Monday Motivation

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Starting off a busy week, there needs to be some serious focus on staying creative here in the world of Paper Moss. Sometimes it's easy to get wrapped up in a gigantic to-do list and forget to make time for life giving things... things that stir curiosity and breed creativity. If you're in the same boat, take the challenge with us this week and be intentional about tapping into those things. I recently came across a great article to help with just this and encourage you to take a look at the cute graphic explanation that accompanied it! Today, I'm most excited for #s 3, 8 and 11! Which one are you going to dive into?

Gearing up

How was your weekend?! It was the first one in awhile that I've been in town and it was so nice to have some time to catch up on life, friendships and sleep. All great things but man, Monday snuck up on me! It's going to be a great week though. Don't you think? We'll be working on some bright, beachy designs for a tropical destination wedding, putting finishing touches on a traditional suite for a wedding at the Fairmont Copley and also polishing up designs for a wedding at the Boston Public Library… to name a few of the fun things on our plate! Whatever you have going on, we hope you have a FABULOUS  Monday!

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This one's for you

There's just one week left until the highly anticipated holiday arrives. Yes, VALENTINES DAY! I know about 90% of you are cringing and the other 10% are rejoicing with butterflies in your stomach. This year I'm shockingly in the latter camp, solely due to being a newly wed. The previous decades of life were spent "surviving" the overly commercialized day. Regardless of where you're sitting, we want to encourage you to take this next week and show yourself some much needed love and TLC. Yep, fill yourself with positive thoughts {try to compliment yourself daily!}, soak in a foamy candlelit bath while sipping champagne and perhaps even treat yourself to something new & shiny {see #2}. Why go to all the fuss? Because you're worth it!!! Obviously. :)

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Now get to it… and have a lovely weekend! xoxo

Getting back to work

Feeling a little mundane at work lately? Well perhaps spicing up your work space can help take the edge off. Anything from bringing in some framed inspirational quotes & fresh flowers to picking out some cute little details from designers like Kate Spade and Jonathan Adler… the options are endless! Scouring Pinterest for inspiration has brought up some pretty fabulous ideas. Here's what we're dreaming of adding to our workspace… care to join us in adding some flare?!

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Monday's motivation

Kicking off the week often requires a HUGE cup of coffee, a fashionable outfit {tapping into the "dressed well, test well" mantra from college} and some brilliant words of inspiration. Yes, this is our recipe for OWNING the week. ;)

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Not only are we oohing and awing over the playfully elegant hand lettering by The Kindred Shop but their confetti covered back drop is bringing back memories from the super fun Rev.el.ry studio space launch party we attended on Friday night. We loved seeing & celebrating the gorgeous venue that our dear friends Petal Floral, Hello Love Photography & Emily Starr now call home! Their confetti was provided by The Confetti Bar which you MUST check out if you haven't perused their site yet. I couldn't be more obsessed with their custom confetti!

Happy Monday!

Getting it done.

In the midst of a weekend of meetings, cleaning, hosting a baby shower, attending a birthday party and a graduation party, I somehow mustered up time to reflect on the year to come and the 13 days of 2014 that have already passed. As I dreamt of all that I hope to accomplish in the months to come, a surge of motivation came through. I'm not sure where you're at with YOUR resolutions for 2014, but I hope that you're seizing every day and getting things done! If not, don't get discouraged- re-focus and start fresh!!

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Evening Style.

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Did you see what I did there? So puny, I know. ;) My sisters have been asking me what I am planning to wear on Christmas Eve- we always go to my Nana's for gift exchanges, yummy food, and usually a baby fix. Big families means new kids every year! For those of you who have them know what I am talking about. As for an outfit, I hadn't thought of it until they mentioned it this weekend! Here two of my favorite options so far. Many thanks to J.Crew and BaubleBar for always having a girl's back.

Have a very Merry Christmas!!

Made for plaid

HAPPY FRIDAY! What do you have planned this weekend? This week with the freezing weather, I've been reminded that it indeed is the time of year to cozy up in a blanket (preferably a fashionable plaid one OR a faux fur one like mine from Pottery Barn) and sip on cocoa. This is what chilly autumn days are made of, friends! Whatever you end up doing these next few days, we hope you make time for a little coziness… or at the VERY least, a little plaid! Oh and if you're in the mood for cocoa, give this recipe a try.

