Vanessa + Kelli: America | Life + Liberty = Happiness

I first met Kelli and Vanessa (two creative friends and the ladies behind Butterfly Sparks and Kelli Trontel Photography) last year when they shared their gorgeous 4th of July photoshoot with us here on Creature Comforts. I then had the pleasure of working with them for Gifted Magazine (they blew my socks off with their awesome photoshoot), and now one year later they're back and just as fabulous as ever, to share their latest collaboration with us!

Here's a bit about this wonderful photoshoot in Kelli and Vanessa's own words:

"What an honor it is to have the freedoms that we have today. As CREATIVES we have been given opportunities to create—and with that, we have a voice. We have mixed old family photos in our board as a reminder of the generations before us that did not have the opportunities and audience that we experience today. Our freedom came at a high price, but in exchange we get to live in pursuit of our dreams."

Photography by Kelli Trontel | Styling by Vanessa Warren: Butterfly Sparks | Modeling by: Allister Ann This session was from JOLT | Nashville, a creativity workshop by Kelli & Vanessa. Keep reading for more on how you can be a part of the next JOLT workshop!

Wasn't that gorgeous! If you're in the Dallas, Texas area (or would be up for traveling there) Kelli and Vanessa are just now opening registration for their second JOLT creativity workshop (photos from this session came from their first course, held in Nashville). Bonus, if you sign up between now and the 8th you pay $100 less than the standard registration price (there are only 8 spots left...so hurry). For more event details (including photos from their first course) check out their site here, and to hook yourself up with the treat of a lifetime, sign up over here. Thanks again to Kelli and Vanessa for sharing their talent with us today. Have a happy 4th everyone! xo Ez

Inspiration Daily: The 4th of July

Happy July 4th Weekend by Jacqueline Jaszka. Find more from Jacqueline on her Flickr | Portfolio | Blog

Etsy Finds + Faves: Indigo Mood

Hooray...I'm off now for the holiday weekend and am ready for some good old fashion relaxation and fun. If you're looking for some last minute 4th of July printables and inspiration, then you might enjoy these posts from my archives:

• DIY Fabric Dessert Flags
• Free Printable Party Bunting + Cupcake Toppers
• Photo Inspiration with Kelli + Vanessa
• An Inspiration Daily in Red, White + Blue
• Clever Tiny Blueberry Star Pies in Jars from BrooklynSupper

Have a great weekend however you spend it. See you next week. xo Ez

Links: | Ikat Indigo Blue Pillow Cover Set - Yiayias | Marcia Cotton Wrap Skirt - Sempster | Eina Necklace - Shlomit Ofir | Hand Painted Porcelain Horse Brooch - Harriet Damave | Vintage Enamel Teapot - Follow Me Moon | Turkish Bath Towel Peshtemal in Blue - Bath Style | Pigeon Voyeur Wheel-thrown Mug - Take Me Homewares

Things to Come

Hi sweets! Are you ready for the weekend (and the 4th of July holiday on Monday for those of you here in the States)? I thought I'd end the week with a little teaser photo of something I'm working on right now. I can't tell you what it is just yet...but it will be up in my shop which I'll be reopening in a couple of weeks (if you visit my shop now you can sign up to be notified as soon as I do)! In addition to the top secret pretties I'm working on, I'll also be selling my photo prints again. This time around I'm having them professionally printed and I'm super excited because this means that I can finally offer larger sized prints. If you've ever considered having one of my photos hanging on your wall (oh my goodness how flattering would that be) but have never seen it available in my shop, feel free to let me know which one(s) you like and I'll see what I can do for you. Psst...most all of my photos can be found right here.

Have a wonderful weekend! I may have a post or two for you on Monday, but am planning to take the holiday off to spend time with my daughter and family so I'll see you for sure next Tuesday! xo Ez

Photo by Ez Pudewa (me)