Color Inspiration Daily: 01. 25. 12

"Bird with Red" Original Drawing by Elizabeth Graeber

Inspired Artist: Anne Ten Donkelaar

I came across the art of Anne Ten Donkelaar yesterday (via Jessica Stewart on Pinterest) and was immediately captivated by her work. Her series of intricate and beautifully restored Broken Butterflies is especially inspiring to me. I have several battered butterflies of my own that I have discovered on nature walks—some missing a wing, or a with parts in disarray. They are delightful as is, but imagining them now with new life breathed into them as Anne has done with her butterflies, seems so very lovely and worthwhile to me. If I ever find the time, I think I might have to try my hand at something similar.

Be sure to visit Anne's website to see all of her restored butterflies as well as her other series' of work. Her Flower Constructions are pretty darn amazing too! xo Ez

Color Inspiration Daily: 01. 24. 12

Beautiful props photographed by Josh Perrin Photography for Casa de Perrin (via Utterly Engaged)

Pinterest Picks: 01. 23. 12

Hi guys! I'm back from Alt Summit and boy am I exhausted! Phew! It might take me a few days to recuperate from my whirlwind trip, but there will be posts coming soon that will sum up the event and all the awesome things I learned while I was there. I can't wait to share. So anyhow, based off of my current fatigued state, I'm guessing that the next couple of days my posts will probably lean towards to light side of things. Thanks for hanging in there with me. And is it silly for me to say that I really missed you guys?! I did! More soon. xo Ez

1. Hand-printed Heart of Gold Stationery Set - Besotted Brand (via me) | 2. Messy Ponytail - AfterDRK (via Jenny Vorwaller) | 3. DIY Color Bloged Shoes - A Beautiful Mess Blog (via Amelie) | 4. DIY Stencil Pillow - Wit & Whistle (via Jenn Kemper)

Color Inspiration Daily: 01. 23. 12

Mascarpone Cheese Cupcakes by Sara Domjan