January Around The Web

Happy almost February! Per usual, here are a few of my favorites from around the web this past month. I'm happy to see the iridescent trend seems to be here to stay. I loved Aww, Sam's roundup of 10 Iridescent/Holographic Things You Need. Enjoy some other links below!

• Love this Valentine's Day idea!

• I discovered Sarah Illenberger's work this month

• Vintage photos are always intriguing, and these of Paris are no exception

• I have been cooking more than normal lately, and this linguine recipe was one of my favorite finds!

• Ashley Goldberg's Valentine's Day Collection for Hallmark Signature is just lovely

• Dreaming of a weekend in Nashville

• My sister and I will be traveling to Italy in July and we just booked all of our hotels! This one may be my favorite. I can't wait to share this trip on the blog!

• Thanks, A Beautiful Mess, A Color Story really is a wonderful new app

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Valentine’s Day 2016

Valentine's Day will be here before we know it so I decided to round up some of my favorite Heart Day related items I have spotted so far. Enjoy!

Cupid Heart Balloon Sticks | Love You Lots Hallmark Card | XO Letter Balloons
Lips in A Row Art Print | Sip Sip Tumbler With Straw | The Getaway Duffle Bag

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December Around The Web

I love discovering and being inspired by artists online. This month I discovered Kristi Kohut, and simultaneously fell in love with her bold brush strokes. Below is one of my favorites, as well as a few other links I discovered this month:

• If only I had time to make this before my New Year's celebration...

• A fun peek into Jenna Lyon's world. 

• The styling of this photo shoot was just so lovely. 

• I had so much fun being a part of this workshop for Think.Make.Share.!

• I would LOVE to purchase one of Tiff Manuell's clutches. 

• The new Star Wars movie has me wanting this adorable BB-8 Itty Bitty.

• If you haven't listened to Limetown, Season 1 is now complete and ready for binge-listening.

• I'm excited to see how the Pantone Colors of the Year are used in 2016!

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Baby Blanket Lettering

Last year I created lettering for several Hallmark baby blankets! I'm excited to share that they are finally available in stores and online. Head on over to Hallmark's website to take a look!

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Holiday Lettering for Hallmark

It has been so exciting to see my lettering show up on Hallmark holiday product! My brush lettering is featured on the "bright tidings" and "be merry" cards in the first boxed card set, I created the "be totally, utterly, completely, absolutely merry" Christmas tree in the second boxed card set, as well as the lettering on the other individual cards. Links are listed below on where to purchase! 

1 Ornaments/Snowflakes/Christmas Tree/Wreath Mini Assortment Boxed Christmas Card | 2 Noel Vertical | 3 Noel Horizontal | 4 Simply The Best Grandma Card | 5 NOEL/Snowman/Deer/Christmas Tree and Lettering Mini Assortment Boxed Christmas Cards | 6 Happy Hanukkah Card | 7 Joy Vertical Card | 8 Joy Horizontal Card

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Renegade Craft Fair Favorites

Here are some of my favorite artists and makers I discovered at Renegade. (And if you are in need of some tamales the next time you are in Chicago head to Dia De Los Tamales.)

Alapash New Home
Camp Hunt
Katie Levinson
Laura Berger
The Plaid Pigeon
Yao Cheng Design
Diana Sudyka
Maker Goods
Modern Sprout

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