Celebrating life's special moments... and everything in between.
I LOVE channa masala. Well, I just flat-out love chickpeas. I never considered that they would be of any use outside of consumption, but these handmade seed, bean, and pea balls have proven me wrong. They’re so simple and unique, with varying knobby textures that just beg to be touched. I can’t wait to make a few of my own for my x-mas tree.
{images from makalewklan on Etsy}
This series of photos, shot in various Parisian cafés and nightlife have me wishing I were living and in love in the 60′s. The vintage photos capture the mood of a romantic city like Paris so perfectly. They are all candid, but look like stills from a classic romance movie. Sigh!
{photos by Tom Palumbo on Flickr, found via Rifle Blog}
I’m admiring these nature-inspired pattern artworks by Anika Mari, who I stumbled upon on Flickr. The colours and line work are just beautiful! You can visit her personal blog here to view more.
{images from Anika Mari on Flickr}
How cute and fun are these dresses by Rachel Roy? They’re also inexpensive, which makes them perfect for a cocktail or even beach party ;)
{images from Rachel Roy, found via urbanebloc}
I absolutely live for sushi. My boyfriend is only slowly learning how to eat raw fish, but I try to ease him into it with maki and cooked ingredients. It’s one of our favourite foods, so when I came across these mochi and fruit sushi desserts by Tiny Urban Kitchen, I almost squealed with excitement.
Sushi is healthy and tasty, and this creative alternative is the same! I love mochi (and my friends will know I intend to name my puppy that), so I am especially crazy about these sushi look-a-likes. Strawberries, mangoes and blackberries are a delicious companion to mochi. A sushi bar would be a great idea for a sushi-loving couple, and this fruit version seems like a cute option for non-fish eaters to join in on the fun.
Head over to Just Bento for the full recipe and instructions. I can’t wait to make these for us, and I hope you enjoy them too.
{images from Tiny Urban Kitchen, via Just Bento}
I stumbled upon this gorgeous line of party goods on Urban Outfitters the other day designed by Confetti System. I was thrilled by the magical array of colours. It reminded me of childhood birthday parties: sugary cake with pastel icing; pinatas filled with sweet treats; games like musical chairs and pin the tail on the donkey; pointed party hats and prizes. Those were the days… But don’t worry. By adding shimmery streamers and candy-coloured confetti to your event, you can party like an adult and still feel like a kid again. For fun couples only!
{photos from Urban Outfitters}
Jersey bridesmaid dresses? I initially hesitated at the idea of jersey too, but after seeing what Carol Hannah managed to do with it, I’d like one of these! These dresses are wonderfully draped, with a comfortable t-shirt material. If you’re having a more casual, fun and laid back wedding (a beach maybe?) I can imagine these being perfect.
These dresses can also be custom-made with chiffon instead of jersey too. And yes, if you feel like Carol Hannah sounds like a familiar name, she was a contestant on Project Runway Season 6.
{images from Carol Hannah on Etsy}
Both Tiny Prints and Beau-coup offer a refreshing idea for wedding favours: little personalized mint tins. With a variety of colours and designs to choose from, you can allow your guests to remember the wonderful time they had at your event every time they go to freshen their breath.
{photos from Tiny Prints and Beau-coup}
We are so excited to be a part of Creature Comforts’ 18 Days of Festive Freebies & Holiday Tutorials! As we are still a fairly new blog, we contacted Creature Comforts in November to participate in a fabulous holiday project, as well get a little feature. It was great fun making these calendars, and I hope you enjoy this gift idea too.
CLICK HERE to view our tutorial for these pocket calendars.
The creator and founder of Creature Comforts, Ez, also happens to behind the brand, Nice Package, which we featured when we first started this blog. The 18-day series we are a part of will continue until December 24th. There have been some amazing downloads and tutorials, so don’t forget to visit to check out more handmade and free ideas.
Thank you so much, Ez, for including us.
PS. After you make a set of pocket calendars, don’t forget to email us your photos. We’d love to see the results ;)
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