delicious paper

can we talk about my love of paper for a moment?

i truly adore everything about it. the way it feels. the way it smells.

i love writing on it.

i especially love a nice thick cotton paper.

that said it is no surprise that invites have been one of the toughest decisions i have had to make.

mr. lemon pie is surely a little weary of my [almost] daily 'do you like this one?' link and photos.

i've also decided that i am going to design and print my own invites which is really another whole post in itself.

did i mention that they just opened a BRAND NEW paper source 30 minutes from my house?!

a few invites that i am coveting at the moment:

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i heart the flourishes and colors. especially the craft paper matchbook. most of all i love the 'accept' and 'decline' stickers! [can you even believe that these are DIY?!]

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where do i start. the envelope liner? swoon. the textures? double swoon. the font?....can someone help me up off the floor please?

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omg. the photo corners. how can you not love this? extra points for the vintage book look. love. love. love. duh.

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simple, clean and scalloped. this has everything you need for a knock 'em dead invite suite. plus i have a thing for postcards.

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this is pretty similar to what i *think* we want. vintage feel. poster style. clean lines. simple but elegant font.

our invites will read 'summer cocktail attire' so we want our invites to have a relaxed yet classy feel.

am i asking too much?

what did you look for in your invites? did you have your heart set on a particular style or were you more go with the flow?

love letters

mr. lemon pie and i have been love letter writers from the very start.

i am fond of ones sent in the mail.

and secret ones stashed in books and notebooks to be found a little later.

but this hand delivered one:
well it takes the cake.
and the gal who received it is a very very lucky one.

i thank my lucky stars every day that i am marrying such a thoughtful gent.

because those little notes always make my day.

love notes via the uber talented melissa at ISLY

hats and hats

they can all be found right here.

[a little shameless self promotion never hurt right?]

oh hello

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these envelopes.

i think that everyone should get one in the mail because they are SO DANG PRETTY.

xo