national stationery show

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. 

derby

Whitney and I were honored to be asked to design a collection of invitations for the official Kentucky Derby party website this year. It's the first time we've ever collaborated with another company, and it was fun to do something a little different. 

The party website is chock full of great tips for throwing a Derby party, if you've got one planned. Lemontree paperie has the full collection of 'official' invitations, including ones that incorporate this year's Derby logo. 

happy thanksgiving! (+ contest!)

I couldn't have picked a better time for my self-proclaimed 'fall photo day' with my son. Unfortunately, he has just started walking, was tired and didn't cooperate. Still, I managed to get a couple of good shots. The above photos give you a sense of the idyllic setting... even a couple of little deer joined us at one point (top photo)!

I was hoping to get 'the shot' for my holiday photo card. Unfortunately, I think I'm going to have to pick from some older photographs. Which reminds me...don't forget to enter Whitney English's contest. She's looking for great photos of YOU and your family to use on next year's photo card samples. The winners (and there will be many), will get FREE photo cards- 50 for every photo used! Send your entries to contest@whitneyenglish.com.

I will be back with lots of great inspiration to share next week. Thanks for sticking with me...it has been an unusually busy time around here. Happy Thanksgiving to all!