We recently discovered Etsy seller Rachelle D's romantic creations - they'd be so perfect for bridesmaids, or for a party!
Love these festive reds and blues!
Shop for more of her beautiful pieces here.
Present & Correct
We just love all the vintage stationery supplies at London-based retailer Present & Correct. Among their impeccably curated collection are authetic vintage items like these old fashioned money bags -- perfect for gift certificates.
These post cards, made from vintage wall paper, are to die for!
They also carry a great collection of graphic design classics from the 1960s and 70s like The Red Balloon...
...The Apple and the Butterfly...
This beautifully designed rainbow pencil calendar is also fabulous! Check out all their goods here.
Orla Kiely Spring/Summer 2009
Orla Kiely's done it again! She's created an irresistible new collection featuring bold new prints. We want it all!
What's more, she's added bathing suits to her collection!
Love the ruffles on this one!
Her signature purses are as cute as ever - this would would be so perfect to wear around town or to the beach!
Love the textured handle on this one!
Ah, Orla!! How we love you! See the full collection here.
Collectibles = Seating Cards
The other weekend we watched Rachel Getting Married, and while the movie was a downer we were inspired by how they used eclectic collectibles as seating cards, each tagged with the guest's name. (Note: seating cards direct wedding guests to their tables, and are typically displayed on a table at the reception, creating the perfect opportunity to display a collection; they can also double as favors). This made us think of all the possibilities that could come from this idea! First off, miniature modern chairs, as in "please be seated" - available in different styles on eBay and via dollhouse miniature shops (photo via Chez Larsson's Flickr photostream)
We also love the idea of using glass figurines, arranged by color (with each color corresponding to a different table).
Pez dispensers would be so perfect, again arranged by color (both photos above via Chez Larsson).
Or how about tiny cakes and pastries from dollhouse supply shops (the ones above are from Small Portions)? Just about any small collectible item (from match boxes to match cars) could work, and make for a fabulous display.
Juju!
We've always been enormous fans of the whimsical style of Northern European childrens' clothes, toys and the general aesthetic, love anything that falls into the realm of fairy tales, and, of course, are mad for crafting. Thus, when we stumbled across Juju (via Frolic!), we're were immediately obsessed.
Our Finnish is a little rusty (erm, that is, non-existent), but we gather that there are two books, Juju and Maja, that are filled with brilliant and creative ways to create wonderful things for children. The books seem to emphasize being creative when choosing materials, as in this fabulous ruffled table cloth that appears to be made from dishclothes...
Maja is a book filled with adorable and amusing things for children. Love this fabulous stage? Boat? Sigh, if only we understood Finnish - whatever it is, it clearly sparks the imagination!
How fabulous would it be to grow up in a room that has been transformed into a quirky forest? Love the mushroom stools...
This butterfly mobile is so gorgeous and looks like it would be a piece of cake to make!
Ideas for animal costumes? So much fun! Especially love the hilarious racoon/Cheshire Cat/Lemur tail...
Juju has instructions for adorable children's clothes for everyday life, for weekdays and Sundays, for mundane and festive events. Projects include an apron for a novice artist, gown for a maiden or wings for a fairy. The designs are meant to be easy to make with a wonderful result.
Love this skirt that appears to be made from cute fabric and a scrap of lace (perhaps a bit of curtain, in the spirit of using random found bits?)
The quirky photography is fantastic as well...
So genius! Sigh, we heart these books, even if we can't understand a word!
one girl cookies (mmm...cookies!)
We are totally enamored of One Girl Cookies (oh, if only we could live on cupcakes and hot cocoa with handmade marshmallows...) They have an adorable shop in Brooklyn, and for those of us not fortunate enough to be able to pop by for an afternoon cappuccino and pointy cupcake, they ship! (well, maybe not the cappucino).
The walls (and their bakery boxes) are decorated with family portraits.
Remember those awesome sheet cakes from the 70's shaped like teddy bears, Darth Vader, Care Bears (like the Barbie cake where the cake was a giant skirt with Barbie stuck in the middle of it?), covered with delicious blobs of frosting? That's what this reminds us of! Perhaps we just have glorified memories of such cakes, since our mother was prone to making healthy (ish) desserts like carrot cake - delicious, but just not the giant sugar bomb one craves as a child!
So delicate! These would be great in a dessert bar. So cute in their stripey wrappers.
Love the cheery colors...a fun take on your standard wedding cake!
They make favors such as this cute, individually boxed, mini cakes
Hilarious and adorable animal cookie encrusted cake.
