Urbanic Faves | California Dreaming

Good day sunshines!  When I was debating what to put up for my monthly guest post here on Oh So Beautiful Paper, I decided to pick something very close to home (okay well technically my present home) – Los Angeles!  As some of you might already know, I’m originally from the East Coast.  Believe me when I tell you that it definitely took a while to adapt to the lifestyle here on the West.  I’m proud to say that these days my affection for both sides of the country is equal and my heart has become bi-coastal. There really is so much to love here in L.A.  The colors, the optimism, the sunsets, and we cannot forget about the tacos!

Here’s a little collection of some things from around Urbanic and beyond that celebrate this golden city.

xo – Audrey

 

Urbanic Gift Guide: California Dreaming1.  Maptote

2. The Social Type

3. Sisters of Los Angeles

4. Sophie and Lili

5. The Social Type

6. Ashkahn

7. Cardtorial

8. Dear Hancock

9. Sophie and Lili

10. Pences

11. Cha Cha Covers

12. Fugu Fugu Press

13. Rifle Paper Co.

14. Parrot Design Studio

Happy Weekend!

Happy Friday everyone! Sending you wishes for a warm and wonderful weekend! But in the meantime…

 Hellebores-Floret-Flower-Instagram

Hellebores (one of my favorites!) by Floret Flower via Instagram

…a few links for your weekend!

This week on Oh So Beautiful Paper:

Have a wonderful weekend! I’ll see you back here on Monday! xoxo

Party Paper: Valentine’s Day Baking Party

Gather the gals for a Valentine’s Day baking party! Whip up some treats (Cookies? Donuts? Macarons?) and then package them up to send home with guests or to hand out to family, friends or co-workers. Nothing like a party with something extra sweet to take home, eh!? —Kelly

Party Paper: Valentine's Day Baking Party via Oh So Beautiful Paper

1. DIY Lip Patterned Gift Wrap from Sugar & Cloth

2. Red Stripe Cups from Meri Meri at Urbanic

3. Valentine Breakable Heart Favors from Oh Happy Day

4. Pink Heart Doilies from Shop Sweet Lulu

5. XOXO Favor Bags from Shop Sweet Lulu

6. You’re Sweet Tags from Print Smitten

Best of 2014: My Favorites!

I love doing these “best of” round up posts because they help me see just how much we really packed into a single year. When you’re publishing new content on a daily basis (10-15 times per week!) and you’re constantly focusing on what’s next, it can be easy to lose sight of the posts that made an impact in the previous months or weeks. So here are a few of my personal favorite posts – from guest posts to Emily’s Brick + Mortar column and a few others along the way.

Envelope Address and Hand Lettering Tutorial by Ladyfingers Letterpress for Oh So Beautiful Paper

Envelope Address and Hand Lettering Tutorial from Ladyfingers Letterpress

A Peek Into the Process of Swiss Cottage Designs

Caroline’s Strawberry First Birthday Party

A Day in the Life with Erin Austen Abbott of Amelia

Brick & Mortar: Raising Your Baby and Your Business

10 Tips on Opening a Retail Shop from Urbanic

Where to Find Vintage Stamps for Wedding Invitations

Paper Party 2014!

DC Guide: The National Postal Museum

Urbanic Faves | Pop.. Fizz.. Clink.. Sparkle!

Hi everyone! Hopefully wherever you are in the midst of this busy holiday season you are taking a break from all of the hustle and bustle to relax and enjoy yourselves. Around here at Urbanic things are quite lively, and as we approach the year’s end we are feeling celebratory about what is – and what’s to come. We’ve rounded up some favorite bubbly things from around the shop and beyond that we think are bottle popping goodness. Cheers!  â€“Audrey

Urbanic Gift Guide: Pop Fizz Clink!

1. Chin Char Maloney ring

2. Meri Meri party hats

3. Idlewild Co.

4. JM printshop print

5. Meri Meri napkins

6. Acme Party Box champagne coupes

 7. Meri Meri pinwheels

8. Snow & Graham tiny cards 

9. Maptote bottle bag

10. Waiting on Martha ice bucket

11. Allison Cornu illustration

12.  Mr. Boddington’s Studio 

13. Tops Malibu sparklers

14. Snow & Graham