tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46124869096508541702024-03-05T12:54:40.682-08:00paper olive • the blogwelcome to the paper olive blog — a fashionable exploration of chic paper couture, stylish wedding design...and anything else that strikes us as hip, unique and fabulous. from custom invitations, to interior design, to the quirkiest food finds in la, we only blog about the best.paper olivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00880688485015285850noreply@blogger.comBlogger157125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4612486909650854170.post-25243381361666754752014-01-20T12:31:00.000-08:002014-01-24T12:32:41.964-08:00orchids and high heels and pink, oh my!these are absolutely over the top ... and fabulous because of it. thank you to my dear friend andrea of <a href="http://superfinebakery.com/">superfine bakery</a> for tipping me off to them. they have inspired a new romance with pink and with orchids, and i am excited about the paper designs that may grow out of this.<br />
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plus, i think i need to track down a pair of them just for myself. just ... because.paper olivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00880688485015285850noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4612486909650854170.post-88210471752302933242012-08-18T16:00:00.000-07:002012-08-18T17:08:00.124-07:00cake pop birthday announcementsyet again, i've found myself working on something truly extraordinary with two of my favorite clients, who are about to celebrate one year with their twin baby girls. never a couple to go the traditional route, they wanted to announce and share the girl's beautiful birth ... and beautiful birthday cake ... with all of their loved ones in a fun, unique way. i think they nailed it.<br />
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this tri-cut foldout opens with a thermography printed announcement, featuring a line drawing of the girls' cake, trimmed in sparkly swarovski crystals. in the center spotlight is a glorious photo of the girls enjoying their custom birthday cake, decked out in sparkly rock candy! finally, this announcement offers each guest four delicious cake pops by <a href="http://sweetesbakeshop.com/menu.php?id=2">sweet e's bake shop</a> ... yes, each dipped in sparkly red, yellow and purple sugar.</div>
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each foldout was then tied in yellow satin ribbon and shipped in hot pink gourmet food boxes with custom labels. who wouldn't want to celebrate these girls with a fun-loving (and totally yummy) announcement like this? </div>
paper olivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00880688485015285850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4612486909650854170.post-65954875685734497132012-06-01T08:00:00.000-07:002012-06-01T17:18:47.445-07:00crocodile skin + bling = one-of-a-kind beach wedding chicin the spirit of sharing some of my favorite work, i just had to post some new photos of possibly the most fun custom wedding invitations i've ever done. i'm calling them <i>crocodile glam</i>, and can't wait to set up the official photo shoot.<br />
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<b>the details: </b>white faux crocodile skin book-fold folios featuring the couple's monogram in genuine swarovski crystals, lined with banana leaves, stacked with an array of itinerary inserts, all highlighting an embossed invitation backed in black vinyl crocodile paper.<br />
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the best thing about them? the couple told me most people refused to send back the rsvp cards, as they hated to disassemble something so artfully made! some have even displayed the invitation like a piece of art or a photo in their homes — like the couple themselves.</div>
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if this doesn't inspire creative couples to believe they <i>can </i>walk on the wild side in high style, nothing can. bravo, nikki and chad!</div>
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above is the winning concept, while below is the final product. what do you think? ultimately, my gorgeous clients were floored — so much so that they invited me to the party! i love my job always, but sometimes, there are extra special perks (like the amazing people i get to work with) that make it less of a job and more a dream. :)<br />
