Adorabley Sweet

Sweet children's book illustrations and hand carved stamps are a wonderful combination, especially when it's handmade by Craft Pudding out of Wisconsin. Send in your child's photo and get a custom stamp made. Craft pudding will take your photo and create a cute illustration that resembles your child, down to the dimples. A smart and delightful way to use the custom stamp is to label your child's books or clothing. I love the idea of taking something wholesome and bring it to a whole new creative level. mmm... the possibilities that you can have if you send in your own design as well.

It's 1201AM

{ 1201am — The first minute of the day, or night, where fresh innovative designs emerge. } Notes Decorativ are a collection of lovely letterpressed notecards by graphic designer, Laurie Forehand. Her floral notecards are simply beautiful. The unique way of using offset printing and letterpress make the ultra mod cards achieve a wonderful tactile look and feel. My favorite notecards are the artful patterned background with sweet birds in magenta. Laurie also creates a wonderful line of Home Decorativ pillow designs.

It's Gotta Be Turtle Love

I've been keeping an eye on Turtle Papers for a few years now and love how far they have progressed. I am head over heels with what they have in their etsy store. They have a new line of silk screened tees that are vibrant and adorable, simply perfect for gifts. My favorite is their new collection of Whimsy folded notecards. Not only is it whimsical, but a bit of shabby chic. Loving it!

A Bit of Whimsy

I have always been an avid admirer, loving the look and feel of Whimsy Press. A hip talented team of designers creating fabulous wrapping paper and stationery. I drool with envy as I lavish up the amount of eye candy that they have on their site. Oh, the beauty of a gift is best when wrapped with luscious wraps such as these. Wrap up some cool Chinese New Year gifts with a trendy buffet of Asian inspired designs. Write a haiku or some whimsical message on some matchbook notepads. Give a taste Whimsy.

I { heart } Target

My favorite textile designer have moved into Target. Dwell Studio for Target has arrived and they are simply stunning. Come on and get chique, Baby!

Pick a Number, Any Number

A cold rainy day and I finally have some down time to write again. 529 cards have a nice line of letterpress Numerology greeting cards. Bold colorful numbers in a classic typeface are used in a witty saying. Their Vinotes are great wine gift cards. My favorite for Valentine's Day is VIN-12 { happy: Valentine's Day; to have found you; I-Love-Being-Single Day }. It adds a little personal flair to wine gifting. Cheers!

Gung Hei Fat Choy

Happy Chinese New Year! Wishing you all to be prosperous in the Year of the Rat. Celebrate the new year with lovely tags from bamboo village press, a hand made notecard from tatsuko, a personal notecard from turtle papers or a greeting card from china sprout.

Hello, February!

Do you remember Valentine's Day at school, taping an envelope in front of your desk and hoping the envelope get filled with special little Valentine's Day cards from classmates? As you all already know, I have this obsession with paper and have to keep the paper crave satiated. Here are a few yummy sites to go to for ordering beautiful V-Day notecards.


Jack Cards : Luxe Paperie
Shown above are a few of my favorite designers. { Modern Printed Matter, Snow & Graham, Hello! Lucky, Satsuma Press, Deluce Design, Bob's Your Uncle, Bumble Ink, Andy Pratt and Bald Guy Greetings... }