• 2010-03-27T13:40:42Z Photography by mccartney -- minnesota and wisconsin wedding and portrait photographer

    we just received such an awesome gift in the mail from butch’s parents. we may have a slight vintage camera fetish, and these coasters are totally rocking our world! just thought we’d share our excitement with you and send another “thank you” to mike + dede for the surprise gift :) hope everyone is having a great weekend! ...

  • 2010-08-23T21:24:20Z Its a Jaime Thing

    ...In The Prettiest Way Possible! Gift wrap. So many things you can do with it - from wrapping gifts to wrapping tables as decor, it's fun stuff, people! Especially when it includes fab designs by Karen Adams. Seriously, this is the kind of wrapping paper that makes you want to gently open, fold and keep for future use - am I right? Or am I the only dork that does that? I think not. Coral & Green ~ perfect for a lovely bridal shower... Pink & Red ~ perhaps to wrap that sexy bachelorette party gift? Black & White ~ To wrap a wedding gift in style! Need some for that special...

  • 2011-12-14T06:00:32Z Oh So Beautiful Paper

    Now that you’ve selected your holiday cards, it’s time to turn our attention back to one of my favorite subjects – gift wrap!  Last week I rounded up a few of my favorite wrapping paper sources (here and here), and today I’ve got a few more to share.  And since I adore ribbon any time of year, I had to include a round up of my favorite ribbons and twines for the holiday season! Clockwise from top left: Washi tape gift wrap via Wishy Washy (we’ll have more washi tape gift wrap ideas next week!); Gift tag by Hooray Design Co.; Kid Icarus; Field Guide Design; Dutch ...

  • 2011-12-06T06:00:20Z Oh So Beautiful Paper

    Before we jump back into holiday cards, I thought I’d take a quick moment to round up some of my favorite sources for wrapping paper and other gift trimmings.  I don’t know about you, but for me wrapping and decorating a package is half of the fun of giving a gift – at any time of the year.  So if you’re on the lookout for pretty wrapping paper, ribbon, twine, and gift tags, please read below – and I’ll have a few more to share a bit later! Clockwise from top: Gift wrap and tags by Rifle Paper Co; Letterpress gift wrap by Starshaped Press; Double sided offset gif...

  • 2010-11-19T09:22:25Z So You Are Engayged

    Nautical Locket by birdzNbeez on EtsyIsn’t it pretty? That nautical locket right there is the first locket I’ve ever been given by a love (the one from my dad at age 4 1/2 doesn’t count). That that love happened to be my wife, giving it to me on the eve of our second wedding day makes it all the sweeter.As you might remember from the spring, I gave Alex a Nautical Etsy Wedding Gift, too: a pocket-watch-style compass. With both of us wanting to give the other something for our wedding day, but not sure at which wedding to give them at, we decided I would give Alex a wedding gift at our UK...

  • 2011-12-06T08:00:58Z Oh So Beautiful Paper

    For those of you who like a bit of color and pattern in your gift wrap, this round up is for you!  These designs include hand drawn illustrations, fun spots and polka dots, geometric shapes, and floral patterns – even colorful and reusable fabric gift wrap.  Something for everyone! Clockwise from top right: Little houses wrapping paper by placed; Furoshiki fabric wrap by Chewing the Cud; Floral gift wrap by Banquet Atelier & Workshop; Trio of gift wrap from Snow & Graham; Faux bois gift wrap via Paper Source; Polka dot gift wrap from Anthropologie. Clockwise from top right: Mr. B...

  • 2011-12-14T08:00:08Z Oh So Beautiful Paper

    As promised, I’m back with a bit more holiday gift wrap inspiration – gift tags!  I’ve included a few favorite gift tags in the previous gift wrap posts, but there are so many awesome gift tag designs this year that I couldn’t resist rounding up a few more favorites in a post all of their own.  Let’s take a look! Clockwise from top left: Daily Sip Studios; Shortgrass Designs; Yours is the Earth; M Stetson; Shore Society; Austin Press via Anthropologie; Smock. Clockwise from top left: Wiley Valentine; Paper City Design; Paper Source; Dingbat Press; Spring Olive; ...

  • 2009-04-13T09:16:13Z The Inspired Bride

    The act of giving gifts to the girls in your bridal party has started to become part of “Wed-iquette”. While it’s not required, it’s just good form seeing as they’re spending money on dresses, hair, makeup and more for your special day. You don’t have to spend a small fortune, but it’s a great way to say “thank you” for them being there for you. Here are some ideas if you’re stumped when it comes to finding something special. Necklaces from Charmed and Dangerous: super cute charm necklaces. Choose your design based on your wedding (destination, beach, spring, et cetera) ...

  • 2009-03-19T07:39:21Z Hostess With the Mostess

    If you’re looking for a creative way to say thank you to your wedding guests - especially those that have traveled far and wide to help celebrate your big day - try surprising them with a “Welcome!” treat in their hotel room or a parting gift as they head home from reception. Jo Gartin’s Weddings has an entire chapter devoted to clever & thoughtful ways to say thank you… just a few of which are pictured here. I absolutely adore the “Midnight Snack” idea pictured above - which features mini bottles of milk and individually wrapped donuts in a takeout box personalized with a c...

  • 2009-10-27T06:20:39Z Big Fat Cake Blog

    Trying to figure out what to give your bridesmaids? There’s no correct way and specific gift but just like any gift, hopefully you can find something that they’ll like. Being part of the wedding party requires alot of money on their part so if you can do something to relieve that financial burden, I’m sure it would be appreciated. You can give a pair of earrings, necklace, or bracelet that they can wear to the wedding but tasteful enough that they would choose to wear after the wedding is over. Some brides will consider paying for hair & makeup or the bridesmaid’s dress as the gift...