Pretty Postage 2021

August 8, 2021

One of the most asked questions this year was about where to find pretty postage, so I rounded up some of my favorite vintage postage for you!!

USPS is raising postage rates on August 29th so factor that into sourcing postage for your invitations!!

The 2020 Holiday Boutique

November 14, 2020

This year I had the privilege to design the new logo for the The Women’s Board of Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital’s Holiday Boutique! I worked closely with the team of wonderful women to create a holiday design tied into the iconic purple of Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital's branding into a wreath that represented the festive holiday season. With a big purple bow and purple and gold ornaments this design does just that.

This year, the boutique has been extended to take place over eight days — from Friday, November 13, through Friday, November 20 — giving you even more time to shop for a great cause!

Here's how it works: Shop with any of our fabulous vendors from November 13 through November 20.
Include the code WB2020 for online purchases, or mention it on the phone.
You get one-of-a-kind holiday gifts and help support Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital!

All proceeds support the Women’s Board's investment in the new, state-of-the-art Simulation and Education Center at Lake Forest Hospital. If you are unable to attend the Holiday Boutique but would like to support the event, please use the button below.

I am excited to also be one of the vendors and you can shop on my website though November 20th using the code WB2020 and 15% of the sale will be donated to this worthy cause!

Since I love the new logo so much, I just had to create some products in honor of the Holiday Boutique…

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Holiday Boutique Ornament

Holiday Boutique Napkins

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Holiday Boutique Guest Towels

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Holiday Boutique Logo Flat Stationery

Holiday Gift Guide 2020

November 13, 2020

Gift guides galore… I went a little overboard with gift themes that coordinated with my new designs because it was so much fun to pull them together! I hope it gives you new gifting ideas and helps showcase my new collections ready in time for holiday gifting!

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My Favorite Frames

October 10, 2020

Since I started selling art prints on my website, I have had lots of questions about framing. So, here are my favorite frames are understated and simple. I love a white on white matte/frame combo or a neutral metallic. I also threw in a bamboo and burl wood options, because I am obsessed all things grandmillennial!

SHOP FRAMES (from left to right):
8x10” Burl wood frame with my personalized straw bag art print 8x10” | 4x6” bamboo frame with my champagne art print in 5x5” | 5x7” antique brass frame with a custom silhouette watercolor | 8x8”bamboo frame with my orchid art print 8x10” | 8x10” gallery white frame with my custom door art print 8x10” | 4x6” Burl wood frame with my ginger jar art print 5x5” | 5x7” gallery white frame with a custom silhouette watercolor | 8x10” bamboo frame with a custom watercolor monogram | 8x10” gold metal frame with my personalized motif art print

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The Holiday Card Style Guide

September 19, 2020

It’s never too early to start thinking about your holiday card! I just launched my 2020 holiday card collection that is inspired by classic children’s holiday clothing, gingham, corduroy, buffalo check and of course holiday plaid. In honor of the collection’s genesis I put together a style guide featuring some of my favorite brands with the cutest ensembles to pair with my card designs. I had so much fun sourcing brother and sister outfits and some things for grownups too, because we could all use some peace, love, and joy right about now! I can’t wait hear what you all think about this year’s collection. xo Catherine

Shop the gingham card and the style guide
gingham flat card in navy with red border • corduroy envelope liner in red • matching gingham gift tags in navy with red design • classic red grosgrain bow • gingham Evelyn dress • Red Bow Mary Jane’s • Park Avenue Shirt • Red Corduroy Bellfield Skirt • gingham George Bubble • drumb knee highs • Navy Loafers

Shop the holiday plaid card and the style guide
Scotty dog motif flat card with a navy corduroy border and red line border • plaid envelope liner in navy and red • motif return address • matching plaid gift tag in navy and red with a scotty dog motif • classic red grosgrain bow • scottie dog smocked dress • Red Bow Mary Jane’s • scottie dog smocked romper • Navy Loafers

