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Our New Motto

alee — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 14:30:58 +0000

We just got this poster and we think it’s awesome. Special bonus that it’s letterpressed to boot!

image courtesy of Baltimore Print Studios http://baltimoreprintstudios.com/2010/04/posters-for-sale/

Inspiration: Type Installations

alee — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 14:30:02 +0000

We stumbled upon this designer’s website and all we have to say is WOW. These typographic installations are incredible. We are truly awe inspired. Ebon Heath, you are our new hero. If you want your mind blown, go here: http://www.listeningwithmyeyes.com/stereotype.html

Pretty Bows

alee — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:26:58 +0000

I just finished wrapping a wedding gift and realized that I do whatever I can to get around the task of tying a bow. I would rather just tie a knot. Most times the aesthetic I’m going for doesn’t really make sense for a bow and a lot of the times I think bows can be tacky, but that’s only because they haven’t been done right. With the right material, a bit of skill and a play with scale, this shouldn’t be too hard right? Great tutorials here and here. Maybe my next wedding gift wrap job will have a pretty bow.

[image above, top row from left: yellow bow from band.do, napkin bow from martha stewart, figure eight bow from Martha Stewart, tuxedo bow from Martha Stewart, headband from ban.do]

[image above, top row from left: medallion bow from Martha Stewart, recycled paper bow from The Spotted Sparrow, recycled map bow from How About Orange]

Build your own letterpress

alee — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 22:02:10 +0000

It doesn’t get much better than finding a template for a mini Vandercook paper press! I immediately stopped what I was doing (anything for a distraction) pulled out my exacto knife, ruler, bone folder, and glue. Those 15 minutes were heaven and now I have the cutest press ever. I wonder if Justin would mind if I decorated our Christmas tree this year with multi-color mini Vandercooks. Thanks to those over at Baltimore Print Studios for the diy… you guys rock & definitely just made my day!

If I only had this Coccoina glue to put it together with. Isn’t this the most beautiful packaging for glue? It’s made from potato startch + its suppose to smell like Marzipan! Might be worth a little taste…

destination pillows

alee — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 18:31:21 +0000

Cat Studio makes these hand embroidered pillows (all from original art) of different states, regions, cities, parks & countries. Wouldn’t these make the best gifts for a bride or couple? They’re so fun and unexpected! For a destination wedding they’d be the perfect gift for the wedding party or as a thank you for loved ones to remember your special day. Check out the entire collection here.

vintage mailboxes

alee — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 18:50:24 +0000

We came across these tucked into the side of a building, somewhere in the San Juan Islands, and thought the amount of detail used for a mailbox was incredible. I’m especially into the little star shape used for the lock!