Pinterest Picks: Extraterrestrial

Happy Monday friends! I hope your weekend was gorgeous. The weather has been ridiculously lovely here recently (Mother Nature is obviously trying make up for the horrific Summer she put us through in 2011) and I'm mid-way through a post inspired by a photo I took while out on a nature walk on Saturday (that will be for later this week). But for today I'm caught up in these almost other-worldly picks that I spotted over on Pinterest. I also discovered this haunting song by Bat for Lashes (via Enid), and I think that the rather creepy video that accompanies it fits the extraterrestrial theme quite well. If it's too odd for you (the balloons freak me out), you can always open another browser window (like Pinterest) and just listen.

See you all tomorrow. xo Ez

1. Drawing with Vintage Photo from Spencer Studio (via Floddertje) | 2. DIY Gold Leaf River Rocks from Poopscape Projects (via Britta) | 3. Saturn Necklace from Après Ski (via Lau) | 4. Dreamcore Boots at Gargyle (via Kylea) | 5. Geometric Statement Necklace from SchickiMickis (via Tanya)

Pinterest Picks: 01. 02. 12

Hi friends! Did you have a wonderful holiday? As much as I loved the break, I have to admit that I had to fight off the urge to blog instead of "relax." Is that a bad sign? Anyhow, I'm glad to be back and I hope that your new year has gotten off to an exciting start. I can't wait to see what 2012 has in store for us! xo Ez

1. Original Watercolor Painting by Francesca Lancisi (via Geninne) 2. Fouta Guest Towels from ABC Home (via Pennyweight) | 3. Image from Brookfarm General Store from Follow Studio (via Chalkery) | 4. String on Wire Hanger from Plumo (pinned by me) | 5. Style at Home: Krystal of This Time Tomorrow from The Glitter Guide (via Casey)

If you're interested you can find past Pinterest Picks here and all of my Pinterest pins and faves here.

Pinterest Picks: My Favorite Holiday DIY Projects

There are so many amazing DIY project pinned over on Pinterest, so I thought I'd use today's post to hightlight a few of my favorites for this holiday season. Did any of your favorites make it on my list? Are there any of your picks that you think should have been included? Please share! The more DIY link lovin' the better. xo Ez

1. Printable Glittered Christmas Banner Tutorial from Katie's Pencil Box (via Courtney) 2. How to Make Modern Perforated Christmas Trees by Chris Gardner for Curbly (via ClassiclyAmber) 3. Twig Luminaries by Cristina for Fossil Blog, seen on WebEcoist (via Lauren) 4. Twig Star DIY by Helt Enkelt, seen on Babble (via Atelier Home & Garden) 5. DIY Faux Bois Vases by Centsational Girl (via Elizabeth)

6. Paper Straw Wreath from Women's Day, photographed by Ngoc Minh Ngo (via Kristine) 7. Quilt Hoop Chandeliers from Real Simple, photographed by Lucas Allen (via Liz) 8. DIY Lace Luminaries from Cafe noHut (via me) 9. Paper Straw Snowflakes from Centsational Girl (via Amber) 10. Brass Tack Ornaments by Claire of Fellow Fellow (via Luiza) 11. DIY Fabric Gift Bows, guest post by Carrie shared on For the Love (via Claire) 12. DIY Wine Wrap from Grey Likes Weddings (via Erin)

Pinterest Picks: Cotton Candy Christmas

I always admire a classically decorated Christmas tree, so last year I tried veering towards the traditional with my holiday decor. It didn't go so well. The end result was so 'not me' that I actually undecorated my tree and started over again with bright shiny baubles. This year I'm back to a white tree with candy-colored decorations, and I couldn't be happier. In fact I have a great little DIY planned for tomorrow along these lines. I hope you'll stop by for that. xo Ez

1. Christmas Tree by Rachel Denbow, seen on Apartment Therapy (via Jenna T.) | 2. DIY Monogram Gift Tags from Martha Stewart (via Ella) | 3. "Little Drunkards" Rum Balls by The Handicapped Kitchen (via Joke) | 4. DIY Yarn Wrapped Trees by One Pearl Button (via me)

Pinterest Picks: Welcoming the Season that Sparkles

Hi lovelies! Did you have a nice Thanksgiving (for those of you who celebrated) and weekend? My daughter and I spent the holiday out at my parent's house and we had a wonderful time. Lots of laughter, food, and giving of thanks. There's something about waking up in your parent's house that makes you feel like a kid all over again. I love that!

Over on Pinterest I've been noticing a lot of sparkly goodness as we creep closer to the Christmas holiday and I can't say I mind. The more dazzling the better (in my humble opinion). Here are a few of my current faves:

1. Sequin Jumper - The Disco Pony Girl, seen on Tumblr (via Fonda) | 2. Painted Naturally Shed Antler - Cassandra Smith (via Janessa) | 3. Gold Glass Glitter Stars, seen on One Lovely Day - Memrie Mare (via Tessa) | 4. Glinting Arrows Wrap - Anthropologie (via Heather)