dingbat press

I'm such a sucker for letterpress stationery...I have a shoebox full of wedding invitations, birth announcements and party invites I've kept from over the years-it makes me so happy to flip through them, (as I often do!) Nothing can beat the feel and weight of soft, heavy paper and the inked, debossed images are so elegant.  I have always wanted business cards with the back-to-back B's in my logo indented and a letterpress card would be so fabulous...unfortunately, with the rate I hand out business cards, the price point is a little out of my league.  But, when a friend sent me a link to Dingbat Press (thank you, Shannon!), it has me seriously considering breaking my piggy bank and ordering some as soon as possible!

Check out these beauties:

The edge-painting is a beautiful finishing touch...and makes the cards really pop!  What a great branding tool...no one would forget being handed one of these stunners:

Can't you just imagine my logo with some Kelly green, yellow or orange-painted edges? Hmmm...me, too!

To see more business cards, stationery and invites, check out their site here. 

Happy Hump Day!

tangerine tango

Pantone's color of the year for 2012 is tangerine tango and what a great pick, if you ask me. While it's certainly not a hue for the faint-hearted, everyone can use a little orange in their life-in small doses, this vibrant shade adds a pop of color to the gloomy winter and reminds me of the warm summer days right around the corner.  Add a bowl of clementines, a few pillows or a cozy throw for a bright punch of color that's sure to cheer up your home this winter:

P. Allen Smith via Tobi Fairley

Kay Douglass via Atlanta Homes

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Brahms Mount

Coastal Living

Sarah Richardson

Design Sponge

JK Capri

Tory Burch

Suzanne Kasler

House Beautiful

 Stay tuned for a post on how to glaze furniture...you'll want to glaze everything in your house when you see how easy it really is!

black & white (and a bit in between)

For Christmas this year, Celerie Kemble's latest design book, Black & White, found its way under the tree and I was surprised to see how many of the images that I had squirreled away in my inspiration files over the years were showcased in her book! With fabulous examples of ways to infuse a little black and white into your home decor, there's something for every style and taste in this book, from the neutral enthusiast to the bold, lacquer-loving decorator.

Black is a great color to accessorize with...whether it's a lamp shade, doors painted a glossy black or a grouping of photographs and art in black frames, a little bit goes a long way.  And for those willing to go a little more bold, walls bathed in black paint can also create elegant, neutral and comfy spaces.  Here are some of my favorite images that really show how pops of black can completely transform a room:

Carolyn Espley Miller

Lonny

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Traditional Home

Coastal Living

Nannette Brown via Elle Decor

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Habitually Chic

Cottage Living

Hudson Boston

Lisa Sherry Interieurs via Lonny

#7

Happy seventh anniversary to my wonderful hubby...

...I am one lucky girl!

gallery wall goodness

After taking down all our Christmas decorations yesterday, I got to rearranging some artwork and photographs and before I knew it, I was re-doing an entire gallery wall!  If you're working on a tight budget, like I usually am, pictures of friends and family is a great way to add interest to any space and keep your treasures front and center for everyone to see.  Mix in pieces of art, initials, postcards, anything that holds personal meaning for you for even more drama.  If you follow me on Pinterest, you know I love a good gallery wall.  Here are some of my favorites:

Abode Love

House and Home

Elle Decor

India Hicks

Little Green Notebook

The Lettered Cottage

Lauren Leiss

NY Mag

Urban Grace

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Steven Gambrel, via Elle Decor

Kate Spade via the Selby

Pottery Barn

Country Living

Renovation Style via Marianne Simon Design

Tracery Interiors

Traditional Home