I have a well documented weakness for geographic art, so naturally I’m loving this series of state prints – called “Home is Where the Heart is” – from Rocket Ink. Each 13″ x 18″ print features the silhouette of an individual state with a gold leaf heart lovingly applied by hand. Artist Katie Gastley has a limited number of states available in the series, and I’m hoping she’ll add more soon!
 
 
 
Available over at Rocket Ink!
Photo Credits: Rocket Ink
We had the pleasure of featuring Meredith from Hazel Wonderland in our monthly calligraphy column back in September, so I was thrilled when Meredith sent over her latest wedding invitation collection! The collection is inspired by nature and the concept of inner beauty – the perfect complements for Meredith’s lovely calligraphy.
From Meredith: I wanted to capture the concepts of true love, inner beauty, and passion from within in these designs. Inspired by nature, travel, and beauty, the wedding collection features a natural palette, earth friendly materials, watercolor, and calligraphy.
 
Thanks so much Meredith! Check out the full collection over at Hazel Wonderland!
Calligraphy and Design: Hazel Wonderland
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Photo Credit: Laura Catherine Photography
I have a feeling by now you are all getting into the holiday spirit, I know I am! My very most favorite thing about holiday color schemes and festivities is the love that my most cherished color – gold – gets. Along with silver (Though I’m not going to lie, this post is mostly gold!), these metallics happily ring in the season all the way through to the new year. Gold has become quite the popular wedding accent, and silver has always been there as an elegant way to add a little shine so even if you aren’t getting married during the winter season, their a pair to keep an eye on. Here’s a look at how to incorporate the two holiday classics into your day-of wedding stationery! — Kelly
Photo and Place Card Design by Shalyn Nelson via Wedding Chicks
Photo by Jesse Leake, Place Card Calligraphy by Michele Papineau via Hello! Lucky (left), Photo by Harwell Photography, Place Cards by Erica Loesing via 100 Layer Cake (right)
Escort Card Calligraphy by Linea Carta via Martha Stewart Weddings (left), Place Cards via Martha Stewart (right)
Photo by Cease Fire Studios, Menu by Pink Orchid
Place Cards by Sugar Paper for BHLDN (left), Photo by Sarah Yates via 100 Layer Cake (right)
Photo by Cassidy Brooke Photography, Menu Calligraphy by Pink Ink Paper via 100 layer Cake (left), Photo by Sarah Vaughan Photography, Favor Tag by The Social Page via Style Me Pretty (right)
Photo by Simply Rose Photography via Style Me Pretty
Photos by Christine Farah Photography, Stationery Design by Copper Willow Paper Studio via Style Me Pretty
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I love all things metallic and sparkly during the holidays (and pretty much the rest of the year), but there’s something about winter that draws me to the crisp combination of black and white. It’s hard to go wrong with black and white, whether your style is classic or modern, sophisticated or whimsical. And there’s something romantic in the combination when sweet motifs like ribbons and hearts or a pretty script font are added to the mix.
1. Sugar Paper note cards; 2. Ferm Living tree skirt; 3. Bailey Doesn’t Bark chalk card; 4. Virginia Johnson shawl; 5. Humunuku muslin bags; 6. We Heart Paper save the date
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As you saw earlier, these invitations from Mr. Boddington’s Studio won the Louie Award for best invitation suite – and I couldn’t resist sharing the rest of the photos! Created for a modern Indian wedding at Chicago’s Art Center, the invitations incorporate whimsical illustrations inspired by Indian folklore – all letterpress printed on thick cotton paper. Gorgeous!
This invitation is now available as part of the wedding collection at Mr. Boddington’s Studio – check out the full collection right here!
Photo Credits: Mr. Boddington’s Studio