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</tbody></table>paper olivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00880688485015285850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4612486909650854170.post-72475811560713267322012-01-11T08:00:00.000-08:002012-01-11T11:32:48.284-08:00dishing on la with luxe magazinelast fall, i was contacted by the fabulous <a href="http://www.luxesource.com/">luxe interiors + design</a> to take part in a feature for the winter edition of their equally fabulous publication, <a href="http://www.luxesource.com/luxe-magazine">luxe magazine</a>. as a designer in la, i dished on eateries, cocktails, escapes, local adventures, and of course, all things design. <div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.paperolive.com/files/luxe_magazine_feature.pdf"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHmuO583Fiy1TqgcUhDk0OHVZ9etiqqB31lLF_YzpzZHgWxI1B2RLEJlEsxOJEMY90n90wY_eE_Vs6Wq05op5C4USUn4sxPL3I0XVquhqvcFJuDzfsl5HDk8kWLWJ9vt1KXAvAnQxqSyyk/s800/luxe-magazine-feature-560.jpg" border="0" alt="" style="cursor: pointer; width: 560px; height: 723px; " /></a></div><div><div><br /></div><div>i am thrilled to share a sneak preview of the article here, which features an amazing watercolor rendering of yours truly. i am so proud to have been asked to dish on my favorite city for such a lush, stylish institution!</div><div><br /></div><div>look for the issue to hit newsstands on january 17. 2012 couldn't have started off any better. :)</div></div></div>paper olivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00880688485015285850noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4612486909650854170.post-89076744303517123582011-11-02T08:00:00.000-07:002011-11-02T12:41:23.458-07:00vintage cakes by superfine bakerynext to the stationery and fashion, my favorite part of any wedding is the cake. i've featured many different cakeries on my blog over the years, but a consistent fave has always been <a href="http://www.superfinebakery.com/">superfine bakery</a> in studio city california.<div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif3TgKMO1Qa07R1GL6LK9W0VGfN5mZogn_ZKJ245nYjiVeVdKgT_EFuf3irxBelyFqjQHp17aseu45TUEUBUE-excXyPP_vJRdv9P0UIOMhJ3gES_oUN6-bZ_wgSFpvkGvCy9RVTB0AeKK/s800/QueenMaryCakes.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 545px; height: 361px;" border="0" alt="" /></div><div><br /></div></div><div>what i love most about superfine's style — set by owner and master baker andrea boudewijn — is the eclectic whimsy. always elegant, and always delicious, there is a grand simplicity and playfulness about all of andrea's designs, like this set of vintage cakes for a wedding aboard the queen mary.</div><div><br /></div><div>andrea understands what it is to have fun with your design choices, and so she attracts brides who appreciate this too. always a pleasure to see what's baking over at superfine!</div>paper olivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00880688485015285850noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4612486909650854170.post-66246044179030122562011-08-17T08:00:00.000-07:002011-08-17T10:26:16.969-07:00romance and carolina herrera • spring 2012while my personal tastes in wedding gowns probably fall more towards the sleek, chic and simple these days, there is nothing that can change my mind quite like a classic carolina herrera gown.<div>
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cursor:hand;width: 560px; height: 374px;" border="0" alt="" /></div><div><br /></div>speaking of color, when sami first came to me asking for elegant wedding invitations that successfully featured bold colors — like plum, silver and teal — i was immediately excited. when she then revealed that her wedding theme was designed around the ever-elegant lotus flower, i was even more delighted.<div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicaIW7fC4HpN6OBsLcs-84AfUkktwAXFDZVhwW87ry_3K4uaI_7jjQzZZvYIC55iCoU73ahsikWRYOO3vh3uewsWiHshGbTUB8ig8EXID257dSR5kJtndnHuCGcfpR5myPzPnSTNAqynaX/s800/lotus_wedding_invitations.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 560px; height: 541px;" border="0" alt="" /></div><div><br /></div><div>we will follow up with further photos of the final product, featuring a magnificent dupioni silk envelope and lush thermography. check back for details. :)</div><div><br /></div><div>and congrats, sami and aaron!