Stationary Obsession...

Above. Chrysanthemum Notes By Vera Wang for William Arthur. Foldover notes with embossed chrysanthemum designs are personalized with your first and last name.

Above. Damask-Print Cards & Envelopes by Vera Wang for William Arthur -at Horchow

Above - Silk Lined Stationary By Vera Wang for William Arthur. A bright floral pattern covers the tri-fold cards, and the corresponding envelopes are lined in a rich, dark silk taffeta. The interior of the cards are thermographed or engraved with monogram in chocolate ink in style shown. Specify three-initial monogram in the following order: first, middle, last. Last initial will appear in center of monogram.

Above. By William Arthur. Ecru foldover notes have a thermographed orange border and are personalized with one initial and name (up to 36 characters/spaces) in style shown. Envelopes have corresponding lining and are personalized with return address; please specify up to three lines of 36 characters/spaces each.

Above - Note cards By William Arthur. White cards are bordered and personalized in navy in style shown; specify name up to 36 characters/spaces. Cards are available thermographed or engraved. Envelopes are lined in a corresponding navy floral pattern and personalized with return address of up to three lines of 36 characters/spaces each.

Ordinarily I am obsessed with personalised stationary - but today I am in completely in love with the stationary line William Arthur [some styles by Vera Wang for Willam Arthur], at Horchow... Enjoy!

Images from Horchow

Love Projects...

Garland - Start your own “love chain” with this garland. For patterns you can print out in color. Then simply cut them out, punch a hole in each, and suspend from a metal chain with ornament hangers.
Sweethearts - To create, cut two hearts out of felt (ours are 4x5 and 4x6 inches), then hand-sew using blanket stitches or whip stitches. Embellish with beads or embroidery, such as French knots and daisy stitches. Hang from twine.

COVERED BOXES Instead of actual playing cards, here a computer is used to scan rows of cards and print them in color, then glued them to a hatbox and lid.

I found these great Valentine project ideas and thought I would share them with you - instead of buying something, make something from papers, card and old trims you may have at home or can purchase inexpensively at the local dollar store. Some Red felt, some contrast stitches and a hand written card can go such a long way with true sentiment... Enjoy! x

Images & Project Ideas from Country Home