Tastefully Inspired Days

3 years already!

2009-09-25T11:03:00.000-07:00

These past 3 years have gone by so quickly! It's definitely been the most wonderful 3 years of my life, and we look forward to more fun-filled adventure ahead of us.

Long time no blog...

2009-09-22T18:59:00.000-07:00

It's been so long since I posted anything on this blog! A lot has happened this summer, and I will need to give you some update on another day. The fall is quickly approaching, and I wanted to post a couple of the new items on my Etsy site. Yes, the 2010 calendar is here, and I also created some recipe card designs. Hope you enjoy!

Agora Columbus

2009-05-11T09:59:00.001-07:00

I will be sharing a booth with Mary Lynn this weekend at Columbus' Agora arts & crafts show! Please come and see us if you are in town!

More packages..

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Handsome Packaging

2009-05-05T16:25:00.000-07:00

Packaging design is by far, what I miss the most from being a graphic design student at FHSU. Of all the projects we worked on day and night... I loved designing new packages with passion. These are some of the beautiful packages I found via popsop.com They make me want to go back to school to design more!

More wedding invite...

2009-04-02T15:35:00.000-07:00

Hot off the press. So far, this is my favorite design of all of the invitations I designed : ) Go to my etsy site for more info if you're interested!

Flint

2009-03-31T12:15:00.000-07:00

We're not planning our trip to GB, but this store, FLINT, definitely makes me want to visit very soon. If you are ever in Lewes, Sussex area... worth checking it out!

Springtime Nest Bell Jars

2009-03-31T12:09:00.000-07:00

Williams-Sonoma has a beautiful new décor... Nest Bell Jars! Perfect timing before Easter : )

Pen & Ink Calligraphy

2009-03-26T18:24:00.000-07:00

Big thanks to Lisa Ridgely from Pen & Ink Calligraphy for featuring my yellow labels on her blog today! With her beautiful calligraphy, my label looks so pretty.. and the style match so perfectly! These labels have been pretty popular on my shop, and I'm hoping to create some more designs in the future.

Wedding Season is almost here...

2009-03-09T16:11:00.000-07:00

Just in time for the busy wedding season... I've posted some of my wedding invitation designs on my etsy shop, so please check it out!

I'm designing more new ones as I write this, and I'm really excited about it! I hope many "bride-to-be" will find out about my invite : )

Art with masking tape!

2009-03-07T10:21:00.001-08:00

I found this Japanese masking tape online shop via oh joy blog! They are absolutely beautiful.. and I love how people make all kind of art with the tape. Collage designs really inspired me, and I really want to try making collage using masking tape too!

Wedding invitations are almost done, and the "first batch" will be uploaded very soon : )

Oscar+Emma Design

2009-02-17T07:47:00.000-08:00

I found this amazing designer from the Brooklyn Bride website... and she is from Columbus! I love the use of font and color in her collection. Very inspiring!

Brooklyn Bride

2009-02-17T07:37:00.001-08:00

I was happy to find out one of my labels were featured on the Brooklyn Bride blog! Several people contacted me about the labels, and now I know why. I love the "yellow" theme paper products for the wedding.

Speaking of wedding, I've been busy working on new wedding invitation designs since January. I know my own wedding is over, but my creative juice is still running, and I still enjoy designing pretty paper things : ) They will be on my etsy site very soon...

A few of my favorite things...

2008-12-19T12:15:00.000-08:00

Here is my "wish list" from Etsy!

1. PEACE dove tiny text bowl (paloma's nest) 2. Pistachio Shortbread Sandwich (Sweetie Pies Delights) 3. dancer-reindeer tag (nicabee) 4. Old Oak necklace (Luxe Deluxe) 5. Warm Carnelian Ring (cozy sister) 6. Modern Nursery Quilt (boopalina + bebe) 7. Granny Bag (Seabreeze Studio) 8. Blue Burst on Chocolate Photo Album (Brooklyn Book Binder) 9. fall hydrangea boutonniere (Lori Federico Designs) 10. ONDULATO (Coccole di Lana) 11. snowflake wool shoes (flymama) 12. Winter Linen Snowflake Soap (adration soap) 13. Vintage Pear Tree Holiday Magnets (Unicorn Kids Studio)

Nest - changing the world one purchase at a time.

2008-11-25T18:12:00.000-08:00

Nest is a nonprofit organization dedicated to changing the lives of women in developing countries. The mission of Nest is to support women artisans in the developing world by helping them create sustainable entrepreneurial business.

I will be posting some of my greeting cards for sale on Nest, and 15% of the sales will go towards Nest to support female artists in the developing countries. Nest also sells some amazing arts/products from all over the world... please check out this site!

Holiday Gift Tags are here!

2008-11-24T17:00:00.000-08:00

The holiday gift labels are finally on my Etsy site! Some of the labels match the holiday cards. These were definitely the popular items at Tiny Canary since they are very affordable and everyone likes to buy one of each kind.

My shop will be featured on Papernstinch for a month! Please check out and don't forget to vote for your favorite artist!

Holiday cards are here!

2008-11-20T17:15:00.000-08:00

I designed some of the holiday cards for the show last weekend, and now they are for sale on my website! They were popular items at the show, and I was happy to see so many good response! After sketching out more than 20 ideas, 8 of them made the final cut : ) Hope everyone will enjoy my cards this year~!

Tiny Canary was a big success!

2008-11-18T19:31:00.000-08:00

We had our very first craft show right here in Columbus this past weekend. Tiny Canary was just a perfect craft show for us.. right location, right people, and right size (40 vendors). Everything was a learning process, but Jeff and I had a great time meeting some amazing & creative people over the weekend. Big thanks to people who came to visit our booth.. it was so nice to meet each person who visited.

