Awesome Jack-o-Lanterns, Part 2

Here is Part 2 of Awesome Jack-o-lanterns...some might be offensive, but please keep in mind, they are just pumpkins!

Awesome Jack-o-Lanterns, Part I

I love Halloween. I always have. It's always been one of my favorite holidays. I love all that stuff that goes with it, from horror movies and ghost stories, dressing up, all the fun and playful macabre, and of course, candy! I know it might be a little early, but when it comes to Halloween, I'm still a kid at heart! Here are some really great Jack-o-Lanterns, guaranteed to make you laugh and inspire you to take the art of pumpkin carving to the next level...

Saturday Miscelleny

Since I love cats, and my stationery company is called Milkmaid Press, I thought this image was especially funny and fitting for some Saturday hodgepodge!

Fall at Terrain

This past weekend, Nic and I ventured out to Terrain in nearby Glen Mills for their amazing brunch food. Nic took the time to experiment with his newest toy, the Blackbird Fly TLR (twin lens reflex) that shoots 35mm. I played around with a bit over lunch, taking some portraits of my husband, before coursing through the amazing visual feast Terrain bestows upon it's guests. With Nic and the Blackbird, and I with my trust digital SLR, we went our separate ways to photograph what we saw. I was really taken with the harvest feeling and general effortless splendor of the season at Terrain. I thought that had really outdone themselves with creative table settings. They had set their tables up to help sell products, but I couldn't help but think what a wonderful source of inspiration for anyone looking to decorate for the season, or who wanted unique decor for a holiday get together, party or perhaps even a wedding! Spy some of the beautiful eye candy Terrain has to offer, and if you want to see what the Blackbird Fly can do, check out four corners dark, nic's blog dedicated to preserving the wonderful art of toy and film cameras.














all images courtesy of Kristen Nichols, Jubilee Photography, and of course the obliging displays at Terrain!

Inspiration Fit for a Beach

I was shocked and very pleased when doing my daily blog browsing and I saw that the creative forces over at Elizabeth Anne Designs had created an inspiration board that fit to a T a laid back beachy suite I was designing at Milkmaid Press, using Sandy Khaki, Rustic Orange, and Seaglass Blues.
Clockwise from top left: BreeBailey’s Flickr, Jennifer Skog via The Bride’s Cafe, Junk Drawer, Trip Advisor, Brooke Mayo, The Knot, Toast, Laura Hooper, Jamaican Treasures

Here is another gorgeous board with the color palette from board genius Kathryn at Snippet and Ink! There's really no need for me to put up a board-both of these are just too perfect! Thanks guys!

Top row from left: tent from Coastal Living via Topsy Turvy, bouquet by Ariella Chezar, photo by Vallentyne
Row 2: sand dollar seating cards photo by Jennifer Dery, lemonade caipirinha from Martha Stewart
Row 3: bouquet from Brides, ceviche from Ariella Chezar, photo by Elizabeth Messina, beach ceremony from Alison Events
Row 4: invitation by Ceci New York, beaded ring by Kuoting, flowers by Ariella Chezar for Brides, Oscar de la Renta dress via Zoe Lingard

Lavender and Lace

At Milkmaid Press, we're finally getting around to updating the site with some of our newest wedding stationery designs. This one is called Lavender and Lace, and it features vintage botanical print, butterflies and a delicate lace pattern in a cool, relaxed lilac and lavender palette. Here is the inspiration board that started it all!

Wedding Blog, Italian Style

I recently discovered Juliette's amazing Italian Wedding Blog, Un Matrimonio Formato, and I was really enamored with her gorgeous inspiration boards. They have such a fresh, unique approach and are really beautifully done! Be sure to check out this brand new blog, even if you don't speak the language, you can still admire the gorgeous boards and find all the inspiration you need! Thanks Juliette!

Affairs of State: Maryland

Since I just did a board focusing on Delaware's colors of blue and gold, I thought it only right to create a Maryland themed board, using Marylands colors of Gold, Red and Black infused with the laid back and quirky charm of the Chesapeake!

Images courtesy of Martha Stewart, Real Simple, Snippet and Ink, Amorology, The Knot, Brides

Absolutely Vintageous!

Looking for Vintage Wedding, Party and Event Dresses? Here are some drool-inducing cocktail and party dresses from one of my absolute favorite vintage vendors, Vintageous! I'm a vintage lover who buys frequently, so make sure if you are new to vintage online shopping, you read the descriptions carefully. Some dresses have stains, tears and other imperfections that accompany a vintage frock find. But aren't these one-of-a-kind blasts from the past just breathtaking? I just wish once a dress was sold, they'd take it down and stop teasing a girl! I LOVE this little white cocktail dress...perfect for a surprise wedding perhaps?














images courtesy of Vintageous,