custom portrait:

what do you guys think of our custom portrait by nan lawson?

the outfits are based off our engagement session.

i love it. she is so legit. nan makes me want to

draw, and take pretty photographs.

inquire about a custom portrait for yourself today!

you can find her at the other links:

site | illustration shop | photograph shop

twitter | flickr | tumblr

thanks nan!

must share:

so i received some tags in the mail from banana fish studio a while back and i simply had to post about them! not only are the tags simply lovely, the packaging is so pretty and well put together. i love vintage ledger tags! these tags are perfect for packaging and gift tags.

be sure to stop by france's blog here + her twitter :)

France was also so sweet to send me

some extra tag packs for one lucky reader!

to receive some of these pretty for yourself: simply leave a
comment about what your secret dream job is
and i'll pick a winner by monday, the 12th.

must share:

black & light

I haven't done a 'must share' in a while.. but I received the most lovely candles in the mail last week and I just had to share with you friends :) it is from black & light - simply sophisticated candles. (www.blackandlightco.com)

i feel like if i could compare these candles, they would be the comparison of apple computers. they are the apple computer of candles. the packaging & presentation of the candles was so lovely - they really have their whole identity and brand down!

well, packaging is one thing. product is another. but these candle's don't disappoint. they are super quality, in addition to having really cute designs. here are some images:

each candle comes with a box of matches.



packaged in a super quality cardboard box with quote.

lit in the darkness, i love how the light shines through the design:

SPECIAL: your simply must try these amazing candles..order some for a gift (christmas will be here before you know it!) or to go in your lovely home. use code ZAP120 for 10% off and FREE SHIPPING!

be sure to check out previous 'must shares' from k is for calligraphy, petite house, and made by hank.

must share:

k is for calligraphy:

well, not a big weekend update here, considering i worked at the apple store friday + saturday and yesterday nick and i both got sick so we were pretty lazy all day. major bummer. but it is raining today so i am happy.

so instead i will share a lovely package i received in the mail last week. i love putting a lot of effort into wrapping my packages, and so when i receive one so nicely wrapped it brings much happiness to my heart ;)

this one is from the etsy store, kisforcalligraphy. i ordered a set of custom 'merry christmas' seals from Katy and she is just so sweet. as a lover of fonts, i really appreciate everything about her letterforms and strokes, they are all so lovely. and i may be just a tiny bit jealous of her AMAZING calligraphy. heh, i got stuck with my dad's most of the time illegible-chicken scratch writing. but i am glad that some people have been gifted with font-like writing so i can appreciate theirs all the more!

must share:

jessicajane + petitehouse

jessica is an amazing artist! i recently ordered this cute little house dwelling and adorable bird pencil cup from her shop, jessicajane + petitehouse. i seriously want to collect a whole village now :) and i will! one little house at a time. they are just so charming down to every little detail! her items from petitehouse usually sell out the day she posts them, so be sure to watch her blog for updates on when she's adding new dwellings if you want to snag one!

must share:

ok, i'm getting ready to leave, seriously. 

but i just had to post this order i received from katie at madebyhank.

if you haven't ordered from her yet, you simply must.

save up your pennies and buy a pretty purse or start small with a cute zip purse, for only $18! it's so affordable, and so quality. it arrived so nicely wrapped, and she sent it priority mail because she knew i was leaving on my trip! obviously i busted out my camera and took pics, i mean, just look at everything! i am a big fan. thanks katie!