</div></div></div>paper olivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00880688485015285850noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4612486909650854170.post-87506433633638579082011-05-18T08:00:00.000-07:002011-05-18T17:55:39.154-07:00peacock wedding invitations • a beautiful thingone of my favorite all-time visions is the sight of a fully completed order of beautiful wedding invitations, just before they are packed up to be delivered to a happy bride. this is one of my recent favorites. :)<div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1aMZt7Dflyty0jpMxuxrKrmB7grQ2pEp3bAyjRTdEfHPI_dXA8XFyYeu0uJHBFqb8DGU5pUmtcLC4sL6qom3paPascF5Ol1TQ5UPMk6jY0F9lUt94QcEcg972ypAC6UkX7FuUfvqDWIYs/s800/peacock_wedding_invitations.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 560px; height: 420px;" border="0" alt="" /></div>paper olivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00880688485015285850noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4612486909650854170.post-62619358239649059132011-03-14T20:00:00.000-07:002011-03-15T17:15:31.700-07:00spotlight on brilliance • shopstyle.comhave you ever wished it were possible to simultaneously shop at <i>all </i>of your favorite stores for <i>all</i> possible styles of red heels, black dresses or some other fabulous piece? or better yet, find out if another store might have the item that sold out at your local bloomingdales?<div><br /></div><div>guess what? it's possible — and i actually cannot believe i haven't blogged about it before.<br /><div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuyAmcKLxvmBQNHt9f7ZYwt9Y87igGhkKD3DdaWl40Qd0uiAyAxoUfW_u68ySI3KAt2Uo2zhYa3p7r7qgbldbwQRN8eFaEb5GaoIAN68txJpo1s3d-c0krjX7iS6VcIMLAz8GtAYqCV-ht/s800/shopstyle_homepage.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 560px; height: 372px;" border="0" alt="" /></div></div></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/">shopstyle.com</a> is a brilliant website that not only gives you a window into the best online stores — nordstrom, shopbop, bluefly and more — but let's you save favorite items, track when they go on sale, and even schedule email reminders. ridiculously cool, right? </div><div><br /></div><div>i love sharing the fun stuff. just don't blame me for the effect on your wallet.</div>paper olivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00880688485015285850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4612486909650854170.post-22416334152052020552011-02-18T08:00:00.000-08:002011-02-18T15:41:34.028-08:00couture wedding studios captures pure joy<div>sometimes i come across something so refreshing, so fun, and so original that i feel the need to share it for that reason alone. this is one of those times.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDBkzOeQFbmv9aMR_kKbIzas-iRhmFhi4uhIrvDavHG4xOBpOlbx63xseEsPhk78qU8ibt4dQKWSPvyMx_T8SeESD48hgpR5wu-AKTbx45p86Gb0k3ZGxgoStuw4NkAlyFRHmO1Szkxfn4/s800/The-Smith-Wedding-Party-Jump.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 560px; height: 265px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDBkzOeQFbmv9aMR_kKbIzas-iRhmFhi4uhIrvDavHG4xOBpOlbx63xseEsPhk78qU8ibt4dQKWSPvyMx_T8SeESD48hgpR5wu-AKTbx45p86Gb0k3ZGxgoStuw4NkAlyFRHmO1Szkxfn4/s800/The-Smith-Wedding-Party-Jump.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDBkzOeQFbmv9aMR_kKbIzas-iRhmFhi4uhIrvDavHG4xOBpOlbx63xseEsPhk78qU8ibt4dQKWSPvyMx_T8SeESD48hgpR5wu-AKTbx45p86Gb0k3ZGxgoStuw4NkAlyFRHmO1Szkxfn4/s800/The-Smith-Wedding-Party-Jump.jpg"></a>wouldn't you have loved to have been a guest at this wedding? such pure joy and delight, captured beautifully by <a href="http://www.coutureweddingstudios.com">couture wedding studios</a>. in love.</div>paper olivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00880688485015285850noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4612486909650854170.post-84887965527767561382011-01-27T08:00:00.000-08:002011-01-27T10:37:26.522-08:00paper olive featured again in weddings in houston magazine<div>one of our favorite magazines, <i><a href="http://www.weddingsinhouston.com/">weddings in houston</a></i>, has once again featured paper olive in one of their glorious style articles — this time, on the beauty and importance of a couple's first impression: the wedding invitation.</div><div><br /></div><div>we are delighted to be counted among such fabulous design experts, and as always, think the cover is simply spectacular!</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwNkR6_xYsLaFqWAgC7AILNQuXtIhAMSjsC4LLmHLs8aRUZ1MVN8KigZm1QBmoY1M_RlmH_1RzqBBH6WhFTFbOYHyFC1vwqE92aXv1lekdSIAZI-l_ysyo3oc8XVJ0zo0GSAHN3MBr2VL6/s800/weddings_in_houston_an_invitation_to_style_560.