Staying Cool, Paper Style

Most of the shop displays are already ushering in a season that has not even arrived. Meanwhile, I'm attempting to stay cool in this late summer heat with iced tea, ice cream and popsicles. If you don't have some at hand (er, in your mouth) maybe the following paper goods can tie you over.

via Eat, Drink, Chic; design by Joe Stephenson

birthday invitation

poster

scrapbook layout here and here

popsicle invitation

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What Plum Decor!

Dear friends, I have purple hues on the brain. I am bored with my usual color palette of chartreuse and corals.

{ images: UK TV; Angie Hranowsky; Elle Decor via coco+kelley; Baiyina Hughley via La Dolce Vita }

Let's not forget our shopping spree for the new space! ;)

rug: Target

vase: Crate & Barrel
lamp: Home Center
made-to-measure curtains: Curtain Fabrics Online
pillow: Au Maison

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Petite Shopping: SeaUnicorn

I am drooling over the lovely accessories at SeaUnicorn! The styled photographs of the products are dreamy and gorgeous to boot; wouldn't you want them as desktop wallpapers?



Most items are priced under $30. I hope you will check out the etsy shop!

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Lundi Love: Calligraphy

I love the art of calligraphy. When my husband and I were working on our wedding invitations we wanted the envelopes addressed to guests in calligraphy. Alas, we did not have the budget for it so we did it ourselves. My husband was better at it than I, so he performed much of the hand-written task.

If you are in need of a calligrapher's service, or just enjoy the art, here are my favorites:

Love*Jenna

Plurabelle Calligraphy

Laura Hooper Calligraphy

Wishing you all a wonderful lundi (Monday)!

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A Paris Scrapbook (and Some Thoughts...)

Creating scrapbooks should not be complicated, but at times I make it so. I overthink the design process, worry extensively whether the pages are beautiful enough, and then what happens? I end up falling behind on my scrap layouts, and the plans become just good intentions.



This is why I love Amy's scrapbook on her recent Europe trip. The pages abound with mementos, journaling, and photos in such a non-complicated way, yet still manage to capture my attention (and not just because she went to Paris! ;) ). She was even able to complete some pages before she returned to the States.




To those of you who scrapbook (whether paper, digital, or hybrid), what tips can you share on becoming a more productive "scrapper?"

{ photos: Amy Tangerine }

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lundi love: pie in a jar

Bon Monday, dear friends! Have you found something new to love and enjoy for the new week? Right now I am crazy about these:



Pie in a jar! It does not seem like it's a new concept, but it is to me and I cannot get enough of it! I found recipes at not martha and Our Best Bites. I just need (that's right: need!) to purchase some 1/2 pint canning jars.

{Photos: All Jarred Up, Our Best Bites, not martha }

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CHA Summer 2010: Booths

Happy August! The summer show of the Craft and Hobby Association (CHA) just culminated a few days ago. Two things I always look forward to after industry shows: the new products (mais oui) and the booths/ displays. Some of my favorites:

Fancy Pants
{photo here}

Hambly: Apparently that lamp is from Ikea, hacked!
{photo here}

Maya Road: Love the use of the dress form
{photo here}

Pink Paislee
{photos here and here}

Making Memories: Um, you know that I'm going to be a fan of the French cafe!
{photos here and here}

Many thanks to the manufacturers, designers, and bloggers who shared these photos!

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