Salt Water Farm in Maine looks like such a respite to me. The last few weeks have been good, just very hectic… and this place looks like heaven; to be able to take a weekend to slow down, make really good food around good people in a beautiful setting. Would really, really love to take a bread making class there someday. It’s been forever since I slowed down a bit to make a loaf of bread!
{images shown belong to Salt Water Farm}
In a similar post to yesterday, I love this clean, minimalist, and linen look to the website & all the products sold by Love, Loans + Linen. Wish they were in the States!
{images shown belong to Love, Loans + Linen}
Love the design & styling (as well as their wares!) of Ben Pentreath Ltd. Definitely an inspiration for me right now.
{images shown belong to Ben Pentreath Ltd}
This past weekend the temperature hit 60. In Boston. In January – EARLY January. This is not only odd, it’s completely bizarre. January in New England usually starts with biting cold and the worst of the snowstorms, and thus far we’ve had basically no snow (except for a random storm in October and 2 dustings). So what did I do on this sunny, glorious day? I went to a cemetery with my dear friend. I know, I know, I thought it was funny idea too, but it was really lovely.
We went to the Forest Hills Cemetery in Boston. Open since 1848, it’s a beautifully laid out “garden cemetery” with trees, a pond, different sculptures and secret places. A mix of gravestones, markers and mausoleums, it was actually really enjoyable to walk and explore. It was so quiet, especially for being in the middle of the city, and the feeling of the area is really is peaceful.
If you’re in the Boston area, make sure you stop by for a walk on a nice day. It had a similiar feel to the Arboretum and is definitely worth a visit.
{images shown via my iPhone}
I meant to post yesterday and the day ran away with me… I apologize. I think this will be my last post for 2011; I have quite a few projects to wrap up, a class syllabus to prepare, and book keeping and studio organization to do – along with 5-6 types of cookies to bake, a Christmas Eve turkey to roast, a Christmas Day quiche to whip up, a Hanukkah dinner to host for my husband’s family, and hopefully some good down time relaxing in between with family and friends.
I’m looking forward to sharing more of my projects, ideas, goals, and inspirations with you all in this space next year… 2012, can you believe it? I’ll see you all again on January 2nd. Have a very merry holiday season!
Loved this post from Oh So Beautiful Paper from a week ago… the color palette of two of the photos, side-by-side, inspired me for a holiday project I’m wrapping up this week! Hope the OSBP post inspires you too. I think anything looks good with kraft paper.
{images found via Oh So Beautiful Paper; left image from Country Living & right image from Design*Sponge}
Today’s the last day to order custom note cards to receive them in time for holiday delivery! Here’s the details:
A set of A2 (4.25″ x 5.5″) folded note cards, one-color printed on 100% cotton stock, with unprinted envelopes in two quantities and prices:
• a set of 25 for $170 or
• a set of 50 for $190
(if you’d like the return address printed on the envelope flaps, add $1.50 per envelope)
Customize with a name, a design, a favorite quote, or a pattern. I’ll work with you to design cards that your family member, dear friend, or you will love. To begin the custom process, contact me here.
*This pricing does not include shipping costs or sales tax (6.25% for MA residents only).
Just popping in to let you know I’m back from my brief hiatus. I’m fighting a cold and have a pile of work to get to, but wanted to share this photo of one of our cheese plates from Thanksgiving. We had 8 different types of cheese and the designer in me couldn’t resist but make little signs for each of them.
I almost made additional signs for the desserts, but had to say no since I wasn’t even close to finishing my baking. First things, first – the desserts themselves!
Hope you all had a wonderful holiday last week!
- Colleen
{image shown via my iPhone}
Hello all! Just a quick post today to say have a really lovely Thanksgiving this week. If you aren’t in the US and don’t celebrate, have a wonderful week just the same.
And, psst… this Friday, November 25th through the 28th, you can get 15% off your order in my online shop when you enter “THANKS15″ at checkout.
Let the holiday season begin! See you all here back on the 28th.
- Colleen
{image shown via my Flickr}
Thank goodness it’s Friday! I’ve been working twice as hard this past week because most likely I will absent from this space (and from doing any letterpress work) for most of next week. My amazing cousin and dear friend, Caitlin, is getting married next week (next week! my little cousin!) and we’re having well over 30 people for Thanksgiving because of it. Between cleaning, baking, and cooking for turkey day, plus all of the prep for the wedding and the nupitals themselves (I’m a co-maid of honor), I think I will actually be more busy not working!
However, make sure to check this space on Monday as I will be posting a special “Black Friday special”!
Have a wonderful weekend!
-Colleen
{image shown via my iPhone; a sneak peek at some more holiday letterpress items}