Hashing out a few ideas for Summer…

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Posted: April 4, 2012 11:17 PM / It has 9 notes and 0 comments

After holding out for awhile (skeptical? stubborn?), I finally joined Instagram a few weeks ago. Officially hooked ever since. Been sharing lots of work-in-progress shots, sketches, + other randomness. Find me here: @scoutshonorco.

Two of today’s pics: lettering for a wedding invite, using white charcoal pencils.

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Posted: April 3, 2012 8:06 PM / It has 4 notes and 0 comments

I have been a big fan of Vermont Farm Table since their retail shop opened in downtown Burlington last year. I think I actually gasped when I saw the storefront for the first time (for shop pics, check out my guest post on Paper Pastries last Spring). So I was psyched when they asked me to design customer cards for the shop. We did a couple of versions — one featured illustrations of a few of their key product categories: tables, benches, rolling pins, + cutting boards. The other had space for notes so customers could jot down measurements, etc. while browsing. The front of both cards featured the barn/workshop of Vermont Farm Table owner and founder, Dustin Glasscoe. It has been so nice to collaborate locally with a company that I respect and admire… big thanks to Dustin, Cami, and Will. Stay tuned for more projects down the line. 

For more Vermont Farm Table goodness, check out the sneak peek of Jess + Dustin Glasscoe’s home on Design*Sponge!

P.S. I shot these pics on my go-to cutting board (above) that I use everyday. It’s made of reclaimed wood and is the perfect size if you’re short on counter space (or if your counters are now stamping + painting stations like mine). The cutting boards are available in the shop on College St. now and I believe will be online soon. 

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Posted: March 30, 2012 8:19 PM / It has 10 notes and 0 comments

Little things make big things happen. - John Wooden

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Posted: March 29, 2012 10:00 PM / It has 1 note and 0 comments

I’m on a travel kick lately as my last couple of posts have definitely been influenced by getting out of town for a bit. It must be the 80 degree temps in Vermont last week (somehow we’re back in the 30s already!)… Or perhaps it’s all the weddings I have been working on recently, each in its own unique location. Thought it would be fun to share a few of these destinations and how they were hand-lettered for their respective save the dates or invitations. I love seeing them all together and being reminded of the distinctive personalities of each wedding + couple.

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Posted: March 27, 2012 6:15 PM / It has 13 notes and 0 comments

Love this vintage travel diary my Mom + sister got me for Christmas last year. It’s the perfect little size for taking on the road. Now I just need to fill those pages up…! Hope you have an adventurous weekend. 

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Posted: March 23, 2012 9:42 PM / It has 9 notes and 0 comments

Really inspired by my new (old) book, which was a lovely surprise in the mail from my friend MWL. Getting mail is the best, but getting a package?! Next level. Perfect addition to my collection of books that I am shamelessly judging by their covers. Thanks, M!

The Girl Flyers on Adventure Island, Copyright 1932, The Goldsmith Publishing Company, Chicago. 

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Posted: March 20, 2012 3:48 PM / It has 26 notes and 0 comments

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Posted: March 19, 2012 8:55 PM / It has 9 notes and 0 comments

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! 

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Posted: March 16, 2012 8:43 PM / It has 4 notes and 0 comments

Pfluger founds these gems in Innsbruck, Austria. Love the colors!

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Posted: March 15, 2012 7:04 PM / It has 2 notes and 0 comments