Oh So Beautiful Paper

With last weekend’s premiere of the new Great Gatsby movie (Who’s seen it!?), I thought it was high time I did a roundup of Art Deco inspired wedding stationery! While we know it will be a trend now, a lot of the distinct typography and unique motifs are timeless! You can also play around with some dramatic hues, mixed with black and gold. Talk about a statement! — Kelly

Photo by Julie Roberts Photography, Table Number by Be True Designs via Ruffled

Photo by Michelle March, Menu by Peplum Events + Design via Ruffled (left), Photo by Locally Grown Weddings, Escort Cards by Marit Hanson Weddings via Style Me Pretty (right)

Photo by Julie Roberts Photography, Menu by Be True Designs via Ruffled

Wedding Program by Hello Tenfold

 

Photo by Locally Grown Weddings, Menu by Marit Hanson Weddings via Style Me Pretty (left), Photo by Hazelnut Photography, Menu by Mintwich Design via Green Wedding Shoes (right)

Photo by Heidi Ryder Photography, Menu by Simply Letterpressed via Green Wedding Shoes

Photo by Lauren Scotti, Escort Cards by KM Paperie via 100 Layer Cake

Photos by Kate Harrison Photography, Paper Goods by Hello!Lucky

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You already know about my deep and abiding love for beautiful calligraphy – I’m in constant awe of those with the talent for such beautiful lettering! Photographer and aspiring calligrapher Katie Decker created these gorgeous calligraphy invitations and stationery for her wedding in April, all inspired by her love for all things Italian. The pieces include rehearsal dinner invitations and menus, along with invitations, menus, and place cards for a bridesmaid luncheon. So pretty!

 

From Katie: My inspiration came from my love of anything Italian and our planned Italian honeymoon. I chose to go the rustic route and used a transparency paper which wrapped around a lovely deckled edge ivory paper. My lettering was therefore a little on the “rustic” side as well to fit with the theme – meaning it was not by any means perfect, which is what I love so much about hand lettering.

 

My mother and I also threw a luncheon in honor of my bridesmaids. The inspiration was a light Southern 1920s feel that stemmed from my wedding theme. I wanted to keep everything casual, but still sophisticated at the same time. We had a light Southern fare (since the wedding was in Savannah) and I really wanted the invitations to reflect the light but elegant feel.

 

 

Thanks Katie!

Photo Credits: Laura Catherine

Something I’ve noticed recently, due to the late spring and sunshiny days in my city, is how important it is to have a well lit workspace. My eyes have unwillingly strained and squinted when they could have been spared! All I needed was a perfectly appointed desk lamp. Lamps are a great way to add some color and charm to your office as they come in every shape, size and hue. So, get ready to shed some light on your space with this desk lamp round up!  – Julie

No. 1 Industrial task table lamp from West Elm; No. 2 Spider desk lamp at Maze Home; No. 3 Gumball desk lamp from Urban Outfitters; No. 4 Scout table lamp from Urban Outfitters; No. 5 Vintage table lamp at Little Dog Vintage; No. 6 Lore lamp from Schoolhouse Electric & Supply Co.

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I first fell in love with these foil stamped monography planners from Poketo back at Winter NYIGF and I’ve been waiting patiently for them to appear on the Poketo website ever since! The delicate foil pattern is so beautiful against the fabric covers, don’t you think? I’m also thinking I could really use that sticky note weekly calendar and some of those adorable pens!

 

 

 

 

 

Lots more over at Poketo!

Photo Credits: Poketo

Everything looks better with a little gold foil, don’t you think?

1. Belinda Love Lee for Christina Yan; 2. Commando Group for Krohn; 3. Catherine Dimalla for Jeopardy Magazine; 4. Buro Ofho via Lovely Stationery; 5. Queen of Spades via FPO; 6. Kate McLaren

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