11/14/2008

Wedding Place Card Ideas

It’s been a while since I featured wedding place cards, and when I saw these lovelies on Linda & Harriett yesterday, I figured it might be time for a mini-round up of some of my favorite recent place card designs.

First up, these stunning Linda & Harriett zig-zag place cards:

{photos by Jennifer Kloss}

I love, love, love these place cards – the juxtaposition of the zig-zag against the floral napkin, the handwriting on top of both the letterpress zig-zag and peony graphics.Â And I love that Linda & Harriett was able to make the place cards by using the backs of the flat notes used for the invitations (more on that later)!Â Oh, and don’t forget to click hereÂ to check out more photos from this gorgeous wedding!Next up, these fun escort cards from the wedding featured on Style Me Pretty earlier this week.Â The escort cards have the guests’ names stamped at the bottom, with the corresponding table number in the upper right corner:

{photos by Jenna Walker}

Next up are these two lovely eco-friendly letterpress place cards from Smock Paper…

…these lovely, but simple place cards from Lotta Jansdotter:

…these argyle-inspired place cards from The Bride’s Cafe:

{photo by Douglas Benedict}

…and, finally, these beautiful calligraphed place cards by Laura Hooper Calligraphy:

So which one is your favorite? Â Oh, and anyone still a bit confused by the difference between place cards and escort cards?Â Check out this detailed explanation from Laura Hooper right here!{images from their respective sources}

11/13/2008

More 2009 Calendars – Albertine Press

I'm digging this accordion-fold letterpress calendar from Albertine Press — and at only 2.25" x 3.25" when folded, as Kristen says, it could make for a very stylish purse calendar:

{photos by Albertine Press via Paper Crave, calendar available for purchase here}

11/13/2008

Three things I love…

To start the morning off, here are a few things that are inspiring me today…

{this gorgeous kitchen via Desire to Inspire}

I’ve been dreaming about my dream kitchen in my non-existent dream bungalow a lot lately. I’ve been on a bit of a cooking kick lately (made this amazing risotto recipe last night) and would love to have this kind of space and storage in a kitchen…

{via The City Sage}

I love these overgrown floral wallpapers from The City Sage – even better when mixed with a zig-zag rug!

I was lucky enough to receive a Tord Boontje garland light shade as a birthday present earlier this year, but I’ve fallen really hard for this panel and his curtain textiles. Here are a few more lovelies:

{All three images via Studio Tord Boontje}

11/12/2008

Paper Artwork – Heather Smith Jones

I'm feeling in need of some additional inspiration on this cold (and somewhat dreary) afternoon, and my first thought went to the gorgeous pinhole artwork of Heather Smith Jones.

I've been a huge fan of Heather's pinhole work since discovering her Etsy store a while back — but I'm even more impressed with some of her recent artwork involving original watercolor and illustration:

Isn't the combination of pinhole and watercolor just absolutely beautiful? The first watercolor print is part of a series, which is now nearing the end {Update: I'm sorry, I couldn't resist and bought it myself} – but I hope Heather continues to explore this combination of textures and pattern! In the meantime, you can see more of Heather's lovely work here and here.

{images via Heather Smith Jones, prints above available for purchase here}

11/11/2008

Paper Artwork – I Am Still Alive

I'm heading off a bit early to run a few errands, but will leave you with some lovely letterpress prints from I Am Still Alive, a design practice in Brooklyn. Have a great afternoon!

{Universe Factory by Michael Perry}

{Census by Dan Funderburgh}

{Kaboom by Matt Hollister}