Inspiration Daily: 08. 05. 10

Beautiful dreamlike photography by Ditte Isager for Bloomingdales.

Taking a Little Break

Hello friendlies!  I just wanted to pop in to apologize for not having a post up for you all today.  I was getting my daughter ready for bed just now when it suddenly occurred to me that I hadn't written my Wednesday post.  Life just gets so frenzied sometimes (a lot of that is my own fault), but I guess it's also a good lesson in allowing myself to acknowledge when I have too much on my plate.

Since I've been having serious pain issues with my right hand — which has been making it increasingly more and more difficult to type or use photoshop (I'm seeing a surgeon for a consultation tomorrow), and am also trying to put together my holiday magazine, I am going to put the Better Blogging series on hold for a while.  If you are new to the series I hope you will enjoy reading the articles already shared.  And if you've been visiting for a while, thank you for all the fun...and I'll see you here again in this space sometime soon.  xo Ez

Announcing Gifted Magazine

Hello lovelies!  Last week I hinted that I had a special project in the works, and now it's finally time for me to let you in on the secret.  Woohoo!  Coming this Holiday season I will be launching Gifted Magazine — an absolutely fabulous online publication and gift guide that will be free for all to shop through and be inspired by.  I've always been passionate about indie designers/businesses so over the next few months I will be teaming up with some of our favorites from the design/creative world to craft a publication that is going to be truly fantastic!  I can't wait!

I'll be sharing bits and pieces of the process with you along the way (not too much...since I want it to be a great surprise come launch day)...and from now on you'll be able to find any updates, surveys, and such right here on the Gifted Magazine section of Creature Comforts.

So today I am officially opening up a call for gift guide product entries (submission guidelines below).

If you have a product currently available for sale online or in the works that you'd love to see spotlighted in the gift guide this Holiday season, then I'd love to hear about it!

Product entry guidelines:

• Accepting products for inclusion in curated holiday gift guides.  Products should be relevant to the Creature Comforts aesthetic.
• Please include an active link to your product/shop within your email.
• If your shop will be closed to shoppers any time between November 1 - January 1 your products can not be included.
• Please note if your products are one-of-a-kind, some-of-a-kind, or unlimited stock
• I will be unable to respond to most email submissions or confirm/deny your inclusion in the guide.
• Please include the following text in your submission subject line: "Gifted Magazine - Gift Guide Submission"
• Emails should be sent to creaturecomfortsblogATgmailDOTcom

I am also accepting a limited number of advertisers for inclusion within the magazine.  Rates are affordable and are available upon request.

Advertiser guidelines:

• Accepting adverting campaigns relevant to the Creature Comforts aesthetic.
• Please include the following text in your inquiry subject line: "Gifted Magazine Ad Rate Request"
• Emails should be sent to creaturecomfortsblog@gmail.com

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And lastly, I would really love to hear your thoughts.  What is one thing you are always wishing for in a Holiday magazine?  What gifts do you find most challenging to find?  Is there anything in particular that you would love, love, love to see included within Gifted?  I'm all ears and can't wait to hear what you have to say (either in the comment section here or by email).  xo Ez

Inspired by: Photographer Tara Muth-King

I love the work of photographer Tara Muth-King and decided that today it would be fun to try to use one of her beautiful images and translate it into a mini collection of pretties.  Wouldn't you just love to switch places with that model today and lounge under a teepee in the glow of the sun.  I know I sure would!  xo Ez

Eco-Wise Woold Worthington Throw - Pendleton | Small Double-Bell Alarm Clock - Target | UGG Classic Argyle Knit Boots - Zappos | Lacerback Tank - Aeire |

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