happy valentines day! and there is reason to celebrate... anthro's new wedding line, bhldn, launched their site today! it is filled with the most beautiful, nostalgic, and romantic gowns, shoes, hairpieces and jewelry you have ever seen.

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good news! paper source is finally opening a shop in philly -- suburban square august 13th! we are in love with their high end envelopes and thick, beautifully patterned wrapping paper. no more shipping fees!!

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hope all your honeys were sweet to you today! how gorgeous is this 'hugs + kisses' bouquet from the beautiful blooms boutique?! we love the gradation of color.

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between phillies post-season, flu-season, and danielle's own wedding season we have slacked a bit on blogging. we have so many new projects to share!

we've been on some inspiring field trips as well. below are some shots from our studio tour of two paper dolls -- the well-known design group, based out of wayne, pa, who specialize in custom invitations. we had the honor of hearing the oh-so-inspiring owner + creative director, vanessa, tell her story of how she got where she is today. we left there with some big dreams...

check out their amazing studio and work...

meeting area.

the most delicate + beautiful laser cut we've ever seen.

assembly area.

demo on their original vandercook press.

this is the end result of that demo -- a little graphic design humor.

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as you ride the el above...you will soon read some tales of love. a friend just told us about the latest series by the mural arts program of philadelphia called a love letter for you. these are the sweetest murals that can be seen from the windows of the sometimes dreary ride on the el train through west philly. they are so bright and funky -- what a perfect spot for an engagement or wedding photo shoot! one of our brides, elizabeth, from peacock feathers, is looking into it...

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friday night we attended a fabulous birthday/4th bbq at our friend allie's house. good times! we also both purchased (thanks dave!) some amazing new necklaces created by brielle. they are so unique...and totally matched our outfits perfectly!!! here are some photos by our friend sue (whose shots are always fabulous)

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