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 560px; height: 677px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwNkR6_xYsLaFqWAgC7AILNQuXtIhAMSjsC4LLmHLs8aRUZ1MVN8KigZm1QBmoY1M_RlmH_1RzqBBH6WhFTFbOYHyFC1vwqE92aXv1lekdSIAZI-l_ysyo3oc8XVJ0zo0GSAHN3MBr2VL6/s800/weddings_in_houston_an_invitation_to_style_560.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a></div><div><br /></div>paper olivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00880688485015285850noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4612486909650854170.post-85041367051765183302011-01-10T08:00:00.000-08:002011-01-10T17:30:58.823-08:00inspiration • indian weddingshappily, one of my long-time favorite style trends is becoming quite popular with 2011 brides: the indian-themed wedding. <div><br /></div><div>whether you are marrying in new dehli, met in bombay, or just want to add some exotic colorful flair to your day, these ideas are sure to spark a little bit of bollywood glam.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJKOBl1yd80TvKQ4XJlOiMMouiQFrpk86OW2CnmRSBUGENeNlVV35fre4qMMig1ocUOQSexuU3ZA_5SXdvV4_0ogTts9nxyP4f0r9VyRFULU6ixyV5M6IqUeEZrrd9ZJjSyPG_zn6YwNwT/s800/indian_wedding_ideas_henna_bride_flowers_cake.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX9gqpmaID_E7Dl0sj1JnHLfKX4AhYXihtXEAoODqSc0Ebvt14jAAxPhyphenhyphene-IU2VOiDBaVrgLUOVBv4GnQYHzCgEvLgpOUPk_zo10zovVDt6dzNAH5a0VoTMtwTSlM3VmfFC0OO4gsE8Qdv/s800/indian_wedding_ideas_henna_bride_flowers_cake_560.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 560px; height: 541px;" border="0" alt="" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>design and photo credits</b></div><div><div><br /></div><div><i>first row </i>— <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/design_cakes/4172229903/in/set-72157622871682153/">{wedding cake}</a> design cakes via flickr • <a href="http://www.elizabethannedesigns.com/blog/2009/03/03/real-weddings-seema-and-kristians-chicago-indian-wedding/">{ceremony site}</a> olivia leigh photography</div><div>via elizabeth anne designs • <a href="http://www.weddingcometrue.com/indian-wedding-makeup/">{bridal makeup}</a> wedding come true</div><div><br /></div><div><i>second row</i> — <a href="http://luxuryhinduweddings.com/indian_wedding_customs.html">{henna}</a> luxury hindu weddings • <a href="http://www.heatherparker.com/">{bouquets}</a> heather parker photography • <a href="http://www.theknot.com/">{shell ring pillows}</a> the knot</div><div><br /></div><div><i>third row</i> — <a href="http://www.serendipity-photography.com/2010/04/29/destination-wedding-photographer-indian-wedding/">{groom on horse}</a> serendipity photography • <a href="http://www.slrlounge.com/techniques-top-10-ways-to-get-creative-shots">{bride & groom with petals}</a> slr lounge</div></div>paper olivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00880688485015285850noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4612486909650854170.post-14016867475090621702011-01-02T08:00:00.000-08:002011-01-02T13:55:43.602-08:00style faves • monique lhuillier 2011if anyone knows how to ring in a new year, it's <a href="http://www.moniquelhuillier.com/">monique lhuillier</a>. with a signature style that always seems to reinvent itself from year to year, lhuillier's gowns are continually fresh, showstopping, and always one of my favorite things about any new season.<div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPjF0abJb7uPMi5AQhYEfJmsEljpJAR_4K87hv65gVJ3yOOxWvwIdpZzEhfUhlsl4eKOwrqeYCB0Zng-oSZQ9zLpolPVnakXHmyNk4lh2W4Y0SMIAbgv1MFhfcVo-yopbxWyZKuEHghSla/s800/monique_lhullier_2011_jules_giada.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 560px; height: 413px;" border="0" alt="" /></div><div><br /></div><div>from an exquisite spring collection that absolutely tops itself from dress to dress, these are my two favorites in the bunch — jules, a super chic short dress for the fashionably flirty, and giada, a breathtaking embroidered stunner that i've never quite seen anything like before. just in love.</div>paper olivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00880688485015285850noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4612486909650854170.post-80649030589747792752010-12-18T08:00:00.000-08:002010-12-18T10:30:51.440-08:00twist on a holiday favoritethere is nothing more inviting or comforting than the sight of a family of christmas stockings all lined up above a warm holiday fireplace. visions of red and green and reindeer come to mind.