I love letterpress, but during this recession, I’ve had to re-think my letterpress snobbery just a little. Â One of my favorite invitation girls, Christine Van Duyn, recently made her gorgeous minimalist style available to one and all with printable invitations. Download them through her Etsy shop, Pretty, Pretty Paper.
I was one of those girls whose handwriting changed at least once a year in middle school. By the end of high school, I think I pretty much got my handwriting sorted out, but I still have a different style for when I'm writing a grocery list, or journaling, or addressing a letter. So it's probably no surprise that I really love calligraphy. L-O-V-E it. I think elaborate scripts with zillions of flourishes are gorgeous, but I also think playful and simple and sweet styles can be just as wonderful. In no particular order, here are some of my favorites.
Left: Maybelle Calligraphy
Right: Linea-Carta
Be sure to check out these ladies' websites and blogs for even more inspiration! This is just a tiny sampling of their incredible work.
Thank you , Nole + lovely readers for letting me share a few of my obsessions this week on Oh So Beautiful Paper!
One of my favorite blog friends, Melissa of Ruby Press just launched an Etsy shop selling her vintage finds. I couldn’t be more thrilled because Melissa has flawless taste. Check out these paper lovelies from her shop, La Brocante Rose.
A lovely bundle of vintage letters!
Whimsical envelopes.
Old envelopes (1901-1923) with beautiful handwriting.
These gold star stickers have to be the best, though!
Hello fellow Oh So Beautiful Paper readers! I'm so excited that Nole invited me to guest blog while she's away on a little Spring Break – I rarely get to focus just on pretty paper things on Snippet & Ink, so I'm thrilled to share some of my favorites with you this week…
Personally, I love monograms, but I think for a lot of people, the word "monogram" probably conjures up images of preppy sweaters, vintage hankies, and fussy silverware. But these days, there are so many options out there, anyone can find a monogram to fit their personal style. Here are some of my favorites…
Brides Chicago printed an article featuring some clever and creative monograms. I especially love the kitschy cross-stitch one by Hello! Lucky. In case you can't read the designers' names, clockwise from the top left: Pica Press, Hello! Lucky, Bird and Banner, Peculiar Pair Press, Paper + Cup, Carrot & Stick Press, Cheree Berry Paper, and Ceci New York. {via Hello! Lucky}
How about a wedding logo instead of just a monogram? I love this idea, and I love the ones that the ladies at Ice Cream Social create.
But, then again, there's something to be said for a simple, traditional monogram. Especially when you can stamp it into a wax seal, or even shortbread cookies! {via The Bride's Guide}
Are you incorporating a monogram into your wedding stationery? Or your registry? Or looking for something perfect to reflect your own personal style? What monograms have you found that you just love?
Hey everyone! This week I’ll be taking a small blogging leave of absence as I’m both preparing for my final French test and then heading out to L.A. for my nephew’s Bar Mitzvah at the end of the week. But since I didn’t want to leave you all hanging for an entire week, I asked the authors of two of my favorite blogs, the always-fabulous Chelsea and Kathryn, to help out here while I’m away. So don’t forget to check in every day next week to see what they’ll be sharing, and I’ll see you all back here next Monday!
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