February 2012
16 posts
monogram monday: glass & bow
We love this monogrammed glassware wrapped with a grosgrain ribbon! Image via
stationery fit for the red carpet
Our Pick Your Personality Collection might be known for the holiday, sports or canine images, but in honor of tonight’s Oscars we rounded up our stationery for the red carpet fashionista!
happy weekend!
hope it’s a happy one!
monogram monday: gingham bow tie
We’re loving this uber-preppy bow tie via scprep.
donovandesigns now featured on The Organized...
We’re thrilled to be one of The Organized Parent’s featured brands! Their useful site is filled with products & advice for all things parent. Simply click on the button at the top of our blog to link to donovandesigns featured products!
monogram monday: twist on a classic
The college prepster has inspired us again! Her recent post led us to The Silver Goose and this affordable monogram twist on a classic pearl bracelet. Then slip it off into a donovandesigns knick knack tray!
valentine inspiration
These heart rice crispy treats by tablefortwoblog.com are absolutely darling! Perfect for a kid’s class party or to snack on at home. We think they’d look adorable in a cellophane bag with a darling ribbon!
*sale!* pea pod paper & gifts
Shop donovandesigns stationery & gifts online at Pea Pod Paper & Gifts! They’re offering 25% off and $5 shipping in honor of reaching 5000 facebook fans (wow!). Happy shopping!
inspiration for the pooch
Here at DD we love our dogs (have you seen our “bark” board on pintrest?) See our favorite items related to all things pooch!
1. C. Wonder square golden plate
2. donovandesigns pooch pad
3. The Fair Lead dog leash
4. Jonathan Adler dog bone
5. donovandesigns canine collection (any dog available in notepad, stationery, label, and more!)
inspiration for the pooch
Here at DD we love our dogs (have you seen our “bark” board on pintrest?) See our favorite items related to all things pooch!
1. C. Wonder square golden plate
2. donovandesigns pooch pad
3. The Fair Lead dog leash
4. Jonathan Adler dog bone
5. donovandesigns canine collection (any dog available in notepad, stationery, label, and more!)
monogram monday: pink & red
We love all things pink for Valentine’s Day…including a few of our favorite monogrammed notepads! See them all here.
colorful inspiration
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colorful inspiration: paper source colorscope
Choose “your” color & see what it says about you! View larger here.
January 2012
19 posts
valentines love
Check out our Valentine vase wraps!
celebrating new members!
Since sorority rush has recruitment, it’s time to celebrate all the new members out there! We have some of the cutest & most unique licensed greek gifts around at reasonable prices for college wallets! See some of our favorites. {pictures from Pinney Kelly Paper in Columbus, OH}
thank you!
monogram monday: haymarket designs
We came across haymarket designs via tartan & sequins {a darling new lifestyle blog} and fell in love with these monogrammed chevron trays! {see more on our “pattern” pinboard}
Y is for...your choice!
R is for...rainbow spot!
A is for apparel
january markets are here!
U is for did yoU know?
happy pinning!
We’ve had so much fun with Pintrest lately! We’re loving all of the inspiration and beauty found in each unique board. See what we’ve been pinning, and we look forward to following you!
It's Showtime!
N is for *new* for 2012!
See our new collection additions for 2012- there’s something for everyone!
A is for animal collection {*new* for 2012!}
J is for...
The January markets are nearing, and we’re celebrating by featuring a product for each letter in the word “January.” Beginning with a simple, classic, colorful favorite…jottie journals!
colorful {and warm} inspiration
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December 2011
19 posts
{oversized} writing inspiration
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*new* darling dot initial notepads!
and…
thank you note inspiration
here’s a round-up of our favorite thank you notes from around the web {of course a few of our own are in here, too!}
1. simple solid thank you’s, donovandesigns
2. gold floral thank you card, rifle paper co
3. sweet & petite thank you, donovandesigns
4. pattern thank you notes, donovandesigns
5. banner thank you, paper source
merry christmas!
holiday inspiration
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happy hanukkah
how to write a heartfelt christmas card
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but for many of us it’s the busiest time of year. Between holiday gatherings, travel, shopping, decorating and baking, many of us don’t take time to write a heartfelt holiday card to friends and loved ones, opting instead for a simple to & from tag. If you can, make time to sit down with your favorite stationery and use our tips for...
stuff the stockings with dd
With only a few shopping days left, it’s a great time to find a retailer in your area and shop for those beloved stocking stuffers. See below for our favorite items for any price range.
classic collection initial foldovers
bow pads and skinnie notepads
naughty & nice, ho ho ho notepads & happy holiday flat notes
holiday and thank you cards
from the kitchen of...Katie Vincent
You don’t even have to be a chef to make this delicious salad!
from the kitchen of...Georgene Smith
Cranberry Salsa with Christmas Tree Chips, courtesy of Georgene Smith. Yum!
from the kitchen of...Sarah Nusken
Today we’re featuring Sarah Nusken’s Yummy Caramel Puffs-Enjoy!
from our recipe box
In the spirit of the season, this week members of the dd team will be sharing a favorite holiday recipe, perfect for a festive fete or to tuck inside a gifted recipe box. We hope you enjoy!
{donovandesigns holiday recipe boxes}
colorful inspiration...
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we're making our list...
…on our naughty & nice notepads!