leigh & ben: invitations.

This couple is made up of two individuals with the most delightful and radiant smiles.  You can tell just by looking at a photo of them that they exude so much joy.  Have a look yourself at their incredible wedding photos taken by three nails photography (sample below.....if that doesn't entice you to look I'm not sure what would!).

Leigh & her sweet momma were a delight to work with.  They also gave me the opportunity to see my work in letterpress form!!!  Eee!  We worked with Evanston Print & Paper and they were wonderful (hoping to do it again soon ;D).

congrats L & B!!  so much love to you and excitement for you.

taken by three nails photography.

katy's anniversary gift.

This commissioned project was a dream.  

Katy (miraculously) found my blog and emailed me about a custom project/gift for her husband for their anniversary.  Let me just tell you that when someone finds me and contacts me with excitement (simply because they like what I do & create!) about the possibility of working together, I get all googly-eyed & giddy.  This is still young and new enough that I have a feeling I'll be feeling that way for, well, let's just say a long time.

can you guess what 'their song' is?

:)

lily & mark: save the date.

first: let me tell you that Lily & Mark are absolutely amazing.  These two have such a fun outlook on life and love & enjoy many things that I, too, love & enjoy.

second: let me tell you that this save-the-date was WAY too much fun to create!  I mean seriously, just look at it!  It's a list full of the things that they love, and it makes me smile.  We're a workin' on their invites now & I am really excited...

third: let me tell you that.....TODAY IS LILY'S BIRTHDAY!  happy happy happy birthday lily may.  LOTS of love :)

cursive.

I remember a conversation in a class (History of Art Education) I was taking, about how elementary schools are considering no longer teaching cursive/penmanship.  I am not totally sure of the status of this today, but after some quick google checks it seems to be in place...oh, I lament this!  I can understand why this conclusion has been made, but it still saddens me.


Can you imagine going to school to study calligraphy tens of years from now, only to find out that your grandparents had no choice but to learn that as elementary students!?  


I sure am thankful for folks like B. Dunlap (photos 1 & 6 below).  Her work is so lovely.













(1 & 6)  B. Dunlap
(2 & 5)  $44 and $35 from lala design studio
(3)  jessica hische
(4)  $125 from rifle paper co. (photo from mint)