<div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgub76c-DBdXm6YytHFaOzGBgGT-43jIDdod6YUQLzxaeb4Cix7wnlW3HzDbbw7HQDErqBXk1RxBLCajm8Eh-XN1w4kevAfJOkQkgGbw_b5qi7Sb2b-_mV1zSlHF_y40B84Yr8Wujx4UhS4/s800/pottery_barn_knit_ivory_stockings.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 560px; height: 504px;" border="0" alt="" /></div><div><br /></div><div>but i'm absolutely in love with this chic twist on the idea — cozy cable knit and simply elegant, these ivory stockings from <a href="http://www.potterybarn.com/products/knit-stocking/?pkey=cstockings-holiday-decor&cm_src=ideas">pottery barn</a> line the mantle with clean happy lines, letting the thoughtful gifts poking out above each embroidered red name be the joyful focal point.</div><div><br /></div><div>merry christmas to all, and in fabulous style!</div></div>paper olivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00880688485015285850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4612486909650854170.post-4248052553418904722010-12-08T20:00:00.000-08:002010-12-08T22:01:46.119-08:00wild about anemonesi've always been a fan of crisp black and white anemones, but i've seen them recently with a splash of color...and i think they may be my new favorite trend. <div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOa4iYXJbW8JEn4o_yeSBXhO1-Cg87NjWzRiyAhSv_MieaKhQVPIl8THcDNGqPW_FE8k7mzBwIVpBOrTJgrm0VyVi_JoAwTn9qrf8Q_8iGiLUR1731idi7iGxWgQRS451RUtIx7hBxNd9a/s800/colored_anemones_wedding_ideas.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 560px; height: 176px;" border="0" alt="" /></div><div><br /></div><div>there is just something playful and delicate about these flowers, and the hint of color makes them slightly more casual, as well as versatile. they are just so unapologetically bold, with their robust black centers and curvaceous petals. looking for unique floral ideas? you can't go wrong here.</div><div><br /></div><div>design and photo credits</div><div><a href="http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/photogallery/unique-bouquets?lpgStart=1&currentslide=18&currentChapter=3">{bouquet}</a> martha stewart • <a href="http://thecaketressblog.com/2010/09/toronto-wedding-cake-sugar-flower/">{wedding cake}</a> the caketress • <a href="http://brinababe.com/catalog.htm?item=237">{hair accessory}</a> brina babe</div>paper olivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00880688485015285850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4612486909650854170.post-88270814800957441512010-11-28T20:00:00.000-08:002010-11-28T20:45:31.422-08:00unique chic • colored diamondsi am a huge fan of the unexpected, the original, the uniquely chic. and one of the most unique things i've discovered recently is a new trend towards unusual engagement or wedding rings.<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8aXMVtxTOIxVX7ufRGiWW69X_KVxbf1Jmtb3dK_dLL7e9FPlnlNS0pqDN4WCkS6mEdc0irnqT4JQHhXAbjLIXRAcreWMNHi4IyU70jDz8IZqA1RcU0yAE1ai4n-B20-zgdB3lheVUQ5nS/s800/yellow_diamond_rings.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 560px; height: 191px;" border="0" alt="" /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4i3oP7qUPy5ZaYyJlBj0SNh6QyBNK9s4q1OtQRGBEMZv8yvSURi5hpprJtxymDuEpqIRT_iOGVZz_89baC_CaU63U90Kj7FfPRoZI0_NJu4-iybE4vQtT0I3R69Plxt-cXOEhHqLSsWhy/s800/pink_diamond_rings_2.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 560px; height: 186px;" border="0" alt="" /></div><div><br /></div><div>sapphires, rose gold, canary diamonds. there will always be something timeless about a perfectly cut clear diamond, but there is also something exciting — and highly personal — about the inclusion of color. these colored diamond rings available at <a href="http://www.icestore.com/gallery/fancy_diamonds.asp">icestore.com</a> are some of my favorites.</div><div><br /></div><div>which one appeals most to you?</div>paper olivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00880688485015285850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4612486909650854170.post-41075907978304575762010-11-15T08:00:00.000-08:002010-11-15T11:30:06.336-08:00type style obsessions • penabicoi love pretty things. especially when those pretty things meet paper, color and fabulous accents. <div><br /></div><div>of course, all pretty stationery elements are incomplete without an equally gorgeous type style, which can transcend a smart design into something truly spectacular — and my very favorite new font is penabico.