National Stationery Show

My bags are (almost) packed and I’m heading to the National Stationery Show in New York in just a few days! I’m looking forward to seeing familiar faces at Smock Letterpress and Dauphine Press as well as seeing new products from companies like SIMPLESONG Design. We loved getting their adorable invitation (below) in the mail!

Nothing like paper’s biggest event of the year!

xoxo,
Kara

Photo via Magnificent Milestones

 


Font Friday: Rockwell

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Three Cheers for Ginger Beer

Ginger Beer Lemonade

Ingredients
3 to 4 large lemons (yielding 3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice)
1/4 cup granulated white sugar (or more, if desired)
1 1/4 cups water
One 12-ounce bottle Reed’s Ginger Beer (non-alcoholic)
Lemon slices/wedges for garnish, if desired

Instructions
Juice the lemons into a medium pitcher
Add the sugar and water, and stir to combine
Add the ginger beer, and stir to combine
Serve over ice
Garnish with additional lemon wedges/slices, if desired

Cheers!

Photo and recipe via Recipe Girl

 


Gift Guide: Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is less than a week away so here are a few gift ideas that will make Mom smile!

{1} Bowtiful Clutch via Nelle, $85.00
{2} Mom Sachet via P.Flynn Design  $18.00
{3}Kanzashi Brooch, $40.00 (sold individually)

Photos {1} and {3} via Amanda Hein Photography
Photo {2} via Magnificent Milestones


Font Friday: Liorah BT

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Cinco de…Derby!

In honor of the fact that both Cinco de Mayo AND the Kentucky Derby fall on the same day this year, we wanted to share two special drink recipes. Enjoy!

Classic Mint Julep

Ingredients
3 fresh mint leaves
1 tablespoon mint simple syrup
Crushed ice
1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons (1 ounce) bourbon
1 (4-inch) cocktail straw or coffee stirrer
1 fresh mint sprig
Powdered sugar (optional)

Instructions
Place mint leaves and mint simple syrup in a chilled julep cup
Gently press leaves against cup with back of spoon to release flavors
Pack cup tightly with crushed ice; pour bourbon over ice
Insert straw, place mint sprig directly next to straw, and serve immediately
Sprinkle with powdered sugar (optional)

Classic Frozen Margarita 

Ingredients
4 ounces Jose Cuervo Gold Tequila
2 ounces Triple Sec
2 ounces lime juice
1 ounce simple syrup (heat 1/2 water, 1/2 sugar until it becomes a syrup)
3 cups of ice
Coarse salt
Lime juice

Instructions
Rim margarita glasses in lime juice, dip in salt and set aside
Add all ingredients to blender and blend together
Pour into rimmed glasses and garnish with a lime slice

Double cheers! 

Photos and recipes via Southern LivingMyRecipes.com and Slow Roasted Italian

 


Nautical Neutrals

 

{1} J.Crew Dress {2} Necklace and {3} Essie Absolutely Shore and Essie Case Study

 


Going Green

 

Hello, Spring!

{1} Simple Margarita {2} Succulent Wreath and {3} Vintage French Folding Chairs


Happy Anniversary to the Duke and Duchess!

A year ago on April 29, 2011 we all watched as the beautiful Kate (before she became Catherine) stepped out of her car in the STUNNING Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen gown and walked down the long, historic Westminster Abbey aisle to her lovely Prince.

To commemorate their first anniversary, here are a few of our favorite photos from that wonderful day. Enjoy!


Flowers and Cocktails

Lillet Rose Spring Cocktail

Ingredients
12 oz  Lillet Rose
12 oz Ruby Red grapefruit juice
6 oz gin
6 edible flower blossoms (optional)

Instructions
Combine 6 ounces Lillet, 6 ounces grapefruit juice, 3 ounces gin, and ice in a cocktail shaker
Shake until well chilled
Strain and divide cocktail among 3 stemmed cocktail glasses, such as Champagne coupes
Repeat
Garnish with flowers
Serve immediately

Cheers! 

Photo and recipe via Martha Stewart Living

 


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