June 22, 2009

Day Dreaming

With all of this working around the clock, getting read to move our office (more on that later) and eating dinner at nine o'clock at night I am finding myself day dreaming of my perfect afternoon. Here it is below in pictures... One of these fantastic beanocks aka beanbag/hammock hybrid (seriously how amazing are those!!?) + an enchanted forest or this amazing tent room + surrounded by french macaroons + a glass of chilled lillet + a good book....aaah...READ MORE

June 19, 2009

Laurie Frankel Inspired

I came across Laurie Frankel's work recently and I really can't get enough. It is so inspiring and beautiful. I am especially loving her photos of paper ephemera. How I would love to thumb through that pile of old red books, or that pile of old letters! Laurie's whimsical photos of children are amazing! This is a little reminder to all of you as your embark on your weekend...something to think about. It's always best to stay a kid I think. Keeping...READ MORE

June 18, 2009

Gratitude

We were jumping up and down when we received the new InStyle Weddings magazine and saw our Michelle invitation featured, front and center! We were so excited, so thank you thank you thank you InStyle!! We were also blushing when we were interviewed by some fantastic blogs: The Flashdance (a must read, check it out!), Minted our fabulous online retailer, and finally a great business interview by Entrepreneur...READ MORE

June 16, 2009

Typography Inspired

Typography is a constant part of what we do at the WV from vintage  monograms, to logo design, to custom wedding invitations we are always immersed in this world of typography. I thought I would share a few of my favorite bits of inspiration... These amazing journal pages are from Pathotype which I found via the brilliant blog Go Font Urself. This insanely incredible work is by hand letter artist Allison Carmichael. I could look at her work all...READ MORE

June 8, 2009

Things I heart right now

Here is a collection of things I can't get enough of lately: this fabulous photo by Tim Evan Cook of BALLET SHOES; this photo of EFFORTLESS GLAMOUR by Phil Poynter; this photo of  vintage cotton and a fabulous CROCHET NECKLACE by Angela Spencers (its only $36!!); the new BOOTS SKIN CARE LINE available at Target, fashioned from perusing the old Boots archives, using original formulas and packaged in vintage looking bottles; WEDDINGS INSPIRED BY...READ MORE