Making it Lovely

Tag: summer

  • Here’s to Summer Soirées

    Here’s to Summer Soirées

    Tiny Prints Thank You Cards and Address Labels

    Summer parties call for festive color, don’t you think? I love keeping a few fun supplies on hand, like party hats and glasses, so we’re always ready to set the scene. And I think I’ll always be a paper invitations kind of person — it’s the former stationery designer in me! Below are a few of my favorite invitations from Tiny Prints, along with the thank you cards and address labels we’ve been using lately.

    Tiny Prints Summer Party

    1. Plenty of Confetti: Begonia Return Address Labels
      The wraparound style of these is cute, and the confetti print makes me smile.

    2. Sunray Celebration: Blaze Party Invitations
      So bright and summery!

    3. Acapulco Lounge Chair
      I assure you that if this chair were on hand, it would be every guest’s favorite spot.

    4. Cube Lanterns
      Light the way with colorful lanterns.

    5. Toot Sweet Party Hats
      Kids love these. (Adults, too!)

    6. Heartfelt Thanks Bright Red Thank You Cards
      I love the little surprise when you turn it over.

    7. Joyful Herringbone Party Invitations
      The sleek black circle against a playful backdrop is perfect.

    8. Colorful Plastic Goblets
      Unbreakable cups are great for outdoors, and they don’t get much cuter than these.

    9. Pineapple Party Invitations
      What’s more summery than luscious, ripe pineapples?

  • Extending the Long Weekend

    Extending the Long Weekend

    I hope you’ll indulge me for a day. We spent Labor Day weekend at the fair (Eleanor rode a pony while her great-grandmama yelled “giddy up!”), we went shopping, headed out to the farmer’s market, walked around our neighborhood for hours, spent time with a friend from out of town, did a lot of cooking…

    Do you see what was missing from that list? Work. I took the weekend off (which I never do). I don’t have anyone to help with the kids on Tuesdays, so I tend to get my posts ready beforehand. But then last night, my bed was calling and I wasn’t ready to stay up late in the name of work. I’m extending my long weekend by another day. Today is for dancing with the kids to Paul Simon, going to the park, and maybe a little nap for everyone.