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Shop of the Month: Dear Ida

04 Sunday Nov 2012

Posted by melissaoconnor in Art & Design, Featured Artists, Shop of the Month, Shopping

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Dear Ida, drawing, fine arts, greeting cards, holiday, holiday cards, illustration, lisa Mundorff

So I recieved an email from Brian who is a member of the Dear Ida team and husband of the very talented Lisa Mundorff, illustrator extraordinaire. He shared some info on their company and said hello. I thought that was cool to send a little message my way. As I looked through their website I had to feature them and spread the word.

Dear Ida

I know custom cards are everywhere but Dear Ida is different. Brian and Lisa started the business after years of getting rave reviews from their illustrated holiday cards. Family and friends just couldn’t get enough of the Lisa’s illustrations of their kids. So the lightbulb went off and Dear Ida was born. Add Anna and Andy to the equation and you got a unique team of creatives who are “cutting through the clutter of cookie cutter greetings.”

Dear Ida

Now anyone can visit their website and browse through their gallery of unique designs and be able to send a fun, quirky, custom card to their loved ones. How cool is it to have your family custom drawn and presented in Lisa’s illustrations? So cool! You just choose a background and send pictures of your family or whoever you want drawn and within 2 weeks you could have holiday cards pretty enough to frame. Here are some of my faves.

Dear Ida

Dear Ida

Dear Ida

Dear Ida

Dear Ida

Shop of the Month: Night Owl Paper Goods

03 Wednesday Oct 2012

Posted by melissaoconnor in Shop of the Month

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Alan Henderson, banners, cards, children, decor, earth friendly, Jennifer Tatham, journals, Night Owl Paper Goods, party decorations, save the dates, stationary, wedding invitations, wood, wood invitations

I came across Night Owl Paper Goods while I was planning my wedding. I saw they offered wood invitations and save the dates and I fell in love. Unfortunately, I we couldn’t afford them but I still plan to use that idea for something in the future. As I took a look around their shop I just couldn’t resist smiling at all the cute and unique items they sell. I just had to make them shop of the month. They rule!

Super crafty team, Alan Henderson and Jennifer Tatham, show their love for handmade goods, the earth and folk art through the design of their website as well as all the items they offer. They have been featured in numerous publications like Everyday with Rachael Ray and Cottage Living as well as the Today Show. Their unique goods can be found in hundreds of stores. I can see why!

Here are a few of my absolute loves from their shop.

Shop of the Month: Night Owl Paper Goods - Save the Date

Shop of the Month: Night Owl Paper Goods - Peacock

 

Shop of the Month: Night Owl Paper Goods - Coral Calendar

 

Shop of the Month: Night Owl Paper Goods - Yee Haw Birthday

 

Shop of the Month: Night Owl Paper Goods - Scootin' Hedgehog Journal

 

Shop of the Month: Night Owl Paper Goods - Owl Birthday Banner

 

Shop of the Month: Night Owl Paper Goods - Pencil Cups

Shop of the Month: Uncommon Goods

01 Saturday Sep 2012

Posted by melissaoconnor in Shop of the Month

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artists, brooklyn, designers, garden, gifts, jewelry, ladybug house, new york, pillow, servingware, shopping, uncommon goods, unique gifts

Based in New York, Uncommon Goods is a unique shop that carries various items which are creatively designed. I love how most of the items are by artists and designers and are beautifully constructed as well as affordable. You can find the coolest things in this shop but I warn you, you will want to buy tons!

This year they redesigned their website so its easier and more fun to navigate. I have gotten plenty of gifts for friends and family as well as myself and I recommend you check it out. Their catalogs are impressively designed too. From jewelry to home items, Uncommon Goods offers a wide range of different products. Here are some of my favorites.

Shop of the Month: Uncommon Goods

Shop of the Month: Uncommon Goods

Shop of the Month: Uncommon Goods

Shop of the Month: Uncommon Goods

Shop of the Month: Uncommon Goods

Shop of the Month: Uncommon Goods

Shop of the Month: Uncommon Goods

Shop of the Month: Uncommon Goods

Shop of the Month: Uncommon Goods

Shop of the Month: Ruche

01 Wednesday Aug 2012

Posted by melissaoconnor in Shop of the Month

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accessories, bridal, clothing, dresses, earings, jewelry, lace, mai olivo, necklaces, pastels, ruche, shoes, shop ruche, shopping, tops, vintage, womens clothing

I have been loving this shop for awhile and now that they have a bridal selection, I must showcase them as shop of the month. Ruche is a vintage inspired shop that carries everything from clothing and accessories to home decor items. There is so much to choose from and all are priced very well. I also happen to love their website. So pretty!

Husband and wife team, Mai and Josh Olivo, created Ruche from top to bottom. Ideas started brewing in 2005 and three years later shopruche.com was born. Thanks to Mai and her determination to find stylish clothes and accessories, us girls who adore vintage flair have a beautiful place to find things we love. All that hard work paid off for sure. Thanks Mai & Josh!

Here are some of my favorites that express my true style. Enjoy!

Shop of the Month: Ruche - Heirloom Estate Tulle Dress

Shop of the Month: Ruche - Time After Time Ruffle Dress

Shop of the Month: Ruche - Leading Lady Flower Print Dress By Unique Vintage

Shop of the Month: Ruche - Duchess Chiffon Embroidered Top

Shop of the Month: Ruche - Key To Your Heart Top

Shop of the Month: Ruche - Madison Avenue Espadrille Wedges

Shop of the Month: Ruche - Beautiful Bouquet Indie Earrings By Amano Studio

Shop of the Month: Ruche - Unforgettable Moment Earrings By Marlyn Schiff

Shop of the Month: Ruche - Garden View Indie Pendant Necklace

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