The HP / Project Runway Challenge: Week 2

Hi lovelies! I'm back for week two of my HP TouchSmart / Project Runway Challenge. If you missed last week's post, then you can catch up right here. Before I get started I just want to thank you all for your kind words of encouragement on my first challenge post. I was super nervous to share my wonky little sketches with you, but you guys made me feel instantly at ease with all your sweet comments. Hugs all around!

So now...if you caught Project Runway this past week (if not you can watch the entire 2nd episode here for free), then you know that this week was the always entertaining "Unconventional Challenge." This season found the contestants scrounging around a pet supply shop for materials to complete a runway-worthy garment. Of course they were strongly encouraged by Tim Gunn to steer away from anything textile-based, at which point the designers started grabbing bags of birdseed and dog food, and the craziness began.

For my interpretation I decided to not follow Tim Gunn's advice (sorry Tim) and immediately chose textile-based pet supplies (found in a few online shops) to create my virtual look: a scalloped hem romper (made from a dog bed) with woven (dog leash) top. I then used my TouchSmart 610 to bring it to "life" with the sketch above (my daughter drew the hair — I promised her I'd tell you guys that).

Of course I didn't actually have to sew anything, so I'm afraid I had it much easier that any of the contestants on the show. Sewing through a bunch of dog leashes sounds like a good way to lose a finger or five. Eep!

So what do you think? Was this challenge the cat's meow or completely for the dogs? What objects would you have used to create an unconventional look from pet store items? I'd love to hear your ideas. xo Ez

Psst...you can find my other HP / Project Runway post(s) right here.

Objects used in my outfit: Navy Blue Dog Lead - Bow Wow Couture  | Auburn Town Leather Leash - Wag | Pet Bed in Waverlee Blue - Jax & Bones | Beloved Clog Sandals - Banana Republic

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Full disclosure...because that's just how I roll. HP provided me with a TouchSmart 610 computer for use with these weekly challenges. All content was left solely up to me. I have not been financially compensated for my opinions of this product or the Project Runway show.

Inspiration Daily: Channeling Monet

Lily Pond photography by Alice Gao. Grab your favorite cup of tea or coffee and enjoy browsing through more of her gorgeous work in her Portfolio, Blog, Flickr, and etsy shop.

A Day At Terrain: Part Two

So it took me all of yesterday, but I actually manage to wade through all of the photos that I took at Terrain this past Tuesday...and here my favorites are! If you'd like to see more you can view all 106 shots that I edited in my flickr album right here and catch up with Part One of my Day At Terrain right here.

| Scrumptious cakes and a visit from the Baked fellas, Matt and Renato |

| A beautiful fall color / table setting story in eggplant and squash green |

| Miniature plants from our Terrarium Workshop, and my almost finished Terrarium (it even made it all the way home with me on the plane) |

| Details of a hand-cut tablerunner that the Terrain team created + an awesome lighting display |

| Gorgeous Farmhouse 1890 products (packaging design by Joy Cho) | A chalkboard display with handwritten signage | The terrarium corner | Awesome packaging|

| A view of the shop |

| A few more products that I loved from the shop |

And finally...flowers, flowers, and more flowers!

So friends, if you ever have the opportunity to visit Terrain in person be sure not to pass it up (also be sure to arrange at least a couple hours for what is sure to be a very blissful stroll around). And if you can't make it in for a visit, the Terrain online shop is always open and carries many of the same goodies that are available in their physical store. Hooray!

Full disclosure: Terrain hosted me for this special blogger visit, but did not financially compensate me for my opinions or this (or any) post I've written about them. I just had an incredible day and wanted to share it with you in the only way I know how. I hope you enjoyed it and found at least a few things to inspire and brighten your day. Don't forget that if you'd like, you can see a lot more photos in my Flickr album. xo Ez

All photography by Ez Pudewa (me)

Three Freebies from Besotted Brand Blog

Hello sweets! I don't know were I've been, but somehow I completely missed these three recent freebies from the lovely Miss B. of Besotted Brand Blog. Head on over to her site pronto and start downloading these digital goodies:

| Hand-painted Stripes Digital Stamp |

| Artist Tape Digital Blog Embellishments |

| Four Digital Vintage Photo Frames |

All images and downloads from Besotted Brand Blog.

Inspiration Daily: Happy

Happy by Katie Licht.