08/09/2013

{happy weekend!}

Happy Friday everyone! I’ve been working like crazy the last couple of weeks, so I’m feeling a bit worn out today. When life gets hectic, I find myself craving simplicity â€“ an evening walk to the park, gelato from my favorite spot in Eastern Market, or just a quiet night at home. So right now I’m looking forward to a relaxing weekend (and ignoring the never-ending to do list). But in the meantime…

Daisies by Oh So Beautiful Paper via Instagram

Photo by me via Instagram

…a few links for your weekend!

White foil + spot varnish on white paper = totally stunning
I’m in love with every detail (and the gorgeous sparkly bridesmaid dresses) in this wedding
Bright new kids birthday party invitations from Hello! Lucky
Gift ideas for a 1 year old (perfect timing over here!)
Sweet printable birth announcements from EM Papers

This week on Oh So Beautiful Paper:

Romantic travel-inspired wedding invitations
All the goodies you’ll need for a typography-inspired party!
Elegant screen printed wedding invitations with die cut details
I have a serious case of wanderlust
Lots and lots of neon inspiration for your day-of wedding stationery!
Love these personalized letterpress notecards from Dahlia Press
Well Said Type: Aire Pro
Sophisticated black + white invitations for a formal wedding
DIY Tutorial: Fun rubber stamp stationery for kids!
Organize your most important documents with one of these stylish portfolios
Illustrated nature-inspired wedding invitations
Beautiful hand painted designs from Meera Lee Patel

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

08/09/2013

Sophie Style: Summer 2013

I’ll admit it: I have way too much fun dressing Sophie every morning. Even though I largely limit myself to sale sections, I’ve been able to find some really adorable outfits. Her closet is full of pretty patterns (stripes and polka dots are favorites, of course), fun colors, and lots of interchangeable pieces. Now that she’s crawling, I like to pair leggings (to protect her little knees) with sleeveless tops, but on really hot days I’ll switch to shorts or a simple dress. These are a few of my favorite outfits in Sophie’s closet this summer:

1. chambray top + stripe leggings from Baby Gap; 2. top from Carter’s, shorts from Target; 3. dress from Old Navy; 4. top + leggings from Baby Gap; 5. chambray tunic (also available in pink!) + leggings from Carter’s

08/07/2013

Well Said Type | 28

Well Said Type: Aire Pro

FONT: Aire Pro

08/07/2013

Wedding Stationery Inspiration: Neon

Neon has certainly made itself known over the past year or two, and made its way into many a wedding! I always love the idea of a pop of color, and a pop of neon just takes that idea to the next level! Neon looks great with all white backdrops, with hints of glitzy gold and even paired with contrasting pastels. You may have one idea of neon in your head, but these ideas for bringing it into your wedding day will have you thinking differently! â€”Kelly

Photo byÂ 1. art beauty lifeÂ viaÂ Brooklyn Bride

Photo by Izzy Hudgins, Paper Goods by Miss Pickles Press via Ruffled

Photo by Philippa James, Paper Goods by Knot and PopÂ andÂ Kate Ruth Romey via 100 Layer Cake (left), Photo by Greenhouse Loft, Menu by 33 West Designs via 100 Layer Cake (right)

Photo by Izzy Hudgins, Paper Goods by Miss Pickles Press via Ruffled

Photo by A Girl and A Camera, Menu by Aerielist Press via Wedding Chicks (left), Photo by EP Love, Paper Goods by Bash, Please via 100 Layer Cake (right)

Place Cards by One & Only Graphic Design

Photo by Philippa James, Paper Goods by Kate Ruth Romey via 100 Layer Cake (left), Photo by Sweet Tea Photography, Menu by Tabibi Design via Bridal Musings (right)

Photo by Kelly Stonelake via 100 Layer Cake

Photo by A Girl and A Camera, Menu by Aerielist Press via Wedding Chicks

Photo by Mr. Haack, Ceremony Program by Pitbulls and Posies via Martha Stewart Weddings (left), Photo by Daniel Kiyoi, Programs by Ashley O’Brion via Martha Stewart Weddings (right)

Photo by Lee Bird Photography, Paper Goods by Ham & Pea Design & Paperie via Style Me Pretty

Photo by EP Love, Escort Cards by Bash, Please via 100 Layer Cake

{images via their respective sources}

08/07/2013

Margaret + Brian’s Elegant Formal Wedding Invitations

Classic black and white is the perfect combination for a formal wedding invitation suite â€“ and even more so when the entire wedding will be black and white! Anne KosteckiÂ designed the invitations to complement the sophisticated opera house wedding venue, with scroll details and an elegant script font. The invitations were letterpress printed on thick cotton paper and paired with black envelopes and a fun striped envelope liner!

From Anne: Margaret and Brian are based in Washington, D.C. but will be married in Margaret’s hometown of St. Louis, Missouri. They wanted an elegant invitation suite that reflects the formality of their venue: the Peabody Opera House in St. Louis. They were drawn to thick, luxurious paper and rich black ink for their black and white wedding.

I designed a simple scrolled frame and chose an engraved typeface paired with a script for their names. We incorporated dinner option illustrations into her RSVP card.

We printed on Crane Lettra paper in Pearl White with black ink. The wonderful Gilah Press + Design printed the invitations. The envelopes were black matte Euro flap with white calligraphy ink. We also had a matching striped envelope liner for a surprising pop of pattern.

Thanks Anne!

Design: Anne Kostecki

Letterpress Printing: Gilah Press

Check out theÂ Designer RolodexÂ for more talÂentedÂ wedÂding inviÂtaÂtion designÂersÂ andÂ theÂ real invitations galleryÂ for moreÂ wedding invitation ideas!

Photo Credits: Anne Kostecki