4 Year Blog Anniversary + Giveaway! Wedding Invitations from 42 Pressed

This giveaway is now closed – thank you to all who entered!

It’s hard to believe that it has already been four years since I started Oh So Beautiful Paper – half on a whim and half at the urging of an intuitive husband who knew I needed a creative outlet beyond redecorating our apartment every six months.  I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to share beautiful paper with all of you every day and for the amazing friendships and relationships that I’ve developed over the last four years, from fellow bloggers to readers to amazingly talented designers and stationers.  So today we’re celebrating with a fantastic giveaway!

Wedding Invitations by 42 Pressed via Oh So Beautiful Paper (2)

Jackie from 42 Pressed is offering a lucky reader the chance to win letterpress wedding invitations from their collection!  The winner will receive 100 2-color letterpress wedding invitations, along with coordinating rsvp cards and envelopes.  Jackie also has a little treat for anyone who enters the giveaway that we’ll announce a bit later in the week, so make sure you read below for details on how to enter!

Wedding Invitations by 42 Pressed via Oh So Beautiful Paper (3)

Wedding Invitations by 42 Pressed via Oh So Beautiful Paper (4)

So here’s how to enter:  Head over to 42 Pressed to browse their wedding invitation collection.  Choose your favorite design, then come back here and leave a comment with a brief explanation of how that invitation fits into your wedding vision.  You can also tweet about the giveaway or post a link to your Facebook page for an additional entry – just make sure you leave a separate comment with a link to your tweet or Facebook post!

Wedding Invitations by 42 Pressed via Oh So Beautiful Paper (6)

Wedding Invitations by 42 Pressed via Oh So Beautiful Paper (7)

A winner will be selected randomly, and you’ll have until 11:59 p.m. EST on Thursday, September 13 to enter the giveaway.  Bonne chance!

Photo Credits: 42 Pressed

{happy weekend – and a quick update}

Happy Friday everyone!  I was already excited for this weekend – our baby shower is on Sunday and I’m really looking forward to seeing our friends and family members coming to town to help celebrate.  And remember last week, when I said that it looked like the baby might be coming a bit earlier than expected?  Well, next week is the big week!  I have a bunch of fun posts ready for you all for next week – including an AWESOME giveaway coming up on Monday that you definitely won’t want to miss – followed by some fantastic guest bloggers who will be helping to fill in while I’m away getting to know our little one for a few weeks.  But in the meantime…

Photo Credit: Domestikated

…a few links for your weekend!

This week on Oh So Beautiful Paper:

That’s all for me this week!  Check back next week for a very special giveaway – and I can’t wait to introduce our little nugget to you all soon! xoxo

Hand Painted Ceramics – Asleep From Day

Normally Fridays are all about pretty paper artwork, but I recently came across these adorable hand painted and illustrated ceramics from Asleep From Day and couldn’t resist sharing.  I’m completely smitten with the mugs in particular, but the vases, candle holders, and platters are just as fantastic.  Here are a few of my favorites!

Hand Painted Ceramics by Asleep From Day via Oh So Beautiful Paper (6)

Hand Painted Ceramics by Asleep From Day via Oh So Beautiful Paper (1)

Hand Painted Ceramics by Asleep From Day via Oh So Beautiful Paper (3)

Hand Painted Ceramics by Asleep From Day via Oh So Beautiful Paper (4)

Hand Painted Ceramics by Asleep From Day via Oh So Beautiful Paper (2)

Hand Painted Ceramics by Asleep From Day via Oh So Beautiful Paper (5)

Check out more right here!

Photo Credits: Asleep From Day

Calligraphy Inspiration: Hazel Wonderland

I’m really excited to share the work of this month’s calligrapher. I first saw her work via Instagram, which lead me to her website. Her work resonated with me as I kept coming back. I’m talking about the work of Meredith C. Bullock of Hazel Wonderland. Her first commissioned calligraphy job was at the young age of 16; not to say she’s old, but she’s been doing this for a while, and it shows! She’s definitely a person who adores making weddings beautiful, as she also operates The Brides Hairstylist. On top of that, Meredith is talented artist. (Peeks of her work are available on Instagram.) It’s as clear as day that her artistry transfers to her calligraphy, as well. – Julie

Hazel Wonderland kraft invitation suite

I adore this suite of kraft, white, and blue. It has the warmth of wood in autumn with the cool tones of a dark winter’s night. Perfect for weddings of those seasons.

Hazel Wonderland calligraphy tags and envelopes

Hazel Wonderland calligraphy address stamp

Hazel Wonderland grey invitation suite

The ebb and flow of her lines floor me. I get lost following them to and fro. I’m not sure how something can be so elegant and laid back at the same time, but it’s a feeling she’s achieved with ease in her work.

Hazel Wonderland calligraphy business cards

Hazel Wonderland addressed envelope details

Hazel Wonderland’s shop is closed this week, as Meredith is preparing for an exhibition, but don’t fret! She’s giving everyone a thank you for their patience and offering 20% off your entire purchase upon reopening this Saturday! To redeem, use coupon code “EXHIBIT” at checkout after Sept 8, 2012. It’s a limited time offer so I suggest you take advantage. To view some of her items in the meantime, simply visit her Pinterest board.

Photo Credits: Hazel Wonderland

Pretty + Paper

Hi Everyone!  My apologies for the unplanned absence yesterday; we actually had a pretty scary night on Monday.  My Dad came down to visit over the long weekend, and while driving us home after our final dinner together we were rear-ended by a drunk driver.  The accident could have been a lot worse, but since I’m 36 weeks pregnant any accident or trauma is major cause for concern and I ended up spending the night at the hospital while the doctors monitored the baby to make sure everything was okay.  Thankfully we’re all totally fine (aside from being a bit sore from the accident itself), and I’m incredibly grateful to be safe and sound and back at home.  I’m slowly easing myself back into my routine – so today I thought I’d start with something pretty (and geometric!) for a bit of inspiration.

Pretty + Paper: Modern Geometric via Oh So Beautiful Paper

Wedding cake via Martha Stewart Weddings (left); Hello Tenfold “Pyramid” wedding invitation for Bella Figura (right)

*Hello Tenfold and Bella Figura are members of the Designer Rolodex – you can see more of their beautiful wedding invitations here and here!

Photo Credits: Martha Stewart Weddings and Bella Figura