Cleaning Product by its Cover?

Okay, so we all know that every once and a while we buy a book based on its cover (I’m totally raising my hand here), but what about cleaning products?  These home care supplies from JR Watkins are totally charming me with their vintage-inspired packaging:

Well, at least they’re also eco-friendly…

Photo Credits: JR Watkins

Wood Veneer Invitations

After I posted about a few wood-inspired details last week, PDX Bride reminded me about these lovely wood veneer invitations, from one of the cutest weddings I've ever seen, via Portland Bride & Groom:

I also love the way Glenn and George coordinated other wedding stationery elements with the invtations, such as their escort cards and labels used during the reception:

I definitely loved these invitations the first time I saw them, but it was nice to go back and revisit them again.  Thanks PDX!

{images via Portland Bride & Groom}

Lilacs + Anemones

By now, you might have figured out my love for lilacs.  They were the main flower of my bouquet in my wedding last year, and also featured prominently in our centerpieces:

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Photos by Punam Bean

This past weekend my husband and I took a trip down to Mount Vernon, where the lilacs were in full bloom and just absolutely resplendent.  And while I love the lilac + sweet pea combination that I chose for my wedding, I also love this lilac + anemone bouquet from Artfool in the latest issue of Martha Stewart Weddings:

Artfool - Lilacs + Anemones
Photo via Artfool for Martha Stewart Weddings

While the lilacs are blooming down at Mount Vernon, they haven’t yet made their way to our local farmer’s market (where I collect my flowers for the week), so this week I had to content myself with a small bouquet of red and purple anemones.  But hopefully I’ll see lilacs next week.  I can’t wait!

Satsuma Press Wedding Line!

You guys, I am so excited – the Satsuma Press Wedding Line is finally here!  The website officially went live over the weekend, featuring Lynn’s gorgeous invitations as photographed by Max Wanger.  The wedding line features eleven lovely designs in twenty lush colors, all letterpress printed on 100% cotton paper:

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{birds of a feather}

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{ginko}

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{dogwood}

The designs were inspired by vintage botanical drawings, organic shapes and jewel-toned hues.  Lynn included the following statement on her blog post announcing the wedding line, which I think perfectly represents the new collection:

I fancy good, simple design that is pleasing to the eye and mind; refreshing color and lush paper; plenty of open space and quiet, graceful beauty. I believe in fine craftsmanship. I believe that finding joy in the work you do is essential. I believe that letterpress printing is a thing of beauty.

I hope you’ll all spend some time today browsing through the new designs.  And congratulations to Lynn on the launch of the collection!

{images via Satsuma Press}