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Chic sophistication for resort. From Prada: see the full collection at  Style.com.

image credit: photo courtesy of prada for style.com

I love the idea of a très luxe gift tag attached to a simply wrapped present or hostess gift. These sized-to-be-noticed tags measure 3.5″ x 4.5″, and are crafted from heavyweight Italian paper. Letterpressed or engraved (varies according to design), from Bell’Invito; they’re perfect for adding a little zing.

I can’t help it: it’s only July, but I’m already thinking about calendars for 2012. I blame Carlo Brito because once I stumbled across his brilliantly minimal wall calendar for 2011 (in May), it was all I could think about. (He assures me there will be a 2012 version, which is good to hear as I expect my son will also want one.)

perforated sheets printed on 130 lb. card stock

8 1/2 by 11 inches: just right

images courtesy of carlo brito

Happy Holiday Weekend! I can’t believe we’re halfway through the year: summer seems to pass by in a flash, while winter, well, it lingers. (I’ll be clicking through these photos again in January for sure.)

1. (before the storm.)
2. strawberry shortcake to-go
3. Lake Huron #2
4. untitled
5. 160
6. SanPellegrino ~ Aranciata

Here’s to summer! Enjoy it.

for you

I was feeling okay about missing the Stationery Show this year, until I came across Colleen Ellse’s photo of artist Carolyn Suzuki‘s booth. Carolyn’s debut card line is terrific: simple, clean + graphic. (The patterned backs are a nifty detail!) I’m glad her online shop is open + ready for shopping: I’ll be stocking up.

sakana

say hello

love her logo, too :)

images courtesy of carolyn suzuki

p.s. i think carolyn’s booth partner was fomato. perfect partners, right?

p.p.s. if you like what you see, keep up with the news at carolyn’s blog.

p.p.p.s thanks to colleen ellse for the introduction! i hope you had fun at the show.