Thursday, November 29, 2007

Still looking for a holiday card ...

Try the shutterfly's new designer card collection. There are designs from Martha, Stacy Claire Boyd and Shirley Lee.
Here are some favorites:


Even better, this week they are 20 percent off.

Enjoy!

Friday, November 23, 2007

Happy Thanksgiving ... is it Christmas yet?

Just wanted to pop in and wish everyone a very happy thanksgiving. I got to attend dual celebrations yesterday (my parents and Mr. Preppy Wedding's extended family). Not counting the 3+ hours in the car, not a bad time. I managed to succeed in making this peanut butter pie (it was really good) and the good old standby - the green bean casserole. Next year, Mr. Preppy Wedding is obsessed with deep frying a turkey, which sounds like some fun!

Today, I popped over to the local outdoor mall (still wondering why an outdoor mall is a good idea for Richmond - it was 40 degrees tonight) and got the husband's big gift.

Right now, I'm still up burning holiday CDs for the 2007 Preppy Wedding Christmas Cards.

I know y'all are dying to know, so here goes for our selection this year ....

Here are the his/hers letterpress cards for relatives and work contacts. If you like these take a look at Looky-Loos etsy site. Her stuff is so beautiful in person and very economical.






And for our young friends this year, we're doing personalized holiday CDs using this kit from Chronicle Books (one of my favorite go to gift sites). I'm really excited about how cute they turned out. Just a little nervous about figuring out how to mail them, but I'm sure I'll make it work!!

Here are the songs I picked for the CD:

Christmas Time Is Here - Ivy
Love Came Down At Christmas - Jars of Clay
All That I Want - The Weepies
Maybe This Christmas - Ron Sexsmith
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year - Martina Sorbara
It Came Upon A Midnight Clear - Sixpence None The Richer
O Come O Come Emmanuel - Sufjan Stevens
Grown-Up Christmas List - Michael Bublé
The First Noel - Leigh Nash
All I Want for Christmas Is You - Billy Paul Williams & Lauren Carter
What Christmas Means to Me - Mandisa
Wonderful Christmastime - Jars of Clay
What Are You Doing New Year's Eve - Kate & Anna McGarrigle & Rufus Wainwright
Auld Lang Syne - Barenaked Ladies
Be Thou My Vision - Van Morrison

Hope all of you had a very happy thanksgiving and a very happy long weekend!

Tuesday, November 20, 2007

I Need to Have It

The story goes when I was a little girl instead of throwing a temper tantrum on the floor of ToysRUs, I would calmly look at my mother and say ....

I NEED TO HAVE THIS.

I would then list all the reasons I could and would not live without the item I was coveting.

Today, I was on GirlyTwirly's website and saw this - a monogram adhesive for the bane of my existence, my blackberry.

And, I NEED TO HAVE IT.
  • Because it will make working more fun.
  • Because I won't mistakenly grab Mr. Preppy Wedding's instead (and nobody touches his gadget)
  • Because my dog has a monogrammed Ralph Lauren polo shirt, why not shouldn't my blackberry have some fun?

Monday, November 19, 2007

Preppy Inspiration Monday

Thank you, Thank you for all your great suggestions for godparent gifts. I am working on a small time-frame (the baptism is this Sunday), so I’ll let you all know what I choose.

This weekend seemed to breeze by, but at least I felt semi-productive. The husband and I went to the outlets this weekend with my parents and the J.Crew outlet had lots of cute stuff. Hopefully Santa will understand my obsession and deliver me some good finds. I also dusted off the running shoes and made it out with LuLu in tow on Saturday. I know, very strange, but our basset hound loves to jog around the neighborhood with me. And, I only have a few more gifts to buy for Christmas. I, too, have an excel file to keep me (and my husband’s budget) in line.

So, enough about me. Let me share with you a few things I have been saving up these last few weeks.

Brides, check out Bella Figura. I’ve featured them in a few of my storyboards in the past and their letterpress work is beautiful. And, you know my love for letterpress people! Anywho, their creative director Andrea e-mailed last week and offered a sneak preview to their 2008 line. I am loving the Modern Calligraphy card. And guess what? My readers are entitled to a fabulous preppy discount! Just reference PREPR1 at checkout before December 31, 2007 and receive 10 percent off. Any bride knows that discounts on beautiful letterpress wedding stationary don’t come very often, so y’all better jump on this one!

I am also so obsessed with the wedding day service offered by the fabulous Patricia van Essche. If you take a look at her portfolio you’ll see some of the illustration work she has done for J. McLaughlin. Well, she’s now doing the most beautiful illustrations of your wedding. She attends your wedding and actually illustrates your day. What an awesome service and her work truly is gorgeous.
OK gals - back to work. And I gotta decide what to make for thanksgiving …

Friday, November 16, 2007

Question for my Brilliant Readers

Got a question for all of you brilliant preppy readers out there. Mr. Preppy Wedding and I have been asked to be godparents for our super cute nephew. Since it is both our first time around on the godparent track, I need some ideas on what to give our soon-to-be godson for his baptism in a few weeks.

Suggest away and happy weekend everyone!

Monday, November 12, 2007

Inspiration Monday - Fantastic Preppy Free Fonts

Good Monday Afternoon Everyone!

I made it back to VA safe and sound and really liked my Dallas experience. Nothing better than eating authentic Mexican food after a walk through Neiman Marcus.

Now onto more pressing issues, like the one that has been consuming my hours this weekend … finding the perfectly preppy Christmas card. Unlike last year’s family picture (I do recommend the Martha Collection on Kodak Gallery), I think this year is going to revolve around his and hers letterpress cards. So, I’ve been browsing etsy, the I Love Letterpress Blog and Luxe Paperie for the perfect find.

While browsing, I ran across this beautiful calendar by Linda & Harriett. If anyone wants to buy me the perfect Christmas gift, I love this. Mr. Preppy Wedding are you listening?

But, I know you lovely readers have come for your Monday dose of inspiration. And I have a good find for you via Oh Happy Day. Smashing Magazine put together this great list of 40+ free font downloads. I love Mido, Just Old Fashion and Qlassik. Do take a look. These would be great for that pesky wedding welcome brochure or the fun bridesmaids/groomsmen updates.

Tuesday, November 6, 2007

Headin to Texas

Hi everyone.

I am en route to Dallas tomorrow morning and have been doing lots of real work to get ready for the trip. Wish the real work was more important that my musings on all things preppy wedding, but unfortunately LuLu and Dempsey need dogfood (and Dempsey eats organic food for medical reasons and you all know how expensive that is).

I do have some fun wedding finds for you this evening …

Via Stacey Kane’s new blog, I found the lovely Kate Parker Weddings. Her events are super cool and totally inspiring for the preppy bride. Take a look at her weddings and event design galleries and you’ll see what I mean.

What I really want you to see, though, is her new prducts section. She has taken the headache out of crafting genius out of town bags and the flip flop favors. Cute, cute, cute. I love this Maine inspired basket.

I also want you to take a look at fellow preppy blogger Happy Homemaker’s post here and here on the wedding of her preppy lil sis. Love the cake and adore the seersucker tablecloths. And if that isn’t enough preppy for you - take a look at this wedding via Patricia Lyons Photography. You’ll see a totally inspired candy bar that echoes throughout the reception décor. Made me hungry just watching.

So, I am leaving Richvegas (sometimes called the Mecca by locals) for the sites and sounds of Texas. I think my hair and my chest are gonna fall flat.