Color Inspiration Daily: 09. 10. 12

Black and White Watercolor Portrait by Natalie Lines | See more of Natalie's work here and here.

Pinterest Pros: Set No.4

Woohoo...today we're onto our 4th set of Pinterest Pros! I've been so jazzed by your response to this series and have really appreciate all your kind words and feedback over the past month! Thanks a heap!

Anyhow, today I've once again spotlighted two of my Pinterest favorites, and then added in one more that was nominated by you. As always, if you have someone that you feel deserves to be selected as a Pinterest Pro, please let me know about them in the comments section here. I'd love to help shine a spotlight on those awesome pinners that inspire the socks off you/us! xo Ez

Jill Lauck | pin | pin | pin / Suggested board to follow: Gorgeous Photos

Melissa de la Fuente | pin | pin | pin / Suggested board to follow: Word Love

Steph Bond-Hutkin (nominated by Lisa from The Red Thread) | pin | pin | pin / Suggested board to follow: Ice Cream Party

P.S. Just in case you are curious...my pinterest boards can be found right here. Have a gorgeous weekend friends! xox 

Photo Friday: A Quiet Hum

Something has been abuzz beneath my skin for the past few months. I'm not really sure where the feeling came from or when it started precisely, but it's almost like an itch that can't be scratched...an unsettling that won't be stilled. It isn't an altogether unpleasant sensation, but none the less I've begun to half-jokingly refer to it as my "early mid-life crisis." Truth is, that would be writing it off too simply.

Over the years I've struggled from time to time with letting my inner voice speak loud enough to be heard. More recently I have found myself pushing it aside with late nights working...and just the other day, with the hasty decisions to cut off all my hair. But even with a constant stream of activity to distract; softly yet more persistently than I'd like, there remains a humming that won't go away. Through past experiences, I know that this means that I'm at a crossroads of some sort, and I need to allow myself the time and space to sort things out.

So, I've decided that it's time for me to listen. Today (and this weekend too) feels like the right moment to finally pay attention to whatever that little hum is trying to say to me. I know this all sounds incredibly serious, and I hope I'm not bumming you out on this lovely Friday...but really, I'm looking forward to what's in store. There are so many possibilities! Once the noise has been made sense of, I know I will be feeling world's better about the next steps I want to take on this little journey called life. I'm ready!

Does any of this sound familiar to any of you? I would love to hear what ways you have of making it through "crossroads" moments in life with clarity and without losing too much sleep (or sanity). I am sure you have wonderfully inspiring and insightful things to share. You always do! xox Ez

P.S. I recently came across this wonderful post on Verily titled Propelled by Discomfort & Fear. It's a quick and easy read, and something that will be sticking with me for a long while. Highly recommended.

Photograph by me (Ez Pudewa)

DIY Mini Photo Ledge from Photojojo

In the Photojojo newsletter this morning, they shared this sweet little project for making your own Mini Photo Ledge. I love how simple this DIY is...and that it doesn't require any nails in order be hung on the wall! A perfect option for rentals and dorm rooms (and everyone else too)! Hop on over to Photojojo for the full tutorial. xo Ez

Psst...if you like this, then you might also enjoy my 10 Creative Ways to Display Photos roundup from last year.

One Good Thing: New Paper Goods at Quill & Fox

Have you seen the new collection of paper goods (greeting cards, postcards, lists, and posters) that was just recently introduced by Quill & Fox? I'm particularly smitten with the 'Happy Happy Birthday' and 'Get Well Soon' cards (shown here), but everything Yas creates is so ridiculously lovely that it's difficult to choose. See more from Quill & Fox on their site, blog, and in their shop.