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We’re in a book!!!!

Would you believe it? We’ve finally made it to the big time! Our name in neon lights! We’ll, more like black ink, but that’s still something quite special, if I do say so myself.

That’s right, our save-the-date cards, which we hand embroidered on vintage postcards, were featured in Public School‘s new fancy-schmancy book Design: Paper, published by Rockport Publishers. It’s a simple title for a simple, yet “seductive collection of alluring paper designs”, in a bold, neon green package.

Westervin handmade save-the-date postcards in Design: Paper

There they are folks — our save-the-dates in all their famous glory.

Okay, I’m being silly. They’re not super famous. But we are very seriously overjoyed to have our handmade cards, which we made together for our wedding, featured in a book. A real, physical book. I, for one, couldn’t be prouder!

The book is chock full of inspiring designs and beautiful images, like this little jar of Lovely Honey. Talk about cute.

Our save-the-dates are in the Cards & Invitations section, which features some really stellar pieces. If you’re looking for some ideas for your party or wedding, I recommend getting your hands on a copy.

Thanks, Public School, for selecting our little cards for your big, pretty book!

Daily Pretties

A Pretty Pair: Dang!

yellow illustration by brent couchman and olde frothingslosh beer

{ Dang is the new Bang by Brent Couchman }  { Untitled by Justin Plakas }

Daily Pretties

Daily Pretties: Party Pals

{ Marion Burns by Alejandra Villasmil }  { Fairy Tales Bracelet by Elvira López del Prado }

Shopping Sherpa

The Shopping Sherpa: Lemon Bars & Brass Beauties

yellow vintage and crafts

ROW 1:  Amphitrite Necklace from Tree & Kimball; 1808 Lemon Coloured Wall Lichen Print from slinkymalinkicat; Gizmo Portrait Plate from Beat Up Creations

ROW 2:  Eco Leather Shoe from EXTRASEED; Struck Poster from Loveland Miscellany; Ice-O-Mat Ice Crushers from Olde Tyme Store

ROW 3:  Snapper Fish Pillow from Olive Vintage; Vintage Amber Glass Lamp from Fishbone Deco; Ladies in Bird Brass Necklace from Labyrinth Vintage

Today I love...

Today I Love: My Sailor Knot Pouch

iheartmonami sailor knot zipper pouch

I’m not a “purse girl”.  Do I have a lot of purses?  Yes.  Do I use them?  Rarely.  I am, however, a chapstick kind of girl.  And, really, how can one leave the house without a wallet and cell phone?  But let’s face it — the pockets on my skinny jeans can barely accommodate a stick of gum, let alone all these necessities.  Luckily, my sack lunch gives me a good enough excuse to lug around a giant lady bag every workday.  But what do I do on the weekends and after work?  Enter: Thea of I Heart Mon Ami.

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A Fine Design

A Fine Design: The Working Proof

The Working Proof

If you’ve heard of The Working Proof already, it’s for good reason.  The online print shop has received some well deserved praise and press from some of my favorite design blogs.  So I was deeply intrigued (and flattered!) when I found a sweet and unassuming email in my inbox from Anna, one of the co-founders, letting me know about one of their freshly released prints that she thought I might be interested in.  Needless to say, I was interested.  You had me at hello, Anna.  You had me at hello.

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Giveaway

Giveaway: Summer Lapicitos Necklace from Corazón de Galleta

EDIT: This giveaway has ended.  Enter our current giveaway here!

Handmade colored pencil necklace from Corazón de Galleta

Do you dream in color?  Well Ariadna Mateu, the designer behind this week’s giveaway, lives in a more colorful world than we can even imagine.  To her, “Wednesdays are soooo orange.”  And since she is terribly more interesting than I can ever hope to be (why can’t I be a beautiful artist in beautiful Barcelona?), I’ll jump right to the lengthy but delightful interview that Ari so kindly took the time to answer.  Afterward, be sure to leave a comment for a chance to win this Summer Lapicitos Necklace from her shop Corazón de Galleta.  It’s made of “cut wooden pencils, nylon recovered wire, colors, stories not yet written and lots of love.”  How could you resist?

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Giveaway

Giveaway: Sailor Necklace from The Vamoose

EDIT: This giveaway has ended.  Enter our current giveaway here!

handmade necklace giveaway from The Vamoose

It’s that time again, boys and girls.  Another lucky Westervin reader will win a charming handmade necklace.  This one, the Sailor Knot Necklace (in natural and gold; you can also get one in white and/or silver), comes from The Vamoose, designer and illustrator Kathryn Blackmore’s romantic jewelry line.  The Vamoose happens to be one of my favorite Etsy shops, so I was Thrilled (with a capital “T”) when Kathryn offered this necklace for a giveaway.  I was even happier when I got the chance to ask her a few questions about her designs, her inspiration and her favorite sweets.  Stick around, folks.  This week’s giveaway is somethin’ special!

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A Westervin Wedding

WE Thank You

Design by Victor Huckabee

{ insert dreamy, romantic or heartbroken text here. by Victor Huckabee }

Well, my darlings, the contest is over, and although I never stopped wishing on fallen eyelashes and shooting stars or quit nagging people for votes, I knew we wouldn’t make it to the top 50.  While we definitely won’t be winning a fatty wedding, I don’t regret all the effort we put into trying.  The long and frenzied road to 87th place has been nothing but fun and fulfilling.  From the bottom of our happy hearts, Brian and I want to thank every one of the 550+ people who voted for us.  Big hugs and kisses and cupcake sprinkles especially for everyone who wished us well, left a heartfelt comment of congratulations and cheer or entered our giveaways and helped us spread the word.  I wish we all could have won!  And I can’t give enough cupcake sprinkles and hugs to Lorena and Lisa who donated their crazy-beautiful necklaces for those giveaways.  You muh gurls!!!  Now, cue the exit music.  I think my 2 minutes is up.