Despite Joanna’s post a few weeks ago on cool Mother’s Day gift-wrapping ideas, I admit: I’m still unprepared for Mother’s Day. Thankfully, San Francisco designer Cat Seto created this printable card just for us. So at least I—and you!—don’t have to make a trip to the card store between now and Sunday.
You can download a hi-res version of the card here; we recommend printing it out on cardstock. And be sure to check out Cat’s new line of stationery, Ferme à Papier, which we especially love for its painterly quality. The collection officially launches at the National Stationery Show in New York later this month. (Of course, we love that an issue of Anthology makes an appearance on Cat’s desk, shown below.)
You’re a good kid. You’ve got your Mother’s Day gifting strategy planned to a T. The perfect gift purchased, all that’s missing is the vessel. You know, the accoutrements, the cherry on top … the packaging! With May 12th just around the corner, here are a few wrapping ideas to brighten her day and earn you a few brownie points.
Hand-folded paper flowers make for the perfect tie-on. These pastel pretties are from West Elm.
Perennial favorite Rifle Paper Co. offers the perfect amount of print to spruce up any parcel. I love their bakers twine topped gift tags, especially the pink ombre!
{top images via Mochi Things and L’art de la Curiosité}
{Valentine’s Care Package by The House that Lars Built}
It seems like it was just January, but Valentine’s Day is less than a week away! There are so many fun ways to celebrate this festive holiday, and I’ve been saving some of my favorite ideas to share here. So if you haven’t decided how to surprise all the ones you love this year, here are some ideas for you.
Brittany at The House that Lars Built put together a heart-shaped care package to send overseas—and she just put the address right on the outside of the box and shipped it! Wouldn’t it be a fun surprise to find in your mailbox? And while a Valentine’s card is sweet, I’m always a fan of sending a print that you can keep around a bit longer. I love the sentiments of these two from oh my deer. If a digestif is the way to your Valentine’s heart, may I suggest the Botánica cocktail with Cacao Prieto’s chocolate rum and muddled raspberries? Using the signature liquor from Brooklyn-based chocolatier, this recipe sounds decadent and delicious. And finally, there’s one of the most widely loved ways to serve chocolate: the ultimate chocolate chip cookie. Jacques Torres’ recipe has developed quite a reputation, so if you want to bake up a sweet surprise, it’s a sure winner. (Or if baking isn’t your strength, you can have the cookies delivered straight from Jacques to your door.)
P.S. If you are looking for more Valentine’s inspiration, check our edible Valentine’s Round Up from last year!
{Images from top to bottom: oh my deer prints ee cummings & blooming recklessly; Cacao Prieto’s Chocolate Rum; Jacques Torres Chocolate Chip Cookies via Crepes of Wrath}
It’s the day before Christmas and maybe you’ve still got some folks to cross off your holiday list. Of course we’re biased here, but we’ve got a last-minute gift suggestion for you: a subscription to Anthology Magazine!
If you purchase now through December 31, 2012, the subscription will start with Issue No. 10/Winter 2013—which will be released in mid- to late-January. An annual subscription includes four issues of Anthology, released once per quarter: Winter (January); Spring (April); Summer (July); and Fall (October). We offer subscriptions to residents of the U.S., Canada, and U.K.
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Happy holidays!
by Alexis on December 21, 2012
{Image above via Ambrosia Girl}
With Christmas and Christmas Eve on Monday and Tuesday, this weekend feels like the real kick off for the holidays. And with the busy lead up, it seems like there hasn’t been much time for holiday crafting. So this weekend I’m planning to make a steaming mug of cocoa and work on a few projects I’ve bookmarked over the last month. I’m trying to decide exactly which to dedicate my time to—these five all seem worthy.
I’ve had my eye on the ombre ornaments above since Jenn at AmbrosiaGirl posted them this summer. (She’s clearly ahead of the game!) The instructions are straightforward and the transformation is amazing. Also in the tree decor category, these origami paper cube lights below by Amanda at Wit and Whistle are lovely. All you really need is a stack of typing paper and a holiday movie to watch. With plenty of wrapping still to do, this hand stamped wrapping paper is a timely project. While it seems late in season to attempt something like this greenery swag by Moon Canyon, it’s so pretty it’s still tempting. And last, I love the technique for making the snowflakes on these felt stockings by Purl Bee. I’m thinking the snowflakes could also be repurposed as ornaments. I hope you have some time to unwind and craft this weekend, too!
{Clockwise from top: Origami Paper Lights via Wit & Whistle; Hand Stamped Wrapping Paper via Poppytalk; Greenery Swag via Moon Canyon; Felt Stocking via Purl Bee}
