Well, friends, its time! I am officially bidding you adieu until late next week after the National Stationery Show has come and gone. Not to worry though, in honor of show week, we’ll be celebrating all things paper and all things beautiful thanks to a handful of immensely talented guest bloggers. They are designers, stationers, …
Posts from: May 2010
Later today I’m taking off for New York City and will actually have the opportunity to spend a bit of my day tomorrow at the gorgeous, newly opened Lovely bridal shop. As it turns out, you should probably spend part of your weekend there, too. Why? Because the one and only Elizabeth Dye (and a …
Last Wednesday I spent Cinco de Mayo with a group of my favorite Upstate New York wedding professionals at the launch party for the New York Wedding Boutique. The event was held at The Barn at the Rensselaer Technology Park, a space perfect for small intimate events like this one. The space is warm and …
Spied yesterday over at the Project Wedding blog, I couldn’t resist sharing this homemade wedding cake. With classic buttercream frosting and a pair of sweet paper rosettes in lieu of a big fussy cake with a fancy cake topper, I’m just in love with everything about this cake – in fact, it reminds me a …
With my well-documented love of paper decorations, ornaments and decor, it will likely come as no big surprise when I announce my complete love and adoration for these pretty paper flower pomanders and bouquets from Whether Paperworks. Each piece is custom designed and handmade using your choice of paper from vintage magazines, comic books, sheet …
Some days you just need a little pick-me up. Today, my pick-me up takes the form of drooling over these summery rhubarb tarts. They look nearly too adorable to eat. Which is not to say I wouldn’t eat them, because I most certainly would. And I would love every last bite. {Photo + receipe by …
When we’re both in New York City this upcoming weekend for the National Stationery Show, Ami of Elizabeth Anne Designs and I are collaborating on a little project. I can’t share many details right now other than to say that it involves my new favorite color of the moment, peach. Accordingly, I’ve been finding myself …
When the incredibly talented Rachelle Schwartz of Wiley Valentine sent over photos of her recent baby shower, planned and designed by her dear friend and business partner Emily, I was completely blown away. Not only are all of the details breathtaking, but they were a collaborative effort pulled together by some of Rachelle’s favorite people …
A week from today I’ll be landing in New York City to spend a week in the city for the National Stationey Show! I can’t believe the show is almost here. This weekend I’ll be hard at work lining up all sorts of great things for the week I’m gone (I wouldn’t want you to …
Spied over at Little White Book, I love this table design mock-up created by future newlyweds Jodi and Kurt of Jodi Miller Photography as they plan their upcoming wedding. They’ve been slowly collecting old books and jars and Kurt’s sister made the napkin rings using vintage earrings and loops of jute twine. I really love …
I’ve praised the wonder that is Sweet Paul more than once around here, but today I am incredibly excited to see that the first issue of the new Sweet Paul Magazine has officially launched! If you haven’t seen it already, it is loaded with amazing entertaining ideas that are literally perfect for all occasions – …
Following up on last week’s baby shower featuring the cutest DIY paper pinwheels, I couldn’t resist this cheerful and festive pinwheel-themed birthday party. All of the pink, yellow and blue paper pinwheels, the spread of tasty treats, the garlands of pearls strung along the yard and the DIY photo booth make this celebration perfect for …