Favorite Things Round-up

Here is a round of of some things that I am loving right now!  Happy Valentine's Day!

{1}   Smock Everyday Notebooks
{2}   Small iPod Speakers from Merkury Innovations
{3}   Jax Glasses from Crate & Barrel
{4}   Rhino Box from Jonathan Adler
{5}   The Caves Resort in Jamaica
{6}   Everything on Sweet and Saucy Supply
{7}   Boatman Geller Correspondence Cards
{8}   DIY Photo Magnets and Tacks - Martha Stewart
{9}   DIY Silhouette Escort Cards - 100 Layer Cake
{10} CouponCabin.com - Coupons for everything!
{11} Valentine's Favor Tags by greenapplepaperie on etsy
{12} Jonathan Adler Water Bottle - See Jane Work
{13} Giraffe Lamp from Jonathan Adler
{14} Calendars from Wiley Valentine

V-Day is coming!

So I know that Valentine's Day is one of those holidays that people may love or hate, but my Mom's birthday is on Valentine's Day, so it has always been her favorite holiday and thus has become a favorite of mine.  Here are some fun valentine's cards, gifts and links that I have come across!

 

 

 

All of the above can be found at www.fredflare.com

Check out some great DIY's on Pizzazzerie.  From printable hearts to candy wrappers and treat bags, this is a great post!

The Art of Snail Mail

So I realize that most people have moved on from snail mail to email and social media, however I am still in love with handwritten notes.  Who doesn't love to get things in the mail?  I know my Grandma appreciates the letters that I send her on a regular basis.  Whether it is a thank you note (something that I obsess over), birthday card, sympathy note, or just a note to say hello, I think that snail mail is a lost art form.... especially when there is so much beautiful paper out there.  Here is a round up with some of my recent favorites.  

 

{1} Seine monogram letterpress stationary from Smock.  {2} Blakesly stationary from Wiley Valentine  {3}  Social Stationary collection from Wiley Valentine  {4} Snail Mail Correspondence Cards by Kate Spade  {5} Engraved Classic Yellow Correspondence Cards by Kate Spade {6} Letterpress Thank You Cards by Vermillionstarpress on Etsy {7} Bicycle Cards by Boatman Geller  {8} Bohemian Custom Stationery by Edencreativestudio on Etsy {9} Gocco Printed Bicycle Notecards by ChunkyPinapple on Etsy  {10} Festive Lanterns by Pinkerton Design for Tiny Prints  {11} Greetings From Personalized Stationary by Ann Gardner for Minted  {12} Spring Blossom by J Press Designs for Minted

2011 {Printable} Calendars - Part 1

I have found about a thousand calendars on Etsy that I love!  I want to get one for my desk at home, but I have no idea how I am possibly going to decide which one to get.  Here are a few of my favorites, more to come!  Keep in mind that some of these are printable pdf files**, so you can buy it once and print it as many times as you want.  These may make a great Christmas gift or birthday gift for friends, co-workers (or just for yourself)!

1. This Modern Design Calendar by Pinkroses1220 on Etsy is so fun.  It comes in 8.5"x11" format and is sent to you as a pdf file.  {$10}  **Printable File!

2. This Pink Lily Press Simplicity Desk Calendar by Pinklillypress on Etsy is adorable.  I love how clean it is and the graphics are great! {$15}

3. This is a great Printable** Calendar by Empapers on Etsy.  Buy it once and print it as many times as you want! {$10}

Holiday Cards - Part 2

Some more of my favorite holiday cards! 

1. Naughty or Nice Holiday Card by Bright Designlab on Minted
2. Married and Bright on Invitation Consultants
3. Banner Live Love Laugh on Boatman Geller
4. Christmas Cupcakes on Snow & Graham 
5. Fushsia Global Greetings on Invitation Consultants

Holiday Cards - Part 1

It's that time of year for the mail to start pouring in.  I know that some people think of the traditional holiday cards as obsolete, but I still love them and there are so many great websites with lots of options.  Here are some of my favorites.

1. Sweet Snow Holiday Card by Candice Leigh on Minted
2. Candy Cane Smiles by Little Pink Designs
3. Joyful Photo by Invitation Consultants
4. Basketweave Red by Boatman Geller
5. Streamers and Stripes New Years Eve Postcard by Pear Tree Greetings

An Engagement Survival Kit

A dear friend of mine recently got engaged!  She had sent me such a personal and amazing gift when I got engaged, so I knew I wanted to send her something different and fun.  I put together a little "survival kit" to help get her started in her planning, and to keep her sane!  I printed out little tags with her and her fiancé's initials so label everything in the kit.  I included a nail file (I love this one with diamonds on it...it is similar to one that a friend of mine gave me!), Martha Stewart Weddings, a list of my favorite wedding blogs and online resources, a pack of thank you cards and a small journal to keep notes and ideas in.  Everything went inside a fun tote bag!

Christmas Cards

I have been searching high and low for Christmas cards I like.  We got married this year, so I actually have some pictures that are worth sending for the first time ever.  I love this website and I like how this is a little play on words with getting married!  I'm not sold, but this is definitely in the running...

To see this and the whole collection on peartreegreetings.com click here.