This is a message we can all take to heart. xo
Lynette Andreasen's Metalwork and Jewelry
Adore Lynette Andreasen's work! She incorporates embroidery into a lot of her metal sculpture and jewelry. Love the contrast of textures.
Embroidered flowers on a pewter plate. Gorgeous and utterly fascinating! Want it!
That would be quite a piece to wear out on Valentine's Day, no?
Love the shadow, the silhouette and the softness of the fibers.
This one reminds us a touch of Joel Dewberry's Ironwork and Architecture designs. Love, love!
La Mascarade
How incredible is this children's masquerade?
Now this is a party I'd love to go to! So inspiring!
Shot by Imke Klee and Antonios Mitsopoulos and styled by Estelle Gaubert, for Desastre Exquis Magazine Paris
Valentine's Cup of Tea
Esther Aart's darling new Valentine card, Cup of Tea made us think of the beautiful, handmade ceramic work of Sam Chung.
Love the cloud cups. And the graphic style. And the gleaming porcelain.
If you'd like to see more of Sam's work, look here.
And there are more brand new Valentine's day card designs to choose from, here.
Letterpress Coasters
We are cracking up over these letterpress coasters by Canadian illustrator Ray Fenwick for Pantry Press - what a great icebreaker for a wedding, party or your local hipster bar!
Via Grain Edit.
Gorgeous New Zealand Linens
LOVE THESE! Artist Melina Martin from Wellington illustrates and silk screens these beautiful designs for table runners, tea towels and pillows. Found her here on Etsy.
She draws her inspiration from the nature and culture of New Zealand.
Maybe we see a little Maori influence here?
Beautiful! And what a backdrop! We would like to go visit, please...?
A little Edith Piaf to brighten your Monday...
San Francisco Typography Map
This awesome San Francisco typography map was created by Axis Maps using only type - how cool is that! Available for purchase here, and there is even a limited edition letterpress version coming out soon!
Via NotVentures.
Dana Tanamachi for Weddings!
We posted on the amazing Dana Tanamachi a little while ago, but we had to bring her up again, because (drum roll please!) she is available to do custom lettering on anything covered in chalkboard paint - i.e. a totally amazing something something for your wedding! How amazing would having something like the above be? Amazing! Cover a sheet of plywood with chalkboard paint and voila! a genius thing for your décor and a fab keepsake! We could also imagine seriously cool backdrop for the ceremony or a photo booth...We are giddy; oh the possibilities...
This rant a continuation of a rant on 100 Layer Cake...
Essimar
Ok, totally obsessing over Essimar Papel - the work of artist Esther Ramirez.
She creates all kinds of seriously cool wraps from scrap, confetti, masking tape and the like...
We happen to be working on a really cool custom invitation that is all about found paper and handmade details (gold leaf! neon pink! so exciting! - more on that later), so needless to say when we came across Esther's work we were super duper inspired!
Amazing, right?
Check out more of her projects on her blog and her etsy shop...
Via MyLittleDay
The Paper Cut Project
How incredible are these paper 'dos from 
Su Blackwell book sculptures
Su Blackwell creates delicate whimsical paper sculptures that literally jump off the page - makes us want to curl up with a good book!
See more of her work here, and if you are in London, check out her current show at Long & Ryle.