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix7ka2M9AOj4eAlebGwQmBb2Im-_NCt7t1r1oC3dZWJ_BdI1VlfvQBKH1D56ryXI-Tc3volm2Q5CmLfMqt0cgzX_c4LHiziO-IBYeVqNHzTiG9iNmFnIxT9_YsRTweeG9PBkVEn34Go3_l/s800/rs-penabico2.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 560px; height: 483px;" border="0" alt="" /></div><div>it's vintage and full of flourish, but also quite whimsical. it would be perfect paired with a modern block font, or filling up an entire card with its luscious lines. it's fonts like this that make me love printed calligraphy.</div><div><br /></div><div>in love also? you can get this from <a href="http://new.myfonts.com/fonts/intellecta/penabico/">myfonts.com</a> and make your own pretty things. be sure to share them with me!</div>paper olivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00880688485015285850noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4612486909650854170.post-59834333029026244932010-11-07T08:00:00.000-08:002010-11-07T21:30:04.829-08:00image of the week • gavin photography<div style="text-align: left;">sometimes, you don't need words. sometimes, simple beauty speaks all on its own.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBfL4xwZE_N0lx3xSFXgHJgKsBbiUdMc0UeB32nip1HvahygRpOKURXwnku6mR4eRFdVuKKzPOpuS_cZ6XxnQ5ZZdv0Rg3msL_Y7PF-4qaWEYEIZxhjaw8MJFlbtg_zU6se2xo3x4CQPzt/s800/gavin_photography_wedding_photo.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 560px; height: 374px;" border="0" alt="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">photo courtesy of <a href="http://www.gavinphotography.com/">gavin photography</a>.</div>paper olivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00880688485015285850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4612486909650854170.post-82078293418618390652010-10-31T08:00:00.000-07:002010-10-31T11:25:37.191-07:00cake chic • a halloween weddingi love a good theme wedding when it's done with a sense of whimsy and true personal style, so in the spirit of all hallows eve, i thought it would be good to share one of my favorite halloween-themed cakes, masterfully created by anne heap at <a href="http://www.pinkcakebox.com/">pink cake box</a>.<div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMRdY3mBnU2LMDELWvW347sfuufhkE_T8sNE4mAil7zOZsh3x0xjlrNyRzK7aaEsFSmeRuG943AC7SsjrNXPCth_K6at5_AdF3ZrltjdZZgas4S4FWCJDORHUCMdQXk2HIzH3LnI0IoxJw/s800/halloween-wedding-cake-pink-cake-box.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 560px; height: 755px;" border="0" alt="" /></div><div><br /></div><div>inspired by the time burton move <i>the corpse bride</i>, we have nothing but ghoulish things to say. all of them good, of course. happy halloween!</div>paper olivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00880688485015285850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4612486909650854170.post-28272200284016885142010-10-21T20:00:00.000-07:002010-10-22T01:15:44.863-07:00real weddings • jessica and jeff • a vintage southern feterecently i had the honor of attending the vintage-inspired wedding of jessica and jeff, a gloriously joyful affair that spanned a full weekend in historic elkin, north carolina — complete with antique lace, chic rustic touches and full-on southern charm.<div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi792RSZfMI_Xp3x8D4vy-b-muDccq8o1pStfTO4O3675zbhyphenhyphen3f0_sj2UKHSXa_L6mt8XXth3t13fxPWraknuXMOzVRc_b8HjlV-myCBYTi081LEMquJZ1Zy7hd8Prr9v9ckLEYSl-i1cqX/s800/invite_hanky.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi792RSZfMI_Xp3x8D4vy-b-muDccq8o1pStfTO4O3675zbhyphenhyphen3f0_sj2UKHSXa_L6mt8XXth3t13fxPWraknuXMOzVRc_b8HjlV-myCBYTi081LEMquJZ1Zy7hd8Prr9v9ckLEYSl-i1cqX/s800/invite_hanky.jpg" border="0" alt="" style="cursor: pointer; 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width: 560px; height: 747px; " /></a></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div>starting with <a href="http://www.paperolive.com/">custom invitations</a> screen printed on vintage flea market handkerchiefs, the couple was deliberate in every creative choice. from the peacefully lush wooded ceremony backdrop at <a href="http://www.elkincreekvineyard.com/">elkin creek vineyard</a> in the bride's hometown, to the low country menu at <a href="http://www.twentyoneandmain.com/">twenty one and main</a> (which featured favorites like shrimp & grits and sweet potato cakes) this southern wedding was complete — right down to the fabulous red velvet cake made by the bride's mom. do you love it?