Cupcakes!

http://www.muddysbakeshop.com/

How fabulous are these little bites of heaven from Muddy's Bakery here in Memphis? I especially love the bite-sized confections with their yummy, melt-in-your mouth icing! (grasshopper is my personal favorite) And what party wouldn't be complete without the super-cute invitations and thank-you's...

25 Reasons to buy Crane

Crane is amazing.  The 100% cotton paper and the individual craftsmen that have been perfecting each of their handmade techniques (some for over 20 years) are just a few of the qualities that set their cards apart from others.  

Being the "hunter and gatherer" of information that I am, I have included a couple of links that show the painstaking attention to detail that goes into making each of their cards.  In the words of my dear friend, Eleanor, these make my heart SING!

Engraving and Thermography processes by Crane & Co.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6N2r7zUv9g

Hand bordering cards by Crane & Co.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bClJvo4jro&NR=1

Calling cards

As summer comes to an end and a new school year approaches, I begin my own preparation for a "new year" and new "family cards" are in order.  Our family uses them throughout the school year. They are great to have on hand and store in backpacks and purses, especially as the girls start their sports and go on sleep-overs. 

Perusing through the various albums in the store, I started out set on letterpress, as I am in love with the process and the paper; however, as I thumbed through the albums, I found some super-cute designs by Kate Spade, Crane and Williams Arthur. I thought the the one with the "+" sign was too sweet. (maybe I should consult with Nick on that one first though...)

Annie B. Creations

Come and get them while you can.... Oh my!  When Stacy Claire Boyd and her two girls came up here on Monday to deliver Annie's new line of necklaces, rings and hair accessories, we knew they would be a hit, but we had no idea that we would sell half of them all the first two days that we had them!!  These are the cutest fabric covered button clippies, pony-tail holders, rings and necklaces that I have ever seen.  There are even some necklaces that are not fabric buttons, but other embellished fobs that are just precious.  And to top it all off a portion of the proceeds are being donated by little 13 year old Annie to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, here in Memphis.  This girl has her mom's eye for fashion and color when it comes to design.  Way to go, Annie.  We are excited to be carrying your line and have already put in a re-order!

Birthday Chair Banner

I always grew up with birthdays being such a special time.  Well, when I ran across this cute picture from the restaurant Spruce in San Francisco, I thought what a cute idea...  I need to eat there next time I am in San Fran.

Eye Candy

Eye Candy

Amy Atlas has a fabulous blog that I ran across this summer.  Here is a dessert table that she did that is just outstanding!  The way she utilizes color with the food and favors just amazes me and gives new meaning to the phrase "eye candy".  I used one of the ideas off her site for my 10-year-old's party this summer, and it was fantastic!  I loved how the treat bags looked.  You can see the ones like the ones I used on her site, under Eye Candy, photo #17. The treat bags are gorgeous!  We are going to start carrying the items to make those in the shop soon.  

Her Halloween table is precious as well... Look for some of those goodies in our shop, too!  Thank you, Amy, for sharing your beautiful talent and Karen Mordechai for the awesome photography.