It's A Wrap!

To/From Wrapping Paper by Design Army

So, can we just talk a bit more about the upcoming holidays? It's hard not to think about the packaging potential this holiday season, especially when I spied these gorgeous papers from Felt & Wire Shop.

Paris Tour Wrapping Paper by Bridgetown Papers

Inari Wrapping Paper by Loop

Rudolph Wrapping Paper by Design Army

Type-O

House Industries is hosting an exhibition of prints, products, installations and sculptures based on their alphabetical forms. These limited edition serigraphs (25 of each) will be on sale there. Oh, how I love that "M." Click here for more info.

And speaking of House, if you were able to acquire one of these nativity scenes influenced by Alexander Girard before they sold out, consider yourself one of the lucky ones. These are just spectacular.


images from House Industries

Vote For Push Papers!

Push has entered another design challenge over at Minted. Post your vote now for Strike!

Tag-You're It!

There is really no way to contain the excitement I feel over the first signs of cooler days ahead. I can't help but think of what this all means — football season, fires, piles of leaves, crisp blue skies unclouded by the sticky humidity of the south. My mouth is starting to water over the visions of turkey, sweet potatoes and butternut squash soup. And all these wonderful things conjure up an even greater anticipation—Christmas is just around the corner.

I'm getting in the mood for some Christmas lights, cookies, and of course—gifts. Or really just the wrapping of the gifts. So to get you in the mood for some Christmas packages, here are some pretty fantastic gift tags and enclosure cards. Enjoy!

Above Image by Dingbat Press.


Lovely tags and enclosure cards from Eptivity Design.


Simple and Delicate Damask Tags by Invite Dink.



Awesome array by Lucky Bee Press

Chinoiserie inspired mini cards by Missive.

Inspire Me

Just thought I would post my daily image of inspiration in hopes that it might inspire you to be more green, use more green, host a tea, or in my case—re-register for wedding china!

Image from Martha Stewart Weddings

Rockin' Around

Rockin' Around party invitation, menu card and labels are now available at minted.com! Purchase yours here!

Birthday on the Books

We celebrated my little boy's first birthday this past week. It was full of the usual—cake all over the face, a new balloon obsession, torn and half-eaten wrapping paper, and the eventual meltdown. It was awesome.

I must say that of all the gifts received, there was one that stood out. My sweet sister-in-law is one of those people that listens to little cues during the year in order to purchase the perfect gift. She and my brother gifted my toddler with This is New York by Czech born Illustrator & Writer, Miroslav Sasek. I have admired M. Sasek's This Is series for years. His whimsical illustration style is absolutely captivating and his words are quite hilarious. What a great opportunity to teach your kids about the world out there, or at least what is was like in the 50's and 60's (which only adds the humor). I'm looking forward to adding to the collection!







images from: miroslavsasek.com