Two Good Things

Hello lovelies! For those of you who didn't hear the news on Twitter earlier today, I'm super excited to share with you that my banner has been selected as a finalist for The Crafts Dept. banner design contest.  If you like my design I'd love for you to stop over and put a vote in for me!  My banner is Option 3.  If I win I'll receive a copy of Martha Stewart's Encyclopedia of Crafts (which I would love) and the honor of having my design on The Crafts Dept. blog!

Also, in case you missed it... today is the last day for you to take advantage of my shop sale before I close up for the summer.  My mini prints in particular make wonderful gifts... and every print purchase comes wrapped in a glassine bag and tied up with a length of baker's twine.  You can read more details here and visit my shop here. xox Ez

A Printable Freebie from Leo on the Loose

{image by Erin Vale}

Remember my post about my love for these wonderful postage stamps last week?  Well Erin Vale has taken her adoration for these beauties one step further and created a Free Printable Note Flats and Address Labels inspired by the design.  Aren't they the sweetest?!  Visit her site to download.

Chic for Cheap: Graduation from Med School

Today Melissa and I had a special request to put together a sophisticated look for a lovely reader, who will soon be graduating from medical school.  Here's how Kim describes her outfit needs: "I need something for graduation, but not just any graduation.  I'm finally finishing medical training after a combination of 15 years of undergrad, med school, a masters degree, general residency & subspecialty fellowship.  Graduation is a dinner and then awards ceremony.  I'd like to wear something sophisticated, but a little eccentric (& since I'm currently still making a training salary, it can't be too pricey)."

When putting together my outfit I tried to focus on classy pieces that could be worn over and over again for many different occasions (this is the best way to stretch a budget)... and chose the pretty salmon pink to fill in as the "eccentric" flair that Kim was hoping for. 

Congratulations Kim!  Enjoy your graduation immensely... you deserve it! xox Ez

• Draped Top - Banana Republic
• Merino Crosshatch Cardigan - J.Crew
• High-waisted Pique Pencil Skirt - Banana Republic
• Briana Earrings - Armelle
• Verity Platform Pumps - Target

Inspiration Daily: 05. 26. 09

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Guest Post on Melissa Loves

Hi everyone!  For some reason when I woke up this morning, all the posts that I'd prepared for today were gone.  So now while I scramble to try and piece them back together, I wanted to direct you over to Melissa's lovely blog where I wrote a guest post for her last Friday.  I know...it's cheating to be posting something from last week, but hopefully you won't mind too much.
Head on over to Melissa Loves to see all the attributing links to my "inspiration board."  xox Ez