Peacock Feathers

Just posted over on the Paper Source Blog is a great project for a shower or luncheon. Involving rubber stamps, plates, food coloring and powdered sugar...check it out.

{Photo via Paper Source}

We thought we'd use that inspiring project to launch a collection of some of our favorite peacock invitations and stationery.

{Stationery by Crane & Co.}

{Invitation by Inviting Co.}

{Invitation by Mr. Bodddington}

{Invitation by William Arthur}

{Invitation by Checkerboard}

{All invitations available at Express Yourself}

Just Arrived!

New Boatman Geller products have arrived at Express Yourself!
Serving up new plate designs,

placemats for your table,

and party invites sure to please.

Also, the perfect stationery to say thanks for stopping by!

Check back soon for details on when all these products (and more) will be available to shop online.

Friday Favorites: Vol. 5

This Friday Favorites features an ode to two of our favorite things - bikes and picnics.

{Crane/Kate Spade Vintage Bicycle Cards}

{Electra Cruiser Bike}

{Kate Spade Bike Picnic Basket}

{Picnic Time Blanket}

 

{Vintage Picnic Plates via Etsy}

Once you've got the essentials, all you have to do is pack the perfect picnic. Enjoy!

Toys, Toys, Toys

With the Spring season bringing out the hammers and nails and puppy dog tails, as well as the sugar and spice and everything nice, we thought we's stock up on toys for little kids (and those young at heart too). We are excited for what is to come. Keep posted and check the store in the coming weeks for a lot of new, creative and genius gifts.

Baby's First Book

Our favorite book for Baby' First year is this one from Rag and Bone Bindery.

Photo via Rag & Bone Bindery

These are exquisite, hand-bound books made right here in the US of A. The little state of Rhode Island to be exact. Glorious cloth cover options abound. The team behind these books is wonderfully creative and produces keepsakes to last a lifetime. The best part about this baby book is that there are twenty-four great pages to capture memories, without it being an overwhelming task for a new parent. Just enough prompts to jot down those first moments and the right amount of space to capture photos and mementoes. We simply love these books and cannot wait for our newest shipment to arrive any day now.

{Baby's First Book available at Express Yourself for $68}

Aspen Winter Wedding

Continuing on our post from yesterday, here is a custom invitation for an Aspen Wedding in the winter season. Incorporating an iconic photograph from Berko is an open invitation to all guests to pack up the wool sweaters, dust off the skis and book a ticket to Colorado. Vellum with grommets, ski tag insert, old black and white photos and a beautiful black ribbon creates an elegantly rustic and classic Aspen invitation. Whether the weather is snowy or sunny, this invite is sure to get guests packing for a destination wedding.

{Custom design by Amy at Express Yourself}

Welcome to Aspen

No matter if your wedding is in the winter, spring, summer or fall, it is always nice to welcome your guests in style. Here is a great Welcome Letter that includes all the wedding weekend activities in Aspen, including where to go and how to get there. We love giving guests as much information as possible. It keeps everyone happy, especially the bride and groom - as less phone calls from lost and confused guests equals more time enjoying your wedding weekend.

This welcome letter was inspired by the famous photography of Ferenc Berko. Early Aspen images are incorporated into the Welcome Letter, as well as the invitation (check back tomorrow for that post!).

{Custom Design by Amy at Express Yourself}

Express Yourself offers complete custom design work in cooperation with Berko Photography. Inquire with Amy at 970.927.2533 to discuss your custom stationery project.