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National Stationery Show 2011 (Part IV)

One of the true highlights of the show for me this year was meeting Elijah and Rhonda of Figs & Ginger and falling madly in love with their work. Inspired by forests and woodland creatures, they debuted a truly beautiful new collection of wooden wedding and party wares. Think lovely silhouette cake toppers, wedding signage, …

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National Stationery Show 2011 (Part II)

Enough of the small talk – let’s get this party started, shall we? One of my first stops and biggest loves at the show this year was Fig. 2 Design Studio. Claudia’s work is playful and celebratory, with bright neon colors, fabulous calligraphy from Meant To Be Calligraphy and a joyful spirit. Sugarcube Press is …

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40 Oz of Funk: A 40th Birthday Party

I’ve been getting a lot of requests for great adult party ideas, so I’m really excited to share Zach’s birthday party with you! Zach’s wife is Amy Graham Stigler, creative director and designer of Smock, and she recently planned an incredible surprise party to celebrate Zach’s 40th birthday. Zach loves old school rap so a …

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Smock at Judy Paulen Designs! 2 Days Only!

This week I’m headed off to New York City for a couple of great Smock events. I would love to have you come by and say hello! Tomorrow and Tuesday we’ll be offering 25 free letterpress invitations when you buy 75+ (in addition to other fabulous promotions), plus we’ll have champagne and a little love …

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Cartoules Letterpress

I love a good letterpress story so I was delighted to have Julie Karatzis of Cartoules Letterpress share these pretty letterpress wedding invitations. Based in Long Beach, California, Cartoules (Greek for “little cards”) was born in 2008 when Julie designed and printed her own bilingual Greek/English invitations for her wedding in Greece. As a longtime …

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Custom Letterpress Save the Dates from Gus & Ruby Letterpress

I’ve been reading (and loving) the blog of Gus & Ruby Letterpress, appropriately named Paper Hounds, since before owners Samantha and Whitney had even opened shop. The gals behind Gus & Ruby are letterpress-obsessed and dog-loving, just like me, and even named their gorgeous Portsmouth, New Hampshire shop after their two doggies, Gus and Ruby. …

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Our Bella Figura Letterpress Invitations on Oh So Beautiful Paper

My lovely friend Nole from Oh So Beautiful Paper is featuring our wedding invitations today. She took the most amazing photographs (they made my jaw drop when I saw them, seriously) so please pop over and visit for all of the details as shared by yours truly. As you might have imagined, our invitations are …

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