Coveting the retro coffee cup, and oh, that marshmallow....dreamy!
This photo says it all...
In the studio with Dilek Sezen
Last week we got the chance to visit Dilek Sezen, a San Francisco jewelry designer, in her Union Street studio. She recently launched an affordable wedding jewelry line that is just stunning!
This pearl and diamond necklace is our favorite. So lovely!
Dilek showed us some of the gorgeous water color drawings that she creates for each piece she designs. Originally from Turkey, she worked for many years as a jewelry designer at Tiffany & Company before starting her own line. We're so glad she did! Her eye is exquisite, and the experience of being in her cozy studio was such a nice break from the blinged-out, hard-sell environment of so many jewelry shops.
Dilek specializes in custom designs, creating a story board and original drawings for each design. The one above was for a necklace that a husband gave to his wife on the birth of their first child that incorporated both their birth stones. So sweet!
Dilek's studio is tucked away down an alley off Union Street -- dare we say, a hidden gem!
Dilek Sezen 1757 Union Street between Octavia and Gough Monday - Friday 11am-5pm Appointments preferred. 415-810-1002
Jenna Hein's Wedding
We have been excitedly watching 100 Layer Cake's coverage of calligrapher Jenna Hein's "Coney Island meets Marie Antoinette" wedding. Check out the amazing inspiration board above...
She also posted this fablous balloon escort card idea, based on a window display Jenna created for Anthropologie. Check out the full post here!
Can't wait to see more of Jenna's wedding!!
In the studio with Jennifer Behr
The other week when we were in New York we had the privilege of spending several hours playing at the brilliantly talented Jennifer Behr's Fort Green studio. Jen is working on a headpiece for Eunice's upcoming wedding, and we probably spent about 3 hours trying on all manner of be-jeweled, be-feathered, be-ribboned hair accessories. It was so much fun! Here's Jen trying a piece on Eunice...
One of Jen's more over-the-top headpieces (she regularly makes one-of-a-kind pieces for Vogue, W, etc.)
Beautiful baubles were everywhere...
Her flat files are full of different pieces, like these beautiful rope creations...
Or these gorgeous fabric flowers...
Sometimes you come across a drawer full of treasures like this one...
Glittery copper leaves...
A collection of vintage millinery tools in her fireplace...
Here's Jen's main work table, where all the magic happens!
And her cozy kitchen. It's crafter's and a fashionista's paradise - can't wait to visit again next time we're in New York!
New Joel Dewberry & EIEIO designs!
After months of anticipation, the new Joel Dewberry and EIEIO designs are available for purchase on our website! The Sparrows wedding invitation design, above, based on Joel's Aviary collection is one of our favorites.
Joel's gorgeous fabrics can be found in all kinds of applications like this gorgeous tote bag from Ivan & Mary that we spotted on Style Me Pretty last fall. You can also buy his fabric by the yard here that you can use for crafting projects (think bridesmaid purses, fabric-covered headbands, welcome bags, and table runners!).
Shangri-la (show above) is another favorite.
EIEIO's modern designs are sleek and refreshing. Meadow (shown above) is so perfect for an outdoor wedding, we can barely stand it! The subtle lines look gorgeous letterpress printed.
We're also loving Poppy Stripe in this red, gravel and pool colorway, inspired by many of EIEIO's beautiful paper designs (especially Flower Pop). Again, EIEIO's papers are perfect for crafting accessories - napkin rings, wrapping favors, envelope liners, you name it!
All of the designs are available either letterpress or digitally printed; coordinating items such as menus, place cards, directions cards, programs, and thank you notes are available for order via phone/e-mail (contact us for more details). All colors can be customized, too!
Alex's baby shower
We got ready to welcome the latest Hello!Lucky baby into the world recently. The expectant mom: Alex, one of our stationery consultants! We threw a shower for her at our studio, the highlight of which was the fabulous hand-crafted items created by our staff! Here's an adorable elephant baby snapsuit by Haley.
It even has a cute heart on the butt!
Shauna knitted Alex these adorable booties and hat.
And Jessica embroidered this cute baby tee with a snail (it says "snail" in German).
Since Alex is German, this was a definite theme. The highlight of the tasty treats was a delicious German Potato Salad by James, complete with its own authentic signage.
Stay tuned for updates as the latest Hello!Lucky baby arrives!
Operation Aisle Style
Hey all you Bay Area folk, stop by the W Hotel tonight for Operation Aisle Style! Hello!Lucky will be there!
