Today I Love: Tea Towels from Quel Objet

These bright and cheery Woven Jacquard Teatowels from Quel Objet:

Psst!

Can I tell you a secret...

...I've never had a special someone to spend a Valentine's day with... but it's still my favorite holiday!  To me it's not about the mass commercialism that we've become accustomed to, but about the power of love... the love we share with family and friends, lovers, strangers, the world.  If you recall the famous Beetles' song lyrics, "All you need is love"... and I believe it!

Here's a little challenge for you.  Today, or any day (especially when you are alone and perhaps feeling a little loveless) reach out and do something for a complete stranger.  You know... a good old fashion random act of kindness.  Leave a short inspirational note on a bookmark in a library book for the next unexpecting reader (be creative... place your note in a self-help book about depression or some similar topic).  Get a balloon from the store and write something sweet on it (or on an attached tag), tie it somewhere at eye-level and let someone find it.  There are endless ways to spread the love.

Check out these sites for some additional ideas:

How to Be Nice: 48 Almost Effortless Ways You Can Do a Little Good in the World (this is one of my all time favorite articles).

Random Acts of Kindness (The official site.  Find lots of ways to be inspired and spread the love.)

You are Beautiful (One of my favorite projects!)

Found Art (create art and leave it for someone to find... lots of ideas on this site.)

Happy Valentine's Day everyone!  Whether you spend this day alone or with a paramour, I hope that it will be filled with love (the kind you give and the kind you receive). xox Ez

Mosaic image credits: 1. love you, 2. peaceandlove, 3. Heart, 4. tiny heart, 5. Day 22/365: Live, 6. Untitled

Color Crush: Bright Pinks

It's probably all the Valentine's Day advertising getting to me, but I'm absolutely head over heels for bright little bursts of pink right now!  What color(s) have you all in a flutter these days?

{FIND IT}
Feeding the Pigeons - Print by Hadley Hutton, baby and bird silhouette pendants at YLANG|23, Cotton Poplin Dress from BCBG, Chocolate Bars by Galler (the most scrumptious chocolate in the world... seriously), Savon de Marseilles Minis at Greer.

Today I'm In...

...an Indigo Mood.

Daniella Knit Dress (only $39.50) at Delias, Earrings by Aesa, Stud Detail Oversized Clutch at Nordstrom, Meadow Wall Graphic by Elly Nelly, Premium Brooch Leather Peep Toe Shoes at Asos.

Currently...

Loving these nature motifs:

Round Nature Trays, Art Prints (all around $20), Bird Clipart (free for non-commercial use only), Seconds Round Teapot