Good Bye 2011, Hello 2012

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Wishing everyone a Happy, Healthy, and very Loved 2012! Cheers!

Constructing a Card

Hi friends! I can't believe it is almost Christmas (and that I haven't blogged in a month!) We have a lot of exciting new lines coming in 2012 and I thought I would share the first of many new posts to come! R. Nichols is one of the cutest stationery and card lines out there. Nick starts every card by cutting out all of the pieces from construction paper and then assembling the cards- and he doesn't miss a detail! I loved seeing the originals and all the detail he puts into the cards! The use of bright colors, cities, dogs, and iconic figures is a sure bet to be hugely popular with customers!

Be Merry

And by "Be" I mean Cinda B. Wow talk about a line that has grown tremendously for me this year! I love Cinda B- it is the perfect gift for someone who has everything or loves to travel. I love that Cinda B is water proof, machine washable and stain resistant so you dont have to worry about it looking worn after a few uses (also makes it great for Moms!) I also love that Cinda B is made here in the USA! All the bags are also monogrammable! These are my favorite items for this Holiday!

Christmas Cards I love

{Mr. Boddingtons; $40 for 25}

{Smock Paper; $15 for 6}

{rifle paper company; $18}

Good Morning! Who is ready for Thanksgiving this week? I am making my pumpkin bread tonight for my Pumpkin Bread Pudding I am bringing! I have had a difficult time this year making a decision on a Christmas card. I love a good card card- no photo. Here are the cards that I love this year!

Minted.com

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It would be a shame if I didn't mention Minted.com for Christmas. They have such cute designs for digital Christmas cards (even though I still prefer the old stick your picture on kind). I think if you have small kids or work all the time getting your cards online is easier and makes sense! I love how many of the designs are mostly picture (just in case someone wants to hang on to it!) Here are my favorite designs from minted.com!

Monogram Monday

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Happy Halloween!! Still have pumpkins sitting on your front porch needing to be carved? I love these monogrammed pumpkins- such a chic way to be festive! Or are you like me and do you hate the gutting of the pumpkins so you'd rather them sit there? Then paint your monogram on and if you are up to it add some glitter! I hope everyone has a spooktacular day!

Amazing Calligraphy

I have been researching calligraphy a bit lately because I would like to use a little in our wedding invitation and for a couple other details at the wedding! Have you ever looked at Bernard Maisner's Calligraphy? If not, do. He is amazing- an true artist of penmanship and his designs are incredible. Unfortunately he also comes with a hefty price tag- 8 hand engraved cards are about $100. Not in your budget? Check out these awesome Bernard Maisner cards from Jonathan Wright- they are letteredpressed and incredible- and retail for about $7 a card!