It’s a shame that now days the first thing you think of when you hear “Tea Party” isn’t actually a tea party. Well, in an effort to take back the term, I present to you a tea party hosted by the talented Alison Iven! A friend forwarded me the link and it was such a joy looking at all the details, I especially love the recipe cards and the labels for the homemade jam!

See more shower pics and browse the rest of Alison’s lovely portfolio here. Thanks Jessica!

I just wanted to take a moment to introduce and thank our newest sponsors. We’re incredibly lucky to have such great sponsors supporting us here and they help  make Twig & Thistle a reality. Please take a moment to check them out for yourself and see what each has to offer.

INK BLOOM

Inkbloom is an innovative online resource for modern printables targeted for DIY projects using paper, fabric, vinyl or any other media available for inkjet printers. Designs are provided as easy, ready-to-print PDFs for people who just want to download, add text and print. They are also available as fully editable PSDs (Photoshop Elements/Photoshop format) for easy recoloring and customizing. Launching March 15th, Inkbloom will offer Wed Ink, a complete line of wedding printables. Above is a sneak peek!

For DIYers who love fabric, Inkbloom offers crafters the ability to create printed fabric on their inkjet printers with Loomtack, a self-adhesive fabric stabilizer, and selection of base fabrics. Watch a tutorial here. Browse through their pattern printables and create your very own custom fabric!

WANDERING AIRSTREAM

Wandering Airstream is a collection of micro-blogs about a young adventurous couple traveling full-time in an airstream called “Eddie” and their adventures along the way. The “Me”, “Him” and “Us” columns chronicle each of the couples personal points of view while “Eddie” is where the couple shares tips and how-to’s for life on wheels. Follow along as this couple travels through life, one day at a time!

SIMPLE INTERIORS

Simple Interiors is an online design firm that believes everyone deserves to be surrounded by great design. Simple Interiors  can reinvent your space by delivering high quality design over the Internet. Whether you want to redesign a room, an entire home or office, or simply freshen up your space, Simple Interiors is able to redesign your project at a price that fits every budget.

Located in Switzerland, Simple Interiors has worked with clients all over the globe to transform their home or office into modern, well designed spaces. Simple Interiors also hosts a design blog, Simple Treats, where each day they have a new theme such as, Designer Monday, Hotel Tuesday and for a good laugh check out Bad Design Friday.

How fabulous are these drawings by illustrator Lim Heng Swee?! Just a few examples from his Doodle Everyday project, each one has a playfulness that can’t help but bring a smile to your face!

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Some inspiring work by the talented designer and stylist Rebecca Thuss. See more of her incredible work and portfolio here.

 

Book photos: Graytor Printing via Felt & Wire via Wit +Delight

One of my favorite experiences from Alt 2011 was the Kate Spade after party. After camping out for over an hour (yes, sadly, I was one of those people) I was one of 50 that received a Kate Spade goodie bag. While the goodie bag was a little disappointing for the hype, it did include a little brand book titled “Thinks We Love” which made it totally worth the wait!

Meant to be a peak into the Kate Spade world and what inspires the creative team behind the brand, this piece is trully a designers dream! My little book of awsome now lives prominetly on my desk, with it’s gold foils, striking photographs and a series of tip-ons, it’s such a sweet gem. It even boasts a real cookie fortune and a post-applied strip of tape, but my favorite detail has to be the spread of peonies and gold confetti! Love!

I’ve been meaning to photograph the book and share it with all of you but luckily I spotted this image on Pinterest and I discovered these lovely shots have already been taken. Through the link, I found this fantastic interview on Felt & Wire about the creative and printing process surrounding the book. Be sure to click on over to see more spreads and get a dose of  inspiration for yourself!