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• Hand Cancelling Wedding Invitation Envelopes in Chicago

  

  Still keeping with "wedding invitation" season, I thought I'd go ahead and update some of what's been said on this blog about hand cancelling. Read more

  Posted on 16 January 2014 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• 25 Best Wedding Paper Tips! 2014 Edition

  

  Greetings everyone... The wedding season is up and running and I'm bouncing from meeting to meeting! Wanted to stop long enough to share the 2014 edition of my... Read more

  Posted on 13 January 2014 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• Celeb Watch: 7 Couples Set to Marry in 2014

  

  Love was again in the air in 2013... Just a handful of couples who are set to tie the knot in 2014... Ye popped the question to Kim... Read more

  Posted on 10 January 2014 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• Matrimony Monday: 2014 Edition

  

  Tank from GC Shop The first Monday after the holidays is the day that wedding venues are being booked, planners are being sought out to be evaluated and... Read more

  Posted on 06 January 2014 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• CT-Designs 2014 Calligraphy Lettering Styles

  

  Thought I'd put together my first 2014 "pin" showcasing my hand lettering offerings for the season. I got rid of multiple fonts that weren't popular and I... Read more

  Posted on 03 January 2014 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• Wedding Best(s) of 2013

  

  Its that time of year again... Amazing... If I didn't have these annual round-ups to look back over, each year/season would melt together because things seem... Read more

  Posted on 30 December 2013 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• 6 Wedding Trends for 2014

  

  Well, 2014 is right around the corner (unbelievable) and its time to start talking about what to look for next year in terms of the paper/stationery/signage... Read more

  Posted on 27 December 2013 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• Sororitique: Greek Apparel and Accessories (African-American Sororities)

  

  I had the pleasure of recently attending one of my invitation colleague's store openings last week. Its a store that caters to another passion of hers: Apparel... Read more

  Posted on 23 December 2013 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• Key West Map (Wedding Welcome Bag Goodie)

  

  Adorable Key West map... Great for guests welcome bags - Ordering info on the Etsy Read more

  Posted on 18 December 2013 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• Guide to Addressing Your Envelopes: 2014 Edition

  

  Download the pdf! 2014 Guide to Addressing Envelopes Read more

  Posted on 17 December 2013 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• SIGNIFICANT Postage Rate Increases for 2014 (Effective: 01.26.2014)

  

  The United States Postal Service has announced increases (again). They are significant this time around so if you have sizeable wedding mailings, you might... Read more

  Posted on 16 December 2013 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• Radiant Orchid: PANTONE Color of the Year 2014

  

  Well it shouldn't be surprising that Pantone's color of year for 2014 is Radiant Orchid. Its a result of the "purple" comeback as we've been seeing as clients... Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2013 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• 30 Days of Blogging (D.I.Y. and Paper Tips) Day Thirty: Overview

  

  We are at the end of the blogging journey! Thanks to all who hung out with us through the U.S. holiday no less! Wanted to do a blog recapping what was... Read more

  Posted on 11 December 2013 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• 30 Days of Blogging (D.I.Y. and Paper Tips) Day Twenty Nine: D.I.Y. Bride Paper...

  

  Welcome to Day 29! Thought I'd share an infographic illustrating some of the paper projects you will be undertaking under three different phases leading up to... Read more

  Posted on 10 December 2013 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• 30 Days of Blogging (D.I.Y. and Paper Tips) Day Twenty-Nine: DIY Bride Timing...

  

  Welcome to Day 29! We are racing to a close! I thought I'd share a checklist/reference infographic for DIY Brides to keep track of some of the paper items they... Read more

  Posted on 10 December 2013 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• 30 Days of Blogging (D.I.Y. and Paper Tips) Day Twenty Eight: Understanding Paint

  

  Happy Monday and welcome to Day 28! We are racing towards the finish line! Wanted to talk to you today about how to incorporate paint in your craft/diy projects. Read more

  Posted on 09 December 2013 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• 30 Days of Blogging (D.I.Y. and Paper Tips) Day Twenty Seven: Embellishments

  

  Welcome to Day 27! Thought I'd dedicate today's post to some embellishments that are off the beaten path. There are more details you can add to your paper... Read more

  Posted on 08 December 2013 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• 30 Days of Blogging (D.I.Y. and Paper Tips) Day Twenty Six: Ombre 101

  

  Happy Weekend! Day 26! I can't believe I'm almost at the end of this process. Its forced me to be more creative (more often) and I hope you guys have been... Read more

  Posted on 07 December 2013 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• 30 Days of Blogging (D.I.Y. and Paper Tips) Day Twenty Five: Submitting Your Work

  

  Its always nice to get featured! If you have crafting "chops" consider some of these sites to upload/submit your work and you will create some buzz! Handmade... Read more

  Posted on 06 December 2013 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• 30 Days of Blogging (D.I.Y. and Paper Tips) Day Twenty-Four: Rhinestones

  

  Welcome to Day 24! Want to discuss rhinestones with you today... These clear crystals (of various cost, quality and clarity) are used to add bling and sparkle t... Read more

  Posted on 05 December 2013 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING