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Monday, November 17, 2008

Gathering friends for a holiday party.

I have hosted a holiday party in one form or another for the past 15 years. Some years, they have been large gatherings with mistletoe-induced shenanigans. Other years, they have been smaller, more intimate get-togethers. Regardless of size, it just isn't the holiday season without a party or two on our social calendar.

Each year, I take pride in creating the invitation that will welcome friends and family into our home each December. This year's creation was inspired by a recent trip to a French bakery in Northern California. For a little extra something, I created envelope liners from paper by Snow & Graham. Now I just have to be patient and wait until after Thanksgiving to start decorating! Click to enlarge the following images.


5 comments:

Penny Pickles said...

those are gorgeous - I wish i was invited just to get one! just beautiful - ah we'll get you back here one day! ;o)

h.Lo said...

I wish we all lived closer so you could get invited, too! ;) Maybe by the year 2010 we'll all be celebrating together again? Hee hee.

Shana said...

I'm a friend of your cousin, Joan. I've enjoyed browsing your online shop and blog. And I especially love the invites and the envelope liners featured in this post - way too festive!

Maida Vale said...

Hi there! Thanks for the nice comment. Joan showed me your cute pinwheels when she was visiting in August. They are adorable! Best wishes with your business. =)

Annemarie said...

I miss your holiday parties. I always had so much fun.