From the monthly archives:

June 2010

Typewriter Charm

by Allison on June 30, 2010

I love the instant old world charm a typewriter brings to any room. The subtle gesture toward days gone by creates a an at once romantic and wistful vibe, an ideal quality for any room.  I dream of having the perfect home office–a heavy dark wooden desk, a couple of simple mason jars filled with pens and pencils, a stack of books, a small vase filled with zinnias, and, of course, a vintage typewriter.  However, I can’t ever seem to find the right one, and instead have amassed a variety of typewriter-related items–a typewriter frame, typewriter jewelry, typewriter stationery, the list goes on. . . I doubt I will quench my thirst for typewriter paraphernalia until I find that perfect one!

typerwriter final4; Typewriter Charm

Cardstore.com You’re Just My Type Card by Sam Posnick

Typewriter Decor Photos from Apartment Therapy Chicago

Pink Vintage Typewriter Illustration here

Typewriter Initial Pendant from Urban Outfitters

It’s summertime, and the first thing that comes to mind for many of us is watermelons! With such a delicious taste and bright color, there is nothing more representative of these warm months. If you’re planning on having a summertime party, there’s no better invitation than this Watermelon BBQ card from Motormouthpress. Pair it with some fantastically juicy watermelon at your party, like the one seen in the photograph from Fashion 1 Psychology, for a perfect match.

watermelon final; Take 2 Tuesday:  Good Enough to Eat

Frame Mania

by Allison on June 28, 2010

I love the look of masses of mismatched frames all crammed together on one wall.  It works best, I think, when the interiors of the frames vaguely match one another, like the collection of framed embroidery below.  After visiting the Neue Nationalgalerie in Berlin–which has the most beautiful maroon room stuffed from top to bottom with a huge array of portraits–I was inspired to create a similar wall, jam-packed with amateur portraits. I’m building my collection now, hunting in antique stores, flea markets and street fairs, and will be sure to eventually post the final result!

testnew1; Frame Mania

Cardstore.com Thank You Card by Natalie Eden

Wallpaper by Lisa Bengtsson available here

Cork Board Frame from Confessions of  a Chronic Crafter

Framed Embroidering via ffffound at daydreamlily

Delphine Does it Again

by Vanessa on June 24, 2010

Cardstore.com is always proud of our talented and creative artists, but today we’d like to give a special shoutout to the incredible designer delphine. Have you seen her new line of personalized party favors? She has created napkins, coasters, matches, stickers, stir sticks, and party bags that you can customize with one of her gorgeous and chic designs, along with your own text, color palette, and whatever other details you see fit. I can just think of a million ways these could make any event stand out. Pair these with one of her fabulous invitations for a party that won’t be forgotten! Below are some of our favorite invitations that can be found at Cardstore.com.

delphine3; Delphine Does it Again

So Very “Tweet”

by Vanessa on June 23, 2010

For some reason, this summer seems to be a particularly huge season of weddings for me. The few I’ve been to so far have all been magnificent, and I know the rest will be just as moving. But with all these weddings, I can’t help but think about the next step: the babies to come! I found myself browsing through our baby shower invitations, and I was suddenly inspired by our Little White Bird invitation. I love the subtle colors and details, and realized a bird-themed baby shower could quite possibly be the cutest party ever. So, without further ado, here is the inspiration board I have come up with!

vanessa collage 1; So Very Tweet

Invitation from Cardstore.com

Dress (which I can totally see the expecting Mama rocking) from Anthropologie

Birdcage images from Thoughtfully Simple

Table/floral image from Style Me Pretty

Mini chocolate bundt cake from Hostess With the Mostess

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