Clean + classic monogrammed stationery.

Hi everyone! I'm excited to share new personalized letterpress stationery that is now available in the shop. The design is clean, classic and heavy on impression. Plus, you get your choice of envelope colors. These make a lovely gift for the impending holidays (are they seriously impending?!). Thanks!

Team etsyRain.

I'm coming out of my shell! I've just joined Team etsyRain, a network of Etsy crafters in the Puget Sound region. Take a look at all of the great things my fellow team members make by clicking to the official site linked above. Thanks!

Blind debossed chevron cards.

Sometimes it's hard to photograph a new product. That is certainly the case with these new blind debossed chevron cards. They are printed on tree-free Crane Lettra, and create an interesting illusion when turned from side to side. Blank on the inside, available now. Have a great weekend!

The Wayzgoose.

On Saturday, I attended my first Wayzgoose at the School of Visual Concepts here in Seattle. Oh my goodness, it was a letterpress geek's dream. So, so fun. The hubbers and I particularly enjoyed watching the Steamroller Smackdown. It's exactly as it sounds. A giant steamroller was driven across oversized printing plates to create fairly large posters. Can't wait until next year! Steamroller evidence follows below:


Giant plates are inked up.


Paper is laid across the plates.


The steamroller does its business.


Again with the business.


The print is removed from the plate.


Posters are hung from the school's balconies to dry.


Lovely little presses in the print shop.


A rad set of prints on display in the shop. I want them in our kitchen!

Cake love.

There is very little more satisfying than perusing cakes! Here are some of my favorites as of late. Be sure to check out this Brooklyn Bride post for more fab ideas.


M. Robin


Eat Cake Be Merry


Carrie Sellman


Superfine Bakery


City Bake Shop via Martha Stewart

Etsy find: Props.

Since it's Friday, I can't think of a better time for a fun Etsy find! Little Retreats sells photo booth props to sass up any wedding or party. I particularly love the glasses and mustache combo. Think I'm going to find a way to work them into this year's holiday party... Have a great weekend!

I'm back!

Thank you all for being so patient as I was traveling abroad. I spent five weeks in Europe, 10 days of which were spent with my husband by my side. The journey was incredibly inspiring. But, I'm happy to be back and looking forward to firing up the press again.

On that note, the Etsy store is open for business once again. Drop in and say hello!