Fancy This: Pretty Things from Kate's Paperie

I have two pairs of vintage looking scissors that I picked up in a local shop a few months ago and I just can't stop using them as props in my photos (here: 1. 2. 3.).  They are so lovely (though I have to say that they aren't the best for scissoring with).  In any event I stumbled across my beloved scissors and a few more vintage-inspired pretties at Kate's Paperie the other day and I couldn't wait to share them with you.  Check out these items and more lovely things by visiting their online shop.  Enjoy!  xo Ez

Inspired By: Photographer Anne Naumann

Beautiful tranquil images by photographer Anne Naumann.

Inspiration Daily: 02. 17. 10

Art by French engraver, painter, and textile artist Paule Marrot (1902-1987) - Editions available at Natural Curiosities.

Inspired By: My Little Brother's Artwork

As much as my fingers and eyes sometimes ache from working on a computer for most of the hours of my days, I still love the technology and all the connections it opens up for us.  One huge plus has been how it's enable my little brother and me to keep in touch over the miles.  He just turned 13 and is growing up quickly, but he'll still alway be my little brother.  Over the weekend he sent me a few scans of some awesome new drawings he's been working on and I thought they'd be the perfect inspiration for a post.  So here you have it...delightful finds inspired by my brother (not sure that pretty dresses and fancy things were exactly what he had in mind when drawing them - * wink *).  If you end up reading this Chris...I love you little bro!  xo Ez

• "Windclaw" illustration by my brother Chris P.
• Tiger Necklaces - Odette New York
• Light Brown Linen Tunic Dress - Larimeloom
• Paper Wrapped Spiral Pendant in Whites - Robayre
• Folk Pattern Notebook - Decoylab
• Fiddle - Oh My Cavalier
• Gold Paper Masking Tape - Nothing Elegant

Inspiration Daily: 02. 16. 10

I love blue.  The color of the sky and the sea...it holds so much depth, yet can be so calming.  Here are a few recent favorites of mine that are exquisitely blue.  I hope you will love them as much as I do.  xo Ez

Image credits: 1. Untitled, 2. Untitled, 3. black and blue (reuploaded), 4. november, 5. same sky, different camera's., 6. blue jay 2nd phase