I think that a wood grain pattern makes the perfect touch in non-wooden goods. It hints at nature without being too over the top. It features delicate lines and it isn’t too rigid of a pattern. I especially love what a couple of the items below play off of–sweet romantic carvings in trees (not that I condone actual tree carving!). I looked for a dress or top that incorporated a wood grain pattern subtly and well, but I couldn’t find one. If anyone has a stunning example, please share it with me!
Cardstore.com Pink Woodgrain Baby Birth Announcement by Pink Dot Press
Wood Grain ‘Decomposition’ Journal available here
Wood Grain Present Packaging from Etsy shop somethingshidinghere
Embroidered Tree Pillow from Etsy Shop cozy blue
Wood Grain Cuff links from Etsy Shop blockpartypress
Wood Grain Ring from Etsy Shop SilverGarden
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This week, we’ll be continuing our How To column with some more help from Miss Manners. Today, she teaches us about the proper way to write a birth announcement. Now, for anyone who has ever read Miss Manners before, you’ll know she has VERY strong opinions. Her take on birth announcements is actually pretty hysterical and rather unique; I laughed throughout the whole thing!
Miss Manners states that she prefers birth announcements that are “written on a married couple’s engraved message card” (27). In other words, she likes a short note on their stationery announcing the birth. She writes that she hates when a baby’s weight is noted, “to show whether you have produced something substantial” (27). Personally, I have no problem about the weight of a baby being noted; I rather like it more! Throughout her instructions on birth announcements, Miss Manners sticks to the idea that they should be short, sweet, and to the point. Today we can include pictures in birth announcements, something Miss Manners did not talk about, but that I love to see. I wonder what she would think about that addition? For anyone looking to create a birth announcement even Miss Manners would approve of, with the added option of a picture, check out the selection of birth announcements at Cardstore.com. You can add as many details as you want, or keep it short like Miss Manners. Either way, family and friends will love to hear any news about your little one.
Above information from Miss Manners by Judith Martin, published by Warner Books, 1983
Miss Manners Book from Flickr
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Tomorrow, August 4th, is Twin Day! My dad is an identical twin so I know how tough it can be to tell twins apart, but also how much fun it is to be with them and see the crazy similarities. If you haven’t seen pictures from former Twin Day celebrations, you need to look them up; these people are incredibly identical! In honor of this fun day, we’re providing a Take Two Tuesday that celebrates twins with two peas in a pod. The cute birth announcement designed by Great Arrow Graphics is perfect for twins, and pairs adorably with this sweet picture from Flickr photographer Harpersbizarre. Twins always provide a little added spice to life, so if you’re a twin, Happy Twin Day tomorrow!
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Twins
When it comes time to buy a birth announcement for a baby girl, every parent wants to show off their child in the sweetest way possible. And what could be cuter than your baby’s picture surrounded by a pink background and adorable pink buttons in this Pink Baby Buttons birth announcement! Designed by Cardstore.com artist february 13 creative, this card is full of irresistible charm. Paired with this creative and cute picture of a bouquet of pink buttons by Flickr photographer whimsylove, this may be the prettiest Take 2 Tuesday yet!
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