05/17/2013

{happy weekend!}

It’s time â€“ I’m off to NYC for the National Stationery Show! Next week I’ll report back with the best of the best from the Javits Center â€“ from booth design to new paper goods. I can’t wait! But in the meantime…

Photo Credits: Nevara

…a few links for your weekend!

Don’t miss Audrey’s round up of the best NSS mail here and here (I’m a bit jealous that she received a few that I didn’t!)
Good advice
I’m in awe of the 3rd birthday party that Lisa planned for her son Lucas (p.s. See the invitations here!)
This DIY painted tablecloth from Jordan is AMAZING
It’s ambitious, but I kind of want to try this chandelier tutorial

This week on Oh So Beautiful Paper:

Katie’s rustic Italian-inspired calligraphyÂ wedding stationery
Well Said Type 17: OliveÂ Hand Drawn Condensed Font
Art Deco-inspired stationery for your wedding
National Stationery Show Scavenger Hunt: BINGO!
NSS Sneak Peeks! Sugar Paper,Â Wild Ink Press,Â 55 Hi’s,Â Moglea, Studio Carta,Â These Are Things,Â Smock,Â Fine Day Press,Â Brainstorm,Â Meant to Be Sent,Â Katharine Watson, Paper Lovely, The Social Type

Check back soon for this weekâ€™s cocktail! I hope you all have a wonderful weekend, and I’ll see you back here for NSS recaps next week!Â xoxo

p.s. I’m looking for a couple of volunteers to help out with my annual Paper Party on Tuesday! If you live in the NYC area and can spare some time on Tuesday, please email me! I promise to send you home with lots of pretty paper!

05/15/2013

NSS Sneak Peek: Fine Day Press

Our final NSS sneak peek of the day comes from Ashley of Fine Day Press (Booth #2046)! This year Ashley is debuting a cheerfulÂ new letterpress greeting collection that combines hand-illustrated type with bold and bright colors, along with calendars, watercolor prints, and six watercolor notecard sets. I can’t wait to see all the new goodies at the show!

Thanks Ashley!

Fine Day Press is a member of the Designer Rolodex â€“ you can see more of Ashley’s beautiful wedding invitations right here!

Photo Credits: Fine Day Press

*Fine Day Press is a sponsor of Oh So Beautiful Paper

05/15/2013

NSS Sneak Peek: Smock

Our next sneak peek comes from a familiar exhibitor â€“ Smock (Booth #2341)! In addition to eco-friendly greeting cards, gift wrap, and boxes, this year the Smock booth will debut a brand new wedding invitation album with twelve design suites. The album includes an exclusive calligraphy font by the talented Molly Jacques, die cut shapes, six foil colors, and the ability to blind emboss or digitally print designs in combination with letterpress printing and foil stamping. I can’t wait to see the new designs in person!

p.s. For NYC brides, Smock will hold aÂ trunk showÂ event at Judy Paulen Designs onÂ Wednesday May 22

Smock is a member of the Designer Rolodex â€“ you can see more of their beautiful wedding invitations right here!

Photo Credits: Smock

05/13/2013

Katie’s Rustic Italian-Inspired Calligraphy Wedding Stationery

You already know about my deep and abiding love for beautiful calligraphyÂ â€“ I’m in constant awe of those with the talent for such beautiful lettering! Photographer and aspiring calligrapher Katie Decker created these gorgeous calligraphy invitations and stationery for her wedding in April, all inspired by her love for all things Italian. The pieces include rehearsal dinner invitations and menus, along with invitations, menus, and place cards for a bridesmaid luncheon. So pretty!

From Katie:Â My inspiration came from my love of anything Italian and our planned Italian honeymoon. I chose to go the rustic route and used a transparency paper which wrapped around a lovely deckled edge ivory paper. My lettering was therefore a little on the “rustic” side as well to fit with the theme â€“ meaning it was not by any means perfect, which is what I love so much about hand lettering.

My mother and I also threw a luncheon in honor of my bridesmaids. The inspiration was a light Southern 1920s feel that stemmed from my wedding theme. I wanted to keep everything casual, but still sophisticated at the same time. We had a light Southern fare (since the wedding was in Savannah) and I really wanted the invitations to reflect the light but elegant feel.

Thanks Katie!

Photo Credits: Laura Catherine

05/10/2013

{happy weekend!}

Happy Friday everyone! We’re in the final mad dash to the National Stationery Show, which makes me happy because it means lots of gorgeous mail coming into the mailbox! But this weekend I’m looking forward to slowing down and taking a short break to celebrate my very first Mother’s Day. I’ll share an update on Sophie once the show is over, but I’m really, really enjoying this stage with her. At almost 8 months old, she’s just the happiest and smiliest little baby â€“ she makes even the most difficult days so much better! I hope any other moms out there have a wonderful Mother’s Day! But in the meantime…