Color Crush: Bright Poppy and Warm Neutrals

This post started weeks ago but featured only basic neutrally-hued goods. It was pretty, but lacking something so I stuck it into my "pending" file. Then I discovered this gorgeous image from Thuss + Farrell (via) and immediately knew what the board needed...a burst of bright poppy! How perfect!

If you'd like, you can find past Color Crush posts here. And for those of you with Photoshop or other editing programs, the numbers show on the "paint chip" above are the corresponding CMYK color codes. Maybe they will come in handy for a project you'll be working on someday soon. xo Ez

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You might also like my 5 minute DIY: Fabric Poppy Flower Gift Toppers

Color Crush: Black, Blossom, and Pale Blue

Oh it's been ages since my last Color Crush post! Sigh! I sure have missed creating them.

Anyhow, this one was sparked when I spotted this beautiful scarf a few weeks ago. Unfortunately these shades of pink and blue most often remind me of baby showers or nursery decor, however I've found that with a pop of moody black they have a whole new appeal. Feminine with a mysterious edge...don't you agree?! xo Ez

Find more Color Crush posts here.

Safari Sketch Scarf - Madewell // Polish colors: Raven, Joan, and Blu - Zoya // Eden One Piece Swimsuit - Tory Burch // Teesdale Dress - Antipodium // Pre-Order Etta Glitter-Heel Pumps in Hummingbird Floral - J.Crew | Colorblock Tartine Satchel - J.Crew

A Subtle Golden Touch

Lately (for far too long actually) I've been crushing on glamorous little pops of metallic gold on everything from home accessories to fashion. I especially love it when the gilding is done in an understated or unexpected way...like a sprinkle of gold studs on the heel of a pair of black flats or a gold stapler on a desk. Pretty! 

For Any Room: Love Print by Jennifer Ramos - Twine

For the Dining Room: Rose Gold Flatware | Ceramic Heart Mug - West Elm

For the Washroom: Gold Frosted Linen Makeup Clutch - Gift Shop Brooklyn | Nail Varnish - Sephora | Gold Eye Pencil - Sephora

For the Living Room: Hand Painted Pillow - Me Longings Studio

For the Office: Acrylic Clip Board (via) - Russell + Hazel | Gold Floral Pattern + Painted Stripe Cards by Rifle Paper Co. - Greer Chicago | Acrylic Stapler (via) - Russell + Hazel

For the closet: Superstar Bobbi - Ban.do | Eternnal Flats - Zappos

Pinterest Picks: Mint to Emerald

It's probably been more obvious than I'd like, that I've been having a bit of a struggle getting back into the swing of things here on this good ol' blog of mine. Things are picking up and getting better, but it's a slow process. Thank you all again so much for your support and encouragement (both through comments and emails) over the past two weeks. It has meant more to me than I can ever express!

Anyhow, for today I figured what better way could there be for me to spark an interest in finding pretty things to share in the coming weeks, than a quick little virtual toe-dip into a pond of my favorite hue. Ahhh! Come on in the water's fine! xo Ez

P.S. You can find an entire Pinterest board that I've devoted to this color right here! You can also find past posts in my Pinterest Picks series here...and/or follow me over on Pinterest too!

Credits: One (via) // Two (via) // Three (via) // Four (via) // Five (via) // Six (via)

Color Crush: Shades of Blue

I've got a new color crush sweets... this time I'm playing the field with multiple shades of blue. I just love how the hue pairs so nicely with other colors...and as black's less somber cousin, blue is also the perfect way to welcome more Autumnal tones into your wardrobe and home (I'm thinking corals, oranges, and golden tones) without looking like the life was sucked out of you. Anyhoo, I hope you'll like my picks. xo Ez

Here are a few more finds you might enjoy. Just click each image to be taken to the shop:

P.S. I tried that blue nail polish on yesterday and had to have it. It's gorgeous!

P.P.S. You can find all my past Color Crush posts right here.

1. Photography by Marcio Simnch | 2. Free Watercolor Photoshop Brushes by Mcbadshoes | 3. Revlon 'Indigo Night' Nail Polish - Drugstore.com | 4. Lulu Foldover Suede Clutch - Blair Ritchey (via Sandy) | 5. Let's Make Some Great Art, Activity Book - Anthropologie | 6. Revelry Tank - Madewell | 7. Tolix AC Chair | 8. Ella Lightly Lined Bra - Aerie | 9. Ash 'Bowie' Sneakers - Piperlime