It’s a gray day here so I thought it would be nice to share these cheerful summer wedding invitations. The lovely couple were inspired by bright summertime flowers, particularly billy buttons, which the groom, best man, and groomsman will be wearing as boutonnieres. The illustration combined with the pop of yellow creates such a fun and casual feel- perfect for a Vermont lake house wedding.
Letterpress printed by May Day Studio
This past Sunday, I took part in an Introduction to Letterpress workshop at May Day Studio. Since starting my business and offering letterpress to custom design clients, I’ve been eager to take a workshop to at least get to know the basics (and get my hands dirty again). So after moving to Montpelier (already a year ago!) and discovering Kelly’s workshops, I knew this was the perfect opportunity.
Learning how to set type, lockup and print on a Chandler and Price Pilot and a Vandercook SP-15 was such a fun and inspiring experience. I went home with my first letterpress posters and personal stationery and an even deeper respect for the craft of letterpress printing. Thanks, Kelly!!!
I have a couple exciting things to share today! First up, the spring collection is now available in the shop. You’ll find new bridal and baby shower fill in invitations, note cards, gift tags, and more! I am also delighted to be a part of the Paper Pops Market at Poppytalk Handmade this month.
To celebrate, I’m offering 15% off everything, through June 1- use coupon code POPPY15 at checkout. I hope you love the new line and always appreciate any feedback you have- just leave a comment, below- thanks!
Today I’m excited to share another new custom job. This wedding suite was designed for a sweet couple getting married in June at the Lillian & Amy Goldman Stone Mill, part of The New York Botanical Garden. Featuring an original illustration of the stone mill and surrounding landscape, the invitation immediately gives guests a feel for the special location. I love how the centuries-old printing method emphasizes the historic character of the stone mill, creating truly unique invitations.
Letterpress printed by May Day Studio
Over the weekend I had a chance to do a small photo shoot of some recent custom work. This beautiful personal stationery order was printed by May Day Studio, here in Montpelier. It’s such a little thrill for me to see the ‘lattice’ pattern come to life with letterpress– so classy!
I discovered these beautiful relief prints by Bryan Nash Gill, in the latest New York Times Style Magazine. I love how the patterns pull you in and reveal all the little details of the life of a tree.
Images from Bryan Nash Gill and The New York Times
I’ve been admiring all of the pretty new spring arrivals at TRUNK, in Brooklyn. Must plan a visit next time I’m in town.
Aimee G dress :: Radka Design crochet necklace :: Mel en Stel leather clutch :: Samoy Lenko jersey top :: Sven clogs :: Virginia Galvan necklace
Images from their respective owners
How sweet are these seed packets from The Balcony Gardener? I find the colors and modern pattern designs so inspiring.
Images from The Balcony Gardener
Hope everyone is having a great week. The weather here has been unusually warm and I am loving the breeze coming through the open window in my office!
This wedding season has been my busiest yet (yay!) and I’m so eager to share all the new custom work with you. However, at the moment it seems to all be in proofing or production stage, which means I don’t have full suites to share. So, until then, I hope you enjoy these little snapshots.
