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I decorated my tree today. As I posted a couple of years ago, I love mid-century glass ornaments. I once again filled my tree with a mix of vintage and reproductions, and I am already enjoying the holiday feeling in my living room. These gift tags have illustrations of brightly colored ornaments. The printable gift [...]
Despite its tiny size, this red VW bug is carrying home the Christmas tree on its roof. These are the perfect tags for anyone who has ever driven a Volkswagen Beetle, or for someone who just loves retro or vintage cars. The printable gift tags may be downloaded free using the form at the bottom [...]
With the holidays approaching, I have been thinking a lot about invitations lately. So many of us will not be hosting or going to see our friends and family this season. But, I know it is a temporary situation and we will get though it. And when we do, it would be nice to have [...]
I am stepping away from my usual tags today, to do a sticker template you can print on precut Avery labels. These "Thankful for Sweet Friends Like You" tags are great for the holidays or year-round use. You can either print on 2.5 inch round labels to make stickers, or just do cardstock and cut [...]
I am continuing to design and post holiday gift tags. These tags are for coworkers, clients, or anyone you do business with. Use them to make pretty packages for your entire staff. The gift tags say "It's a Treat Working with You." They go great with sweets or other edible gifts. You may download your [...]
In 1948, Charles and Ray Eames entered a design for the molded plastic rocker in MoMA’s competition for low-cost furniture design, and a classic was born. I've always had a thing for mid-century modern forms, and it is fun to incorporate some of those silhouettes into gift wrapping. You can print these tags onto any [...]
I bought my duplex two years ago. Before that, I spent many years living in an urban high-rise apartment. And the fact is, I never really got on my balcony game. I had a cafe table and chairs out there and would occasionally eat a meal outside, but mostly the space went unused. If I [...]
At least a couple of times a year I need to wrap a congratulations gift. Many of my friends have kids that are at or soon approaching high school graduation age. These congrats tags can be used for grads, or for anyone celebrating a life accomplishment. They work especially great for favors at retirement parties. [...]
Thanksgiving is about a month away. I will not be traveling, and I suspect many of you are also planning to stay put. If you have vulnerable family members, there is a good chance you won't be spending the day with them either, even if they live nearby. One idea that might make everyone feel [...]
I am sure I am not alone when I say that a Mediterranean holiday sounds like a storybook dream right now. It is hard to believe that a year ago we still lived in a world where cross-Atlantic travel was possible. Sigh. I took my inspiration from that turquoise sea for this Sunday's dream room. [...]