Wedding love

Some beautiful objects and moments from the wedding blogosphere lately.

{lace paper mache decorations via 100 layer cake, golden paper cranes via Green Wedding Shoes, wedding gown via Style Me Pretty, }

Weekend project

I love the hairpin legs on this entry way bench. So much that I think they might be just the ticket to fixing my Nelson Bench (which has been leaning on a stack of books for far too long). I found this delightful project by Angela Ferdig on The Stir. Stay tuned for my own project pictures.

The luggage project is super cute too. It's totally approriate for that spot at the foot of the bed where you throw your clothes as you try on piece after piece in search of the day's perfect outfit. I'll have to keep it in mind next time I see a killer vintage suitcase at the flea market.

**Update the very handy and awesome roommate brought the Nelson Bench back to it's original standing upright glory. Thank-you wood glue, nails, patience, & roommate that has more of it than I!

Papersheep loves paper

More paper love goes to the white paper flowers commissioned as decorations for a 'Here Comes Spring' soirée. The lilies brightened up the table during dinner and the panel welcomed friends at the door. Both were easy and inexpensive. Happy Friday everyone, I hope you have happy plans for the weekend. And also Happy May! photographs by gina houseman

Old becomes new

I've been thinking a lot about paper lately. And it's because, we've all been hearing quite a bit about our new found electronic communication. We flirt via text message, ponder via twitter burst, and converse through email. News and entertainment alldevoured online. Do kids in school still even pass notes? Do they fly paper airplanes?

Well the Dundler Mifflin's of the world may be worried, but I'm not. I still believe that people like to announce their happiest events on something solid, and tangible. I also think this gives paper a chance to reinvent it's purpose. Above are some invitations I made for two of my favorite peoples' wedding. Recipients said how much they liked the heavy stock and the tactile feel of the letterpressed design. I'm working on some new ideas for another announcement of sorts and wondering what I can do to push the envelope (oh yes, pun intended). My latest quest is see of I can continue to use this traditional form of printing to express modern day taste. photographs by gina houseman