Little Lessons

It's been a tad hectic in the Creature Comforts "studio" lately as I've been working on the holiday gift guide, trying to get my shop in order for its launch, and jostling around other projects that I can't talk about yet. I'll admit that over the weekend it got to me. I had a mini meltdown, complete with tearful sobs and followed by the baking of a molten chocolate cake (chocolate is magic). Even after a face full of cake I was still down in the dumps so I decided that drastic measures were needed and I pulled out my watercolor paints and paper (everything in my head argued that painting was the last thing in the world that I had time for, but I refused to listen).

Very soon after, a couple furry and feathered friends emerged from the paper (possibly making an appearance in my shop soon), and with each stroke of the paintbrush I felt my heavy heart lighten. Lessons I learned:

1. It's okay to cry every once in a while, but it's nicer when they are happy tears.
2. Chocolate cake will fix a lot, but not everything.
3. Allowing yourself the time to enjoy a simple pleasure (like watercolor painting) when it seems like that's the last thing in the world that you have time for, just might be worth more than a week full of Saturdays.

I hope your day is bright today. Thanks for stopping by. xo Ez

One Good Thing: Gran Pillow Covers

A modern little forest for your home - Gran Pillow Covers (in grey or black) from Fine Little Day. Also available as Wallpaper.

Inspiration Daily: Let's Be

Let's Be Beautiful by Brian Hurst (discovered via Wit + Delight on tumblr).

Pinterest Picks: 10. 24. 11

It's Monday already?! Eep! Once again I feel the need to comment about how fast time is passing by (a sure sign of age, right). But seriously guys...it's just whizzing past! In any case, I'm not really sure where the weekend disappeared to (while somehow magically leaving all the to-dos undone), but I'm wishing you a fabulous new week just the same. And to get this Monday started off on a cheery foot, here are few of my recent favorite Pinterest Picks (see past week's picks here). xo Ez

1. Cute Little Leaf from Fine Little Day (via Karoline) | 2. A Quilt for Harry by Craftyblossom (via Katherine) | 3. Leaf Crown by Elise Marie (via Jill) | 4. Margaret Oomen's Little Urchin Crochet Covered Sea Stones from Purl Bee (via Juliet)

Inspiration Daily: Verdant

Credit for these verdant images can be found by following these links: 1. Untitled, 2. green, 3. pendant light, 4. しましま