Today’s Inspiration: Sherwin Williams

Ever since the age of the DVR, I tend to skip through commercials as quickly as I can. These, however, caught my attention right away. Kudos to Sherwin Williams on their new campaign! Colorful (obviously) and creative. Two of my favorite things.

Sherwin Williams – Bees from Orion Tait on Vimeo.

Sherwin Williams – Paint Chips from Orion Tait on Vimeo.

Fun Gift Basket for New Parents

By the time a baby shower rolls around, the impending bundle of joy is already spoiled. What gives? We don’t even KNOW this tiny person, yet we are buying it toys and clothes and books AND giving it MONEY? I’m usually the odd duck at baby showers because I like to focus on the new moms and/or dads. If I were having a baby, this is the kind of stuff I would like to be treated with:

  • a funny movie
  • junk food
  • a humorous parenting book
  • whiskey to keep mom and baby happy during teething months (don’t judge me, it works!)

It just so happens that my dear friends, who luckily have a similar sense of humor, are expecting their first baby this fall. My husband and I went down to North Carolina to visit and I brought along my first attempt at a homemade gift basket. Check it out!

New Arrival Gift Basket Gift Tag

Handmade Moneyholder

My dearest friend just graduated with her masters degree and I wanted to create my own “moneyholder” with room for a hand written note off to the side. The little pocket fits a gift card perfectly, though I suppose one could also tuck a bill or check inside. Contact us if you are interested in ordering a package of these cards, or if you’d like to come up with your own design.

Success! Top fold, tiny pocket inside Perfect for gift cards and folded checks or bills.

T.HANKS

I saw the BEST card EVER and had to share. It also reminds me that I have not been upholding my promise to share my inspirations and musings with you. So…

… for stickin’ with us.

Same business, new name

“If I find 10,000 ways something won’t work, I haven’t failed. I am not discouraged, because every wrong attempt discarded is another step forward.”

Thomas Edison

It’s been almost a year since Shelby and I decided to jump into the wedding invitation business, and we’re proud of where this journey has taken us.  We have big plans for the future, including new products, an Etsy shop, and opportunities for you to get a close-up look at our work. We also plan to use this blog for more than boring news and updates. We want to share with you the things that inspire us. Lovely paper. Beautiful colors. Fun and modern designs. Maybe even some music here and there. Stay tuned!

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