Update...

Today I found out that my hard drive is in fact fried.  Please learn from my error and back up your files now!  All of my photography, my blog templates, logo, everything... gone!  My Dad is currently attempting to retrieve whatever files he can, but it's not looking good at all.  I'm pretty sad right now to be honest.

I'll keep working on having at least a post a day for you all (using my PC and my Dad's computer that has photoshop).  I apologize in advance if things are a little bit lackluster until my new hard drive comes in and I can rebuild some of my templates and such.

Thanks for your kind words of encouragement and support!  You guys are the best! xox Ez

PS. I just joined Picnik for a quick effortless means of editing photos.  It's not Photoshop, but it's pretty cool (This photo of a corner in my office was turned into a "Polaroid" using one of Picnik's settings).  You can check out their site right here.

Deerly Beloved...

This is just a mini, no-frills post (as I'm currently on a computer without my trusty Photoshop).

Check out the adorable new limited edition prints by etsy seller Rosie Music!  I'm loving the polka dots and candy colored tones. {link}

Crash

I'm not sure what happened, but luck has not been on my side this week.

Yes... my computer has crashed yet again!  I'm trying not to be frustrated and overwhelmed right now, but this is just the icing on the lamest proverbial cake I've been served in a long time, and needless to say this is a roadblock I really didn't want to deal with at the moment.  In perspective this isn't the worst that could happen, but it's still a challenge.  Urgh!

Anyhow... I hope you will all be patient along with me as I attempt to revive my dear sweet laptop.  I'll do my best to assemble some posts from this computer in my Dad's office, but it may be a bit more sporadic than any of us would like.

I'll have something fun to announce upon my return though!  So at least there is a bright side somewhere in the near future.  I'll keep you posted! xox Ez

Inspired Artist: Helen Dardik

The amazing work of Helen Dardik has made the rounds through Blogland, but I haven't mentioned her here on CC before, so I thought it was about time I did.

I adore Helen's playful characters and bright cheerful color choices.  Her patterns are perfection!

You can see more of her work right here, and over on her blog.  xox Ez

Today I Love:

...These wonderful hand-printed pillows by etsy seller Kalla.
I just want to cover every surface in my home with these nature inspired beauties!  Don't you!