Sometimes you don’t have time to bake cupcakes – or maybe you lack the inclination. Maybe your sister’s favorite cupcakes come from the supermarket, or your oven needs to be recalibrated (true story) and homemade cupcakes are not in the stars. But perhaps you have a crafty side and want to personalize a sweet treat with a tidy pair of scissors, a pretty piece of paper and a pencil. We have a HOW TO for these cute little “skirts” so you can do just that.
I SPY: Highway Wrap
It is always great to see the wonderful things that people do with Snow & Graham papers, it is equally great to see what our papers inspire. My dear friend shared this speedy little package she created to coordinate with our Birthday Highway card. I don’t imagine the little guy who received this enticing package unwrapped it with great care, and that’s not the point anyway, is it?
Category: I Spy
March Muse: Dahlia
(and our FIRST ever giveaway)
ahhhhh…the dahliaaaaaahhh, I swoon for this bloom. If you have a 2010 Snow & Graham Wall or Desk calendar then it is time to turn the page to March and enjoy this featured floral. I cannot help myself but stop and marvel when they are blossoming in neighboring gardens or available at the farmers market in late summer.
Category: Muses
I SPY: Coat Rack
My husband and I have been lovingly (and tirelessly) renovating our 115 year old house in downtown Chicago for the past 18 months and as such I am always searching for inspiration and resources. On a recent mud room research assignment I stumbled upon this coat rack made by Kate over at Design*Sponge. Its a great use of our #1655 Golden Cherry wrap that looks easy enough to accomplish and easy is just what I need! Many thanks to Kate for the inspiration and the how-to available right here.
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I SPY: AMY ATLAS
Isn’t this stunning? Isn’t it downright irresistible? If I could trade jobs with anyone, I think it would be Amy Atlas. Her color sense, knack for composition and brilliant resourcing are inspirational. I have loved her work for a while now, everyone here at S&G has, so it was really something when we found out that WE inspired HER!
Category: I Spy, Treats
I SPY: wrapping paper wonders
While Christmas has come and gone, I could not resist sharing these inspired uses of our Cocoa Cup wrapping paper. I think this would be great for a winter birthday present or clever wrapped around some Vosges Drinking Chocolate for Valentines day. Lauren at Rock Paper Scissors in Franklin, Tennessee is responsible for these sweet ideas. Be sure to check out her blog for more creative cues or if you are lucky enough to live nearby, pop into her store to see a beautifully curated collection of paper goods.
Category: Holidays, I Spy
I SPY: Motorcycle Helmet
When Joe Lambke asked us if he could use one of our designs for his motorcycle helmet we were happy to oblige. We were even more excited when he choose our Queen Ann’s Lace pattern. And here we find ourselves over the moon with the results. Thanks, Joe!
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I SPY: Traditional Home
When Jenny Bradley asked if she could come shoot our studio for the Inspire Me! column of the magazine, I was both excited and overwhelmed. We were half way through a minor renovation and the Holiday season was looming. In the end it was a great motivator to whip the studio back into order and get ready for our close up. So worth while and so much fun. Many thanks to Traditional Home Magazine for this lovely feature.
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I Spy: Wrapping Paper Serving “Trays”
I love this use of our wraps (#1647 Twiggy and #1648 Hatch) that my dear friend Caroline posted on her smart and inspired blog, Whipped. I have done versions of this, making placemats and “dolies” out of our waps, but the genius of placing party food directly on parchment paper for easy clean up is very clever and very Caroline. 
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Holidays: Wrapping Tips
I was so honored to be featured in the “Inspire Me” column in the December issue of Traditional Home Magazine. The whole shoot was like an extended flashback, as it reunited me with photographer Werner Straube, whom I met many years ago when assisting on photo shoots. Ironically, the last time I saw Werner we were working on a Holiday catalog, and I was wrapping gifts for him then as well. We have received a number of requests for more details about the wrapping tips I offered in the article. Here are some great sources and answers to those request: