You know how some weeks are just harder than others?  This has been a tough week for me, with a to-do list that feels like it’s getting longer by the minute and a rapidly dwindling energy level.  I’ve been feeling overwhelmed, drained, and a little burned out – and on top of all of that, over the last few days I also managed to come down with a bit of a cold.  Not a good combination!  I’m hoping to recharge a bit this weekend and start fresh next week.  But in the meantime…

…a few links for your weekend:

• This might be the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen
• A fabulous baby announcement for a most adorable baby
• Cool geometric necklaces
• I’m loving Shira’s round up of wedding escort card ideas (including most of my own favorites!) from past features in Martha Stewart Weddings…
• …and Rachel’s round up of quirky and creative gift wrap ideas!
• Just. Stunning.
• Lovely invitations for a bridal shower tea
• Have you all heard about the Ladies of Letterpress conference this summer?  I’m thrilled to be one of the speakers!

This week on Oh So Beautiful Paper:

• Some truly awesome business cards!
• I’m in love with these classic pink + gray wedding invitations
• My love affair continues with Rob Ryan’s laser cut paper works
• Laid-back invitations for a wedding in South Carolina’s low country…
• …and formal blue and white invitations for a wedding in Puerto Rico
• There’s no danger music.
• Sweet and simple modern calling cards.
• Loving the new 2011 designs from KenzieKate.
• A quick recap of last weekend’s road trip up from Florida

That’s it for me this week!  I hope you all have a lovely weekend, and I’ll see you back here on Monday!

{image credit: mrmikej via design crush}

Hi everyone!  I’m heading out a bit early to enjoy the long holiday weekend here in the U.S. and go to finally bring our cat (who as you might remember was in the animal hospital last week) back home where he belongs.  The poor guy didn’t get to come home last weekend as we’d hoped and ended up needing surgery, so we can’t wait to have him home.  As a result of his illness, we’ve also changed our plans and are now staying home for the holiday – our first Thanksgiving on our own!  It’ll actually be nice to have a quiet weekend and just be grateful for my little family.  But in the meantime…

…a few links for your weekend!

• A fabulous round-up of advent calendar ideas
• I’m really looking forward to this new book about printing from Christine at Yellow Owl Workshop
• A beautiful calligraphy collaboration from Mara at Neither Snow
• Cool new postage stamps from Envelopments in fun colors and patterns
• These pumpkin tarts sound ridiculously yummy
• Super-cute printable napkin rings (just in time for holiday entertaining!)
• I love the idea of bougainveilla for a bridal bouquet!

…and in case you missed it, here’s what happened on OSBP this week:

• Cool modern black and white graduation invitations
• Watercolor + calligraphy wedding save the dates
• More lovely holiday cards
• Beautiful vintage-inspired tea party bridal shower invitations
• Long live print
• I’ve also been posting some upcoming holiday open houses, craft events, and sales in the right sidebar – like the Martha Stewart Craft Night below (which I’m actually hoping to attend) coming up next week.  I’ll keep adding them as they come to me, so don’t forget to check in for the latest additions!

I hope you all have a fantastic weekend, and for those of you celebrating this weekend I wish you a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday.  I’ll see you all back here on Monday!

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p.s. We’re taking advantage of the long weekend to do a server switch, so if things are a bit wonky over the weekend please bear with us.  Hopefully there won’t be any major disruptions, but just in case I promise it’s only temporary. 🙂