Happy Weekend!

Wait, what day is it?? My poor brain is so confused by this short week. We spent the long Labor Day weekend in upstate New York visiting family, which I think made the transition back to regular life even more difficult. And I’m not sure if it’s preschool or time with the cousins, but both of my girls are sick this week! Ugh. I’m ready for the weekend (Sophie turns 3 on Sunday!!) and to put this week behind me. But in the meantime…

Lucy Halcomb (@lucy_mail) via Instagram / Oh So Beautiful Paper

Photo by Lucy Halcomb via Instagram

…a few links for your weekend!

This week on Oh So Beautiful Paper:

That’s it for me this week! Check back later for this week’s cocktail recipe – I hope you all have a wonderful weekend, and I’ll see you back here on Monday! xoxo

NYNOW Summer 2015 Highlights, Part 2

Today I’m winding down my NYNOW Summer 2015 recaps with a few more (non-stationery) highlights from the show! As much as I love stationery, I love getting to see what folks are doing with different mediums – like ceramics, textiles, and leather! Here are a few more favorites from the show:

NYNOW Summer 2015 Highlights / Oh So Beautiful Paper

1. Beautiful play blankets (swans!) and sheet sets (eyelashes!) from blabla kids

2. Sparkly ribbon and beautiful red scissors from Studio Carta

3. Modern wood ring boxes from Oh Dier

4. Beautiful painted wood platters and trinket dishes from The Vintage Vogue

5. Hand painted leather business card cases from Cold Gold

6. Painterly ceramics in moody blues from Jill Rosenwald

7. AMAZING new glass and copper barware accessories from Tom Dixon (WANT)!

8. Beautiful new colors and fun patterns from Baggu

9. Minimalist ceramic wall pockets and vases from Ovo Ceramics

10. Beautiful porcelain dinnerware and trinket dishes with gold details from Redraven Studios 

All photos by Nole Garey for Oh So Beautiful Paper

DIY Watercolor and Crepe Paper Poppy Escort Cards

I’m holding onto summer with a death grip, can you tell? Nothing beats bright colors, even if August is coming to a close! Today’s DIY is a colorful multitasker: pretty crepe paper poppies that can serve as escort cards, centerpiece, and wedding favor all in one. A dream come true? I’ll prove it! –Rachael

DIY Paper Poppy Escort Cards / Appetite Paper for Oh So Beautiful Paper

DIY Paper Poppy Escort Cards / Appetite Paper for Oh So Beautiful Paper

Materials / Icelandic Poppies

Materials / Geometric Escort Cards

DIY Paper Poppy Escort Cards / Appetite Paper for Oh So Beautiful Paper

Step 1. Create the paper poppies in an array of colors. Make sure to create an amount that reflects the number of guests you’re expecting! Place the paper poppies in bottles and arrange in rows. I just love these apothecary bottles!

Step 2. Paint a 9″ x 12″ piece of watercolor paper with watercolor paint, one color on each side. I chose teal on one side and blush on the other!

Step 3. Lightly mark six 4″ squares on the sheet of watercolor paper using a ruler and pencil. Draw a diagonal line through each square. Using a ruler and an open pair of scissors (be careful!) or a bone folder lightly score straight up the middle of each square. Cut out each 4″ square, then cut along the diagonal line to create the triangle.

Step 4. Write your guests’ names in gold ink. Fold the corner of the escort card up along the previously scored line. Write the corresponding table number on the inside flap, to be revealed as your guest unfolds! Place the escort card under a glass bottle with a crepe paper poppy – and voila!

DIY Paper Poppy Escort Cards / Appetite Paper for Oh So Beautiful Paper

DIY Paper Poppy Escort Cards / Appetite Paper for Oh So Beautiful Paper

DIY Watercolor and Geometric Escort Cards / Appetite Paper for Oh So Beautiful Paper

DIY Watercolor and Geometric Escort Cards / Appetite Paper for Oh So Beautiful Paper

DIY Watercolor and Geometric Escort Cards / Appetite Paper for Oh So Beautiful Paper

DIY Paper Poppy Escort Cards / Appetite Paper for Oh So Beautiful Paper

Photo Credits: Appetite Paper for Oh So Beautiful Paper

Happy Weekend!

Happy Friday everyone! This weekend I’m heading back up to New York for the summer NYNOW market – be sure to follow me on Instagram and Snapchat (I’m @beautifulpaper over there) for my favorite finds and behind the scenes peeks from the show! I’ll be sure to share some highlights here, too, of course. But in the meantime…

Shannon Kirsten Black and White Floral Painting via Instagram / Oh So Beautiful Paper

Image by Shannon Kirsten via Instagram

a few links for your weekend!

This week on Oh So Beautiful Paper:

Check back this afternoon for this week’s cocktail recipe! I hope you all have a wonderful weekend! I’ll see you back here on Monday! xoxo

Happy Weekend!

Happy Friday everyone! So – big news! – OSBP is hiring! I have three positions open ranging from DIY contributor(s) to a Market Editor and I’m super excited to add some talented folks to the OSBP team. You can check out the details over on the jobs page. I can’t wait to hear from you! But in the meantime…

Ali Makes Things via Instagram / Oh So Beautiful Paper

Photo by Ali Makes Things via Instagram

…a few links for your weekend:

This week on Oh So Beautiful Paper:

Check back this afternoon for this week’s cocktail recipe! I hope you all have a wonderful weekend! I’ll see you back here on Monday! xoxo