A Messy 3-Twist Hairstyle Tutorial

The internet is awesome! I know you already know this, but I couldn't help but marvel at it once again when I received an email from Destri yesterday sharing this awesome 3-twist hairstyling tutorial with me. You see, a couple weeks ago I had repinned a pretty hairstyle photo on Pinterest, adding beneath it that I wished that I could learn how to recreate the look somehow. Well Destri spotted my pin and said she'd be happy to create a tutorial for it. And now...just a short time later I have the directions at my very fingertips! Love it! Thank you so much Destri. Pop over to The Mother Huddle for the full hairstyling tutorial. It sounds like she is gearing up to create more in the future too...so be sure to keep her on your radar. xo Ez

Etsy Finds + Faves: 08. 26. 11

Hello lovelies! Well I'm headed into another work-filled weekend (I'm not complaining though — there will be a fun shopping trip in the midst of it) and I am hoping that whatever you have planned for your weekend...that it will utterly exceed all your expectations! I'll see you here on Monday with some exciting news. Thank you for being a part of my week here on Creature Comforts. xo Ez

| Honey 8x8 Photographic Print - Grain & Silk | Feather Collection Original Watercolor - UnitedThread | Vanilla Buttercream Lip Balm - Hearts & Bows | Superior Grade Deep Teal Spinels in Silver Ring - Vena Amoris | Flower Crown Teal Floral Fascinator - Whichgoose | Hush Green Quartz Vermeil and Gold Filled Necklace - Post Scripted |

Favorite Finds Under $30: Parchment, Charcoal + Kraft

I was so excited by your response to my experimental $30 and under post series last week, so I'm back again with another roundup to share! Thanks for all your kind words of encouragement by the way! You guys are the best!

Here's to many more fab finds that are wallet-friendly in our very near future! xo Ez

| 1. Demi Notebook by SusyJack* ($9) - Little Otsu | 2. Autumn Feather Photographic Print by Rominca Bacci ($30) - A la fin du monde | 3. Pritti Natural Nail Polish in Dragon Tree, St. Catherine's Lace, and Blackeyed Susan ($13 each) - Spirit Beauty Lounge | 4. Black Hawaiian Sea Salt and Organic Grey Sea Salt ($12 each) - Terrain | 5. Kraft Paper Gift Tag Set of 8 in Kraft or Chocolate ($2 per set) - The Container Store | 6. Rugby Stripe Bins ($10-$15 each) - The Container Store | 7. Nolan Black 20" Pillow ($30) - Crate & Barrel |

P.S. If you missed last week's board you can find it right here or through the link in the right-hand sidebar.

From Wares to Wear: Make this Painting into an Outfit

I cannot stop staring at this exquisite Blue Owl painting by artist Michelle Morin of Unitedthread (this original painting is mind-boggling too - actually all of her work is) so I decided the next best thing to owning it (which I might still need to do) would be to use it to inspire a wares to wear post. Woohoo!

I imagine this to be the perfect outfit for an evening out (ideal for a night owl - harhar). To keep things from looking too stiff, I'd wear the blouse with the sleeves partially rolled up (I might even cuff the pants), would slip the gold bangles on my wrist, and would then finish the whole look off with some jet black mascara and sheer gloss on my lips. What do you think? Do you have a favorite painting or home decor item that you'd love to see made into an outfit? I'd love to see! You can find my first two Wares to Wear posts. xo Ez

DiorShow Extase Mascara and Rosebud Purfume Co. Lip Salve - both from Sephora | Silk Bookmark Blouse - Madewell | Tinalak Clutch - Anthropologie | Gretchen Jones for Piperlime Bangles | Tracy Reese 'Faith' Pumps in Teal Suede - Piperlime | Proenza Schouler Tapered Pleated Pants - La Garconne

Color Crush: Black Gold

I know...Summer is still in full-swing, but I couldn't help but notice the overwhelming number of faintly fall-like black and gold pretties that I've been bookmarking online lately. Maybe it's my heat-weary mind trying to find whatever relief it can...the promise that Fall really will come again (despite the seemingly endless 100 degree weather). Whatever the case, maybe you too will enjoy indulging in a little black gold love with me today. I hope so. xo Ez

Beautiful outfit inspiration from Steven Alan | Petal Pusher Wallpaper - Hygge & West | Love this Black + Cream Braided Bracelet - SCOSHA NYC | An Ace Up Your Sleeve Idiom Bangle - Kate Spade | Scotch Naturals Polish in Black Tartan - Future Natural | 35mm Cardboard Document Folder - Manufactum | Ridiculously Gorgeous (and totally out of my league) Esther Heels by Loeffler Randall at Zappos Couture | A genius Gold Stray Painted Mason Jar from Myka's wedding, seen on Glitter Girl (via Glitter Guide)