inspiration in the mailbox

Color me inspired- I absolutely LOVE the way this package was dressed up for delivery! I'm getting ready to send some Valentine's to friends, and would love to steal this idea- maybe a heart cut-out as the delivery label? How great would a custom label be for party invitations as well? So many possibilities...

via Karin Ericksson

ETSY find: vintage children's book illustrations

There is something so magical about vintage children's book illustrations. They tend to speak to my nostalgic idea of what childhood is or should be. 

Pictured above are selections from several card series by Etsy seller 'Stories & Divinations'. They are described as "charming, original frame-worthy illustrations salvaged from overly-loved 1930's American children's schoolbooks mounted with care on smooth creamy cardstock with a satin edge.' She has given the various collections names like 'Summer Boys Becoming Men', and 'A Whole + Happy Life.'

These cards would make a wonderful gift in and of themselves, or make an ordinary gift more special. A series of three is priced at $12.50 and can be found on Etsy at the Stories & Divinations store.