Pretty Printed: 2012 Calendar Designs

It's getting to be time of year. The hunt for the perfect calendar begins. Here are a few I am currently paper lusting over:
There are so many unique options including letterpress, motivational, and even printable! Super cute, retro, or mod, the perfect way to brighten up a cubicle!

Buy them here:
1.  Letterpress Wall Calendar by Old School Stationers
2. Think Positive Motivational Calendar by MonkeyMindesign
3. Retro Fake Ads Calendar by SeriousWhims
4. Letterpress Pattern Calendar by Moon Tree Press
5. Cookie Loves Milk Calendar by TypeWink
6. Letterpress Coaster Calendar by MeadowLark Creative
7. Illustrated Owl Calendar by Gingiber

images from their respective owners

Unique Idea: Pinboard Guestbook

This is such a unique idea, a "Guest Map" by using a pinboard as your guestbook. To make this a DIY project, simply frame a printed map on an inexpensive corkboard. (or use a little mod podge, double sided tape, etc) Have your guests pin their location. Makes for personalized wall art, and a great keepsake.

You can find tutorials on how to make DIY custom pinboards here and here.

Credits:
Map pinboard photography by:
Tec Petaja Wedding Photography and AshleyBee Photography
Tutorial Photo via Design Sponge

Wedding Trend: Chalkboard

What's not to love about chalkboard? Buy some chalkboard spray paint, and get to personalizing. Here's a few ideas to get you started.

Why don't all appetizer trays have the name of the food on them? No more "mystery" snacks!
Ok, so what if you have terrible handwriting? Don't worry,  it doesn't need to be actual chalkboard to achieve the desired look. There are tons of options available for a "faux chalkboard," and here's a quick tutorial on how to create a faux chalkboard seating chart.

Credits:
Save the Date Photo chalkboard signs: SweetToMyHeart on Etsy
Chalkboard Signs Photo: BeneathTheOak on Etsy
Chalkboard Sign: CustomChalk on Etsy
Appetizers Chalkboard photo courtesy of: Lucy Dylan Weddings
Mason Jar Hearts: BradensGrace on Etsy
Welcome Sign photo courtesy of: Elizabeth Anne Designs
Dinner Menu photo courtesy of: Green Wedding Shoes
Round Dinner Menu: Calligraphy Katrina
Thank you Photo Props photo courtesy of: LeahMedia on Flickr
Beer Sign: thefunkyshack on Etsy

Wedding Trend: Cake Bunting

I need to throw a party just so I can create a cake banner. I have seen them called banner, bunting, and flags, and made from paper, felt, and fabric. They are so festive and unique, and easily personalized. Plus these would be so easy and inexpensive to make with paper, and you know how we love paper goods! (tutorial coming soon!) In the meantime here is some inspiration to get your creative juices flowing.


These would be lovely for an informal wedding or bridal shower. I love the idea of hand embroidering your names on a piece of fabric, which could make a nice keepsake after the event. Set your cake on a cake stand, and accessorize with vintage frames filled with old photos, and you have a gorgeous dessert table.
Credits: Confetti Cake with Garland: BlueCora on Etsy; White cake with pom and flag garland: PotterandButler on Etsy; Three Tier fabric bunting: afetebeckons on Etsy; Paper cake banner: ReadyGo on Etsy;  R Monogram cake with bunting; Je T'aime Sign with crochet hearts: cherrytime on Etsy

Wedding Inspiration: Blue

In the need for something blue? Why not an entire blue wedding? Here's some inspiration:

I love the groomsmen in navy blue suits, and the royal blue velvet cake is gorgeous! (that is going to surprise your guests!!) 
Credits:
Blue Cake, BettyCrocker Recipes on Flickr, Wedding Party: Miller+Miller Photography Shoes: Manolo Blahnik at Barneys,  Hydrangea Bouquet, Centerpiece, Bride and Groom Chair Signs

Obsession: Printed Chevron

My latest print obsession, Chevron. LOVE those pale pink invitations, with the addition of navy blue.

The dress is gorgeous, and goes with the look, without being too literal to look like a costume.
Credits:
Invitation by HeSawSparks, Dress by David's Bridal, Bridesmaids gown by ModCloth, Cake by VanillaBakeShop, Flowers and Tie photo from Calie Rose