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Wedding tresses

How about some hair inspiration for your Wedding Wednesday? We think so too. It was by complete accident that most of these ended up falling under the "whimsical yet classy" look, but we're embracing it. There are some Christmas parties that we will be attending this weekend that are calling for "festive" attire, so naturally there will be hairstyling and dress swapings and all those girly party things. Everything is prettier during the Holidays. :)

See more wedding hair inspiration over on our Pinterest board!

Celebrate the small things

I hope you had a very happy Thanksgiving and are feeling perky as ever after the post Thanksgiving food-coma! Between today being Black Friday and my birthday, we're just full of all sorts of excitement in the Paper Moss office. It seems that each year birthdays become a little less "happy" and a little more serious. To offset that, I want to celebrate some of the things that make me smile, feel pampered and ignite inspiration:

{champagne cocktails :: flowers :: sequins :: ice cream :: typography}

What are some of your absolute favorite things?!

Because You Needed Some Sass on your Wednesday

We have been talking about Fall trends in the office, naturally, and we decided that sometimes the Fall wedding inspiration out there isn't always the most inspiring. (If ya know what I mean.) However. I dug through the inspiration mecca (AKA, Pinterest) and found that denim jackets are a thing. For weddings. Why did we not think of this before?? It is so carefree and fun. Add some red lipstick and you are a force to be reckoned with. It is your party after all, you should enjoy it. ;)

Something Savory

Hello pretty Paper Moss readers! Coming at you today is a treasure trove of savory goodness. I love food, as made perfectly clear by my blog. 

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I came across this article on the knot, and it got me thinking. Why not think up some Fall menu ideas for a wedding? We love Wedding Wednesdays, and we love food, especially pretty food, so here we go! The prettiest, savoriest, yummiest looking post Wedding Wednesdays have ever seen. There is a seriously good looking menu here...

And I mean, they don't have to be just for a wedding.... ;)

Let's Get Cozy

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Boston was cool and a bit drizzly this past weekend, so all I wanted to do was cozy up on the couch and drink tea and have cozy blankets and light Autumn scented candles and just be. Ya know? With Thanksgiving coming up in the next few weeks, I thought that I'd put together a little inspiration board of some of our favorite things this holiday season. These six things will make your table pretty, your house cozy, and your taste buds happy. ;)

We always need more Thanksgiving decor- what are some of your favorites?

Pinterest Makeover!

Ta-Daaa! As if you didn't already need a reason to peruse Pinterest, I now present to you a new, and slightly more swanky, Paper Moss Pinterest profile! It has been mad fun. How many people do you know who's job is to reorganize beautiful things all day? This girl took full advantage of it. There is pretty much everything a girl would need- house and home, style, design, palettes, and (of course) wedding inspiration to your little heart's content.

Pin away!

Let's Talk Interiors.

There has been a lot of interiors talk around the office lately. With Anna B. just getting married, and Paper Moss recently relocating into a new office, we have been chatting about our dream spaces like crazy. We are loving clean lines, crisp furniture, and cozy accents. (The fact that all of those start with the letter C is completely coincidental... Pun intended.)

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If you are working on an office revamp, make sure to add homey touches like a candle or a throw blanket. And don't be afraid of color. Adding pop of here or there gives the whole space a polished look! We are loving shades of blue lately. Here's to redecorating!

What projects are you working on at home?

Hey There! I'm Anna.

Lovely readers of Pearls for Paper! My name is Anna J {not to be confused with the other Anna} and I am so excited to introduce myself as the creative intern for Paper Moss this Fall! I have stalked Paper Moss's work from afar, oo-ing and awe-ing over the impeccable design, gorgeous color schemes, and overall lovely wedding taste and design, so I feel very blessed to be joining the team. I'll be coming around here more often, blogging some of my favorite things, Paper Moss's beautiful things, and our most recent likes and loves! I made a little mood board for us to get to know each other. ;) It has four things that I am loving for weddings right now, and four things I am loving pretty much every day.

