We are spicing things up a bit this afternoon, and handing over the blogging reins to one of our favorite stationery stars, Gia of Betsywhite Stationery, for our first monthly installment of Behind the Scenes - where we pull back the curtain to the studios of some of our favorite designers! You'll understand why we are kicking off the series with... [MORE]
I know it's early and you probably haven't finished your Saturday morning coffee yet but I have a little task for you. Take a look over to the right of the screen. Did you know that you had an awesome assortment of local vendors at your fingertips? Not only do we pile on the pretty week after week but you can find any vendor you could ever possibly need. And if you see them here you know they have to be good! We have savvy stationery superstars like... [MORE]
It's no secret that we absolutely, positively love our advertisers here at Style Me Pretty. But, in case you didn't know... We like them. A lot. And Saturdays like today are extra special, because we get to introduce you to one of those oh-so-fabulous sponsors. Yes, it's advertisers like Hayden Avery that make all of the pretty possible each and every week here on Style Me Pretty Texas and I just know you are going to love them as... [MORE]
I think it needs to be known that I have a full-on crush for all things Boddington. Mr. Boddington's Studio, that is. The quirky, fabulous, one of a kind shop - nestled in this little place called New York City - cranks out some of the coolest paper I ever did see. And for a person like myself, whose heart flutters at the site of stylish stationery, Mr. Boddington's Studio might as well be heaven on earth. When looking... [MORE]
If you haven't had your morning coffee yet, don't fret, because we have an extra special treat for you that will certainly have you buzzing through the rest of the day. We all know and love the stellar designs of California paper goods designers Wiley Valentine around here. They were part of the genius team behind... [MORE]
If you are still on the hunt for the perfect stationery and paper goods for your upcoming wedding, then you should definitely take a trip over to BellaTerra's fabulous website. They are our go to spot for the chicest of chic wedding invitations, adorable favor boxes, fun little labels and tags and all of the goods you'll need to personalize your event and add your own sense of style. We are positively smitten with... [MORE]
We've had a wave of spectacular (and I mean ah-mazing) weddings for you today... but why stop there?? We wanted to bring you a little something extra special... and thanks to Louella Press, we're going to do it for free. The sister company of Two Paperdolls (a fabulous design studio in its own right), Louella Press is... [MORE]
Being a bit of a stationery snob, I was kind of over the moon to see the stationery pieces that were included in today's shoot. Designed by Sara Fitzgerald O’Brien of Griffin-vites Stationery they were actually one of the elements that I loved the most...and in a room this gorgeous, that says a lot. Who knew that roosters could be so freaking chic. Sara is an absolutely awesome designer who clearly took... [MORE]
I think that it's pretty clear just how much I love Smock. They are next to none in terms of quality and fabulous design work and are always coming out with really innovating ways to approach invitation design. So, when they sent me pics from their new social stationery collection, I jumped at the chance to share it with you guys! Here is a little bit of detail... [MORE]
We debuted the latest elum design in our last feature, but what we didn't tell you is that the amazing designers recently launched a new album devoted exclusively to personalized letterpress stationery! LOVE! For any of you paper snobs, like myself out there, elum is the cream of the crop! Spend some time checking out their gorgeous letterpress portfolio! You definitely won't be disappointed. [MORE]
You guys might remember this unbelievably great wedding in Palm Beach that we featured a couple of months back. Well, one of the very best thing about the wedding was the incredible paper details that the bride and her graphic designer put together. I swooned for a solid month after the wedding, just thinking about how great everything was. Well, lucky for us, the designer behind all of... [MORE]
You guys know what big fans of Wiley Valentine we are here on SMP. I love their clean, design savvy approach to wedding design...offering brides with many different budgets a little piece of perfection. So, when they told me that they running a pretty awesome promotion, I jumped at the chance to tell you guys! Through June 30, the girls at Wiley Valentine are giving... [MORE]
It's that time kids...time to announce the Elum Giveaway Winner! This just might be the best giveaway we've ever done and by reading the comments, you guys thought so too. I was moved to tears more than once, I burst out laughing a handful of times and I was consistantly reminded of just why I love my job so much. I loved seeing how many high school sweethearts are tying the... [MORE]
I am sure that a lot of you already know that the National Stationery Show is coming up in the next few days. For paper people, this is the end all be all of design...with great new companies debuting their wares, classic companies featuring new and exciting products, letterpress and engraving that would make any bride swoon...an now, more than ever, extensions of paper like packaging ideas and even fabrics. Well... [MORE]
This is the perfect example of why I am so in love with stationery and all things paper. The right paper suite can bring that element of chic and charm to every detail. all photos by Maggie Conley Photography From Anne, the gorgeous bride... I designed and produced everything. This was a long process since designing for yourself allows you way too much freedom which enables you to... [MORE]