Looking back, I really have learned so much from my mother. Between tying my shoes, using my manners and maybe the most important of saying the fine word no, the woman is a complete legend in my book. And although she is coming to visit me next week {cannot wait to spoil her!} for girl
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Planning and hosting parties {from cocktails to dinner soirees!} is one of my absolute favorite things to do. But every once in a while it’s nice to mix up the scene a little bit, whether it’s with a bourbon tasting {I conduct one now every time I’m hosting a party with a different brand…the guys
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Valentine’s Day doesn’t necessarily have to be just for those PDA love birds or for those who nix celebrating anything hot pink! Why not send your good friends, parents and siblings fabulous cards this year too? Between working like a wild woman at my new job and heading up to see my brother graduate this
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Wednesday, January 23, 2013
With phones ringing throughout the holidays with the exciting news of friends tying the knot, I was left with one question in mind: “what oh what to get them for engagement gifts?” It’s a question I’ve received from many in the past, but I finally decided to research options and select my top picks for
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As I’m kicking off my big girl heels and gliding into my birthday month with grace, there’s one crucial question that’s holding me back from turning {yet again!} one year older. What oh what birthday invitation do I choose? Girlie chic? Modern Monroe? Thank goodness I attended the National Stationary Show back in May to
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Being a girl who loves the feel, the look, the detail and the clever creativity of all things paper, it was a dream to be surrounded by some of the best paper folk at The National Stationary Show in May! Swooning over the elegant invitations, swirly holiday cards or the fabulous 2013 calendars, I was
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The National Stationary Show was my kind of glorious heaven this weekend! Being surrounded by all things paper, detail oriented people and getting a sneak peek as to what will be coming out soon in stores, I was smiling from ear to ear! But, there was one memorable highlight of toodlin’ around the Javits Center.
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Trying to get all of your bunnies in a row early for Easter this year? I sure am! With leaving for Los Angeles on Thursday, I decided to get ahead and hop on over to a Paper Source store outside the city to see if they had any fun trinkets I could make {rather than
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Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Wait to the last minute to get your Valentine something intriguing and unique? All I have to say is: click the “x” on Bonjour + Hola and run to Paper Presentation on 18th Street! Or…read this post super quick for inspiration to make something glittery and romantic at home! It’s all about the customization… Whether
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Teuscher Chocolates Walking up Madison Ave this weekend, I couldn’t help but observe love was totally in the air with all the creative Valentine’s Day window displays! revolved around Valentine’s Day! Mrs. John L. Strong Fine Stationery But after looking drooling at these all the innovative designs and festive products through the glass, it made
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Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Growing up, my mom inspired me to appreciate the beauty of calligraphy, and through her guidance I fell in love with the perfect brushstrokes of master calligrapher, Bernard Maisner. I was thrilled when I recently heard he would be on the 7th floor {my favorite floor!} in Bergdorfs showcasing his retail line of exquisite hand painted
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Tagged bergdorf goodman, bernard maisner, bonjour + hola, elizabeth baker, lisa mccarthy
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Thursday, December 1, 2011
Alright readers, I’ve decided to take my creativity up a notch this holiday season with my gift giving. How? I’m going to make my own gift tags and greeting cards for my friends and family. With what? Starting with one word: a stamp. Oh, yes… Since I love to be inspired by other creative people,
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Tagged christmas, elizabeth baker, embossing machines, gift tags, glitter, greeting cards, ink pads, paper presentation, stamping, stamps, valarie torchon
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