Collecting Inspirations from Flickr and More

1. Vintage Fabric Covered Note Cards - kitsch cafe handmade (flickr)
2. Pops of Color (magazine scan) - Anastasia C
3. Painting the Living Room - Knitting School Dropout
4. Bouquet Sash Belt - J.Crew
5. Show Poster - Small Stump
6. Floral Arrangement - Small Stump

1. Woodgrain Letterpress Card Set and Distinguished Panel Cards - Greer Chicago
2. Sangria Butterfly and Peacock Swallowtail Butterfly - Bug Under Glass
3. Vintage Paint by Numbers Horse Painting -
4. Tutorial: Flower Collar - Katie Did blog (via CC reader Annie)
5. Assorted Vessels - Mothology
6. Birch Bark Tubes - Small Stump + Studio Choo

Hello lovelies!  Sometimes when I start a post it begins one place and ends in such a different place that I am almost startled to see the finished result.  If you're a blogger, do you ever find that happening to you too?

In any case, when I first started this post it was going to be a single image (inspiration daily), but then I quickly decided that I wanted to put together a collection of images that have been inspiring me (board 1).  From there I felt inspired to find some pretty products to go along with my photo pics (board 2)... and here you have it.  xox Ez

Inspired By: Paul Lowe and Alexandra Grablewski

I was reminded of my adoration for the styling talents of Paul Lowe aka Sweet Paul yesterday when I came across this delectable ice cream post he recently shared.  Don't you just want to lick the screen (please don't though, for I'm sure it won't taste nearly as good as it looks).  : )

The photographer for Paul's tasty ice cream shots is the super talented Alexandra Grablewski.  Her photos seem to just pop off the screen and I was hard pressed to choose just 3 to feature here.

Visit Paul's blog and Andrea's website for much more.  xox Ez

Quote of the Week: 05. 20. 09

{For non-commercial use only please.  ©Ez Pudewa}

I love the sense of humor in this quote.  Some days you just have to grasp at whatever you can, right?!  xox Ez

If you'd like you may save this weekly quote as your desktop wallpaper and / or print and hang as a personal reminder (or even send it to a friend).  Enjoy!

Inspiration Daily: 05. 20. 09

Stars Under the Eyes by Kate Hook

D.I.Y. Shoe Bag Tutorial by Betz White

I would consider myself to be a moderate sewer at best.  I've always wished I was better, but it just isn't gonna happen.  So when I came across this fabulous D.I.Y Shoe Bag Tutorial by Betz White yesterday I immediately filed it away as a "project I must do within the somewhat near future." Not only is it simple enough that I can manage to follow along, but it incorporates another one of my great loves...vintage bedding!

I also think that these bags would make the best gifts!  They'd be perfect for brides and bridesmaids and could be used for more than just shoes!  The possibilities are endless! 

{SHOES - from top to bottom}  Christa  |  Regina  |  Pompadour  |  Steffi  |  Amaya

If you love this project, then you'll also love Betz's etsy shop and book, Sewing Green.  xox Ez