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vintage labels

Aren't these vintage labels great?  Perfect accent for a little letter or a girly shower favor...

Available for free download here.

[via Design Dig]

everyday crafting tools

My last post for Design*Sponge is up today ...

Thanks again for following me over there!  I've always loved D*S but have a new-found respect for Grace Bonney and the time, creativity and originality she puts into Design*Sponge.  Amazing.

Happy Friday, everyone!

alexa chung for madewell

I'm looking forward to seeing these looks in the Madewell stores ...

Love the dresses. [via here]

japanese design love

I of course couldn't go with out sharing my love (and obsession) for Japanese design this week on Design*Sponge ...

Full post here.  And thank you all for visiting me over there + your kind comments.  Seriously, it really means a lot.  xo

[images from the ever-amazing Billet]

color collective

Lauren of Color Collective emailed me a sweet note the other day + I'm glad she did as I love her blog + the color palettes she creates from pretty images ...

Yay for new blog finds!

letterpress behind-the-scenes

Thanks for your sweet comments about me guest blogging over at Design*Sponge!  Today, a quick behind-the-scenes of making calling cards for Joslyn of Simple Lovely ...

Have a good day!

design*sponge!

Can't believe I'm saying this ... but I'm guest blogging over at Design*Sponge this week!  Find my posts here all week.

Thanks, Grace, for having me.  Posts may be a little light over here this week [hope you understand :] ... but in other updates, a few new things have been added to the little shop.  Happy Monday, everyone!

[photos by Kate Headley]

marais usa

I posted about Marais USA a while back but never ended up getting a pair.  But because I can't resist a good deal I just ordered some ...

Was happy to come across the Lucky deal (40% off everything until 2/22) + ordered a pair of the Prince wedge and Mercer flat.  Excited to get them!

Happy weekend to you.  Thanks so much for your sweet emails, comments + tweets about The Hive at 1511.  Looking forward to sharing the process with you. 

simplesong :: news!

I've been dying to share some news ... SIMPLESONG is moving into a studio space!  Along with Kate Headley Photography and the Ritzy Bee Events team, we just signed a lease for a lovely space in a 100 year old rowhouse located in Old Town Alexandria.  We are calling it The Hive at 1511 ...

 
In addition to being our individual offices, we'll be offering creative workshops on letterpress, photography, weddings and more starting in May.  We're all very excited!  If you're interested, you can follow our progress on our new blog here and twitter here.

malene birger belts

Very pretty belts by Malene Birger to add a little something to a simple outfit ...
I'm not a big belt wearer but these are having me rethink that!