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The story of: Classic Lace Photo Grad Announcement
The obsession: Lace, lace and more lace for the grad who’s a little sentimental. But not too sentimental — so with a rustic or natural
It’s National Pillow Fight Day!
Go ahead – jump on the bed and start swinging those pillows. Loser makes dinner. And the winner gets to make the bed. But it
We’re crushing on…grad cap favor boxes (PLUS a free downloadable!)
It’s almost here. The moment you’ve been waiting for. When you flip that tassel and toss that cap and then the celebration begins. But don’t
Trendy gift ideas for grads
Wondering what to get those special graduates? Here are 5 great gift ideas that will take them into the next stage of their lives with
Chalkboard Year Graduation Invitation
The obsession: Chalkboards. Old-school chalkboards (yes, like the kind in schools) and how they’ve graduated from the classroom (as signs, art and home décor). And
Wedding registry: 5 ways to do it right
Registering for wedding gifts is so much fun. But before you get your list and that scanner in your hands, keep these 5 registry tips
The story of: Color Pop Graduation Invitation
The obsession: Something other than the same-old, same-old graduation invitations with a mascot on the front. Something with more personality, more style and unique enough
We’re crushing on…welcome spring bags
Hello, spring? Are you really here? If we make super cute little bags and fill them with springtime treats and give them to all of
3 new ways to get guests to respond
That perfect wedding invitation you’ve chosen? Guests won’t be able to resist it. They’ll be rushing to mark their calendars and make travel plans and
Saw it, tried it… crushed it!
We saw this project on a cute little blog called The House That Lars Built and thought St. Patrick’s Day was exactly the occasion (and motivation) we needed to replace our
Look what brides are pinning!
What wedding invitations are brides like you loving right now? Well, we checked out our Pinterest page, and here’s what we found. Tell us –
The story of: Deco Shine Invitation
The obsession: Everything Art Deco – the style, the shine, sophistication. And we wanted to able to see what would happen when we got to
The story of: Confetti Toss Invitation
The obsession: Gorgeous wedding invitations + a little more. Like colorful printing + foil. Beautiful paper + unique shapes. The look: We want to throw
Happy hour just got more fun
What do you do when the happy hours you host are exactly between crystal flutes posh and plastic cups casual? You do this: serve vino
What women really want for Valentine’s Day
Have you ever wondered just how romantic we get on Valentine’s Day? Here are some fun facts about the love that will be in the
We’re crushing on…DIY Valentine’s mugs
Roses? Old school. Candy? Cliché. Something handmade, clever and really cute? Crush! Here’s what we’re giving our friends and sweeties for Valentine’s Day – DIYing
The story of: State of Bliss Ring Pillow
The obsession: Long-distance romances. Across-the-country celebrations. A bride from one state and a groom from another and where they end up together. The look: Personal
5 ways to have food trucks at your wedding
Wondering how the food truck trend would work at your wedding? Here are five perfect places within your wedding day to fit in a little