theHELLOtote: Boston

Last month we did an order for theHELLOtote in Boston! Lots of ideas for Beantown were discussed - Boston Tea Party Tea, Lobster Gummies, Cape Cod Potato Chips, Ballpark Peanuts - but ultimately this is what the client chose. After all, this was a corporate event and we had to keep everyone fueled and focused!

Water, Energy Drink, Trail Mix, Apple, Peanut Butter, Boston Baked Beans (had to get a local classic in there somewhere!), Map, Sunscreen Wipes and a Hangover Kit.

A walking map was in order, as events were taking place over the course of several days from the Prudential Center to Fenway to the North End.

Gotta love Boston!

Horseshoe Market

Over the weekend, I had a chance to visit the Horseshoe Market in Denver. I knew I was in the right place the minute I saw the big "HOWDY!" sign greeting me on the sidewalk. Multiple craft and flea market vendors set up shop, along with a few delicious food vendors too. First stop, Cake. And a delectable homemade cherry pop tart. Went perfectly with an iced tea from MODesTEA. But on to the shopping highlights...

via Pink Attic Cat. 

Can't wait to check out their store in Historic Downtown Littleton.

Their booth was a complete treasure trove.

via Ink Lounge Creative.

Looking forward to their upcoming Screen printing Workshops.

via Nicole Lorentz Design.

Her jewelry is so gorgeous in person.

The perfect bridesmaid, sister, mom, best friend, myself gift.

via Spinster Sisters Soap.

Fantastic local microsoapery (don't you love that!)

with only the finest for your finest. Can't wait to try the sugar scrub.

via Jeanne Oliver Designs.

A romantic, vintage appeal with clothing, bags and beautiful art.

via Larka Designs.

Fabulous screen printed brooches and necklaces.

via Sister Hipster.

Fantastic upcycled and vintage inspired burp cloths and kitchen linens.

via January Jones Prints.

Fun and funky art prints. Including the neighborhoods of Denver.

Check out her etsy site for more of her great city prints.

via Make My Notebook.

Watching her make a notebook, at the booth, was fascinating.

What a joy to think that the consumer can be a part of the whole process.

via Trina Rose Boutique.

Shabby chic refinished furniture. I wanted it all.

via McDonough and Kent.

Upcycled, recycled and vintage furniture finds. 

They had the best file cabinet end tables.

via Dandy Social Club.

Retro, hand-tailored children's clothing. Super, super cute.

And of course, one last stop for lunch on the way out from
NZ's Smokin' Guns BBQ. Another foodie success.

Just glad I didn't stop at Cream City Treats on the way to the car.

The ice cream sandwiches looked delish - not sure I could
have stopped at just one with the crazy heat we had!

Mark your calendars for the next Horseshoe Craft Fair

on Saturday, October 1st from 9 am - 4 pm.

After the Sharks, Comes...

Our friend Norman.
{now that Shark Week is over}

His beautiful mug and rustic surroundings earned us a spot in the photo contest for Devil's Thumb Ranch. And we snagged the win! Now guests that are fumbling with their key card, whether it's early in the morning pre-calming yoga or late at night after a few too many draft beers at Heck's, will look down at this picture on the card in their hands and smile. I mean, really, how could you not? Norman is delightful and even has his own Facebook page. Enough said.

Can't wait for our annual trip to Devil's Thumb Ranch this fall to spend a couple nights in pure mountain bliss. Ahhhh, we really love it there. Thanks Norman. You're the man.

Shark Week, Part 2

We're giving new meaning to the phrase "paper cut". In celebration of Shark Week, we continue on yesterday's post with a few shark invitation and stationery finds.

Itty Bitty Swim Trunks

Julia D. Azar Shark

Inviting Company Shark

Picture Perfect Ocean

Picture Perfect Aquarium

Custom Stationery

Shark Week, Part 1

We almost forgot it was Shark Week. Except for the fact that everyone is talking about it. Really. We're not exactly sure how this turned into a weeklong extravaganza, but it did. Until flying monkey week - or hippopotamus week - comes along, we'll give you this.

Shark Week Treasury via etsy

In honor of these creatures, we'll gather up some invitation and stationery ideas for you tomorrow.

HELLOaspen!

One of our favorite things we do for brides&grooms, event planners and party people is theHELLOtote. This summer has kept us happily busy with orders and deliveries. Because, really, anyone who comes to Aspen needs at least a mini survival kit. And a nice hello!

We also offer theHELLOtote for other cities, states or any custom event you have in mind. You can look at more details on our wesbite here.

{hello!}

Participating in The Wedding Pink

We are thrilled to announce we will be designing custom invitations for The Wedding Pink presented by Cheryl Ungar Gives! 

What is it, you ask?! The Wedding Pink is an annual, heartfelt wedding giveaway presented to a couple whose lives have been recently touched by breast cancer. 

We encourage you to submit your story if you are engaged, or soon-to-be engaged, and your life has been recently affected by breast cancer. Read more here.

We are so blessed to be a part of such a wonderful event. Looking forward to the coming {planning} months!