If you’re a regular reader of our blog, you know how we feel about frenchies…so of course I’m head over heels in love with this adorable card, illustrated and letterpressed by Sycamore Street Press. Available as a single card or a set of 6 in their shop.

Thanks to all of our readers for your patience during our server moves and subsequent wordpress update. Here is a little something for our subscribers out there who use Google Reader to keep up on all their feeds. I know Whitney couldn’t live without her Google Reader!

Check out Helvetireader and insert some style into your daily reads.

We’re glad to be back! Stay tuned as we have some great updates for you all, so go ahead and make it easier on yourself and add us to your blog subscription.

Our IT team (Okay, IT guy) is hard at work moving our site and blog to a new fancy server – hopefully even better than what you see above. (sweet vintage ad, huh? love the trade gothic) Because of this move we will not be posting new stuff here on the blog for the next day or so. This will not disturb any other normal activity – you will still be able to view our site and email us.

Starting today we are offering both 10% off a custom invitation order and waiving our typical $50 initial consultation fee. What do you have to do to get it? Just call or email us to schedule an appointment between now and April 1, 2009.

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I am in awe of this craft room belonging to crafty intentions.

Those of you who read this blog regularly know that I am in a never-ending quest for organization in our own studio, and this photo {posted on modish} totally inspires me to get my rear in gear. I especially love the aqua and red color scheme.

We’re all familiar with the ever-popular WWII motivational poster referenced here – these three versions by UK’s LOVE Creative are too perfect.

Images from here. Found via Covetier.

It’s been a crazy few weeks. And the next few months promise to be just as crazy. Susy, the designer behind  SusyJack, blogged a bit today (on her inspiring blog, heysusy) about her own business and the new ventures that she’s moving forward with, and this little bit at the end of her post expresses exactly what I needed to hear today:

…while I know I could be looking at these new ventures as overwhelming and anxiety-inducing, I think, this time, I’ll just go with it, savor it, and believe in it.

I feel so encouraged by that little snippet and it’s going to be my anthem for the next few months (because I couldn’t express it any better on my own if I tried).

Attention, hostesses!

12 Too Many is a great new website from Sheena Kalso (also the Invisible Hostess and the brain behind Totally Tabletops). Here’s what it’s all about (in the words of Sheena and partner, Anna):

If you’ve just had a wedding or party that left you with “12 too many” vases, table runners, props, or other decor items, we can help you sell your stuff!

Selling? Fill out a “submit item” form and upon approval your listing will post for 2 weeks. Buying? Select the city you’re buying in and browse by category, color, or theme. You contact the seller and arrange pick up or delivery.

In a nutshell, 12 Too Many is a craigslist for all of you party planning peeps! Best of all? It’s free! It’s still fairly new, so not all cities are represented and they’re just starting to gain more of a following. If you don’t see your city, add it! And spread the word!