One Good Thing: Domestic Construction Mats

As a pet owner, I have never been able to adorn my home with throw rugs (if you get what I mean—eww). It's something that's always kind of bummed me out, so when I found these awesome Domestic Construction Mats at Plastica last week I was thrilled! Not only are they machine washable, but they look pretty schnazy too! Bare living room floor, prepare to meet your new friend! See all the styles Plastica has available right here. This one is my favorite:

Color Inspiration Daily: 02. 16. 12

Landscape Illustration by Lizzy Stewart. Visit her shop here.

From Wares to Wear: Make this Photo into an Outfit

Hi lovelies! Before we get into the good stuff I first have to apologize for my oh-so tardy post today. I wish I could say that I had a glamorous reason, but in fact I was just up too late last night watching Downton Abbey when I should have been blogging (tsk tsk). Do you watch the show? I'm completely hooked!

Anyhow, I love putting together my From Wares to Wear posts, and I thought that it was probably about time for a new one today. After being smitten with this photograph by Erich Mcvey Photography (spotted via Lisa Rupp on Pinterest, and seen on Style Me Pretty) I immediately started imagining what a wearable translation would look like. The stripes seemed like a no-brainer, but after hunting and hunting I was never able to find a decent striped wardrobe piece that didn't look like it was better suited for the circus. So I just changed the direction of my look a bit and decided to try to come up with the sort of outfit I might wear to the sweet yet somewhat causal outdoor fete seen in the inspiration photo. What do you think? Would you choose to dress more formally, or less? What sort of pieces would you add in to make the outfit you? I'd love to hear. xo Ez

Inspirational photo by Erich Mcvey Photography | Uzi™ Tank Top - Madewell | Boyfriend Blazer - Topshop (via Mia) | The Tassel Wallet - Madewell | Perfect Leather Belt - Madewell | Favorite Boyfriend Jeans (I'd wear them cuffed) - American Eagle | Maddie Eva Sole Brogues - Topshop | Arrow Cuff Bracelets - Odette NY

P.S. If you'd like, you can check out all my past From Wares to Wear posts right here.

Color Inspiration Daily: 02. 15. 12

Peachy Mason Jar Floral Arrangement by Sarah Winward of Honey of a Thousand Flowers (via Paige on Pinterest).

Souvenir Foto School: Day 14 - V for Valentine's Day Flowers

Woohoo...Valentine's Day made it possible for me to knock another tough letter off of my alphabet shooting list for Souvenir Foto School this month (I'm easily pleased, as you can see).

Speaking of Valentine's Day...are you having a lovely day so far? I hope is has been filled with little reminders of how awesome you are. Oh, and P.S. I thought I should mention that I bought these flowers as a little gift for myself. There is nothing wrong with being your own Valentine...am I right single guys and gals?! xo Ez

If you'd like you can also find all my images in individual and diptych form for this month-long class challenge over in my flickr album. | Souvenir Foto School is offered by Besotted Brand.