Thank You

So...if you are anything like me, you sometimes struggle with what exactly to write on your thank you note. I was reading over Crane's Wedding Blue Book today and rediscovered their very simple formula:

Greet the giver.
Express your thanks.
Say something nice about the gift (or the party, or dinner, etc.)
Mention the past, allude to the future.
Repeat your thanks.

Perfect! And what a great way to make it easy for all of us to help our kids with writing thank you notes, also. So, don't delay a minute longer. Start writing those holiday thank you notes. Or you could wait until we get these cute new thank you notes in the shop - just ordered them today!

Sugar Paper in 15th Anniversary Martha Stewart Weddings

Our new favorite line, Sugar Paper, was recently featured in the 15th Anniversary Martha Stewart Weddings. And as you can see from above - it was an amazing choice. The feature was all about sparkle with a star theme. These are the perfect complement - with the clean, classic style we love Sugar Paper for - but with that amazing star lining and outer folder. If you need stationery, invitations or announcement, please stop in and let us help you. You won't be disappointed.

(And I think the bride in this feature is wearing those shoes I love.)

Vogue Wedding

The bride was inspired by a May 2008 issue of Vogue in which all the bridesmaids chose their own outfits. Love it - especially when they are all so cute and stylish. I think this is a super fun way to do a wedding - especially a chic, evening event.

And yes - the bride is wearing the same shoes I posted about on Monday.

To see more photos of this wedding, visit Once Wed

Twenty-ten vs. Two thousand ten

What is a bride to do? There has been much discussion regarding how to pronounce the New Year we are in - is it Twenty-ten or Two thousand ten? I thought this was all much ado about nothing until I had a 30 minute conversation with a bride regarding which version to spell out on her wedding invitation. We erred on the side of tradition (Two thousand ten) - but it does make you wonder.

Anyway - Happy New Year to all. We have been crazy busy. We had the best November and December ever - thanks to all our great customers and are looking forward to a great Twenty-ten (already very busy with weddings/spring showers, etc.) Stop in to the shop - we will be getting lots of new things over the next few weeks!

(Okay, I know the shoes have nothing to do with this post or paper - but they are very sparkly, remind me of New Year's Eve and who wouldn't want to look at them.)

Vanity Fair Hot Gifts

If you are flipping through the December 2009 Vanity Fair Hot Gifts guide and a few things catch your eye - I know of a great little shop in Kansas City where you can find them ...

Heather Moore Personal Charms - Create a treastured mememto with a personal message or design - prices range from $100 - $5,000

Graphic Image - luggage tags - starting at $23 - get these personalized!

Did you know...

...we design dessert/candy tables for weddings, showers, bar and bat mitzvahs, etc? If you are interested in booking us for your 2010 event please give us a call...soon. We can't wait to sit down and talk with you about your event.

Trying not to Rush

Being a retailer around the holidays is very challenging for me. I am one of those people who can't stand when people turn their Christmas lights on before Thanksgiving, or when the radio stations start playing holiday music on November 1st. Most of all I hate it when I walk into a store in October and they have Christmas cards out. What I really hate is that I have to participate in this rush because I own a retail store.

So, that being said - we waited as long as we could. We now have our boxed cards out, gift tags, wrapping paper, etc. We will wait to decorate the store until after Thanksgiving - but you would be surprised how many people have been asking us about our holiday items - I guess we finally got tired of digging through boxes to find things. So, here are a few fun things for wrapping, mailing, baking, etc.

One Day At A Time

Okay - if I could really live this way - it would be great. But the next best thing - these amazing gold leaf pads from russell+hazel. Their newest notepad set will inspire you to make the most of each day. With a nod to the hours, minutes and seconds in the day this classic trio of pads will keep your thoughts well-ordered. Makes a great holiday gift for those of you planning ahead. But hurry! They are bound to go quickly.

Photo courtesy of russell + hazel

Holiday Photo Cards

We have some really great designers offering some truly unique designs for holiday digital photos - these are not the same designs you will see online. Stop in the shop on Wednesday, October 28th, mention this posting and receive 25% off your holiday card order!

Boo!

Just a reminder - our Halloween cards and gifts are 25% off until Halloween - invitations too! Buy now for next year.

Line A Day

I don't keep a journal. I have a degree in English/Creative Writing and I still don't keep a journal. I think journals, with their blank pages and open format, give me that Sunday-night-writing-assignment-not-done-pit-in-my-stomach feeling. BUT, this I could do. Five lines, each day and this would also really help my issues with not being able to remember what I did a week ago, let alone three years ago. Plus, it is adorable - keep it by the bed or by the phone and there you go - instant memoir. I know exactly who is getting this for Christmas this year.

Snow & Graham 2010 Calendars

It is hard to believe we already have calendars flying out the door. We have several styles we have already had to reorder! Anyway, here are some photos of the 2010 Snow & Graham calendar - we have the desktop, mini desktop and large wall calendar all in stock.

Bella Bridesmaid

If you are a bride and you have not chosen a bridesmaid dress for your ladies, you have to check out Kansas City's newest location for dresses - Bella Bridesmaid. Located at just north of 63rd on Oak Street - they have a great selection. I know they have all my favorites - Jenny Yoo, Amsale, etc. And to make it even better the two ladies who own it are so nice! Meghan and Danielle the owners also own an event planning business. There shop is adorable and I am certain any bride would truly enjoy this environment. They are open by appointment only! Stop in!

Halloween Invitations

Hey all - we are offering 25% off our Halloween Invitations now until October 31st! Did you know Halloween is on a Saturday this year - what a great excuse for a party. Don't want to host in the evening because it will interfere with Trick or Treating? How about an afternoon event - invite your friends and family over in the afternoon for chili, corn muffins and cookies and milk before heading out for the evening. That is a great way to start the day!

Invitation by Meri Meri