Laurie Mee and Carrie Siegel, the co-owners of Two Trick Pony, create delightful card designs that are screen-printed by hand on 100 percent post-consumer waste recycled paper with water-based inks. I love the retro look of their designs, and the straightforward perfection in the cards' sentiments.
Since I'm in the middle of writing thank-you cards to our wedding guests, my eye was particularly drawn to these thank-you cards ($16 for six cards and envelopes).
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I'm not much of a prepster, but I've always appreciated the graphic goodness of argyle. The diamond checkerboard pattern has a unique three-dimensional quality that's simply eye-catching. But, don't get any ideas: I won't be sporting an argyle sweater vest any time soon.
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I love the balance of glorious, warm tones in Etsy seller Laura Marie W's Maui Dozing (sold) oil on canvas painting. The combination of orange, green, lilac, and yellow is such an unusual one, but it really is breathtaking. The painting's landscape itself is actually what hit a soft spot in me, though.
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Etsy seller Spruce Home, a design studio based in Austin, TX, has upholstered this ornate, wooden-based ottoman in Amy Butler's Nigella Primrose fabric, giving it a vibrant, modern update. The Ottoman Empire ($425) stands 14 inches high with a 30-inch diameter, the perfect size to use as a round coffee table, or set with a tray or some shelter books on top. Not only do I adore the aqua and cool green fabric used, but it looks like it'd be super comfortable used as a stool, foot rest, or even a dog bed!
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If the fleeting beauty of a fresh floral bouquet isn't what you had in mind for your wedding or other celebration, you're in luck. Etsy seller Princess Lasertron makes custom bouquets from hand-stitched felt and vintage buttons that will last well beyond your ceremony, and perhaps your five-year anniversary. But you needn't be tying the knot to take one home.
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I'm not big on sentimental central quotes on cards, but I couldn't resist the adorable mod living-room design on this Welcome to Your New Home Card ($4). I wouldn't mind moving right into this living room; you know I adore the lime green and raspberry color scheme. It's pretty much the perfect housewarming card for all those hip new homeowners you know.
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I turned my back on stuffed animals ages ago — a row of beloved childhood friends on the bed is not exactly equivalent to Spanish fly — but I may go back on that, just this once, for this little lady!
The rabble-rouser turning my principles upside down is this cuddly stuffed robot — endearingly named "Polar-Roid," made by Etsy seller Littlbrownbyrd, whose specialty appears to be heart-stealing stuffed robots. Little Polar-Roid is my favorite though; look at that face (if you can call it that)!
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One simple way to perk up your endless Summer is by bringing color into your home. But that needn't mean repainting your walls, or letting your kids go wild with finger paint. A vibrant accessory here or there will surely suffice.
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Etsy's Little Lily has me swooning over her brilliant homemade designs. The beaded felt sugar cookies served up in a take–out box look sweet enough to devour. I can hardly resist the kimono style booties crafted out of choice fabrics.
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