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for almost my whole life i have traveled to st augustine just about once every year. i never get bored with it there – it’s like my second home. there is just so much to love in the oldest city. on my trip in november i discovered an all natural, made with real fruit, popsicle place in the old city part of town right there on hyppolita street. the popsicles – AMAZING.

i just came back from st augustine yesterday, a visit i had made with my parents and grandparents. while i was there i just had to make sure i got back to that popsicle place before i had to return home to the snow of winter. on the last day of my trip we made it in to the popsicle shop, which by the way is aptly named “the hyppo” for its location. much to my graphic designer mentality delight – they had amazing new labels on each of their popsicles. sweet! not only do these taste amazing, are all natural aaaaand they have good design? who could ask for more? the atmosphere of the shop, the cute little labels and the lovely little “hippo” collection on the old mantel in the shop charmed me so much i just couldn’t help but share. enjoy the photos!

this invitation was done for a client who was hosting a blue and white kitchen theme shower for her sister. the bridesmaids all went in on an apron for the bride that matched the image on the invitation. this was a completely custom design, creating a unique and personal invitation setting the tone for an intimate event!

throwing a wedding or baby shower this season? we have completely custom invitations available as well as some pre-designed options in the etsy studio shop. looking for something custom? email me.

these blank inside notecards are from the retro owls collection and fresh off the presses this week! get yours in my etsy studio shop today and look for more upcoming items with this pattern!

i have a small addiction. and i guess as far as addictions go this one is not so bad. i love, love, love thrift store shopping, garage sales, flea markets and estate sales. i’ve been decorating my house and stocking my kitchen with all my mid-century great finds. however there is more than i have room for, and sometimes i just can’t pass some great items up. solution? quit shopping? no way!

instead i am going to share the retro love and add a section to my etsy shop for all of my 1940s, 1950s, 1960s and 1970s finds. this is the solution to my over thrifting. better than becoming a pack rat right? and it fits right into the scheme of my design blog, beauty in everyday items, design is everywhere. every now and then i will be adding some more items to my shop and sharing cool finds here so check back often!

in anticipation of spring (yes, i know, we have a while still) i created this bright and sunny treasury on etsy. i know we could all use a little color in this sea of white we have been living in! check out these great items by visiting the etsy treasury.