Oh So Beautiful Paper

Well folks, the big weekend is finally here – the National Stationery Show starts on Sunday!  Tomorrow morning I jump on the train to New York and I can’t wait to immerse myself in stationery heaven for three and a half days.  I’ve got a couple more sneak peeks for you tomorrow before the actual show kicks off on Sunday, and I’ll do my best to start the show recaps on Monday!  But in the meantime…

Photo Credit: Pistachio Press via Instagram

…a few links for your weekend!

• These DIY string art escort cards are so cool
• Cute lobster bib save the dates!
• If you’re attending the Stationery Show, check out Carina’s list of pre-show picks
• Beautiful geometric jewelry
• Enter to win a year of stationery from Chronicle Books!

This week on Oh So Beautiful Paper:

• Gold + lace steampunk-inspired wedding invitations
• Some Western-inspired DIY projects for your wedding reception
• Stationery Show Sneak Peek time!  Check out Fine Day Press, Sugar Paper, Fig. 2 Design Studio, Katharine Watson + Pie Bird Press, Printerette Press, and Moglea + Happy Cactus
• If you’ll be walking the show, don’t miss out on this fun scavenger hunt!

That’s it for now – have a wonderful weekend everyone! xoxo

It’s Mother’s Day weekend!  Do any of you have fun plans to celebrate – either with your moms or your own children?  Between preparations for the Stationery Show and baby-related projects our to do list is a mile long (and growing…), so I’m looking forward to having some time this weekend to catch up on everything.  But in the meantime…

…a few links for your weekend!

• Adorable wedding invitations with a diorama!
• I loved Carina’s round up of Stationery Show preparations on Instagram
• For you last minute folks, a couple of free and printable Mother’s Day Cards
• I can’t wait to read this new book about a subject that I’ve been thinking about a LOT lately (I also loved Meg’s post on Design Sponge earlier this week)
• Remember these awesome wedding invitations?  Check out the wedding!

This week on Oh So Beautiful Paper:

• Fun and modern wedding invitations with an awesome rehearsal dinner kit
• Beautiful semi-formal handkerchief wedding invitations
• Super cute camping-inspired birthday party invitations
• Sophisticated seagrass-inspired invitations for a wedding on the beach
• Sweet and whimsical illustrated floral wedding invitations
• Stationery Show sneak peeks!  Check out new offerings from Studio Carta and Belle & Union
• Congrats to Yours Is The Earth on the launch of their Fresh Love wedding collection! (You won’t want to miss the celebratory discount)

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend, and I’ll see you back here on Monday!  xoxo

Photo Credit: Staci Kennelly

Ah… the first week back after vacation is always a doozy, isn’t it?  But even after racing to catch up from a week away, I’m so very glad to be back home.  This weekend we’ll be watching the Stanley Cup playoffs and starting to make plans for the future nursery room.  Yay!  But in the meantime…

Photo Credit: Scout’s Honor Co.

…a few links for your weekend!

• I love this sneak peek into the sketchbook of calligrapher Molly Jacques
• Remember Lucas’s adorable invitations?  Check out his equally adorable birthday party!
• The 10 worst things to say to a stationer
• A seriously awesome paper quilting contest from Linda & Harriett
• Congrats to Duet Letterpress on a beautiful new website!  (p.s. They’re celebrating with a sale. Use code LAUNCH2012 to take 12% off any readymade order in their Etsy shop.  Ends today!)

This week on Oh So Beautiful Paper:

• Gorgeous watercolor ombre wedding invitations
• Sweet black + white stripe announcements for baby Felix!
• Illustrated letterpress invitations for a wedding in Arizona
• Floral fabric pocket birth announcements for baby Thalia
• Fresh + modern wedding invitations with gold foil and hot pink edge painting
• Beautiful wedding invitations from Blackbird Letterpress
• Make your office pretty with these mouse pads
• Some fun DIY projects for Western-inspired wedding details
• Also, a big thanks to Crane & Co. for featuring me on their blog this week!

That’s it for me this week!  Cocktail Fridays will be back this afternoon – and we have a special cocktail just in time for Cinco de Mayo, so check back a bit later for the recipe!  I hope you all have a wonderful weekend, and I’ll see you back here on Monday!  xoxo

So now that our big news is out, it’s time to wish you all a wonderful weekend!  Next week, the husband and I are jetting off to St. Lucia for a few days of rest and relaxation – I can’t wait!  While we’re away I’ll be sharing a little mini guide to DC, from restaurants to shops to museums.  I hope you enjoy the guide!  But in the meantime…

St. Lucia Map Illustration by Laura Bird

…a few links for your weekend!

• Crazy for foil stamping!
• Paper popsicle invitations – such a fun idea for summer
• More gorgeous wedding invitations from the talented Kate Arends
• I am in complete awe over this nursery wall of hand painted peonies (via Angela)
• Beautiful (and budget-friendly!) wedding dresses

This week on Oh So Beautiful Paper:

• Palm Springs wedding invitations bursting with color
• Beautiful edge painted business cards
• Aaron + Harper’s lovely wedding invitations with a sweet fingerprint detail
• Megan + Kevin’s wedding invitations with a custom family crest
• Modern wedding invitations from Alee + Press
• More Mother’s Day cards here and here
• A fun behind the scenes peek at Kathryn Murray’s gorgeous calligraphy

That’s it for me this week!  We’re taking a quick break from Cocktail Fridays until after we get back from our trip, but if you’re looking or a fun recipe to try this weekend – try two of my favorite recipes so far: the Aviation or Vieux Mot.  Have a wonderful weekend!  xoxo