gen says...(a gift idea)

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From Gen:

"Just wanted to pass along a children's birthday gift idea. I stocked up on these doctor's kits from Target at Christmas time- great because they are unisex and bonus: they don't need to be wrapped! It has been a major time saver to always have children's gifts on hand. Now, whenever Oden has a party, I'm ready! I just added a simple handmade card- it was a huge hit."

doctor's kits...from Target
card items...from Michaels (grosgrain ribbon, Martha Stewart multimedia pad and alphabet stickers)

national stationery show

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I can't believe the National Stationery Show is under way! I hope those of you attending the show will stop by the Hicks / Whitney English booth. I'm really excited about this collection...it's always the culmination of so much work on behalf of so many people. Whitney sent me this snap from her iphone. 

the total package

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I've always loved a cohesive package- a 'branded' look whether it is for an actual brand or a person. I requested some beautiful fabric samples from Rubie Green, and the package that arrived made me feel like it was Christmas! I love the oversized silhouette stamp used on the exterior of the envelope, mimicked in the business card as well. The note paper - I was happily surprised to see - is a Whitney English design. And the fabrics are just beautiful! Unfortunately they don't work for the project I was looking at, but I'm holding on to them in hopes I can use them for something later. Check out the rest of the Rubie Green collection here. Great work, Michelle!

must-see: monkey topiaries!

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From Ondine's (of Top Design fame) wedding...and I quote: "Ondine's parents used to throw animal-themed birthday parties for their daughters"...which somehow translated to them growing 40-pound grass monkey topiaries in their suburban backyard for her reception decor (I think they're actually quite beautiful). For the full run-down, check out the NY Times here.