Here is the detailed "behind the stage" scenes to prepare for the show...

A few weeks earlier, I sketched out the booth ideas. My friend, Lovanna helped me making the curtains and the table clothes. 3 of my friends (thanks to Anna, Roz & Lovanna) came over to help me put all the cards/calendar together a couple nights before the show. I bought inexpensive crates & baskets from Flower Factory and spray painted in black. I also purchased inexpensive mini easels from WalMart, and spray painted in black. I bought a carousel card-rack online. I used my dessert plates to display all the labels. I bought a beautiful plant pot at Flower Factory for $2.50 and planted a succulent.. and used it as a display. I designed a sign and printed at Capitol Citicom. I signed up at ProPay and accepted credit cards (big success).

We are still learning as we do this, but we are also looking forward to our next show! We had such a great time, and it was just an amazing turn out. Thank you so much to Tiny Canary!

Featured in blogs - 2009 Decorative Frame Calendar

2008-10-20T07:37:00.000-07:00

Word of mouth is definitely the single effective way of advertising! Big thanks to 3 design website who featured my decorative frame calendar on their blogs.. my calendar sales have gone up over the weekend so quickly! Check out the following blog sites: decore 8, Indie Fixx, and scoutie girl.

Favorite Flowers...

2008-10-14T12:08:00.000-07:00

By far... she is my favorite flower shop. Color, shape, and everything is just perfectly gorgeous. Check out saipua.

Tiny Canary Indie Design Market

2008-10-13T06:35:00.000-07:00

I'm happy to announce that we'll be doing our very first show at Tiny Canary Indie Arts Market on November 15 & 16! If you are in central Ohio area that weekend, please stop by and say hello!

Beautiful October weekend in Ohio

2008-10-13T06:05:00.000-07:00

We had a perfect fall wether over the weekend! My husband Jeff and I went to Columbus Southwest Airport on Saturday to watch our friend tow banners for the OSU game. You would think that being a pilot, Jeff wouldn't care too much about seeing airplanes flying on his days off.. but it's quite the opposite. He absolutely loves watching airplanes... as much as I have a passion for prints and paper : )

Beautiful Sweets

2008-10-01T07:02:00.000-07:00

These are one of the most beautiful sweets I've ever seen! They not only tempt me to have a bite, but also make me wish that I can use them to decorate my book shelf.. They are designed by amazingly creative people, Amy Atlas & Aran.

2 years today..

2008-09-24T06:27:00.000-07:00

These 2 years have gone by so fast.. and it was just like yesterday that we were married. We are truly thankful for these past 2, and look forward to more fun-filled, exciting life ahead together!

2009 Calendar is here!

2008-09-23T17:20:00.001-07:00

I've been working on 2009 calendar.. and it is done! Each design is a decorative frame.. total of 12 frames. I got this inspiration while working on the labels a couple weeks ago. Hope you like it : )

Pistacia Vera

2008-09-23T08:22:00.000-07:00

We had our friends getting married here in Columbus on Saturday. In between the ceremony and the reception, we stopped by Pistacia Vera (located on 3rd in German Village).. and I could not resist my temptation of getting some of their beautiful & delicious sweets! The storefront is beautiful, modern and clean design. I'm going to have to try their pumpkin spice mouse next!

Hot off the press!

2008-09-18T05:19:00.001-07:00

I've been working on some new designs for tags and labels... and here they are! Please check out my etsy site for more!

animal index

2008-09-15T12:13:00.000-07:00

Am I ever be inspired by Japanese designers? Of course! I love unique, clean and modern Japanese designs and I believe there are some amazing designers in Japan. Hiroshi Sasagawa's animal index is such a clever, beautiful and fun design! These animals can definitely make your boring office into a delightful space : )

Country Living Fair '08

2008-09-12T13:27:00.001-07:00

Country Living Fair '08, originally uploaded by Paper and Inkling.

Country Living Fair is here in Columbus this weekend! Despite the rain, many country/vintage lovers were at the Ohio Village today. I was there to see one of my favorite fabric designer, Amy Butler. She had a workshop on all the new sawing projects and they were beautiful! I have such a respect for her because she also gets all of her creativity and inspiration right here in Ohio : ) My favorite project was her little Kimono outfit for the baby.. so amazing!

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Sewn Paper Cards

2008-09-04T06:54:00.000-07:00

I found these cute & creative cards on Etsy site.. moonmum. All of these cards are crafted with paper and fabrics, and sewn of the shape of birds, animals and robots! Simple idea, creative and beautiful.

"eclectic modern" by Joel Dewberry

2008-09-02T20:43:00.000-07:00

My friend introduced me to her favorite fabric designer site.. Joel Dewberry. His "eclectic modern" designs are beautiful. His choice of color and pattern make these fabrics the modern vintage style. These fabrics make me want to take out my old sewing machine and create something.. Bohemian style is definitely in!

New designs - Personalized Note Card

2008-09-02T20:19:00.000-07:00

These are 2 new designs of the personalized note card sets. I wanted to incorporate "gray" color in my design, and my favorite 2 colors with gray are yellow & purple. I hope everyone will like this design as much as my first note card design.

I'm still learning about Etsy.. it is an amazing site. I love the community you have with Etsy, and it is so helpful to new people like me. I hope to be able to join some of the Etsy team sometime soon!

first orders are coming in..

2008-08-27T12:16:00.000-07:00

Finally! I have started my own business, and I have a couple of first orders.. that's very exciting! I will be posting my progress with Paper & Inkling as well as my inspirations and my life's experience on this blog, so please come back often to check what's new!