Tuesday, November 30, 2010

the new blog

Hello lovely people!

I want to formally introduce you to my new blog, the ink crowd!!!

I will still be keeping up (the best I can) with the family blog with the latest happening in Ben's life.

enjoy your day!

Friday, November 19, 2010

Take it Personal

Happy Friday!

I am in a big dorky mood today, hence the title to this post... in reference to the 90's hit, "Don't take it Personal" by Monica. What, what!

oh dear.

No, seriously. Wouldn't you agree that the best gifts are one's that the giver put some time and consideration into? What better way to say, "Hi, I like you. So much in fact that I am giving you a gift with your name on it."

I love personalized gifts, especially for those people like teachers, co-workers, and neighbors who you want to share the love with, but sometimes aren't sure how.

Here are some of my favorite personalized gifts this season:

personalized recipe boxes
perfect for extended family gifts. Fill it with homemade cookies and a recipe card!

Personalized Coasters

perfect for your Christmas Hostess gift.

Personalized Ice Bucket

I am just in love with these. A little on the pricey side for the above mentioned recipients, but man oh man, these are cute. This would be a perfect Laura Thompson gift! :)

Personalized Note Sheets

great teacher, co-worker, graduate gift!

Photo Magnets

Stocking Stuffers!

Personalized Placemats

What a great way to teach your little one how to set the table!

Clipboards

Featured on The Today Show and in O Magazine!

Contact me with questions or inquiries about custom orders!

Have a lovely day.

Thursday, November 11, 2010

finders, keepers

Today I ventured into one of my favorite spots in all of Houston during the Christmas season. The Nutcracker Market. Love the place. Aisles and aisles of beautiful finds for home and holiday. I found a really neat display for my stationery at Paul Michael that I am really excited about.

On the home front, I'm in the market for some shelving/hooks for the entry and also Ben's room.

Both of these are vintage finds online from etsy.


{via blue bird heaven}


{via old new again}


and then there are those vendors you stumble upon that will give you nightmares for weeks. Really, is there a market for this? Gross!