Image via Chelsea Petaja

There is nothing more beautiful than a calligraphed invitation or escort card at an event. It is these small touches and personalized details that will keep guests talking for years to come about your unforgettable event. While we adore beautiful calligraphy in gilded, metallic tones and delicate colored swashes of ink, lately we have been admiring watercolor calligraphy that allows you to see the variations of color in each letterform. The print above was created by the incredibly talented Chelsea Petaja. (If you don’t follow her already on Instagram you must – her work and life in Nashville looks like a dream!) She has a lovely style of hand lettering and offers fantastic prints and paper goods in her Etsy shop, Oh my Deer! This piece uses a single hue of watercolor paint, but we love the transition of the pink tones within the lettering design.

Image via A Fabulous Fete

How lovely are the invitations and place cards above?! We are big fans of greenery and love how the natural tones are incorporated into this design. Lauren, from A Fabulous Fete, has mastered her unique hand lettering and calligraphy style. Her blog is a fantastic resource for aspiring calligraphers.  This post on her favorite tools is especially helpful if you are looking to get started! There are an assortment of waterbrush pens available also, which are a great way to experiment with watercolor calligraphy and artwork. Be sure to also check out Lauren’s  videos showcasing her watercolor lettering techniques (001, 002, 003)! Calligraphy workshops (or Skillshare classes!) are also a great way to get more thorough instruction.

Image via Design House of Moira

Watercolor also allows you to transition between various colors within a word or letter of your calligraphy. This brush lettering in berry tones with blue-green accents by Victoria Rothwell at Design House of Moira is truly breathtaking!

Incorporating watercolor into your branding and printed pieces is sure to wow your guests and provide for beautiful keepsakes for years to come!

In honor of Mother’s Day, we wanted to pay homage to the wonderful women who made us who we are and also extend our heartfelt thanks to all of the amazing mothers in the world. We are so grateful for all you do and the endless love and support you provide each and every day. Cheers to you!

Also, we are sending a special mother’s day wish to our very own Tana! Grady is so lucky to have you as his Mama and we are so blessed to be his Aunties!

Have a wonderful weekend and be sure to give your mom some extra love on Sunday!

Pictured Top Left to Right: Alicia, Tana, Emily and Kerry; Floral Details via Rifle Paper Co.

In honor of Cinco de Mayo, we thought we would share 9 margarita recipes for your celebrations. Cheers!

1. Blood Orange Margarita Pitchers via Honestly Yum
2. St. Germain Mint Margarita via Waiting on Martha
3. Apple Cinnamon Margaritas via A House in the Hills
4. Grapefruit Sage Margaritas via Milly’s Kitchen
5. The Classic Margarita by Bon Appetit
6. Spicy Cucumber Margaritas by Gimme Some Oven
7. Ginger Beer Margaritas by The Minimalist Baker
8. Lavender Margarita via Food52
9. White Peach Margaritas via The Clever Carrot

Bonus! How fun are these watermelon margarita poptails?! Perfect for summer entertaining in the coming months!

Image via Honestly Yum

We have spent the last few days swooning over the decor and dresses seen at this years Met Gala. The theme, “Manus x Machina: Fashion in the Age of Technology” inspired stunning looks on the red carpet (from Claire Danes light up gown to Emma Watson’s sustainable dress made of recycled bottles!)  as well as eye catching event decor. The 65 foot double helix inside the Metropolitan Museum’s Great Hall was made of 80,000 red roses, 200,000 silk roses and laser cut lace. Talk about a focal point!

Vogue captured the installation process on Instagram!

Pictured Left to Right: Blake Lively in Burberry, Carolyn Murphy in Oscar de la Renta, Beyonce in Givenchy

The prettiest place settings. Pale blue and lavender linens allowed the custom designed charger plates to take center stage.

Guests entered dinner through a dreamy wall of roses!

Pictured left to Right: Alexa Chung in Thakoon, Emma Watson in Calvin Klein, Bee Schaffer in Alexander McQueen

The evening’s theme and the sartorial choices on the red carpet perfectly capture how design and technology are not mutually exclusive. The gala looked like another unforgettable celebration!

Images Provided by Vogue.com/Taylor Jewell

Happy Friday everyone! We hope you have had a productive week and have exciting plans for the weekend ahead. Cheers!