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As much as I grumble about housing prices and other various DC-related headaches, this week reminded me of how much I really do love my city. We took Sophie to the Natural History Museum for the first time, mostly on a whim and only about an hour before it closed, but the museum was practically empty and it was so perfect. We enjoyed the live butterfly pavilion, but she really loved the gemstone exhibit – and who can blame her? Sparkly things in bright colors? Perfect for babies! Our afternoon at the museum made me even more excited for spring and summer, when we can do more outdoor things with Sophie. But in the meantime…

  

All photos by me via Instagram

…a few links for your weekend!

• LOVE this paper + petal Valentine’s Day pop up shop at Gus & Ruby Letterpress!
• Food for thought: embrace the failure
• Sarah from Parrott Design Studio had such a cute baby shower for her sister
• Congrats to Meg from Moglea on her beautiful new shop!
• This looks like a fun blanket!
• To make: brown butter rosemary orange cornbread

This week on Oh So Beautiful Paper:

• Gorgeous modern destination wedding invitations from Mae Mae Paperie!
• Beautiful calligraphy wedding invitations
• Say “I love you” in many languages with these multilingual wedding invitations
• A lovely DIY wedding invitation tutorial inspired by ferns
• Illustrated map wedding invitations
• NYIGF Part 8: Fisk & Fern, a.favorite design, Caroline Gardner, 1973, Tattly, Rock Scissor Paper, Viva Greetings, Austin Press
• NYIGF Part 7 – Jewelry: Prismera, Molly M Designs, Hortense, Paper Wings, Kiel Mead, Rebecca Overmann, Laurel Denise,
• NYIGF Part 6 – Babies + Kids: 3 Sprouts, Wee Gallery, Uncle Goose, Petit Collage, Loralin Design
• Some heart inspiration for your day-of wedding stationery
• Valentine’s Day is next week! Here’s a final round up of Valentine’s Day cards

We’ve got a little pre-Valentine’s Day treat coming up for you this afternoon… I don’t want to spoil the surprise, so check back a bit later this afternoon! I hope you all have a wonderful weekend, and I’ll see you back here on Monday! xoxo

In this season of giving, sometimes you need a thank you card that expresses gratitude in a meaningful way. A card that relates tenderheartedness on the outside with plenty of room on the inside to comprehensively write just why you are grateful for them. Today we’re rounding up a few special thank you cards that are almost as sweet as the recipient. — Tashia

Sapling Press

Sugar Paper

Parrott Design Studio

 

Rifle Paper Co. (left); and One Canoe Two (right)

Banquet Atelier and Workshop

 

Sideshow Press (left); and Simplesong (right)

Spring Olive

 

Fig. 2 Design Studio

Sweet Harvey

 

Hammerpress

Karolin Schnoor

 

The Hungry Workshop (left); Hello! Lucky (right)

Honizukle

 

Egg Press

Letterpress Delicacies

p.s. You can find more thank you cards right here!

{images via their respective sources}

I’m a huge fan of cut paper artwork and designs, and these intricate pieces from artist Sara Burgess are no exception.  Sara has worked in cut paper, design, and illustration for many years, but recently started working with a laser to bring her work to a wider audience while maintaining the integrity of the original hand cut pieces.  Simply stunning.

Sara has shared some of her original pieces below – every single one of these was hand cut with an x-acto blade!

For her newer laser cut pieces, Sara has also opened a shop called Papersaw where you can check out these lovely cards:

For more of Sara’s gorgeous work, definitely check out her artist portfolio at White Papers Press and her shop Papersaw.  Thanks Sara!

Photo Credits: Sara Burgess

It’s been such a pleasure to blog here for the last five days.  A huge thanks to Nole for letting me take over her blog this last week. I hope it’s been a fun and relaxing break for her.  I thought I would leave you with much as I began, with a few more pairings inspired by some of my favourite items from the Oh So Beautiful Paper archives.  Have a great weekend!

1. Oilcloth fabric by Cath Kidston
2. Invitations by Mitchell & Dent, originally blogged here

1. Chevron pillow by Madeline Weinrib
2. Calling cards by Sweetbeaker, originally blogged here

1. Coral decoupage by John Derian
2. Invitations by Zenadia Design, originally blogged here

1. Butterfly cushion by Bev Hisey
2. Escort cards by Wren Handmade, originally blogged here

1. Tabletop linens by DwellStudio
2. Note cards by Satsuma Press, originally blogged here

1. Aurora fabric from Rapture & Wright
2. Wedding invitations by Postal Press, originally blogged here

“More Paper-inspired Pairings” is a guest post by Jane Flanagan of Ill Seen, Ill Said.

How sweet are these moving announcements and baby shower invitations from Brandi at Sweet Harvey?  I love the modern twist on the classic stork in these pink and red baby shower invitations:

And what better way to celebrate a new home than with a kaleidoscope of butterflies?

Thanks Brandi!

{image credits: Sweet Harvey}

*Sweet Harvey is one of my sponsors, but this is not a sponsored post.  For more on my editorial policy, please click here.