What is it about birds that we find so irresistible? Found these on Etsy at Cotton Bird Designs This British artist works with paper, vintage linen and other materials to create these charming birds- perfect for wedding and cottage adornments and I confess- I ordered a perfect pair for myself!Images via cottonbirddesigns - Etsy.com
Interesting article in the NYT on July 1 by Penelope Green touting the accolades of FINE stationery. Emphasis on the word FINE! The article made it clear that the art of the handwritten note is not only alive, but well, especially for the well endowed.If your budget simply doesn't allow for the best of the best, fear not! Just remember- there is nothing like a handwritten note arriving in your...
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These cards bring us back to our roots- handmade paper with floral inclusions. When we opened the shop almost thirteen years ago, handmade paper with floral inclusions were all the rage and a staple of our diet! After a long absence the trend is back, but this time, with an eco-conscious twist. You can plant these cards which are embedded with seeds and turn your...
Photo via: www.oldeglory.co.uk
HAPPY 4th everyone!The shop will be OPEN today- holiday hours this year are a bit of a moving target: Noon until ???It's an odd day with Gallery Hop on the 4th (hasn't happened in eleven years!) so depending on the crowd it's possible we'll close early so call ahead if you are coming in after 6 for Hop.Have a fun day and weekend!!
Well- now that the invitations are in the mail... I've moved on. On to the next priority- the rings- of course!!This was really hard for me. I have two very distinct sides - vintage and contemporary. Makes sense if you know what product I have in the shop. That said- finding the perfect ring was really a challenge. I already had a beautiful vintage style aquamarine ring given to me by mon amour...
