Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Letterpress Fever

Letterpress fever is here. Whether you like it or not, letterpress fever is making a comeback, in a big way. And so it should. The final product is pure luxury. There is nothing like running your fingers over soft, thick, cotton paper boasting a perfect recessed impression, filled with brilliant ink. It causes all the senses to react. With the process dating back centuries, it is exhilirating to see the current handmade movement fuel today's letterpress fever. Commission letterpress printing for your next print order, whether it be business cards, business stationary, wedding stationary or invitations. I also challenge you to make your next gift card purchase, a letterpress card, easily purchased online. We are so fortunate to house some genius letterpress talent here in Australia. Take a moment to enjoy their great work along with some from our wonderful neighbours... enjoy!


Hand & Eye, London , UK
Hand & Eye, London, UK
Hand & Eye, London, UK

Bespoke Press, Brisbane, QLD
Harrington & Squires, London, UK

Ruby Victoria Letterpress, Hobart, TAS

Mitchell and Dent, Leederville, WA

Taylor'dPress, Richmond, VIC

Taylor'dPress, Richmond, VIC

Poppy Letterpress, Canberra, ACT

Poppy Letterpress, Canberra, ACT
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Local Letterpress Talent
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Bespoke Press / Brisbane / QLD
Watermarx Graphics / Brookvale / NSW
The Artisan Press / Byron Bay / NSW
Chapel Press / Brighton / VIC
Taylor'dPress / Richmond / VIC
Poppy Letterpress / Canberra / ACT
Mitchell and Dent / Leederville / WA
Love Letterpress / Adelaide / SA
Hand & Eye / London / UK
Harrington & Squires / London / UK

Sunday, July 11, 2010

Top Shelf Chocolate Favors

Chocolate is one of the most popular gifts found at a guests table setting. This is no surprise as chocolate has long been used as an aphrodisiac, the food of love, making it the perfect wedding favor. So how do you choose your chocolate wedding favor? I suggest you skip the supermarket and place these top shelf chocolate favors on your guest's plate....


Chocolate Letterpress Type by Typolade

Chocolate Pencils by Japanese designer Nendo's collaboration with patissier Tsujiguchi Hironobu.


Chocolate Rubik's Cube



















56 different types of chocolate from 17 countries by Chocolate Cafe





Typography Chocolate, your choice of letters By Chocolate Cafe
Love Praline Box by Max Brenner

Sunday, July 4, 2010

Party with Retro Red, White and Blue

I am a firm believer of finding any excuse to get together and celebrate. This weekend is the perfect example. Take a fresh approach to your historical celebrations and combine bold stripes and stars with retro red, white and blue accents. Add vintage pieces to the table to create a classic 1950's setting. Incorporate vintage pitchers and soda crates with barber striped straws and themed napkins. Dominate the theme with crisp white to create a fresh, easy going ambience. All of the items above are perfect for this weekend's celebrations and can be purchased from Esty via my latest treasury "Party with Retro Red, White and Blue". Enjoy!