In Good Company: Blank

I first spotted Australian craft goods shop Blank, popping up up on Pinterest a while ago. I'm already a sucker for packaging goods and craft supplies, so that's an automatic thumbs up in my book. But what's really brilliant about Blank is the way they've set it up so that once you've selected a "blank" craft supply to view, you are given a gallery of images showcasing creative ways to use it. Awesome! Even if you're not up for a shopping trip, there's still loads of creative inspiration to be had for free on their site. You can't really get much better than that! xo Ez

One Good Things: Happy Notes from Tokketok

I spotted these aptly named Happy Notes by Tokketok over on Frolic last night and fell in love instantly. I can just imagine hiding these colorful little bursts of joy around in strategic areas, for a down-in-the-dumps friend to discover. It seems like that would perk them right up, don't you think?! See more from Tokketok right here. xo Ez

Images from Tokketok | Styling by Chelsea Fuss | Photography by Lisa Warninger

The Business Cards of Alt Summit 2012

Hi guys! I thought I'd start my Alt Summit posts off by sharing some of the many awesome business cards I collected while attending. This year I wasn't as prepared as I was the year before, so I only had standard cards to pass out. I must have had a momentary brain-lapse and forgotten how impressive all the cards were last year. It was kind of embarrassing handing mine out by comparison. Anyhow...here are a few of my faves that I arranged by the common themes that I spotted. I hope you enjoy. And by all means, be sure to pay a visit to some of the bloggers/businesses represented here (plus it took me ages to add in all the links, so it will make me really happy if you enjoy them). Everyone is super nice and talented...if you hadn't already figured that out. xo Ez

Turquoise crush:

Love Creative Blog | Linniebell Design | Turquoise Ink | Seconsister | Sweet Muffin Suite | Michelle Edgemont | Okay...this last one is totally not a business card, but I couldn't help but include the gorgeous letterpress coaster by Henry + Co. (given to speakers by Mail Chimp) along with these other turquoise beauties.

Pink and Black Pop:

Little Bird Soda Co. (I really hope she sponsors at Alt next year so we can have the chance to taste her yummy organic sodas) | SF Girl by Bay (Victoria hit it out of the park with her awesome tattoo "cards") | Joy of all Crafts (check out how she made her DIY Fabric-backed Business Cards here) | Armelle (P.S. I road in a car seat in the backseat of Caroline's car while at Alt - true story) | Biggest Little | Rachel & The City |  Camille Styles (check out her tutorial for her classy DIY Gilded Business Cards) | Beeteeth - the other side is a sticker!

Artistic:

Spark | The Bedlam of Beefy (Bradford is one of the sweetest and funniest gents you'll ever meet - even more beguiling than the illustrated caricature on his card) | Courtney Khail | Little Pincushion Studio | Cake | Creative Thursday (Marisa was my lovely roomie and another one of the most genuinely lovely people I've ever met) | Dose of Happy (Deb was my roomie last year, and has a permanent place in my heart. I adore this talented and kind lady!)

Photographic:

Chookooloonks | Tracey Clark | Oops...another card from Chookooloonks | Under a Pink Moon | The Cuisinerd - My Alt experience started off on the right foot when I happened to be seated across from Kristin at dinner. Not only is she hilarious (she had me posing with aioli only a little way into the meal), but she makes delicious food and blogs about it too. Yum! | Not Merely Living

Letterpress:

See Jane Blog | Big Cartel | Crow and Canary | The Lil Bee | Reverie Daydream | Alexandra Hedin | Mike Loveland - the reverse of the card featured his wife's details (true awesomeness in letterpress card form)

And one last snapshot for you:

Victoria's tattoo "business cards" were a huge hit. Here my daughter is rocking one. Awesome, right?!

Site for Sore Eyes: Wednesday

I know this post's title might be a tad confusing. Because yes, it's true...I'm usually off by a day or two, but this time I didn't get it wrong. The name of today's Site for Sore Eyes, is Wednesday.

I stumbled across this gorgeous blog last night via a link on More Design Please (another stellar blog that you should check out right away) and I can't get enough. Garett and Jessica Mayfield are the creative duo behind it all...using their blog to showcase their event styling & coordinating and paper goods businesses.

I especially love how they use so many of the great DIY projects and ideas that we've seen online in their event styling (it really brings it to life for me). Really, it's all just brilliant and utterly inspiring, so be sure to grab a cup of something cozy before clicking over...'cause you're going to want to stay a while! xo Ez

Direct links to the projects/posts in the featured images: DIY Boho Bunting | Gorgeous Wedding Photo Shoot, Photography by Ely Fair Photography | DIY Book Planters, photography by EE Photography | DIY Terrarium Place Holders

In Good Company: Quill & Fox

I came across the Quill & Fox stationery line last week and was immediately smitten by their offerings. Now they've just introduced these fantastic Terrarium Postcards and I've had to revive myself with smelling salts all over again. Swoon!

Skip on over for a visit to their official site, take a peek at their blog, and then by all means plan a trip to their online shop. You should be able to fill your cart in no time flat. xo Ez