</div><div><br /></div><div>wedding photos courtesy of <a href="http://abigailseymour.com/index.cfm">abigail seymour photography</a>.</div></div></div></div>paper olivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00880688485015285850noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4612486909650854170.post-20473362010207376132010-10-17T08:00:00.000-07:002010-10-18T11:27:09.106-07:00chic wedding appetizers<div style="text-align: left;">gorgeous gown? done. fabulous venue? got it. showstopping invitations? literally signed, sealed and delivered. so, what's left? only the most important element — <i>the food</i>.</div><div><br /></div><div>people are far more likely to fondly remember a wedding at which they've been well fed, so be sure to give your wedding menu the same personal thought you give every other decision. need some inspiration? we've got plenty. </div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf-_iXpsLvmC1EczKDSGtasBy6nDAJMtJs8XsfcFRDGk9XdNjnxRtlYbaUcY817WWi6M8x5uWLvAPhfgzCRp-4yGhEWL4O2_NK48Syr11PuZbH8JUREDUnZGcGxePrfbpmIHX2-MZPJSAM/s800/chic_wedding_appetizers_and_ideas_sushi_mini_burgers_caviar.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4AHl0kLoAs9v4Eg19-63iy_XsuLoWeeNFm91nMbt1kxhZEF5_UjkjL6ygQnO22FnRzWb0WeX_YxIadpNIqY72_268KePNPr4VXA9kho0GHSsOuoQtaX8YnzpAJLs3JYwz4iRrSW3i5Lj8/s800/chic_wedding_appetizers_and_ideas_sushi_mini_burgers_caviar_560.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 560px; height: 457px;" border="0" alt="" /></a></div><div><div><br /></div><div>consider the shapes and colors of your food — and have <i>fun </i>with your presentation. skip the napkins and serve apps straight from a spoon. or stick shrimp on a lollipop skewer. bright chilled soups and artfully presented sushi are great for a summer wedding, and we love the organically rustic feel of crostini served on a wooden plank, perfect for an outdoor vintage fete.</div><div><br /></div><div>our favorite idea in the bunch? has to be a toss up between that stenciled mini-burger and the monogrammed caviar spoons. each promises to be a wonderfully memorable mouthful.</div><div><br /></div><div><div><b>design and photo credits</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><i>first row</i> — <a href="http://www.elainebellcatering.com/">{stenciled mini-burger}</a> elaine bell catering • <a href="http://www.houseandhome.com/blogs/house-home-daily/suzanne-and-arrizs-cottage-wedding">{crostini en plank}</a> house and home • <a href="http://pacificweddings.com/food/serve-chilled-appetizers-reception">{chilled spoon appetizers}</a> pacific weddings</div><div><br /></div><div><i>second row</i> — <a href="http://weddingplannercalgary.ca/">{tomato & cheese bruschetta}</a> inspired occasions • <a href="http://weddingplannercalgary.ca/">{salmon tarts}</a> inspired occasions • <a href="http://pacificweddings.com/food/serve-chilled-appetizers-reception">{cucumber & meatballs spears}</a> pacific weddings</div><div><br /></div><div><i>third row</i> — <a href="http://www.projectwedding.com/blog/2009/07/06/serve-it-up-in-style/">{shrimp lollipops}</a> one lovely day • <a href="http://www.projectwedding.com/blog/2009/07/06/serve-it-up-in-style/">{monogrammed caviar spoons}</a> one lovely day • <a href="http://www.dmcuisine.com/">{tri-colored soups}</a> dm cuisine • <a href="http://www.pioneer-paper.com/wallpaper.php">{roe sushi}</a> pioneer paper</div></div></div>paper olivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00880688485015285850noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4612486909650854170.post-70755017299464777982010-10-07T08:00:00.000-07:002010-10-08T16:53:27.190-07:00military bridal gown giveaway by mon amie<img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1V52sLzoB5tQ8iBTByMi7F02-qXqL64myT1sgf6BpmYGWYwF6_ldJHMSd_queI4NUmVpAFD180Sm7t6Q4tRe3gcClerk7cQOj0BE9MVQ0wij07eEtHcbu5HvIKM-mOi2KBruHoduMDCDn/s400/mon+amie+bridal+giveaway.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525390776569866546" />attention all troops (and readers)! i've just discovered a wonderful, timely, and supremely generous offer from one of california's premiere bridal salons — for the seventh year, mon amie bridal salon will be giving away 100 bridal gowns to military brides-to-be...<i>for free</i>.