besottment by paper relics

The Problem With...

I am not sure how I first stumbled upon A Two Pipe Problem Letterpress, but once I did I immediately loved everything I saw.

I had been eyeing the tote bags he makes for sometime and finally contacted Stephen Kenny (who runs the press) to order one. I am so glad I did because it is even more amazing in person! I love the description he has on the site for the totes:

Each bag is hand made to a very high standard and is based on American 1940s and 1950s post bags. There are 6 designs in this collection, each bag features the name and address of a British type foundry and the dates they were in business. So, a little bit of history with each bag.

How could I resist, right? Next on my wishlist is this print - because the sea does speak to my soul like nothing else.

Millie was pretty happy with the bag as well, as you can see in this instagram photo I snapped:

P.S. check out Stephen's blog HERE. I wish I lived close (across the pond) so I could take a workshop, but seeing his posts when others do will have to be enough.

Treasure Hunting July 2011

Some recent treasures I have found...

Here is a close up of some of my favourites:

I love old cardboard and paper letters - but I would have coveted this box (from the late 1800's) even if it was empty - the imagery and type are just amazing.

Only about 15 labels inside this old box of Dennison labels, but considering I got the 4 empty boxes below along with them for only $1.25 I will not complain!

I was thinking of using this divided pink and brown box to store some trinkets in my studio...

...and filling the other 3 watch boxes with vintage treats and posting them in my vintage and handmade etsy shop, perhaps one will be held as a giveaway in the upcoming weeks!

Don't forget, there is still ONE DAY left in the little bits ephemera giveaway - read more about it by clicking here.

 

Gold Starburst Seals

The gold starburst seals I use on my journaling that everyone always asks about are now available for purchase at the holddear shop! Yay!

Also be sure to check out all my journaling favourites available at the shop - like glassine envelopes, dennison labels, pretty tape and more!

Vintage Office Supplies & New Journaling e-course

You may have noticed there is a new journaling e-course available... Nourish Your Soul. I had a lot of fun creating the button and blog, I based the design off antique adverts and was pleased with the outcome. To learn more about the class, or to sign up, click HERE but here is a peek at the button and blog I created for the class:

 

 

I am sure you all know by now my love for vintage office supplies... so I just had to share with you a recent acquisition that I am just over the moon in love with... I will not even say anymore and let the photos talk for themselves!

Lovely Tea Towels

Ohhh, how I want a few of these wonderful tea towels for my kitchen...

by Donna Wilson (found via design crush)