There will be (count'em) 2 fashion shows, one showcasing the latest work of Austin Scarlett, Project Runway contestant and lead designer, Kenneth Pool, and the other showcasing work bu the Art Institute of California’s "rising star" fashion students.
The event is co-sponsored by Anti-Bride. Should be a fabulous time!
Read all about it here!
WHEN March 12, 06:00 PM - 11:00 PM
WHERE W San Francisco, Third Floor 181 3rd Street San Francisco , CA 94103
RSVP oas@skout.com
Monogram & cross stitch love!
Heather Lee over at Brides Chicago just emailed us with this adorable story on monograms (for which we contributed a cute cross-stitched monogram!). We love the idea of getting creative with monograms and are especially fond of the love birds by Paper + Cup and the cool showposter style one by Pica Press.
For anyone who's curious - here's the full cross stitch invitation suite we originally designed when we heard about this monogram story:
Cute, right? It's not available on our website yet, but can be purchased by e-mail or phone (available both letterpress and digital - pricing the same as the other items on our site!).
Vera Wang 2009 Collection
We recently attended the preview of the Vera Wang 2009 collection hosted by San Francisco Brides magazine at the Bently Reserve - the event was fabulous, and the collection was stunning!
We especially loved all the ethereal detals and gorgeous romantic ruffles!
This seafoam number was one of our favorites - very Midsummer Nights' dream (and also reminded us of some of the goregeous dresses Tim Walker has photographed)
Some of the models back stage. Vera Wang's gowns are available exclusively at Bridal Galleria in San Francisco.
We created the invitations for the event using the Chandelier design by EIEIO. Photography by Jade Studio Productions.
Jennifer Behr 2009 Spring Collection
We're completely in love with Jennifer Behr's Spring collection! We got to see it in person when we were in New York a couple weeks ago and we're telling you gals, it's gorgeous!
This is one of our faves - gorgeous crystals on delicate chiffon - so pretty!
Love this structured knot!
This little crystal wing clip is so cute! Sigh...long live the headband and bedazzled barrettes! Shop for Jennifer's creations here.
Blanca Gomèz
We came across Blanca Gomèz, a designer and illustrator working in Madrid, on Rifle and Oh Joy and we just love her graphic and minimalist style - so sweet and with a touch of a retro vibe. The words "cute!!" and "genius!!" (inclusive of double exclamation points) are bandied about our office a lot (perhaps a bit *too* much!) but we think they definitely apply in this case!
Love this series...
You can see more her work here and you can buy prints, buttons and other bits and bobs at her Etsy shop and at Velocity.
At home with Shana Faust
Last week we spent a couple days at the home of Shana Faust, a former style editor at Martha Stewart Weddings, working on our new book project. Shana's Brooklyn apartment is full of inspiration, as one might expect! And, the latest inspiration is her new daughter, Sophie Bea...
A few snaps from Sophie's room...
This little Japanese band is so hilarious!
A stack of pretty mini-pillows...
Kissing cowboys...
Sophie's colorful bookshelf...
Shana's kitchen, full of pretty whites and neutrals...
And there she is! Miss Sophie Bea, with Eunice Sophy!
Sophie's birth announcement, photographed and designed for Shana by friend Rebecca Thuss.
Anna Bond
We love Anna Bond's illustrations - she's the owner of Rifle Design and has a fabulous blog. We adore (covet, are wildly envious of, etc.) her whimsical and naive style...
This was an illustration done for her wedding invitation - you can see details from her amazing wedding on Brooklyn Bride...
Hello!Lucky at Zac Posen
Last week we had the pleasure of attending Zac Posen's show at Fashion Week, for which we'd letterpress printed the invitations. It was one of those can't-miss opportunities and our first time attending a runway show. It was pretty fabulous, we gotta say!
His collection was romantic and Victorian-inspired; the show was accompanied by the 5 Browns, playing Steinway grand pianos.
Mr. Posen looked smashing in a tux!
Here we are backstage!
Of course there were tons of celebs there -- here we are with the inimitable Miss J. of ANTM (with Natalia of Arieff Communications).
Sarah Seven bridesmaid & wedding dresses
We're in love with Portland designer Sarah Seven's romantic dresses, which we discovered thanks to Kilee at the Happy Hour Bride. These would be so perfect for bridesmaids or the bride!
Love the seafoam color of this one, and the pretty detail in the bodice.
Check out more of her work at her Etsy shop and her website.