On any given weekend you can probably find me enjoying brunch with a mimosa in hand, hanging out with friends and creating beautiful things. I have a great group of creatives around me who inspire me to put more beautiful things into the world. Flea markets are one of my favorite adventures, coffee my best friend, songwriting my most dear past time. You can also find me over at my blog, Lady & Like, featuring my adventures in cooking, fashion, and design. Can't wait to be seeing more of you.

Fall's classiest decoration

If you've been following Pearls for Paper for awhile, you'll know that I'm a sucker for all things festive. Give me any holiday and I'm ready to run with it, from food to decor to excuses for little get-togethers! Halloween is no exception, however I would rather focus on fall as a whole since I don't really get into the hype over ghosts and witches. Pumpkins, bright leaves and all things cozy really get me psyched for the season. While there is no replacement for the fun & traditional orange pumpkins, this year I have my eye on white pumpkins. You better believe I'm scoping out ideas for how to decorate these little beauties and today, I wanted to share some fun ways to incorporate them into your holiday decor...

Striking centerpiece

Carve out the center of the pumpkin and pop an old vase or even an empty can to fill with water. Find some gorgeous seasonal blooms and you're all set! I've seen this done with orange pumpkins before, but I love how chic this variety looks!

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Bowl bound

Simple and elegant. I love this collection of mini-pumpkins in a bowl! If you want to add some pizzaz to them, you could even pick an accent color from your home decor and decorate each one. Pick 3 different designs for some variation but keep them all in the same color for cohesiveness.

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Put in place

And of course, I saved my favorite for last. There is nothing more fun than dreaming up a holiday tablescape and I love this idea for place card holders! If you're having a fall dinner party, you should probably check out this DIY ASAP.:)

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Happy weekending!

Feeling Woodsy

Seeing as it fully Fall here in Boston, we decided to dive into some Fall inspiration again this week for Wedding Wednesday! And we're loving it. Muted hues, woodsy textures, whimsical, dreamy-like loveliness. We think that the forest-elegance vibe is still shamelessly classy even when you're wedding in the woods! If you're thinking about going this route for your special day, stick with neutrals and muted hues to blend your decor with your venue. Matching is a happy thing. Also, don't be afraid to try out new things like a flower crown or naked cake. If you haven't had naked cake yet, then, well, get on it! Can cake really let you down?

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What a weekend!

Wow, that was quite a weekend!! Just in time for all of the fall festiveness, the Mr. and I attended a beautiful wedding on Saturday night. I've heard that the first wedding after your own is the most fun, and in many ways I agree. To simply enjoy someone else's celebration- their making of a covenant & the ear to ear smiles to follow- it was an incredible night of dancing & merriment! Of course, it helps to not have any responsibilities or stress about things going according to plan. :) Have you experienced this before? Anyway, we're kicking off a fabulously busy week in the Paper Moss office and you better believe that good music {and coffee} will be fueling us. While shopping on Etsy for a gift the other day, I ran across these beautiful prints... all displaying lines & phrases from songs. If you're a music lover like myself, there's a good chance you'll find one {or more} that you can't live without!! Check out Lyrical Artworks for prints from some amazing artists!

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Weekend Inspiration

How is it already Friday?! This week totally flew by and I'm not sure about you, but my list of to-do's for the weekend is only getting longer. Here are some of the fun things on my radar... if your weekend is open, may you be inspired to join in some of these festive activities!

Make the swap

After being away for a few weeks, the Mr and I realized that we're past due to put away our summer clothes. Are you in the same boat? It's high time to pack up those sundresses and sandals and take inventory of cold weather clothes... and hopefully plan a shopping trip?! My fingers are crossed :)

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Slow cook it

I just busted open our new slow cooker {thanks, Eddy!!} and couldn't be more excited to try it out. First on the agenda: White Bean Chicken Chili. Yes, I've been dying to try this recipe that I spotted over on the adorable blog, Domesticate Me and just got all of the ingredients to make it happen this weekend! Are there any other slow cooker recipes I must try?!

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Pick your pumpkin

This year I'm extra excited to get in the festive spirit and in my book, this all starts with sipping cider and decorating pumpkins. If I'm being honest, I'm already feeling overly ambitious for the weekend so if I don't make it to the decoration stage, it's OK. I suppose I could be satisfied with locking down a trip to the pumpkin patch! Do you have plans to decorate yet?

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Happy weekending!