are you gonna be there (at the craft fair)?

We like to participate in one good craft fair every year around the holidays. Since Felt Club is no longer in operation (???) BUST magazine's Craftacular has decided to stop in L.A. I think this is a worthy substitution. Right in the center of Echo Park, the Craftacular will take over the Echo and the Echoplex this Saturday. Come for the handmade goodies, stay for the Grilled Cheese Truck.

font of the week-odstemplik

Seeing as it is officially a recession, we've decided to highlight a free font we've been loving over here at Flora and Fauna. We never have enough scripts, and it's nice to find one that is not to 'flourishy' yet still retains the elegant qualities of a script. 

Download it here  for free.

blog of the week

Cat ladders. One of the few things in this world that truly fill me with a sense of hope and joy towards humankind. If my cat had any interest in the out-of-doors I would build her one.

Animal Instinct

Anyone who has visited my home knows what an animal lover I am. So I am so proud to be part of the "Animal Instinct" benefit show for the Humane Society this Saturday (11/07)  in the O.C. Furthermore, I am excited to see the ARTery, described as "a series of steel shipping containers transformed into a walk-through community art exhibition space." More information on the exhibit can be found on the Animal Instinct blog. 

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The print will be on exhibition Nov. 7th-15th, and more Limited Edition hand-colored letterpress prints are available here.

Afterwards...

It is always satisfying to see what happens to the stationery we create after it leaves the studio. {Hint, hint, send us your pictures!}  These are programs and menus, we created for a lovely bride Christina earlier this summer. You can view the entire stationery collection here. 

 

By the way, you should have seen this amazing menu! Her parents spent "countless hours preparing the sauce, meatballs and ravioli." Yum.

Programs and Menus, Flora and Fauna Press. Photography, Michael Wilson at Daylight Portrait.

Small Business Spotlight

When I was a child I was given a Christmas gift of a couple pounds of homemade Peanut Brittle. Being a child with no self-control, I ate so much I made myself sick. It took me about 20-some years before I could indulge once again in the salty-sweety goodness of Brittle. Just in time for me to savor a few of the unique and delectible flavors of "Artisan Brittle" created by our friend Max of Morning Glory Confections. (I love having friends making delicious things!) I have to say, as one who enjoys spicy, the "New Mexico Chili & Pumkin Seed" is my ultimate favorite, but honestly they all are delicious.  Send a sampler box to a loved one and it includes a lovely letterpress card, printed by yours truly. 

I heart collaborations.

Another wonderful project, this time wedding invitations.  Designed by the Bride, Carrie Smith. Her design is one that I appreciate, classy and elegant yet contemporary. It's an elaborate creation without being tacky. She's good. And I was honored to help create these beauties. The Invite is a large piece of 100% cotton paper, blind embossed on the back, 3 color printed (orange, charcoal, blind emboss) on the front, folded twice and glued to make a pocket, then finished off with a little letterpress seal! Oh I just love the look of blind emboss! 

Photos.

I've finally found the time and energy to post some of the wonderful photos taken by my friend Mike Underwood of Underwood pics. It is really satisfying to finally have some professional photos taken of my work. {These photos and more, soon to be making an appearance on our new website.} 

The background is provided by our kitchen table. 

Fascinators!

Looking for a unique way to adorn your head? Or an alternative to a traditional bridal veil? Perhaps a Fascinator is your answer. Fascinators range from demure creations of silk flowers, to elaborate ensembles of feathers, bobbles and beads.

SmittenXOXO offers a wide range of beautiful, well-crafted headpieces at an extremely reasonable price.  In a month or less, she will fashion you a custom fascinator using her amazing skills in color and composition. (Note: Buy one to wear on your dress too.)

{Above images: SmittenXOXO}

Fascinators also serve as a way to anchor your traditional or retro veil. Unveiled Bridal Designs offer a variety of fascinator and veil combos that you can customize to your liking. I just adore these eye length wedge veils, so chic! 

{Above images: Unveiled Bridal Designs}