April 9, 2013 by Sara

Baby Mobile

I wanted to share some pictures of the ribbon mobile I made for Baby Emi. I’m not sure it photographs well laying down, so I took a few of it hanging. I also thought this could be a great hands-on project for a baby shower– or many hung together for decoration!

This was one of the harder projects, and one of the reasons the box barely made it before the baby did! At first I thought I would do 3 tiers, then the ribbons kept coming off, then I changed my mind on the colors… Due to this my “in process” photos won’t really help. I did finally pulled it together and think it turned out really nice!

In the end I used a simple slip knot and slid a bit of glue under the loop to ensure it stayed tight. I kept the hanging ribbons long to make it adjustable {and safe!} in the baby’s room.

The silver ribbon was a last minute addition, and I think it really added to the final product.

I hope Baby Emi likes it!

April 7, 2013 by Sara

Baby Shower in a Box

One of the hardest things about living overseas is being {and sometimes feeling} far away from your friends and family during important times in their lives. Technology has made it a lot easier to stay in touch and even be a part of big days, but sometimes things you can touch and feel make your relationship more tangible.

One of my dearest friends in New York is nearly due with a little girl named Emi. The mother-t0-be is one of the strongest people I know, and yet physically one of the smallest! This kick-ass lady loves pink like nobodies business so I know her baby will be dressed as the princess- and athlete– that she will become. I can’t wait for this litte girl to be born and I couldn’t help but put together a box of love for Emi and her mommy.

My friend also spent some time in Hong Kong, so I added some items that are specific to the region, like this baby book and tiny chinese slippers {ok, and maybe to remind Emi of her Aunt Sara} . I made a banner– for her room or to welcome her home, personalized special. I also made the mobile, and put together a little pampering kit for my friend, including some fun nail polish and masks. A little learning toy is a necessity and I found the color card at Prints, fitting the color scheme nicely.

I hope Emi and her mommy love it! xoxo

February 5, 2013 by Sara

Beautiful IOUs

Want to give a gift that is both beautiful and thoughtful? These letterpress promissory notes will do the trick for new parents. {IOU Letterpress via Oh So Beautiful Paper}

September 18, 2012 by Sara

Whales Are The New Birds

Do you watch Portlandia? I’ve only watch a few episodes, but I laugh hysterical through them. They have a skit about the popularity of the hipster use of birds called “Put A Bird On It.”

Well, Whales are the new birds. Expect to see these gentle giants everywhere.

Top row: Whales at a party: card/tray/mobile/straw/salad tongs

Bottom row: Whales at home: tissue box/book ends/pillow/box/vase

September 4, 2012 by Sara

9th Letter Press

I gotta send some hometown love to the 9th Letter Press, a new stationery shop in Winter Park, FL {I got my business degree in this beautiful little city, and grew up not 10 minutes away}. Doing design and letterpress now– I can’t wait for them to open a storefront.

Think I will have to do some online ordering soon!

August 20, 2012 by Sara

Paper Love

I have weddings on the brain this week. These stationery pieces are not only gorgeous, but are helping me get into the wedding zone. {what? It’s a thing.}

This invitation walks the perfect line between modern and vintage, classy and fun.

Being that I am a huge bookworm, this invitation suite is perfect in every way.

These adorable recipe cards would be perfect for a wedding shower. {favors or a gift for the bride to be, filled with her family and friends favorites} Even better? It’s a free printable!

August 6, 2012 by Sara

DIY Modern Gold Planters

I had so much fun with my gold barrettes last week that I knew I wanted to do more with gold paint. {The other items in our apartment should be on high alert!}

We got a bunch of planters during a visit to IKEA awhile back. They were only a few dollars each, so we stocked up with the idea that we would plant herbs and cat grass. We didn’t end up doing much of that, so our pots were looking forlorn and empty.

So I used some painters tape to create some designs on the pots…

And used the same trusty gold paint to create these beauties.

I didn’t have any flowers on hand, but I plan to fill these with a bouquet and use them as vases for my next dinner party. Just a few coats of gold paint really made these planters come to life. Not just for potted plants anymore!

July 25, 2012 by Sara

Farmers Market Flowers: 2 More Ways

Day 3– and final– of my adventure in floral design. Yesterday I decided that I preferred the single bloom look, especially with the black and white polka dots. So I today I’m combining those elements to come up with 2 new looks.

First up, I used a straight sided bowl (also from Jamali), with the polka dots showing through the water. It looks very serene, doesn’t it?

Then, I tried covering with the cloche — and it went from calm to centerpiece worthy. Don’t you think?

I hope that you enjoyed my experiments in flower design as much as I did! Maybe it even spiked some inspiration in you!

July 24, 2012 by Sara

Farmers Market Flowers: Glass Cloche

Day 2 in my adventures in floral design! I got this fun bell jar cover at Jamali and couldn’t wait to try out it’s level of party fun.

To use it for a dinner or shower, I’d need to add a little sprinkle or sparkle; I went for polka dots. I added a single bloom– and loved how it turned out. The red flower with the black and white add a bit of Alice in Wonderland, don’t you think?