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{happy weekend!}

Happy Friday everyone! It may have been a short week, but it was busy busy busy over here. Lots of planning for the 2013 Paper Party (yay!) during the National Stationery Show in May and a new special (but currently top secret) project that I can’t wait to share with you! Oh, and some not-so-fun tasks, too, like our 2012 taxes and trying to navigate the world of homeowner insurance quotes. But really, nothing makes me feel better than getting things done, particularly when the length of my to do list was starting to freak me out! Now I get to actually enjoy the weekend and spend time with my sweet little girl. But in the meantime…

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Photo Credit: JoyHey | Krista Palmu

…a few links for your weekend!

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We have a fun cocktail coming up for you this afternoon, so check back a bit later for the recipe!  I hope you all have a wonderful weekend, and I’ll see you back here on Monday!  xoxo

p.s. I’ve been spending a lot of time on Pinterest these days gathering lots of home and entertaining inspiration! If you’d like, you can find me right here!

Jes + Ivan’s Pink and Gray Chevron Stripe Save the Dates

These save the dates from Gina at Ginger P Designs are so sweet, from the pink and gray color palette to the gorgeous engagement photos of the couple. The pink and gray chevron stripes and state illustrations are the perfect complement to the black and white photos!

Pink + Gray Chevron Stripe Save the Dates by Ginger P Design via Oh So Beautiful Paper (3)

From Gina: Jes knew she wanted to send out something that would tie in the ivory, pink, and gray color scheme of her wedding. She wanted a patterned “fold-open” piece that would highlight their picture with simple text, and of course with lots of pink!

Pink + Gray Chevron Stripe Save the Dates by Ginger P Design via Oh So Beautiful Paper (2)

My favorite part is the little heart map on the back of the folded piece that highlights where both Jes and Ivan are from. They actually met in Miami when Jes was attending school and Ivan was living there, they will be having many guests flying in from all over the country and world for their Minnesota wedding in July!

Pink + Gray Chevron Stripe Save the Dates by Ginger P Design via Oh So Beautiful Paper (1)

I printed the chevron pattern and inside text on ivory shimmer stock, then hand-folded the save the dates using my boning tool. The only thing Jes had to do was paste in her beautiful photo! We then matched a pink shimmer envelope with a chevron patterned liner and gray calligraphy font for the guest and return addresses.

Pink + Gray Chevron Stripe Save the Dates by Ginger P Design via Oh So Beautiful Paper (4)

Thanks Gina!

Check out the Designer Rolodex for more tal­ented wed­ding invi­ta­tion design­ers and the save the date gallery for more beau­ti­ful cus­tom save the dates!

Photo Credits: Ginger P Designs, Engagement photo by Daniel Dinsmore Photography

{happy weekend!}

Happy Friday everyone – and yay for a long weekend! I hope you all had a nice Valentine’s Day. Sadly, my husband was on a late night shift this week, so there wasn’t much celebrating over here. Hopefully we’ll find some time to do something nice this weekend instead. We’ve had a few glimpses of spring here in DC this past week, which has me so so so excited for the real thing to arrive soon! Last year I was so overwhelmed with first trimester sickness that I was barely able to enjoy my favorite season, but this year I’m so excited to introduce Sophie to our favorite spring activities (like visiting Dumbarton Oaks and the National Arboretum). But in the meantime…

Maple and Belmont

Photo Credit: Maple & Belmont

…a few links for your weekend!

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Also, there a LOT of new Designer Rolodex members to welcome!

That’s it for me this week! I hope you enjoy your long President’s Day weekend and I’ll see you back here on Tuesday! xoxo

Sally + Ben’s Sweet and Simple Illustrated Wedding Invitations

I’m a big believer of beauty in simplicity, and these beautiful illustrated wedding invitations from Diane of Bells & Whistles are a wonderful example! Designed for her sister’s wedding, Diane was inspired by the natural beauty of the wedding venue on the South African coast. Diane combined modern fonts with delicate hand lettering and illustrations, all in an off-white and navy color palette. So pretty!

Illustrated South African Wedding Invitations by Bells + Whistles via Oh So Beautiful Paper (1)

From Diane: Sally and Ben’s ceremony was held in a quaint little church in Southwell on the coast of South Africa. The reception took place in the town hall of Kasouga, where Sally’s family have gone since their childhood. Their theme had a rustic setting while still maintaining a sense of elegance and incorporated a natural color palette with navy accents.

Illustrated South African Wedding Invitations by Bells + Whistles via Oh So Beautiful Paper (3)

These aspects and elements from the decor are what inspired me when designing. I created hand lettering to accompany the font and incorporated illustrations of the main flower of the wedding (the protea), the church, and the town hall.

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Illustrated South African Wedding Invitations by Bells + Whistles via Oh So Beautiful Paper (4)

I wanted to capture the intimacy, simplicity and beauty of the day. I also loved Ben’s idea to put the meaning of each guests name on their escort cards as they made lovely keepsakes and great conversation starters.

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Thanks Diane!

Check out the Designer Rolodex for more tal­ented wed­ding invi­ta­tion design­ers and the real invi­ta­tions gallery for more wedding invitation ideas!

Photo Credits: Bells & Whistles

{happy weekend + reader survey!}

After all the ups and downs this week, I know I’m ready for a bit of R&R this weekend! But before you go running off, would you mind filling out a quick reader survey? It’s been a while since the last one, and I’d love your thoughts about Oh So Beautiful Paper as I prepare to make it bigger and better over the coming year! You can find the short survey right here! And in the meantime…

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…a few links for your weekend!

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That’s it for me this week! Next week I have an AWESOME giveaway that you won’t want to miss – so be sure to check back in early next week. Have a wonderful weekend! xoxo