She walks in beauty: June 2011

Maternity top from Old Navy, non-maternity sweater and yoga pants from Motherhood Maternity

So linking up with Lindsey today...I'm starting week 35.. almost there! We recently had another ultrasound and everything looks good, she is still a girl and she is looking more chubby:-) The weather is warming up, so it's more shorts and skirts! I guess it's about time I get serious about the nursery!

maternity top from Old Navy, maternity shorts from Motherhood Maternity

maternity top from the Gap, non maternity skirt from Forever 21?

Getting ready for church with Emma- maternity top Gap, non maternity skirt Old Navy

All images by Sugar Plum Invitations

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pretty peach

image above by Imprintables

Happy Monday.. as you can tell I'm working on a blog redesign, still working out some bugs. I'm also working on a fun letterpress giveaway later this week! Enjoy the peachy summertime sunshine!

image above by Stephanie Williams

image above by Imprintables

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pretty & bright

dessert table by Imprintables au

Happy Monday... summer is here and it's all about being outdoors. Here is some colorful inspiration for your week! We've been doing lots of printing and working on lots of changes for "she walks in beauty"... so stay tuned!

image via daisy pink cupcake blog

image above by Stephanie Williams

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happy father's day...

baby Troy and his Dad

toddler Troy and Dad

baby Becky and Dad

Dad and I seven years ago!

Troy and his baby Emma

To our Dads today... you're the best in the world. Thanks for always being there for us.. you gave the best of yourselves for us! We love & miss you so! Troy- you're the best Daddy Emma could ever ask for. hugs & love.

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insta fridays

This Friday we are linking up with J on Life Rearranged to see a little bit of this week. Troy and I celebrated our 7th anniversary this past weekend. In the past... before kids, we would go away for a long anniversary weekend, but these days we decided to stay around the central coast. We explored the new trail Point Buchon apart of Montana de Oro State Park.

We also went to the Melodrama to see Soup du Jour.

For lunch we went to Noi's Little Thai Takeout.. our favorite Thai restaurant by a long shot. {Made fresh in front of you, tiny place with one stove, but oh-so good. FYI- it's cash only.} We tried to go kayaking in Morro Bay, but it was too windy.

all photos by sugar plum invitations

We finished our date day by having ice cream at Coldstone and I couldn't help but take a few pictures of the On A Lark Cupcake Shoppe inside our local Coldstone, it's super cute!

I wish I could say the rest of the week was just as fun, but Emma has been down with a nasty summer cold:( Such is real life! Have a great weekend!

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the rise of the cactus

image above via Pinterest on Sugar Plum

Who would have thought cactus would become so chic!? I love the pairing of succulents and vintage decor. Succulents are so hardy and you can do lots of diy projects with them ahead of time and they will still look awesome the day of! Lots of decorative succulents are available at your local nursery, and they are much more inexpensive and far less perishable than cut flowers. Here is some inspiration for your Thursday!

image above via decor8

image by bret cole

image by stephanie williams

image above by Stephanie Williams

image by Ken Kienow

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chic & frilly

image above by Axioo photography

image above by Abryan

Simple white is stunning paired with light and airy ruffles:-)

Alchemy Fine Events

Stephanie Williams

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perfect {dessert table}

party table ideas by Imprintables and treats by Hello Naomi posted by sugar plum on pinterest

A while back we did a letterpress project for the designers at Imprintables in Australia. I recently saw a dessert table they did with Hello Naomi, and loved it! Check out all their great party ideas! The soft sea green is so perfect with the bubble gum blue. Here is some more inspiration from Australia!!!

treats by Hello Naomi

party table ideas by Imprintables and treats by Hello Naomi

image above by Ken Kienow- OK, Ken isn't isn't in Australia.. but the California coast!

image above via pink wallpaper posted by sugar plum on pinterest

maroons by sweet tiers au posted by sugar plum on pinterest

dessert table by imprintables

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custom letterpress packaging

all images by Mon Amour Jewelry

A fun part of printing is working with other companies to custom letterpress printed paper goods for them. From letterhead, business cards, custom cards, packaging, envelopes and so much more. Here is a recent letterpress project were we printed custom cards for Mon Amour Jewelry. If you are looking for a custom quote or more info on our business stationary drop me a note here! Happy Monday!

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a few favorites... {updated}

Here are some of my favorite links:

I love this fun retro brunch ideas on Ruffled!

via talia audenart blog on Farmers Family blog

Cutest nursery here!

photography by Beux Arts, Kelly Oshiro Design on sugar plum via pinterest

Did you see the glamorous event that Kelly put together? I was so proud to see on SMP this week!

Did you see this family that is bringing home their adopted daughter from China this week?! So sweet and happy for them!!!

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Berry Sweet

image via wild flower photography on sugar plum on pinterest

I love summer time fruit, especially berries. Maybe it's my prego hormones, but I've been posting a lot about food! Here are some ideas for a casual rehearsal dinner or outdoor afternoon wedding. Here are more red, vintage picnic ideas here and here.