image above by Axioo


The weather is warm, the sun is out and we are thinking about jumping in the pool!  So happy rainy days are gone!

image above by Bret Cole

image above by Axioo photography
image above by Zoom Photography

image above by Justin Lee

It's the middle of the week, but I am already ready for the weekend!  I'm ready to pack my bags and escape to some place quiet and beautiful.

More travel inspiration here...
image above by Axioo
 Sometimes the smallest details are the most beautiful.  I love these lace patterns, so pretty and feminine!

via cherry blossom girl blog

image above by Axioo

image above by Axioo
image above by Stephanie Williams


I've always loved kelly green, grass green, blue-green, but lately I've been drawn to this muted turquoise/ teal.  Such a wonderful color for shoes, but it would make an awesome paint color!

design above by Janet Simon



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image above by Ken Kienow
 inspiration board above via smp

 Here is a recent bride designed letterpressed wedding invitation set for an Indian affair.  We used double thick paper and printed accommodation and wedding details on the back!  The envelope design started on the front and wrapped around to the back flap!  Completely custom and so unique!
 

 We are back from Hawaii, the Big Island!  What a memorable trip.  A volcano erupted, we had an earthquake, we were evacuated for the tsunami and one of our flights home was canceled. We still had a great time with family.  Snorkeling and great whale watching was some of our favorite things.


I highly recommend traveling with helpful family members when you have little ones!  Troy and I got to have a date night alone and a few mornings to sleep in!  Emma is still talking about whales, the beach and especially the swimming pool!  I'm trying to get back into the swing of these here!  Back to "real life", chores, errands etc.


While on vacation the earthquake and tsunami hit Japan and it eventually led us to be evacuated on the Big Island of Hawaii.  The damage we saw there was nothing compared to the suffering, damage and profound loss in Japan.  Today we are participated with other bloggers in Japan with Love.

You can donate here.
List of other organations to donate to here.


I couldn't let today go by and not post something about green, my favorite color!!  {Only Martha could make green ribbons look so grand!}  Here is more inspiration!!
Tomorrow we'll be blogging for Japan.. stay tuned!

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Dreaming of warm water, sandy beaches, and lots of fresh pineapple.  We are off to the Big Island and I will be taking a break from blogging.  (I know, you all hate me.)  I'll see you soon!

inspiration above by Snippet & Ink
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We recently printed this faux bois invitation for graphic designer Olive & Emerald.  I loved the look, and the letterpress printing gave it a great textural feel.  The reply design was my favorite.

 Wood love above via SMP


printed by Sugar Plum, designed by Olive & Emerald

Check out Kerry's blog here for more design inspiration.


I love this cute Little Red Riding Hood themed birthday! 



images above by Cameron Ingalls