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Shop the chinoiserie card and the style guide
chinoiserie flat card • corduroy envelope liner in navy • holiday motif return address • matching chinoiserie gift tags • BLUE STRIPE SERAFINA MAXI DRESS • PORCELAIN TETLEY TOP • CHINA BLUE PORCELAIN DRESS • LIGHT BLUE ROLL NECK SWEATER • MONKEY PUZZLE TILLY SHIRT DRESS

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Shop the cosy cabin card and the style guide
motif border flat card in green, forest & red plaid with a green border a the wreath motif • motif & corduroy envelope liner in green with wreath motif • holiday motif return address • matching plaid gift tags with wreath motif • pom pom hat • cedar trail ruffle • the new england house tartan blanket • classic cable knit kids sweater • the mccallister hat • woodstock trail flannel • the great moose cords

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Shop the corduroy card and the style guide
Corduroy flat card in navy with red border • motif & corduroy envelope liner in navy with holiday car motif • matching corduroy gift tag in navy with red design • classic red grosgrain bow • aspen jumper • holiday car shirt • rowan red pique coverall • Red Bow Mary Jane’s • classic cable knit sweater • harrison holiday card corduroy pants • ryan red pique longall • Navy Loafers

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Shop the buffalo check card and the style guide
buffalo check flat card in green with red border • matching buffalo gift tags in green with reindeer motif • holiday motif return address • classic red grosgrain bow • smocked reindeer bishop • Red Bow Mary Jane’s • smocked reindeer longall • classic button down shirt • Navy Loafers

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Shop the leopard card and the style guide

leopard border flat card in chocolate with chocolate border • matching leopard gift tag in chocolate with chocolate border • leopard envelope liner in chocolate • Knotted Hair Tie • Girls' ruffle-shoulder fleece dress in heart leopard • Turban Knot Headband • Girls ballet flat • knotted hair tie • Silk Scarf • Tie-neck tiered dress in leopard crinkle chiffon • Leopard clogs • Silk-blend shoulder-button sweater

Shop the colorful corduroy card and the style guide

corduroy border flat card in watermelon with red border • matching corduroy gift tag in watermelon with red border • corduroy envelope liner in red • Rainbow Fair Isle Cardigan • Yellow cords • Heart Pocket Woven Dress • Pompom Hat & Gloves Set • Cosy Fair Isle Knitted Dress • Cosy Fair Isle Crew Sweater • Woven Twirly Skirt

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Shop the festive foliage card and the style guide

Festive foliage folded card in navy • corduroy envelope liner in navy • festive foliage ornaments • Margaret Dress in Navy • Georgie Dress in Highland Plaid • LOngall in Highland Plaid • Red Bow Mary Jane’s • scalloped Navy Mary Jane’s

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Shop the seersucker card and the style guide

seersucker folded card in blue • seersucker envelope liner in blue • seersucker stationery • seersucker gift tags • white grosgrain bow • light blue striped pjs • infant striped footed pjs • infant hand mitts • light blue striped bib

Introducing Watercolor Doors

September 12, 2020

A new series of watercolor front doors that you can customize by mixing and matching the elements to make it like your home.

Custom doors make the perfect holiday or housewarming gift! Pick from hand painted elements to create a custom door to resemble your home. The finished print will be printed on 5x7” watercolor paper and you can choose to add additional products like tea towels, mugs and more. If you want a specific element that is not a current option, please contact Catherine with any special requests.

1. add to cart

Start by adding a custom painted watercolor door to your shopping cart and you will be prompted to choose the following design options…

2. select the door style…

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1. “X” style windows at the top, 2. Classic grid windows or 3. Classic Grid Window Door with side windows

3. select the floral arrangement…

1. Ferns, 2. Topiary, 3. Mini Tree, 4. Christmas Arrangement or 5. Mini Tree & Christmas Arrangement Combo (shown with door three above)

4. select the wreath style…

1. Classic wreath with a thin bow, 2. Initial Wreath or 3. Classic wreath with a big red bow

5. select the doormat style…

1. Personalize the mat: “Welcome,” initials or street numbers are popular choices or leave it blank.
2. Choose to add a striped or gingham mat layered underneath.

