December 2009

Dear Readers,

Dear Readers,

by the girls on December 21, 2009

The holidays are here and it’s time to R&R with family and friends. Thanks for sharing with us, your interest in the pretty, the witty and the endless creativity. We will be on hiatus until January 4th, and will be Read more...

Five for Friday - Tetra Wine

Five for Friday – Tetra Wine

by cassie on December 18, 2009

One of the joys of the holidays is getting together with friends and having yummy food and drink. This means visiting the local liquor store and stocking up on wine since bringing yourself just isn’t enough! I was in the Read more...

Giving Santa a Little Help

Giving Santa a Little Help

by christine on December 17, 2009

Tis the season to solve gift giving dilemmas. Give or get a little help from these Christmas Cheat Sheets designed by Cookie! Love the cute graphics and practicality. A must have for the season! Get your free download direct from Cookie. Read more...

Deck the Walls

Deck the Walls

by christine on December 16, 2009

If you’re anything like my husband and I, we go minimalist every Christmas season. Not that we’re bah-humbugs, but it’s a result of growing up in families where Christmas was not a big deal – just a time to gather Read more...

Hello! Christmas

Hello! Christmas

by cassie on December 15, 2009

It’s not too late to order custom Christmas cards! Even better – you can still order fab cards from Hello! Lucky. Whether you want digital or letterpress, with photos or just great illustrations, Hello! Lucky has a large selection with Read more...

Holiday Paper Art

Holiday Paper Art

by cassie on December 14, 2009

The snow has started falling in Vancouver and the holiday preparations are in full swing. Despite the cold, I trekked out to Granville Island this weekend and came across some wonderful paper art Christmas cards made by lovely local N. Read more...

Five For Friday - Winter Wedding

Five For Friday – Winter Wedding

by christine on December 11, 2009

Happy Friday everyone! Enjoy five wedding essentials designed by Twig & Thistle – ones that prove how Winter weddings can be more than just snowflakes, frost and ornaments. Based in Seattle, Kathleen is the creative behind Twig & Thistle. For her Read more...

Eggpress to go with my Eggnog

Eggpress to go with my Eggnog

by cassie on December 10, 2009

They finally arrived! My cards from Eggpress that I was so patiently waiting for. They have an extensive collection, both letterpress and offset with patterns and designs for everyone on your list. When I heard about their sample sale for Read more...

It's a Modus Christmas!

It’s a Modus Christmas!

by cassie on December 9, 2009

Last weekend I went to Got Craft in search of a Christmas present but as usual got distracted by the stationery and this fab at-home screen printer. The craft show was great, I found what I was looking for but Read more...

Little Notes with Big Hearts

Little Notes with Big Hearts

by christine on December 8, 2009

Gift wrapping essentials continue with gift tags to tempt the weak. With pretty and festive designs, it’ll be hard not to think about what’s inside. Ferrell & Chase caught my eye with letterpressed gift tags on recycled stock. Reminds me of Read more...