Write Notes

Handwritten notes are so special and an excellent way to send affection. Here are a my newest stationery items in my shop.

Writings with lines of chirps to sing your message.

Sundae inspired stationery for a fun little treat.

Chic Designer stationery with a boutique look, featuring a post card style.

View all of my stationery here.

Music Share

Coffee Shop by Landon Pigg

Loving You Tonight by Andrew Allen

Love Never Fails by Brandon Heath

This one may be my new favorite song. Love it! 

My fella and I danced to Pieces by Red for our first dance. I love that it can be related to both God and each other. Versatile, pretty, and unordinary. 

What song did you play at your wedding or dream of dancing to with your future betrothed? I'd love to hear them!

Old made New

 {via The Kitchn}

My fella and I plan to transform an old dresser to add more counter space and storage to our kitchen. I just adore this idea! The styles and options are endless. It's an economical and creative way to add fabulous elements to your spaces.

{via Vision Painting Co}

Have a lovely weekend! I will be off faux painting with my sister at her home tomorrow and then doing some drawings for a friend's Bible school. Perhaps a girls night out later on...if we're lucky. What are your plans?

{DIY Chic Chair Bows}

I came across this adorable post by Emmaline Bride today and just had to share! I love chic ideas made on a budget and easy to do - all at the same time.

 

{via Emmaline Bride}

photography: jeanna hayes / styled by: she paperie

{Sisters}

I am excited to introduce my sister, Kristi, to you. It's been a long time coming as she has been helping me out with business for several weeks now. Days Gone Design is really hopping lately and bouncing off the walls! Kristi is finally finished helping me prep for taxes! Now she will be begin helping me in other ways, which includes blogging!

Kristi is my only sister and best friend. We have always been really super close and each others confidants. Having 4 brothers, I have no idea how I would have survived childhood without her! Having her work with me is like a dream come true. Kristi is such a left-brained person and I am so right-brained. We bounce things off each other well and work great as a team. She is everything I am not and can do everything that I can not. I think she will add so much impact to Days Gone Design and has so much to bring to it.

As an extra bonus, Kristi just so happens to have a baby girl too, who happens to be Evie's best buddy:) It's so nice that the two girlies can play together while we work. Those two adore each other!

{2nd Place Winner on The Lovelies!}

My shop won 2nd place in the Paper Goods category! I'm pretty stoked! Thank you so much to all who voted!

It's been  f o r e v e r  since I have posted. This is all simply due to the fact that I have been SWAMPED! It's so great to see this little business growing. However, that just means that certain things lack. 

We are so busy, and I do mean we. We, as in, my sister and I! I have hired my best friend in the world (aside from my husband) to help me with business. This is a dream to come true! Right now she is working one day a week and focusing on getting me organized to file taxes...ugh! Thank God she loves spreadsheets. I detest this sort of work. She, on the other hand, can do everything I can not. We make an excellent team in everything we do. So, that's a little peak into what is to come. I will write an introduction post all about Kristi. You will actually be lucky enough to meet her soon (once she finishes the dreaded tax task)! She will then begin posting a couple times a week to keep you all updated on whats going on with Days Gone Design and more!

{The Lovelies}

Happy Friday! It's been a busy week! I teamed up with Laura from Captured by Laura Photography to do a design shoot for my paper items. I'm really looking forward to seeing her photos and sharing them with you!

The husband sent this to me the other day...he loves Apartment Therapy! Ever since we bought our house, I've been trying to explain to him my ideas for decorating and my love of white and rustic, but with an elegant touch. I think he was picturing a girlie style due to my frequent use of the word, shabby chic. I'm getting the itch to start doing some projects around the house.

 {via Apartment Therapy}

Vote for my shop on The Lovelies, please?

 

I'm so excited to have the opportunity to gain exposure to my shop via The Lovelies Award!  I'm overwhelmed by the love I've received already! Please, be a doll and vote for my shop? You can "like" and also leave a comment. Thank you so much!

Tonight, one of my dear friends will be celebrating her engagement and I am leaving Evie home with Daddy! I've never been away from her for more than a couple hours so this should be interesting. I'll miss her big blue eyes, babbling words and outstretched arms reaching for me but I am excited to get away for a little bit. She is in good hands:)

{Sweet & Simple}

I designed business cards for one of my favorite clients, Kelly from Sweet & Simple Jewelry. I adore her work and recently purchased these earrings and I love them! My new favs!

 She is so phenomenal to work with, which is why I agreed to design her Etsy banner for her new shop, opening soon! Be sure to favorite Sweet & Simple Home and await it's glorious opening!

Our newest wedding invitation design is fun, unique, grey - who doesn't love this happening hue, and chic! We have more designs coming so be sure to check back.

{Apple Saucy Fun}

This adorable hat was a gift from Evie's great Aunt Lisa. It was handmade by her mom. We love it, Lisa! Thank you!

Little Evie is now 7 months old and busier than ever! She is so curious and loves playing with mommy's phone and random dials are her new trick:) She now has little chompers! Her 2 bottom teeth came in last week but it's not helping her eating situation. Evie loves everything to be in her mouth...except for food, besides crackers and cheerios, that is. One food she particularly despises is apple sauce!

APPLE SAUSE

As mentioned here, the Dunne Storybook Wedding Album is complete! It looks stunning with the help of the beautiful photos of Kristy and Nicholas. You can get your very own storybook from my shop!

{Branding Makeover and Blog Feature!}

Persis from Miles of Style was so kind to feature my shop today! She has stunning posts full of vintage and chic style, not to mention, how uber sweet she is! Go check it out! I'm sure you'll fall in love with her.

 

What better time to order my Romantic Chic Stationery Cards!? Valentine's Day is just around the corner and these would be perfect for romancing your vintage Valentine!

 I'm so excited to debut my branding makeover! I have a new blog button too so be sure to link up!