Pinterest Picks: Making a House a Home

I've always felt more than a little bit challenged in the home decor area of my life. I'm not sure what my exact issue is, but it probably has to do with not being able to commit to a specific style before becoming completely overwhelmed by the seemingly endless options out there (oh and budget...that's always a factor). So today I thought I'd put together a moodboard of sorts using some of my pins and a few other favorites from Pinterest. Maybe eventually I'll be able to use the board to help fill out my currently sparse living space. We shall see. Fingers crossed xo Ez

You might also like my Homegoods and Interior & Exterior Adoration boards over on Pinterest, or you can find all of my Pinterest boards right here.

1. Black Enamel Pendant Light - Old Faithful Shop (via Corynne) | 2. Landscape Painting by Russell Leng - Mammoth & Company (via me) | 3. Klyne Chair and a Half - Crate & Barrel (via me) | 4. Players Welcome Cushion Cover - Pony Rider (via me) | 5. Spotted Black & Tan Pillow - Whitlock & Co. (via me) | 6. Christian Lacroix Paseo Doble Celadon Pillow - Burke Decor (via me) | 7. Bone China Milk Jug (no longer available) - Cocodot (via me) | 8. Industrial Swivel Stool (no longer available) - Wisteria (via me) | 9. Lyle Side Chair - Crate & Barrel (via me) | 10. Ink Ikat Throw - Jayson Home & Garden (via me) | 11. Steele Canvas Laundry Cart - Old Faithful Shop (via Erika)

Color Inspiration Daily: 04. 23. 12

Confetti Photograph by Catherine / Little Glowing Lights | BLOG

A Day in My Mother's Garden

Yesterday we got a head start to the weekend by driving out to my family's home for the afternoon and evening. My daughter and sister played with the new puppies...all eleven of them, and my Mom and I chatted and worked in her garden. I've talked here before about my complete lack of a green thumb...and that hasn't changed...but I do still love to get my hands dirty in the soil. Plus having my camera phone handy helped to distract me from the massive hoard of biting insects and snakes that I imagine were stealthily hiding and just waiting for the right moment to pounce on me. 

I hope you all will have a wonderful weekend. I'll be sharing some Mother's Day gift ideas next week...so if you're feeling stuck in that regard, I hope you'll come on by for a little inspiration. See you then. xo Ez

P.S. All of these photos were taken with my iPhone and most of them were shared on Instagram (@creaturecomforts).

Color Inspiration Daily: 04. 20. 12

Image credits: Untitled by Mia Nolting (site) and Red and White for Summer by Michelle aka Creatocrat (shop)

Color Crush: An Ode to Pastels

I know that it's not exactly news, but I'm kind of enamored with pastels this season. Peachy pinks, check! Soft minty greens, check! I really just can't get enough. xo Ez

1. Nail Polish - Face Stockholm | 2. Mute Pen iPhone Case (also available as an art print) by Caitlin Shearer - Society6 | 3. Coconut Ice iPhone Case (also available as an art print) by Caitlin Shearer - Society6 | 4. Clinique Color Surge Eye Shadow Trios - Nordstrom | 5. Bandeau One Piece Swimsuit by We Are Handsome - Les Nouvelles | 6. Tomorrow Planners - Poketo | 7. Paper Tape Set - ModCloth | 8. Simply Glass 4-Piece Set - Horne