<div><div><div><br /></div><div><b>the details</b><br /><div><i>date:</i> october 17th, 2010</div><div><div><i>estimated time:</i> 10 am to 4 pm</div><div><i>place:</i> marine corps air station - miramar office's club (building 4472)</div></div></div></div><div><br /></div><div>to be considered, brides must be engaged, be on active duty in the military or have a fiancé on active duty. all military brides must show id, copy of deployment papers, orders or other qualifying proof. brides do not have to reside in the area where the giveaway is taking place.</div><div><br /></div><div>to <a href="http://monamie.com/Community/ma-fatigues_event.html">learn more</a> visit mon amie. and the best of luck to all. :o)</div></div>paper olivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00880688485015285850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4612486909650854170.post-19495221993253536642010-09-29T08:00:00.000-07:002010-09-29T16:26:44.290-07:00beach wedding ideas • seahorsesi love beach weddings. and while i adore the more traditional beachy elements like starfish and sand dollars, i am simply wild about the seahorse — there's just something inherently whimsical about it that adds a cheerful playfulness to any beach wedding design aesthetic.<div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7Gqnvwnm_UG5mrbRsv-y11sFv6twiAO1kvZg4kiCPKqLCTjXsytYzEnenhrpzrRBwOyqy6AT_VEF6dR9cVXmi2k2SSo_V1_G6zPis58tV3P9J-957rZr9g1JKOPHLq5_R1y9d2bHEO3Qh/s800/seahorses_beach_wedding_inspiration_board.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-J8oYPeHyMbpcrOgxmEky3QzHQEiIWj47Cgkkq3W0L4ALWGT0SgXXpDdEK5V7B65X9BNJIcU1L6FVkNSyQbaUpgfm-4404C4V3rtvNsb2XYJVTzZ8MHpxUZD23dUNBTjGrRndnecpF09z/s800/seahorses_beach_wedding_inspiration_board_560.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 560px; height: 480px;" border="0" alt="" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>these are merely a few of my favorite ideas, all featured in muted blues and sandy earth tones, which helps keep the design scheme sophisticated and breezy. the best in the bunch? those hand-knitted cupcake toppers. crazy fun.</div><div><br /></div><div><div><b>design and photo credits</b></div><div><br /></div><div><i>clockwise from top left </i>— <a href="http://www.paperolive.com/gallery/ocean_beach_invitation.html">{beach wedding invitations}</a> paper olive • <a href="http://www.fatorangecatstudio.com/blog/2010/06/jill-brian-beach-wedding-plum-island-ma/">{cupcakes}</a> diy via fat orange cat studio photography • <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/52946461/destination-wedding-totes-seahorse">{seahorse totes}</a> beachik via etsy • <a href="http://beachhouseliving.blogspot.com/2010/04/seahorse-and-starfish-special-edition.html">{vintage spoon}</a> beach house living • <a href="http://www.escapeconcepts.com/Store/index.htm?8892.htm&1">{candles}</a> escape concepts • <a href="http://www.potterybarn.com/products/seahorse-napkin-ring/">{napkin ring}</a> pottery barn</div><div><br /></div></div></div>paper olivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00880688485015285850noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4612486909650854170.post-39218226509152009182010-09-22T20:00:00.000-07:002010-09-22T21:52:44.456-07:00organic chic wedding invitationsa friend recently enlisted me to design her wedding invitations, with three very specific design requirements: <i>simple</i>, <i>chic</i>, and <i>organic</i>. below is the resulting suite i created for her, and i think it is already a favorite.<div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbW88bpqxI4FBoOqV-EIRAU8qIgnX9IsvjMzWDxAYVxNcvK3pQduINU3tfKDakioVUQDyEbZviowxu2Y3XcZGChpIlvsWykz5BXs8EbhIBP9KH5EKPHWtNV5dhXTNJFOtM-LdhZTlUmgF8/s800/Organic_Chic_Tree_Invitation.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 560px; height: 568px;" border="0" alt="" /></div><div><br /></div><div>the lush tree silhouette is clearly the organic focal point, but i also brought in tactile elements like white linen paper and mailer boxes, as well as natural dupioni silk ribbon as a clean, fresh accent. the entire look is proof positive that you don't <i>always </i>have to be over-the-top in your presentation in order to make a unique first impression.</div><div><br /></div><div>plus, anytime you can keep that impression green by celebrating the beauty of earth's natural elements, i'm always a fan.</div>paper olivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00880688485015285850noreply@blogger.com0