March 21st, 2012
When I graduated from college, my dad gave me a beautiful set of personalized stationery. It came in a dark green box with cream-colored notes that had my full name written across the top. It was one of the sweetest gifts I’d ever received and it marked the first time I truly felt like an adult. I still have the box tucked away in my closet – with just a few cards left. I don’t know if I’ll ever bring myself to use the last one, especially since I’ll be changing my name (though not professionally) in just a few short weeks. Beyond personalized notes though, it’s fair to say that I have an obsession with all things related to paper, so I figured I’d share some of my favorite stationery-related items that I use most frequently.
Good paper (plus matching envelopes). It seems rather obvious, but I always make sure to have several sizes and colors of paper lying around so I can make cards instead of buying them. I recently purchased this double loop punch to make ordinary paper look really special (as seen above).
Glitter. I use this set for nearly everything – finger nails, cards, you name it.
Glue pen. The perfect way to use said glitter to write sweet sayings with sparkle.
Decorative paper. I use this for wrapping small gifts or for lining plain envelopes – the easiest way to make a big impact. Simply trace the outside of the envelope on the backside of the paper you want to use and cut it out (make sure to leave a little room on the sides and along the top, so you can still seal it closed).
Stamps. These bring back memories from childhood, but now I opt for quirky characters (like this orange lobster) to dress up neutral card stock.
Finished cards for spring.
March 20th, 2012
Ever since I made these (which, I must reiterate, were way harder than they looked), I’d been curious about other variations on the same idea. I decided to try out pie pops this past weekend in the middle of a nearly six-hour-long Mad Men marathon. The process would have been much simpler had I used store-bought pie dough, but since that would have meant leaving to go out in the rain, I made it from scratch. It also would have been vastly improved by fresh berries, but I had frozen ones on hand, so I made do. The two-bite pies were the ideal complement to an afternoon spent on the couch, with plenty of napkins, blankets, and a big glass of milk.
March 19th, 2012
{Ray-Ban Sunglasses, Stylemint Top, Topshop Blazer, Nixon Watch, Vintage & J.Crew Necklaces, Hudson Jeans, Zara Bag, Manolo Blahnik Pumps, Nars Heat Wave Lipstick
Things I’m into right now: matching my lipstick to my shirt, layering necklaces (when I walked, these two sounded like I was holding a handful of seashells), crisp blazers paired with messy hair, and all-black accessories. Per usual, the weather report in L.A. was far more dramatic than was the actual case, so I was happy to throw on an outfit that didn’t include rain boots for a quick lunch out.
March 16th, 2012
{My go-to hairstyle while in Austin – beachy waves with a sequined clip}
This has been a long, but fulfilling week and I’m so glad the weekend’s finally here. Today I have my first dress fitting, which makes our wedding seem unbelievably real. It’s supposed to rain pretty much the entire time, so I’m planning on making comfort food (namely this), catching up on sleep, and finishing up a couple of design projects that I’ve ignored for far too long. In the meantime, here are five things I’m loving right now.
{Most original gummies ever – “fried egg” + “chicken feet”}
{Bright yellow makes everything more appealing – even cotton balls}
{Favorite new souvenir – a Pendleton computer case for traveling}
{Dressing up a classic J.Crew cardigan with vintage buttons}
