Well, it was bound to happen… we caught our first family cold this week. Sophie and I were first to come down with it on Monday, followed quickly by my husband on Tuesday, and I’m hoping we’re now at the tail end of it. Boo colds! We’re all feeling pretty run down, so this weekend we’ll be trying to rest up (and recover) as much as possible. But in the meantime…

Photo by me (via Instagram) of last year’s cherry blossoms

…a few links for your weekend!

• This may be my new favorite party idea!
• A gorgeous new collection of foil stamp wedding invitations from Hello! Lucky
• Sycamore Street Press is having a sale!
• Thinking vs. Doing
• MAKE: Buttermilk Beignets
• WANT: This beautiful print (via Ez)

This week on Oh So Beautiful Paper:

• Super cool x-ray save the dates for a pair of engaged doctors
• I’m feeling inspired by cherry blossoms + a round up of cherry blossom stationery
• Well Said Type: Mandevilla
• Gorgeous calligraphy from MM Ink
• Art Nouveau wedding invitations inspired by a vintage book cover
• Fun spring-inspired invitations for a Texas garden party wedding
• Beautiful dresses made of paper!
• A fun DIY tutorial with a fig + gold color palette
• Tons of color inspiration in the spring issue of Martha Stewart Weddings!
• Loving these prints from artist Jorey Hurley

We have a fun cocktail coming up for you this afternoon, 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