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Happy Friday everyone. Truth is, I’m having a really hard time keeping a smile on my face these days. Despite what some on the television news might want you to think, this shutdown does affect real people. My husband and several of our close friends are among the 800,000 federal government employees furloughed until the government reopens. With the shutdown, half our income immediately disappeared. No expectation of backpay and no idea when he might be allowed to go back to work. The last shutdown lasted nearly three weeks. I’m trying to look on the bright side of things and be thankful that our situation isn’t worse. I’ve also never been more grateful for leaving federal employment three years ago, so that I can at least continue to earn while Congress gets its act together. With all of this uncertainty, this is a pretty scary time for our family. But it has also gotten us thinking about some larger changes we’d like to make in our life. Changes that will help us live our life on our own terms, rather than the whims of politicians. But in the meantime…

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…a few links for your weekend!

This week on Oh So Beautiful Paper:

Check back soon for this week’s cocktail! I hope you all have a wonderful weekend, and I’ll see you back here next week! xoxo

Seasonal Stationery: Halloween

It’s October, which means the countdown to Halloween is officially on! Kelly kicked off our Halloween coverage with her Party Paper post just a little while ago. Do you all have big plans for Halloween? I’ll leave costume ideas to others, but when it comes to Halloween cards – I’ve got you covered. I’ve included a few favorites below, and you can check out the full round up right here!

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1. Sugar Paper; 2. In Haus Press; 3. Rifle Paper Co.; 4. Fine Day Press; 5. Fat Bunny Press; 6. Rocket Ink

All these and 50+ Halloween cards (and party invitations) right here!

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Party Paper: A Black + White Halloween

Happy October everyone! The second October rolls around, I start thinking Halloween. It’s one of my most favorite holidays, but that black and orange palette? Well, I think it could use a little refreshing. So how about a crisp and clean black and white Halloween!? You could keep it just that simple, or you could even add in some pops of neon hues. Whatever you decide, here’s some awesome modern touches to get your party started. â€”Kelly

Party Paper: A Black + White Halloween

No. 1 Happy Halloween Card from In Haus Press, No. 2 Printable Halloween Glasses from Mr. Printables, No. 3 Printable Bat Candy Bags from La maison de Loulou, No. 4 Honeycomb Bat Cupcake Toppers from Cakegirls, No. 5 Bat Garland from Couture by Ayca, No 6. Black + White Baking Cups from Squish-n-Chips

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Fall Apple Picking

I usually have mixed feelings about fall. Yes, I love the cooler weather, changing leaves, and fall holidays, but these are all reminders that winter is just around the corner. And I am not a fan of winter. This year, however, I’m welcoming fall with open arms. Sophie is just old enough to enjoy some of our favorite fall traditions and I think she’ll get a real kick out of Halloween. Last weekend we spent an afternoon out at one of our favorite local spots – Homestead Farm – to pick a few apples. They also have bales of hay for kids to play on, along with a few dozen goats, chickens, pigs, and a very disapproving alpaca. I can’t wait to go back for pumpkins in a couple of weeks!

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Photo Credits: Nole Garey for Oh So Beautiful Paper

Theo’s Mini Flip Book First Birthday Party Invitations

Happy September everyone! I hope you had a nice holiday weekend! I take such delight in watching my friends grow their families, and my friend Lisa from Good on Paper has two of the most adorable little boys. Her younger son, Theo, is just a month older than Sophie! For Theo’s first birthday party invitations, Lisa created an adorable mini flip book full of cute photos of a happy and smiling Theo. Such a great idea!

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From Lisa: Plans for Theo’s 1st birthday party came together rather quickly. A super mellow second child, Theo did not seem to mind at all. In fact, he is smiley and happy about 85% of the time so I decided to make “smiles and saying cheese” the theme of his party. I took a bunch of photos one day while he was eating (his favorite thing to do) and turned them into a mini flip book. They were mailed out in gray envelopes with custom liners.

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Thanks so much Lisa!

p.s. You can see Theo’s birth announcements here and the birthday party invitations for Theo’s big brother, Lucas, right here: one, two, three!

Good on Paper is a member of the Designer Rolodex – you can check out more of Lisa’s work right here or visit the real invi­ta­tions gallery for more wedding invitation ideas!

Photo Credits: Good on Paper