It goes without saying, but....

Love Nature NYC

I found myself next to Love Nature NYC at a craft market over a year ago and
immediately fell in love with their all-natural body scrubs, soaps and candles
(as did my mom). Jared recently launched a new line of beautifully packaged
candles, designed by Tara of Ink & Wit. Tara has an innate sense for typography,
pattern and material, never overdesigning and always creating something covetable.

Fall Finds

Cute fall finds via Quirk Gallery, a well-curated, Richmond, VA-based shop.

1. Gold and sequin bead necklace 2. Donna Wilson plate 3. Phone handset (a must-have -
so much more ergonomic than talking on that hard little rectangle!) 4. Elephant, made
from recycled sweatshirts 5. Baggu i-pad case, also available in a yummy neon yellow

Recent Press

Our gold foil and citron letterpress thank you card is featured in the most recent issue of Stationery Trends, along some other wonderful stationery design talents.

You can grab these cards as a single or a set in our etsy shop. A very glamorous way to say thanks! The set of six cards also makes a nice little gifty for your favorite party host, mom, boss, etc...

New Art Prints + Sale

Hi there! Introducing are our newest art prints, the Mod collection!
The Mod Animal prints can be personalized or blank, and make a fun
addition to any kid's room or playroom. The Bonjour print is a tribute
to my love for frenchie things; my greeting card line already has a few
francais nods so it was a natural progression...

To celebrate the debut of these cuties, ALL Art Prints in the shop
are 30% off! Just enter ARTSALE at checkout!

One King's Lane: Signed, Sealed, Delivered

We're participating in a smashing stationery sale over at One King's Lane,
along with fellow paper talents Fawnsberg and Paperfinger! Some of
the items featured in the sale are super-new and aren't even available
in our shop yet. Get on over there and check it out - certain cards are
already selling out. Sale ends Thursday.

Sometimes things can't happen all at once, you know?

I found these wise words in a recent issue of Inc. magazine (always a good source of inspiration for me). When I get frustrated with the challenges of growing a small business - wanting to grow much faster than I currently am, wishing I had more cash flow to develop all the ideas I've got percolating in my head, working to build relationships with stores - sometimes it's good to just step back, take a breath and recognize how far things have come.

Have the patience to let the seeds take root - and keep preparing! You never know when the next great opportunity will come knocking, so be ready. Know that each tiny step - each tiny seed you plant - is an important one along the long-term path to success, and just keep at it.

Color Inspiration

I have been buried under a pile of work - buried! Finally digging my way out and seeing
some light. I might even have time to cook dinner tonight, yes!

Here are some colorful gems from NY Fashion Week, part of J. Crew's spring 2013 lineup.
Lovely palette! I'm especially into the technicolor floral print on the blouse, above right,
and clutch, below right.

Back to School Sale - 2 more days!!!

Our Back to School sale ends Wednesday!
Use code "BTS2012" to get 20% off our pocket journals, art prints, greeting cards and more...

Summer Smoothie

 


It's been a busy August so far here at Fine Day Press!! Getting ready for our fall calendar orders, plus a few fun and demanding design projects, have kept my hands very full the past few weeks.

Smoothies are super easy to make when you have the ingredients on hand and ready to toss in the blender; this one makes a filling breakfast on a busy day.

We've been buying lots of summer fruits at the farmers market - especially peaches right now, yum. They're all so perfectly ripe that it can be hard to eat them before they go bad - I like to cut them into chunks and spread them out in the freezer in a large ziploc bag. Then you have fruit to use in smoothies all week.

Put in blender:

• half of a banana frozen - cut it into chunks before you freeze it for easier blending
• handful of peaches
• handful of strawberries
• handful of spinach (trust me, you won't even taste it)
• 1/4 cup plain greek yogurt (approximately - I just scoop a hunk in)
• tsp chia seeds
• 1/8 cup rolled oats (adds texture and fiber)
• tbsp of honey or a little less
• plain almond milk (just enough to cover the fruit - you can add a little more as you blend if it's too thick)

Enjoy!

healthy & delicious

(image via Gourmande in the Kitchen)

After a decadent weekend at the beach (hello, ice cream and fried clams! not together
though, ew), I was looking for a delicious and simple summer salad. I love zucchini
and use it all the time in stir frys, etc. I have had a "zucchini carpaccio" dish a few times
at restaurants, and at the time, it seemed to me to fancy to whip up at home. Wrong!

This recipe on Gourmande in the Kitchen is easy and so delicious. I substituted basil for mint.

Montauk-bound

I'm taking the day off tomorrow to head out to one of my favorite places, Montauk!
If you've never been there, it's a special place definitely worth the effort it takes
to get all the way to the very tippy top end of Long Island (3+ hours from NYC).

We go once a year with a big group of friends and it's always beyond fun. This year
will be a little different because my husband is bringing along his new friend -
a surfboard! He's excited to test it out, while I will lounge on shore with a stack of
magazines. Unless it's really hot out, I can't get more than my big toe into the
ice-cold Montauk waters. And with temps forecasted in the upper 70s this weekend,
it's not looking like a super sweaty weekend. We'll see!

For more pics, check out my Montauk Pinboard.
Bon week-end amis!