March 9th, 2015
While warmer weather is at the top of our wishlist, we’ve got our eyes on lots of pretty spring goodies, too! Shop our picks for a grown-up Easter basket filled with florals, pastels, and spring-inspired gifts…
Cream + Gold Bunny – What a perfect mix of classic + modern…Snag this cream ceramic bunny with a fun touch of metallic gold ears at Target!
Colorful Flash Drives – How fun are these wooden tech accessories with pops of paint from Leif?!
Lovely Cookbook – This bright book would be a stunning displayed on a kitchen counter or a coffee table this season.
Citrus Jelly Beans – Cure your candy craving with Williams-Sonoma’s sweets in sunny colors!
Bee + Honeycomb Stationery – We L-O-V-E this stationery with a graphic honeycomb pattern + bee that adds a touch of whimsy. Order this and more customized paper for great gifting from EOH.
Minted Rose Lip Balm – This is our springtime fave! Grab a few tins of rose lip balm with a hint of fresh mint from Sephora.
Flora Geranium Hand Cream – These Cath Kidston lotions are the perfect size for your purse & come in playful florals!
Happy Spring Shopping…And don’t forget to check out EOH’s line of pretty party invites for all those showers & soirees coming up. Sending lots of sunshine your way!
February 20th, 2015
We have the privilege of getting to walk alongside some inspiring, growing, and dynamic creatives as we navigate the small biz world as creators ourselves. In our new blog column, In Good Co., we want to feature some of these artists and share a little of the story behind their craft, how they create their work, and what makes them tick as a artist.
This week we are ecstatic to show off our friend and collaborator, Mary Deaton Heldman – whimsical calligrapher, natural photographer, lovely watercolor artist, and right hand gal of EOH. Mary Dea joined the EOH team about a year ago and brought her wealth of talents to many of the latest EOH designs. Take a look below at a little of the Mary Dea magic…
What’s your story? I have always enjoyed art, as a hobby. After college, while I was living in Portland, Maine, I started illustrating for a children’s book and becoming more familiar with watercolor. That lead me to dive deeper into the medium and become more comfortable with what used to be very foreign to me.
When I returned back to Nashville I had some surprise calligraphy lessons lined up. I personally never thought about calligraphy and the results of my page after the first class could testify. But, after some practice, I fell into the rhythm and fell in love with creating new fonts. I have always enjoyed the art of letter writing; which has grown into a career. Emily is the one who truly boosted my confidence about this work. Ever since I collaborated with her on projects, it’s been full steam ahead.
As for photography… I first became wide-eyed with the art at a young age in the darkroom at camp. Sounds scandalous, but watching each frame reveal itself as I would drop it into the developer was magic. I started becoming very passionate about photographs in general.
Now that I am back in Nashville, I believe everyday schedules, lives, and routines are threaded with photographic stills. I create and capture moments because art and images are pieces of history you can hold, see and touch, and reminisce over again and again. I love light and I love to seize its many forms. Photography is more of a natural concept to me, and my camera is my third arm.
What’s your craft? I create calligraphy prints, stationery, wedding invitation suites, blessings for homes, marriages, and babies…anything commission based. My style of photography is more documentary or everyday with movement, artistry & life captured in a still, which can tell a continuing story.
Where do you find inspiration? I am very much inspired by the earth, sea, and sky. Places I’ve visited and places that remain on my bucket list. Poets, literature, and all my favorite books & quotes have a huge influence on my artwork. My imagination takes over once I get in the groove of creating something new. I am very inspired by Dorothea Lange, Kandinsky, Degas, Sally Mann, Elizabeth Messina, Louis Faurer, Lamb Loves Fox, Bojon Gourmet, Samm Blake and so many more.
Favorite EOH paper? Oh man, my favorite piece from EOH….how can I choose only one?! I love her hand sketches and watercolor crests, anything with a nice personal touch really stands out to me.
Thanks for Mary Dea sharing her gifts with us and so many of the EOH clients! You can see more of her work here or collaborate with her for your next project! (Or if you want to purchase a print, check out her lovely selection here!)
And a big round of applause to MD on the recent release of her first published children’s book illustrations for Sheila and the Magnificent Tale!
February 2nd, 2015
It’s almost February 14th which means a fun time to stop & celebrate the loves in your life. We were inspired by creating this wedding suite we shared on Instagram for a lovely Rosemary Beach wedding- all things blush & gold! So we’ve compiled this short list of our most favorite gifts this year…all in gorgeous shade of rose gold!
Paper – One of our (most thoughtful!) designs is this ‘fond’ stationery with the words “Absence makes the heart grow fonder…So fond of you” inscribed on the front in delicate script. This line features a full sheet size for writing your heart out! Shop more (super-thoughtful custom) stationery here.
Linen – We love the idea of choosing an ordinary, yet luxurious something you wouldn’t usually splurge on for yourself…Like these plush turkish towels in a pretty shade of coral. We also adore anything & everything from our friends at Turkish T.
Bar – Moscow Mules are one of our fave new drinks, but the best part is that they’re served in a rose gold mug! Gift these with the promise of a cocktail mixing night at home.
Tech – Isn’t this one of the prettiest phone cases you’ve ever seen?! Snag one from Rifle Paper Co. to give to a girlfriend who is needing a little tech refresh.
Organization – By the time February rolls around, everyone starts to get serious about reorganizing themselves for the spring…So make that process a little more delightful with this large Rifle Paper Co. appointment calendar decked out in hand-painted spring blooms.
Sweets – We all need a generous helping of chocolate on February 14th & we like these “love note” chocolates from Chocolove complete with a love poem inside!
Sip – These Elderflower & Rose sips make the absolute loveliest gift for anyone on your list! Packaged in a sweet pink bottle, gift these with a love note tied around the neck & you have one darling presentation!
Jewelry – These Kate Spade bangles are equal parts elegance and charm. Each design is inscribed with a different idiom…Gift the ‘Best Friends Ever’ bangle to a bestie featuring phrases like “partners in crime, peas in a pod, and sidekicks.” Or put the “Make me blush” diamond-studded bangle on your wishlist from your special someone!
Over at EOH, we L-O-V-E all of our clients + friends & we are so super thankful for you this holiday…Much love from us to you! XO, Team EOH
