Happy Weekend!

Happy Friday everyone – and Happy Mother’s Day weekend! My kids aren’t really old enough to understand Mother’s Day yet, so we’ll be celebrating with a fairly normal weekend involving a birthday party and brunch, which is kind of a perfect weekend anyway! But in the meantime…

The Lovely Ave via Instagram / Oh So Beautiful Paper

The Lovely Ave via Instagram

…a few links for your weekend!

This week on Oh So Beautiful Paper:

That’s it for me this week! Check back in just a bit for this week’s cocktail recipe! I hope you have a wonderful weekend, and I’ll see you back here on Monday! xoxo

NSS 2016 Sneak Peek: Richie Designs

For this week’s final NSS 2016 sneak peek (I have lots more planned for next week!), we’re getting a glimpse of some of the new products from Richele at Richie Designs! In addition to some seriously cute new greeting card designs, Richele will also debut new mugs, notepads, and pencils at this year’s show! One of the notepads is an adorable grocery list that Richele has been developing for the past few months – and it organizes your shopping list based on the sections and aisles at the grocery store. The notepad measures 8.5” x 5.5” and comes with 50 sheets for nearly a year of weekly shopping trips. SO smart!

NSS 2016 Sneak Peek: Richie Designs / Oh So Beautiful Paper

 

NSS 2016 Sneak Peek: Richie Designs / Oh So Beautiful Paper

NSS 2016 Sneak Peek: Richie Designs / Oh So Beautiful Paper

NSS 2016 Sneak Peek: Richie Designs / Oh So Beautiful Paper

NSS 2016 Sneak Peek: Richie Designs / Oh So Beautiful Paper

NSS 2016 Sneak Peek: Richie Designs / Oh So Beautiful Paper

NSS 2016 Sneak Peek: Richie Designs / Oh So Beautiful Paper

More from Richie Designs right here!

NSS 2016 Sneak Peek: Inclosed Letterpress Co.

I’m super excited about some of the companies exhibiting for the very first time at this year’s National Stationery Show, including Inclosed Letterpress Co. (booth #1626)! Lesley of Inclosed Letterpress Co. is going all out with her debut appearance, with more than 50 (!!!) greeting cards, art prints, notepads, gift tags, and decorative sticker packs, along with a custom wedding album! The greeting cards are letterpress and foil printed, with an entire line inspired by Lesley’s mom’s hometown in Hawaii and dedicated to the aloha spirit. The wedding album features 20 invitation suites and offers the best of letterpress, foil, and digital printing along with handmade papers, watercolor treatments and many other unique custom upgrades desired by today’s modern couple.

NSS 2016 Sneak Peek: Inclosed Letterpress Co. / Oh So Beautiful Paper

NSS 2016 Sneak Peek: Inclosed Letterpress Co. / Oh So Beautiful Paper

NSS 2016 Sneak Peek: Inclosed Letterpress Co. / Oh So Beautiful Paper

NSS 2016 Sneak Peek: Inclosed Letterpress Co. / Oh So Beautiful Paper

NSS 2016 Sneak Peek: Inclosed Letterpress Co. / Oh So Beautiful Paper

NSS 2016 Sneak Peek: Inclosed Letterpress Co. / Oh So Beautiful Paper

NSS 2016 Sneak Peek: Inclosed Letterpress Co. / Oh So Beautiful Paper

NSS 2016 Sneak Peek: Inclosed Letterpress Co. / Oh So Beautiful Paper

 

More from Inclosed Letterpress Co. right here!

Photo Credits: Daniel Muller of Mullers Photo Co.

Illustrated Lakeside Wedding Invitations

I want to live in these illustrated lakeside wedding invitation’s from Lana’s Shop! Inspired by the bride’s family lake home, the invitations feature stunning illustrated lake views, watercolor illustrations of foliage from the area, and the most perfect assortment of nature-inspired vintage postage stamps. Not to mention elegant calligraphy details from Design House of Moira! So lovely, from start to finish.

Illustrated Lakeside Wedding Invitations by Lana's Shop / Oh So Beautiful Paper

From Lana: The inspiration for Michelle and David’s invitations was obvious when they showed me their stunning wedding location. Michelle’s family lake home offered stunning views, but it was also a very meaningful location for the bride and groom. This gorgeous setting became the focal point for the suite, which features light, airy watercolor illustrations of the venue as well as beautiful calligraphy accents by the talented Victoria Rothwell with Design House of Moira.

Illustrated Lakeside Wedding Invitations by Lana's Shop / Oh So Beautiful Paper

Illustrated Lakeside Wedding Invitations by Lana's Shop / Oh So Beautiful Paper

For the oversized invitations, I illustrated the exact lake scene that guests would see during the ceremony, while the RSVP cards include an illustration of the home on the property where the reception would take place. The main palette of blues and greens reflects the serene location. When it came to printing, we chose a quality felt paper so that each guest felt like they had the original painting.

Illustrated Lakeside Wedding Invitations by Lana's Shop / Oh So Beautiful Paper

Illustrated Lakeside Wedding Invitations by Lana's Shop / Oh So Beautiful Paper

Every detail, including the illustrated leaves on the bellyband and the stamps on the envelopes, was chosen with the natural environment in mind.

Illustrated Lakeside Wedding Invitations by Lana's Shop / Oh So Beautiful Paper

Thanks Lana!

Design and Illustration: Lana’s Shop

Calligraphy: Design House of Moira

Lana’s Shop is a member of the Designer Rolodex – you can see more of Lana’s beautiful work right here or visit the real invitations gallery for more wedding invitation ideas!

Photo Credits: Megan Lee Photography