Perfectly Polished

While shopping the other day discovered the perfect red polish by OPI. Of course I was trying to be good and walked out of the store without buying it. I have one test dot painted on my pointer finger that has been mocking me with it's cheery brightness ever since. Of course now I know I have to go back and find my little jar of festive shine (if only I could remember what it is called). Have you been looking for the perfect red too? (my obsession began after receiving one of J.Crew's recent catalogs).

So, inspired by my recent shopping mishap I thought I'd do a little roundup of swoon-worthy red nail polishes, perfect for brightening up any dreary day! xo Ez

Top row (from left to right): Scotch Naturals - "Kiltlifter" Nail Polish, Zoya - "America", Zoya - "Salma" | Bottom row (from left to right): Revlon - "Red Hot Tamale", Revlon - "All Fired Up" , OPI - "A Oui Bit of Red"

Color Crush: Pepper Berry + Taupe

I've been crushing on this specific color of orangey-red for a couple of months now (I've decided to call it Pepper Berry), and I just can't get enough. It seems to go with almost anything. You can soften it by pairing it with neutral shades like taupe or go for a vintage look by mixing it with aqua. Love!

• I'm currently dreaming of a Christmas tree bursting with gifts wrapped in pretty Linen Ribbon and Flocked Plaid Paper (seen in the middle of the board above).
• Abigail Brown's birds make my heart twitter with happiness.
• I'm pretty sure I need this Modern Times Factory Stool in my home.
• Boots to drool over. Seriously...get me a towel.
• Loving the modern holiday cards  by Pancake & Franks.

Inspiration Daily: 11. 23. 10

Image credits: 1. holiday packaging , 2. 20101114_1331--DSLR-A850_230 mm_07525, 3. peace, 4. Japanese Tape Cake Toppers

DIY Earring Straggler Gift Embellishments

Hello lovelies. Here's another simple idea I was planning to include in Gifted Magazine, but had to cut because of time: Earring Straggler Gift Embellishments. I was actually inspired to create this project while walking past the discounted jewelry at Target. Most of the pieces were huge, chunky, dangly things - maybe not so easy to wear, but great for repurposing (and affordable too). Of course you don't have to rush out to buy something new for this one, any earring stragglers will do (maybe you have some in your jewelry drawer or could find some at a local thrift shop). Look for dangly varieties with at least one small hole to thread your ribbon or twine through.

You'll need dangly earrings, a pair of needle-nose pliers or wire snips, and ribbon or twine that will thread through your earring choices. Pre-wrap your gift with paper and desired ribbon or twine . Remove the earring hooks with your pliers or wire snips. Thread your earring onto the gift box and you're done!

You can also use stud-type earrings to add sparkle to gifts. Pierce a single stud through soft material such a ribbon or a fabric gift bag, add a tag and you're done. I used one on a bouquet a few years ago and the effect was really lovely.

If you use this little project as inspiration for your own gift wrapping projects I'd love to see the results! Have fun! xo Ez

In Good Company: Petits Details

I came across the wonderful etsy shop Petits Details a while ago and featured them in Gifted Magazine's "Wrap it Up" article, but I love their offerings so much I just had to share them here on Creature Comforts too. Do you have a weakness for French crafting supplies, spools of luxe ribbons, printed linen, etc. like I do? Then hop over right now and bask in the crafty goodness. Ahh...