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apolis

This men's store, Apolis, couldn't be more up my alley.  Linen, chambray, canvas + stripes .... 

Seriously, love it. 

james moes

Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!  Thought I'd share this really lovely surprise wedding captured by James Moes ...

See more amazing photos + full story here.  

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ps. thank you for all your kind words about HHH.  you guys are the best. 

can't do it all

Things have been over-the-top busy lately, especially with the opening of Fifteen Eleven, that I've decided to scale back on several things -- one of them being Hip Hip Hooray.  It was a hard decision to make because I've loved building the site and what started as a side project has exceeded all expectations.  

I'm so appreciative of the response and support the site has received this last year but I've realized that I'm unable to put the time into it that it needs.  So, effective today, we'll no longer be posting. The site will stay live and hopefully be a handy resource. And because I love all things kids parties, I will still be pinning on the HHH Pinterst board. 

Thanks to all for visiting  HHH.  And a big thanks to Melanie who without I would have not been able to run the site the past six months.  And thanks to my sweet friend and ongoing supporter, Maria, for regularly contributing.  Though I'm bummed about closing the site down, I've learned you can't do it all + and I'm slowly learning to be ok with that!  

xoxo - suann

wallace design house

Loving these labels designed by Wallace Design House as a part of a store display ...

See more on his site .... love the use of color. 

more cupcake

I spotted this shop last week over on paper+cup.  I don't think I'll tire of cupcakes .. especially a well-designed, minimalist cupcake shop...

Next time in Chicago, I will certainly be making a stop here. 

happy fourth!

Hope everyone has a wonderful long, summer weekend.  Happy Fourth!

Sweet summer illustrations by Katie Evans for Matchbook Magazine (have you see the new issue?  Its fab!).

simplesong :: letterpress workshops

I'll be offering two letterpress classes this summer and then putting the workshops on hold for a while until we figure out the shop's schedule. Classes have been posted here!

 Its been a while since our last class, so I'm looking forward to these!

etsy love :: k.slademade

Pretty totes + clutches from Etsy shop k.slademade...

best made company

Great branding and products by Best Made Company.  If I ever needed a well-designed axe, this is where I would get one! : ) ...

 

summer | post II

We've packed in a lot of fun + work since the last time I posted snapshots from my phone.  Here are a few favorites from the last few weeks ...

 

 

Been busy with summer and fall weddings [love the calligraphy in the top left that sweet Mara of Neither Snow did for us], Ike graduate jr. kindergarten [!] + preprations are in full swing for a September opening for Fifteen Eleven. 

Happy weeekend, everyone!

[all photos by me using the iPhone app PictureShow]