6. add decorative elements…

like lanterns and garlands!

7. proof

Once the order is placed you will receive a proof via email. No printing will begin until the proof is approved.

8. create door products

After the door design is complete it can be made into products: stationery, tote bags, tea towels, mugs and more! Shop the options below.

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Decorate your front door
to coordinate with the design elements…

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How to Throw a Small Dinner Party with Nicole Regan

August 22, 2020

I am thrilled share my collaboration with Nicole Regan the creator behind the lifestyle and entertaining blog Cedar and Rush.

Nicole asked me to design the menus, place cards, and invites for her outdoor summer dinner party. “Adding stylish menus is a fab way to take your dinner party up a notch,” said Nicole, “especially this crazy summer with limited restaurant seating and reservations.” Little touches like personalized place cards and menus add interest and charm to intimate events.

She had already selected Blue and Weil’s Elliott tablecloth with a light blue, shades of pink, and white color palette. I got to work with my watercolors and painted a border design for the paper goods with the tablecloth pattern in mind. I was especially drawn to the striped corner detail and use that design element as inspiration in creating the borders for the menus, place cards, and invitations.

For event designers like myself, 2020 is the year of adapting to the unprecedented times and adjusting to be able to thrive again as a small business. I usually design for events with hundreds of guests and had to adjust my usual product offering to be well suited for a hostess of a small dinner party, so I came up with the idea of fill in party packs for ten guests, which includes ten menus, ten invites (and envelopes) and ten place cards with pre- printed watercolor borders and space for the hostesses like Nicole to write in the invitation details, menu and guest names on the place cards by hand.

“Adding stylish menus is a fab way
to take your dinner party up a notch!”
- Nicole

Meet Nicole Regan

Creator behind the lifestyle + entertaining blog Cedar and Rush. Nicole builds captivating narratives through styling and storytelling. She is the founder of her own marketing company. Her expertise and refined style provide a multidimensional viewpoint that sparks a bold and fresh way of thinking.

Check out more from Nicole…
@nicolearegan | www.cedarandrush.com

SHOP THIS LOOK

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Photos by Mary McCoy of Wonder and Awe Photography & Tablescape and Styling by Nicole Regan of Cedar and Rush

Designer Spotlight: Toni Lenzi

July 7, 2020

Meet Toni Lenzi, Simply Flowers, with a few years of design experience, Toni started a boutique studio that specialized in striking floral design for the client who loves to entertain, or just have joyful flowers at home. Since then she moved into wedding design with a focus on detail driven couples who want to have beautiful wedding flowers and keep sight of the importance of enjoying the process. With a steady stream of couples she still loves how each wedding has its own unique style.

Toni and I have worked together for years now and she is truly a pleasure to work with throughout the whole planning process and she does beyond beautiful work every wedding. Emily and James’ wedding at Saints Faith Hope and Charity Church and Indian Hill Club is just one elegant example of her work. We worked together to tie the paper goods in with the light mint and coral floral and decor design she was creating for the day.

“I was so struck by the simplicity of the invitation,
yet as you looked at it, the detail was so subtle,
the soft mint border with the charcoal ink,
Oh and the block font with their names
in script to set them off, perfection.”

- Toni Lenzi

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Toni’s Design Tip

“Less is more, but more of one thing is opulent.”

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Toni’s favorite things right now…

The ARS clipper, in pink of course.

2. Handwoven Rattan Planter

I would pop a glass cylinder in this wicker container which will add style to any table.

3. Glass Tea Light Votives
When you think you have enough votives...add more

4. EltaMD UV Clear Tinted Face Sunscreen
Maybe off topic, but I don't leave home without it.

5. Belvoir Fruit Farms Elderflower and Rose Lemonade
My favorite!!!

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Credits

Photography: Nicodem Creative | Planning & Floral Design: Simply Flowers | Ceremony Venue: Saints Faith Hope and Charity | Reception Venue: Indian Hill Club | Stationery: Charm Studio

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