DIY: Springtime Projects

DIY Bead and Pin Baskets by Halligan Norris for Design*Sponge.

I thought it would be fun today, to put together a wee roundup of some great Spring-inspired DIY projects that I'm loving. Do you have any bookmarked projects on your must-create list? I'd love to check them out! xo Ez

DIY Decoupage Chair from ReadyMade Magazine - posted by Poppytalk.

How to Make Speckled Eggs from Southern Living Magazine (via Tiffany McLeain on pinterest) and Book Page Bird Nests with Glitter Eggs by Domestifluff.

Printable Easter Basket Tags from Martha Stewart.

Market Totes

I have a small (not that small actually) obsession with market totes. A few holiday seasons ago I even wrapped all my Christmas gifts in colorful Baggu bags (it might have been my favorite wrapping yet). And I just love how you can add a splash of color to a library outing, or a bit of character to an otherwise mundane shopping trip with something as simple (and affordable) as a wee tote. These are three of my recent favorites. It's going to be hard to keep myself from snatching them up...I can almost hear my current collection begging me for new friends (shhh you guys). Do you have a stash of market bags too? If so, what brand is your favorite (I'm a wee bit partial to Baggus and their brilliant colors)?

• Alphabet Tote - Alphabet Bags
• Papaya Dot Bag - Baggu
• Reusable Tote - J.Crew

Inspiration Daily: 03. 31. 11

Beautiful Engagement Session photography by Jose Villa | Styling by Joy Thigpen and Lacie Hansen posted on Once Wed. Via Lisa Leonard on pinterest.

Color Crush: Coral + Vintage Green

Hello lovelies! I hope the colors in this little mid-week post perk you up as much as they do for me. As you can see I'm still crushing hard on colors in the orangey-redish family (I wonder when that's going to go away) and when paired with minty greens, it's a match made in color-loving heaven. What do you think? Are you as big a fan of these colors as I am? If not, what colors are you crushing on today? xo Ez

• Tempo Velvet Pillow - Crate & Barrel
• Toadstool Russet Decorative Pillow - Pine Cone Hill
• Essie Turquoise & Caicos Polish - Essie
• Essie Vermillionaire Polish - Ulta Beauty
• 1920's Potter's Work Table - Terrain
• Francine Tubular Sandals in Coral and Mint - Topshop

Inspiration Daily: 03. 30. 11

Polka Dots with Orange outfit and photo by Shan Shan. Find more fashion inspiration on her blog, and be sure to check out her etsy shop too.

Image credit: Shan Shan.