Small Pleasures: Peach Nectar + A Good Journal

A couple of days ago I was feeling pretty exhausted and spark-less when I remembered a bottle of Peach Nectar from Trader Joe's that I had tucked away inside my fridge.  Every time I drink it I feel transported to another place...a location very far away from the stresses of day to day life.  So I quickly gulped down one cupful (which immediately made me feel so much better) and then slowly sipped a second, and before I knew it I was feeling inspired enough to take a few photographs (woo-hoo).  I really love how the color of the juice looks with the blue of the cup.  Of course I also couldn't help adding one of my favorite journals from decoylab into the shot for a little interest.

A lot of life really is about the small pleasures, don't you think?  The small unique things that make your day run smoother, inspire you, or just quench your thirst.  What small pleasure are you indulging in today?  I hope you'll share it with me bellow.  xox Ez

Inspiration Daily: 02. 19. 10

Image credits: 1. nest., 2. Untitled, 3. [43/365] oh, snow., 4. Untitled, 5. In my bedroom, 6. threadfrompcc, 7. 042, 8. Untitled, 9. White-breasted Robin

Carrying On: A Beginning

Hello there!  For a really long time I've been thinking about starting a secondary blog.  I'm not trying to be a blogging super star or anything (lol).  I just want to create a personal space for myself (not that Creature Comforts is without an infusion of my personality) but more of a place for me to just muse about life, talk about my personal projects, etc.  I've want to keep the focus of Creature Comforts on the amazing community of artists, designers and bloggers who inspire me so much.  It doesn't feel quite right to throw my ramblings into that mix, so here I am. 

Why the name "Carrying On?"  Well I love the fact that this term means two things (both equally reflective of what I hope to use this space for).  To share thoughts and ideas in an ongoing way and/or to keep moving forward/prevailing.

I probably won't be updating every day.  Sometimes my posts will be rambly and long and other times there may only be images and no words.  I plan to be honest and open...and hopefully better for it in the long run.  I really just want this to be an organic space without any sort of self-imposed posting pressure.  So if you'd like to stop in from time to time and see what I'm Carrying On about, I'd love to have your visit.  Thanks for stopping by.  xox Ez

Update (May 2, 2012) — I've decided to move all Carrying On posts over to the main Creature Comforts site to make things easier to maintain. :-)

Color Crush: Ice Cream Parlor

The delicious colors in this photo by Cicilia S.T. look good enough to eat don't they!  I've decided to use them as inspiration instead.  Yummy just the same, right?!  xox Ez

• RMS Beauty Lip & Skin Balm - Future Natural {My poor winter-chapped lips so need this right now}
• Alima Pure Eyeshadow in Hyacinth
• Ponytail Tee - Pepperminte {I love everything that artist Caitlin Shearer creates}
• Alecia Suede Platform Peep Toe Heels - J.Crew {I couldn't feature just one...they are both so fabulous}
• Paul & Joe Smoke Brown Shadow - Beautyhabit
  
• Gold Lancaster Tea Set - Jayson Home & Garden {I love that it looks so much more expensive than it is}

Inspiration Daily: 02. 18. 10

This lovely burst of Springy freshness by Tristan is exactly what I need to keep me on the upswing today.  The weather has been gray and gloomy here in New Jersey (even after promises of sunshine) and I miss California and all the blossoming trees I have yet to see over here on the East Coast.

Thanks for brightening my day Tristan...even if only through my computer screen!  You can catch more of the fabulous Tristan over on her Blah, Blah, Blahg.  xo Ez