Makié Clothier

makié gray gold dots dress | simple pretty

gray gold dots dress

I was clicking round the Makié web site, ostensibly to shop the sale, and instead stumbled across these two pieces that would be perfect for a little girl this spring/summer.

makié pink hooded cashemere cardigan | simple pretty

pink hooded cashmere cardigan

images from makieclothier.com

Minted Valentines

"bottom of my heart" by connors creative for minted | simple pretty

“bottom of my heart” by connors creative

Minted recently hosted a Be Mine Valentine Challenge. Voting is closed, but click here to see all 345 submissions, and check back soon for the winners! (I’m hoping for one of the two shown here.) Update: since writing this, the winners have been announced, and hooray! “bottom of my heart” is one of them! See the full list online.

"lovebeam" by marabou for minted | simple pretty

“lovebeam” by marabou

images from minted.com

Vintage Kate Spade

vintage kate spade catalog | simple pretty

adore adore adore this outfit (and bag)

I have a confession: I am a paper saver. The piles of catalogs, tear sheets, etc. threaten to take over, and I routinely have to cull the collection. However, there are items I’m glad I held onto, like these vintage (1999-2000) Kate Spade catalogs I discovered while cleaning up over break. It was a treat to flip through them, and I wish some of these bags were still available. They’re completely what I envision when I think of Kate Spade.

vintage kate spade catalog handbags | simple pretty

the tan small utility bag is the perfect shape

vintage kate spade catalog 'audrey' faille flats | simple pretty

i want these shoes! (why didn’t i buy them when i could?)

I’ll post all my Kate Spade catalog photos to Flickr w/better quality.

Simplesong Update

simplesong custom baby announcement | simple pretty

image from simplesongdesign.com

Suann freshened up her Simplesong design website over the holidays. I just adore this custom baby announcement, adapted from her popular library card. Much more pretty to see right here. (Looks great, S!)

Egg Press Swizzlesticks

egg press 'swizzlesticks' invitation suite | simple pretty

I’m completely charmed by this Swizzlesticks wedding invitation suite from Egg Press, from the use of Futura to the die cut window to the sweetly minimal thank you card.

egg press 'swizzlesticks' invitation suite | simple pretty

thank you note in foreground

Available to order at Minted.

images from eggpress.com