... and probably many of you too).  I don't know about you all, but I'm very much looking forward to the Fall (I love cold weather clothing).  There weren't many things that I got to check off of my to-do "list" over the past couple of months... but the one I did, is a good one:  I learned how to can fruit!!!  I've made Plum, Blackberry, and Ginger-Peach Jam this summer, and while it is loads of work, it is extremely satisfying and makes ordinary things like toast and biscuits feel like indulgent desserts.  Hurray!

Anyhow, however you spend these new few days... I hope they will be lovely and filled with memory-making joy!  Happy weekend everyone!  xox Ez

Home x Sweet x Home

I stumbled across the photo pages of Megan Jeffrey (aka beetlegrass) today, and just had to share some of the photos she's taken of her lovely home with you.

I think that hers is the perfect example of how important is to make your space personal.  Not everyone will be over the moon for your color combos or asthetic, but it is your space... and it should reflect you.  Make your home a haven, and every time you walk in the door... you will feel at home.

Inspired by...

Dreamy whites:
Julie Christie Dress by Lyell, available through Refinery29.
"Peacock Work In Progress" by Bird in the Beehive (aka Tara Hogan).  You can purchase her work at her official site Ink & Wit, or her etsy site.

Seeing Red...

I love the way a perfectly portioned touch of red can really bring a room together or make an outfit pop.  In what ways do you add pizazz to your home and personal style?  I'd love to hear.
Images are:
"Tricks for Decorating Small Spaces" from Domino Magazine
No. 155 The Star is Key Necklace by Talulu

I've been tagged...

The 8 Random Things "game" has finally caught up with me, thanks to my tagger: Laissezfaire.

So... here are 8 Random Things that ya'll might be interested (or surprised) to know about me.  I'm also supposed to tag 8 more bloggers, but so many of you have probably already done this one that I am giving an open invitation to anyone who would like to play.  If you take me up on it, let me know and I will add a link to your post on here for everyone to see.

No. 1
I am the oldest of 8 children… 7 girls and 1 boy.  My littlest sister is 1 year younger than my daughter… which is a little bit strange, but fun too.

No. 2
My favorite:
Foods/drinks: almond croissants, chai tea lattes, strawberries, and artichokes.
Colors: aqua blue, black, and canary yellow
Movie: Amelie
Music: my current favorites are, Shiny Toy Guns, Blonde Redhead, Tori Amos, and more.

No. 3
I love to sing in my car (and in the shower)… but I don’t like to sing around other people (even though I used to sing in my high school choir).

No. 4
I have an amazing sense of direction, and rarely (never) get lost… but I can NEVER remember street names.  If I were to give you directions they would sound something like: Drive straight until you get to a narrow curve in the road… turn left at the tree that looks like an ice cream cone, drive until you see the library on your right and turn left again at the pink house… etc.

No. 5
Like many artistic people I have struggled with depression to varying degrees throughout my life.  There is a lot of stigma associated with the illness, and even as I’m sharing this now, I worry what many of you may think of me.  In any case, providing assistance to those who suffer from mental illness is something that I hope to do in my lifetime.

No. 6
I’m legally blind without my glasses or contacts.

No. 7
I only wear socks when absolutely necessary… because every single time I put a pair on I inevitably step into something wet.  Wetness and socks do not mix… eek!

No.8
I’ll have some exciting news to share with you all in the very near future... (No, I’m not expecting)!

xo ez