music monday: almost lover

I've decided to re-share this 'music monday' in hopes of introducing more of you to one of my favorite artists, the lovely Alison Sudol of A Fine Frenzy. She has the most angelic red hair paired perfectly with a hauntingly beautiful voice. I have been deeply in love with this song since the first time I've heard it. The lyrics bring me back to the sleepless nights of heartbreaks gone by, falling in love with all the wrong boys. This song is the nostalgia of wounds that eventually heal and leave a bittersweet scar in its place.

 

 + via afinefrenzy +

We walked along a crowded street
You took my hand and danced with me in the shade
And when you left you kissed my lips
You told me you would never ever forget these images, no

Well, I'd never want to see you unhappy
I thought you'd want the same for me

Goodbye, my almost lover
Goodbye, my hopeless dream
I'm trying not to think about you
Can't you just let me be?

So long, my luckless romance
My back is turned on you
Should've known you'd bring me heartache
Almost lovers always do...

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bridal ideas: pretty paper invitations

One of my favorite things to do is to collect images of pretty paper goods and there's nothing quite as pretty as wedding invitations! I love traditional wedding invitations that have a unique twist or even better, DIY ones made by the bride and groom themselves! I can't wait to share my own invitations with you that I designed for my wedding last summer but in the meanwhile, here are some lovely inspirations that I've found.

and what a perfect little box to hold them in

+ via stylemepretty +

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packaging: lokum delight

The 'cute collector' in me just had to share these. These amazing little creations by equally amazing designer tamer koseli are the packages of turkish delights (also known as Lokum) targeted at children to encourage them to keep these boxes as paper toys. They're not only cute, but functional and eco-friendly as well!

 

I love how each of them has a distinct character and how lovable they'd be on any shelf or table. Or maybe I'm a just design junkie who's too fond of paper things. I'd love to print these out and have my own little turkish friends to brighten up my work space.

+ via behance +

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