Happy Weekend!

Hi Friends! I’ve been having such a blast at Alt for Everyone. I’ve been learning so much, taking a ridiculous amount of notes, and making some pretty great connections and new friends! I can’t...

Alt for Everyone is Here!

Hi Friends! Alt for Everyone is here!! This morning I’ve already had the pleasure of listening in on the keynote presented by Joy of Oh, Joy! Just that alone was very inspiring and has me excited...

50 Blogging Tips

Hi Friends! I’m a selfish hoarder. I’ve been pinning and bookmarking all these amazing resources for blogging and haven’t been sharing them on this blog. Shame on me? Actually, I’ve been...

Quoted: Coco Chanel

I think this is a good life rule to live by. “A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous.” – Coco Chanel You may use this image on your website, Pinterest, Instagram, etc. with proper...

Expedit Inspiration

Hi Friends! For some reason or another, I’m completely obsessed with the Expedit shelving unit from IKEA. There’s something about a large, totally grid-like book shelf that just tickles my fancy....

Happy Weekend!

Hi Friends! I’ve been utilizing a lot of sharing tools lately, so even though this post is late in the day, I still wanted to share all the great posts I’ve found! I hope you’ve all had a nice...

Lauren and Adam’s DC Wedding Invitation Suite

Hi Friends! I know you’ve seen my DC Save the Dates before, but I just had to share what one of my clients, Lauren, sent me. I designed her save the dates in magnet form as well as the beagle...

My Favorite Free Fun Fonts

Hi Friends! If you enjoyed my free script font round up, then this will be a treat for you! Here’s a list of my favorite FUN fonts that are free. These would be great for parties, logos, and more....

More Alt Summit Love

Hi Friends! As you are well aware, I’m attending Alt Summit for Everyone next week. But that doesn’t mean I won’t still try and attend Alt Summit NYC! The event is sold out, but The Neighborhood...

I’m Going to Alt Summit for Everyone!

Hi Friends! I heard about Alt Summit a few years ago – it’s a conference that combines bloggers with design. A lot of my favorite creative bloggers were in attendance or speaking so I knew it was...

Quoted: Steve Martin

Window Shopping: Target

Hi Friends! We all know the scenario. You’re out of shampoo, dish detergent, and a few other home supplies. You walk into Target with your short list intending just to spend about $20. You have to...

RSVP Now: Hey Love Designs Photo Walk

Hi Friends! For our next “Craft Up,” we’ll be taking it outdoors and to the streets! Please join me on Saturday, June 22 at 10 a.m. for a photo walk in Old Town Alexandria. We’ll meet at Starbucks...

Alison’s Bridal Shower

Hi Friends! My friend Alison has a very short engagement and will soon be off to Tel Aviv for two years. Before she gets hitched and moves to the other side of the world, we just had to throw her a...

Hey Love Designs’ Birthday Giveaway Winner

Hi Friends! I just wanted to share the winner of my giveaway for $20 to my Etsy shop!! Congratulations to Kathy (Entry #107) who commented that the Chain Link Personalized Note Cards and “hello,...

Window Shopping: Paper Source

Hi Friends! It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of Paper Source. I’m constantly pimping out their products and I always have to stop in when I’m in the vicinity of one of their locations. A store...

Craft Up #2 Recap: Crafting and S’mores at Cosi

Hi Friends! This past Saturday I hosted the second craft up. We had a small group but it was still tons of fun! We met up at Cosi in Reston, Virginia and I just had to sneak in some lunch before...

Hey Love Designs Turns 3! (Plus a Giveaway!)

* * * Update: Congratulations Kathy D on winning the $20 gift certificate to Hey Love Designs’ Etsy shop!! * * * This day always seems to creep up on me because I get so caught up in orders. Hey...

Back in Action!

Thank you to everyone who was so understanding when I needed to halt all design orders last week. I was definitely stressing out about my show. I spent every evening after work at the dance studio...

Mini Hiatus

Hi Friends! Posting will be a little light this week as I’m preparing for a big show this Saturday. Go figure, I’ve been really good about posting lately! The dancing part of my life has to take...

Window Shopping: Home Goods

I love Home Goods and I’m so lucky to live within 3 miles of one. For some reason I love shopping for kitchen gadgets, linens, and decor more than I like to shop for clothes – no depressing...

Happy Weekend!

Another exciting week has come and gone, and now it’s the weekend! I’ll pretty much be all consumed with dance* to prepare my routine for the staff show. The weather is expected to be wonderful...

Join Me at Hey Love Designs Craft Up #2!

First off, have you entered my latest giveaway? I’m giving away a set of adorable “hello, friend” note cards. Click here for details! When I hosted the first craft up in February, I held it...

Squee! Win a Set of Fabulous Note Cards From the Etsy Shop!

***This giveaway is now closed – see who won below!*** I’m completely amazed at the response this giveaway got – over 135 entries! Thank you to everyone who participated and congratulations to Tara...

Snail Mail Isn’t Dead

If it wasn’t apparent by my series of guest posts last week, snail mail is still alive! In a world of texts and emails and our need for instant gratification, we forget that a simple handwritten...

The Art of Sending Snail Mail: Guest Post by Alicia Griffin

I’m lucky to have met Alicia. Not only is she my go-to friend for all things photography and food related, but she’s so crafty! This year she has really stepped up her card-making game and I’m...

The Art of Sending Snail Mail: Guest Post by Ashley Lusk

Hi Friends! Happy Thursday! We’re continuing the snail mail love train! Today’s post is brought to you by Ashley Lusk. Ashley has been a long time twitter pal and was one of my very first clients...

The Art of Sending Snail Mail: Guest Post by Jenna Sauber

Hi Friends! So are you enjoying The Art of Sending Snail Mail series so far? I sure am! My next guest, Jenna, and I have known each other on Twitter for a few years, but I feel like we really...

The Art of Sending Mail: Guest Post by K of Never Turn Down a Cupcake

I’ve got a nice surprise for you! I’ve asked a few of my snail mail loving friends to contribute a few posts about why they enjoy sending and receiving letters and cards. In a world full of digital...

Happy Weekend!

Happy Weekend! I’m happy to have had a weekend that wasn’t crazy busy and best of all – no cold or migraine. Woohoo! Here are some of the awesome finds from this week. Enjoy! CRAFTY First Birthday...