Hello! Lucky witty cards

How fun are these?? The circus-like references remind me of a book I used to pour through in my younger days. I cannot remember the title, sadly. It was about a little circus mouse, and the illustrations were hand sketched in black & white. Isn't it funny how our most minute childhood memories can be triggered by any random item, and it all comes rushing back? ...sigh, nostalgia.

Founded in 2003, Hello! Lucky is the creation of sisters Eunice Moyle and Sabrina Moyle. In addition to a large line of everyday letterpress cards for various occasions, they also have an beautiful Custom Wedding collection (featured in Martha Stewert Weddings and InStyle Weddings) and just recently launched their Custom Baby line. ...so witty and whimsical. Definitely worth perusing their site if you have a moment.

(images from Hello! Lucky)

Petite Pear Paperie

I read in Real Simple about a year ago, one way to simplify last minute gift-giving was to buy a package of blank paper luggage tags to use instead of ready-made gift cards. While I do love letterpress and beautiful stationery, I have to say that it really did make things easier! Holidays, last minute gifts, bottles of wine, whatever the occasion. I just used one last night, in fact, for a birthday gift.

So I thought it fitting that one of my favorite finds on Etsy this week is Petite Pear Paperie for tags. I'm so enamored with the vintage flair of these handmade stamped/cut luggage tags and card sets. My favorite being the catalogue style tags and the Paris-inspired circular tags. Love, love, love...

(Images from Petite Pear Paperie)

Paper Stories letterpress

I had to post this on a Friday... when else could you appreciate the sarcasm? Ok, so maybe a Monday morning might have been even better. Have you ever had a moment where you wanted to say something to someone, but a regular note card just wouldn't cut the mustard? How do you tell someone "Thanks for nothing" or "You just suck the life out of me"? I love it! Paper Stories letterpress has a collection, aptly named Bittersweet, that contains witty one-line expressions. Perfect gift for someone in need of a good laugh. Available for purchase through their Etsy shop.




(Images from paper stories)

Florence

Florence, Italy... perhaps my most favorite city on Earth. My friend Jill saw these note cards when she was out shopping one day and she said that they just looked like me, so she gave them to me... just because. How thoughtful?! Thank you Jill! I studied in Florence my junior year in college and so I have always had a special place in my heart for that city. I have great memories of eating way too much gelato, hanging out in Piazza Santa Croce after class, bartering in the open air market of San Lorenzo {where I purchase my 1st pair of tall leather boots!}, and just in general being really, blissfully happy. There is something so intoxicating about Italy. The people, the food, the art, the landscape... ummm, and let's not forget about the wine.

I also have an unusual attraction to old street maps. Not exactly sure why... I've hung 7 vintage Italian city street maps in our living room. {I'll post photos soon!} For those of you that know DC, I found them at Eastern Market in Capitol Hill.

So, I just wanted to say that I love these cards. They make me happy when I look at them. Made by Papyrus.

(image via Papyrus and flickr)

tiny prints

Some of you may already know about Tiny Prints - children's invitations, announcements, and shower favors... But in case you haven't, I've been wanting to share! Not only are they super cute, but I love that you can order in lots as small as 25. Great cost savings if you are hosting a small party, for example. Here's a peek...



(Images from Tiny Prints)

Galison/Mudpuppy home office

Creators of beautiful stationery Galison/Mudpuppy not only have cute notecards, photo albums and journals, but their line of home office products inspires me to actually get our office organized…and looking quite stylish, I might add... Package of 8 File Folders $8, and Address Books $18…

Thanks for the tip Theresa M...
(images from Galison/Mudpuppy)