Garden Party White Tea Punch
Victoria shared her recipe for this amazing punch. It was great, not too sweet, a little bubbly. Just a perfect summer sip.
Rose White Tea Punch
makes about 64 oz of punch
2 quarts water
1 pint raspberries
6 white tea bags
1/4 cup grated fresh ginger
1 quart ginger ale
non chemically treated roses, for garnish, washed
bring water and raspberries to boil in medium saucepan
turned off heat and add white tea,
steep for five minutes
add ginger, let sit for ten minutes
strain into large punch bowl
add ginger ale
garnish with roses
Enjoy!
Posted on July 2nd, 2009 | No Comments »
Garden Party
I had the pleasure of attending a sweet garden party hosted by the Rose Lady, aka Victoria, at Gethsemane Garden Center in Chicago. Victoria not only knows a lot about roses, she can throw a lovely garden party. The menu consisted of dill, cucumber and cream cheese sandwiches, avocado and watercress sandwiches, strawberries with three different rose infused sugars for sprinkling, cookies from M Henry, and her lovely rose infused white tea punch. It was so refreshing and colorful, I had to share her beautiful spread, which was of course set up among the roses at Gethsemane. This would make a beautiful bridal shower, don’t you think? Not only is Victoria a talented host and green thumb, she can play a mean accordion in Logan Square’s Syrup Eddies. Thanks for sharing, Victoria! 
Posted on June 30th, 2009 | 1 Comment »
thanks, Cool Mom Picks!
What a nice surprise to be featured on such a great blog! Cool Mom Picks is an awesome, highly edited source for kid’s and mom’s products. We’re offering 20% off any items from our online shop, including letterpress printed calling cards, perfect for playdates. Just enter FRIEND when you check out.
Flora Vista (calla lily) update
Remember the inspiration behind this design? I did have it engraved in grey and gold on cranes pearl white kid finish. We backed the invite in grey cardstock to give it some extra weight and interest. and we were super excited to see it featured in The Knot (New York) magazine. Thanks, Christa! We also love it on Lauren’s custom stamps!
Posted on June 23rd, 2009 | 1 Comment »
classic monogram
A simple, yet classic monogram for a lovely couple, Allison and Don. Stacey Shapiro penned this, along with their name calligraphy. I think it’s a great touch to add your monogram - we’ve been getting tons of requests for custom monograms lately. I love the idea of putting your stamp on things. Like branding your entire wedding. More on this to come in the next few weeks….What would you put your monogram on?
Posted on June 19th, 2009 | No Comments »
melissa and greg continued
finally, I’ve got my camera working again-thanks for waiting. I love how these invites turned out. Love even more the thick, toothy feel of the 220 pound cotton paper we used. And love even more, the bright yellow edging. I’m hooked on edging-every invite should have it. and the blind stamp! can you tell I’m excited? 
Posted on June 11th, 2009 | 1 Comment »
inspirational photographer
I’m sure you know of my love affair with elizabeth messina. her photos just make me want to swoon. check out her beautiful blog, kiss the groom. some eye candy below.
(I’ve lost my camera charger and sadly can’t download my photos; promise to show you the rest of melissa and greg’s invitations soon!)
melissa and greg preview
I’m really excited about melissa and greg’s invitations. I’ve seen bits and pieces at the printer, but the full effect not just yet, as they are spraying the edges of the invite today a bright yellow. the usps has created an adorable stamp that worked great their invitation suite- take a look and i’ll have the rest of the suite thursday for you to see.
lovely calligraphy by sara elizabeth
breakfast
color inspiration this morning….
before
after
have a great weekend
beautiful day
I got to have a little field trip today and couldn’t believe that my favorite vine, wisteria, was already blooming! Love the colors here.
