I had so much fun creating this spa inspired series of Mother’s Day posts that I just had to do a Friday roundup! Here are the links to each post/printable/tutorial: 1) Paper Peony 2) Printable...
To round off our last minute gift ideas for Mother’s Day, I made a mini gift bag that is so easy to make and delightful to receive. I love that this design has the option to print on the back, ...
Continuing on the spa themed Mother’s Day gift ideas, here is one of my all-time favorites. Handmade bath salts packaged in a beautifully labeled jars. I keep a large apothecary jar filled with...
A great last minute gift idea for your mom this Mother’s Day: A simple pillar candle and match box easily transformed into a lovely, personal gift. You will need: • 3″-6″ pillar can...
Hello everyone! I just wanted to let you know why our blog has been a little quiet these past two weeks. We are in the middle of rolling our blog into an updated design that is not only fresh and ...
As my family & friends know, I love to wrap gifts. To me the package is as important as the gift itself. There is an extra delight in receiving a gift that has been thoughtfully packaged. I desig...
Who doesn’t love getting gift cards? I designed this petal style Mother’s Day gift card to be either a stand alone card for gifts of time and experiences, or to hold a retail gift card. E...
Peonies are my favorite flowers. They are a little wild looking, yet so elegant. There are so many varieties in both shape and color. I have been brewing on how to make a paper peony from something o...
I was inspired to make this paper flower backdrop by one of our favorite wedding websites. So simple and lovely, I can see a few other uses for this garland backdrop that goes beyond wedding. For now...
You may have noticed the blog being a tad quite this week. Well, a little flu bug bit me and I have been home in my pj’s for a few days. I wanted to give you a little sneak peek … Continu...
A few years ago I went to my friend’s wedding on the coast of Maine and it was definitely one of my favorite weddings I’ve been to. The setting was absolutely gorgeous, right on the wat...
Happy Earth Day! Today I am showing you the first version of a paper flower garland. You can download the PDF which is 3 pages. I chose three colors of text weight paper for the flowers and a green t...
There are so many great ways to use butterflies in decorating that I couldn’t resist making a curly willow twig and watercolor butterfly wreath. Simple to make, you can add a splash of spring c...
Lately, I find myself drawn to all things Paris. I am being so drawn that I am planning a little trip to France this fall. In this inspiration board I chose the classic Parisian pastels mixed with so...
I am in love with farmhouse style and dream of living in one someday. I think it takes me back to my Grandma’s Iowa farmhouse where there were always warm treats coming out of the oven, best o...
1. WHEN DID YOU REALIZE YOU WANTED TO BE A DESIGNER? I always knew that I would be a designer of some sort. It was my dream to be a fashion designer. I started sewing at age six. By the … Conti...
Here at Ellinée we are all about recycling and upcycling. Finding another great use for the paper rose bouquet from Friday’s post is how we like to think. To add a splash of color and a touch o...
I really love the current floral trend, especially vintage mini-floral patterns! So in this mood board I have compiled some pretty ways to incorporate vintage flowers at your next special event, be i...
Enzo is a new member of our Ellinée family. I adopted him a few months ago from the Oregon Dachshund Rescue. I am told he is a mix called “Italian Doxie” and was actually born in Milan, Italy just la...
This project, using paper roses to create a bouquet, has been on my mind since I posted the first paper rose tutorial. It is timeless and elegant and though I show it here in the white, it could easi...
My visit to Portland Nursery last week inspired me. I live in a loft just a few blocks from our office. It is the perfect abode for me in so many ways but is missing that rooftop garden I dream ̷...
If you have yet to visit the blog Dearest Nature, you are in for an eye-full of daily delight. Donaville, founder of both Dearest Nature and Discover Paper has an amazing gift for collecting, creatin...
Today’s mood board features a sneak peek of the Enchanted Garden wedding invitation. This design (and many others) will soon be available, printed and delivered to your door from us at ellinée....
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To round out the butterfly brunch theme I have been working on this week I wanted to offer a matching invitation that is easy to download, edit in Acrobat and print at home. ~Lia
Curly willow is a favorite of mine and looks lovely when simply displayed in a vase. In this tutorial I added some color and elements of nature with the rocks, moss and watercolor butterflies. Stay t...
These whitewashed herb pots with chalkboard paint from decoart could be a great start for all kinds of projects. I am using these as name cards and guest favors for my brunch post I will share tomorr...
This is a simple and fresh way to add color to your brunch table. My next post is the centerpiece that goes with it. ~Lia
A few weeks ago, an idea popped into my head. I wanted to do watercolor. The last time I painted in watercolor was in 19XX (I am NOT going to date myself), when I was in art school. My school …...
With Easter right around the corner, Lia has been busy working on a spring butterfly brunch table setting to share with you. You guys are absolutely going to love what she has come with… Hand p...
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