07/05/2016

The 2016 National Stationery Show, Part 7

It’s probably more than obvious around here, but I’m completely in love with calligraphy and hand lettering. Watching a calligrapher or hand lettering artist at work is one of my absolute favorite things â€“ it’s like magic! So for today’s recap from the 2016 National Stationery Show, I thought we’d focus in on a few of the calligraphy and hand lettering booths at the show. Let’s start with an exhibitor making their debut at this year’s show, Shannon Kirsten! Shannon combines her unique calligraphy with gorgeous illustrations â€“ I love all those amazing florals!

Continue reading after the jump for more from Shannon Kirsten, laLa Grace, Leen Jean, Bundle Design, Imogen Owen, Printable Wisdom, Sea & Lake, and Ladyfingers Letterpress!

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06/24/2016

Happy Weekend!

Yay Friday! Can you believe we only have one week left in June?? Now that school is over and summer has officially kicked in, I’m trying to make summer vacation plans. We hardly ever take vacations (other than going to see family), but I want to make sure that we actually enjoy our summer! I’d love to take the girls to a beach and Sophie has been asking to take a plane trip somewhere, but that’s about as far as I’ve gotten. What are your summer vacation plans?? Any suggestions for a family with two kids under 4? I’m all ears! But in the meantime…

Peaches illustration by Brainstorm via Instagram

…a few links for your weekend!

Love this tutorial for creating a mudcloth-inspired bouquet ribbon!
A sunny yellow patio chair for sunny summer days
Unique international printing presses (so cool!)
I’ll be wearing this watermelon shirt all summer
These copper foil and navy wedding invitations are so pretty!
#summergoals

This week on Oh So Beautiful Paper:

Gorgeous navy blue calligraphy elopement celebration invitations
NSS 2016, Part 6: Wild Hart Paper, Our Heiday, The Great Lakes Goods, Katharine Watson, Ferme Ã Papier, Heartell Press, Idlewild Co., and Banquet Atelier and Workshop
A much belated round up of new baby cards!
This week’s Well Said Type in the gorgeous new calligraphy font from Mon Voir
Some serious pretty in these wedding place setting ideas

Thatâ€™s it for me this week! Check back in a bit for this weekâ€™s cocktail recipe, and another recap from NSS 2016! Iâ€™ll see you back here on Monday! xoxo

06/21/2016

The 2016 National Stationery Show, Part 6

Today’s recap from the 2016 National Stationery Show is less about a common design style or color palette, and more about an overall vibe. In my head, I’ve been calling this group of booths the New Bohemians. Each booth has a laid back, offbeat vibe, with plenty of botanical details throughout. Let’s start with Wild Hart Paper, which was full of beautiful greeting cards, art prints, gift wrap, and more!

This post is FULL of photos â€“ so keep reading after the jump too see more from Wild Hart Paper, along with the booths of Our Heiday, The Great Lakes Goods, Katharine Watson, Ferme Ã Papier, Idlewild Co., Heartell Press, and Banquet Workshop!

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06/17/2016

Happy Weekend!

Happy Friday everyone! After a long and tough week, I’m looking forward to a happy and special occasion today: it’s Sophie’s last day of school! Back in August she started her first year of preschool, and she has one more year of preschool next year before she starts kindergarten in 2017. But still! It’s the official end of our very first year of official school. Sophie will start summer camp next week with a couple of her friends from preschool, but I’m looking forward to more relaxed schedules and routines over the summer months. Yay! But in the meantime…