Fun with Marbled Paper!

My husband and I own a bindery and book restoration company.  Old books, especially of the 19th century, have marbled paper as end-papers; I hand marble paper to use for our restoration projects.  I sell my marbled paper on our Etsy shop HERE.

This week I was thinking of different ways I could use my marbled paper; I thought cute little gift tags would be fun to make using marbled paper, among other things.  So this week I made a bunch of gift tags, and my husband made a few notebooks too!

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What do you think?  

I had fun making these; they are all backed with card stock for writing on too.

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My favorite have to be the tags with gold tassels.  

My husband had a great idea of making tags out of some of our handmade paper, and we dipped the edges in gold and copper acrylic paint.  

They turned out quite pretty.

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These are the cute notebooks my husband made.  

He sewed the papers and covered the boards with our marbled paper!

I think they are so cute!

We're traditional bookbinders; we try to stay away from the trendy bookbinding you see on Pinterest these days.  These little notebooks come close to the trendy category, but with our hand marbled paper used for the covers; they are really quite special don't you think?

Check out our Etsy shop HERE!

XOXO

With a Grateful Heart

I haven't been trying to ignore my blogging this week; I've just been trying not to ignore other things in my life.  Sometimes I do find it hard to juggle everything I want to do, should do, and have to do; don't we all?  Yesterday my husband and I stayed away from our studio as much as possible so we could actually enjoy the holiday together.  Cooking a big Thanksgiving meal isn't easy work, but we sure did enjoy ourselves cooking together, and talking while Christmas music played in the background.

We didn't set a specific time to eat dinner; we just cooked and ate when everything was ready; it was so nice to relax, and just enjoy the day.  I am grateful for days like these, and cherish every one I can steal.

Of course, cooking a big Thanksgiving meal promises great leftovers!

I hope you all enjoyed your holiday with loved ones!

XOXO

High/Low

High/Low a Sunday Ritual.

High of the week:  I get to work with my husband every day of the week; I'd say that is a pretty good week.  It was also really fun to have another blogger feature our marbled paper, check out the post HERE!

Low of the week:  I really don't have a low this week, life is good.

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What was your high and low of the week?

I hope your week to come will be a good one!

XOXOXO

Find out what High/Low of the week is all about HERE!

Etsy Must Have. . .

I love homemade cards; they offer a more personal touch to gift giving or just sending a note to family and friends.  Check out Wit and Whistle's Etsy shop HERE.  Amanda Wright is the shop owner and designer from Cary North Carolina, her cards and papers goods are super cute. 

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Just in time for the holidays!  

Order your Christmas cards from an artisan this year!

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Check out the Wit and Whistle Etsy shop HERE!

Wit and Whistle Blog HERE!

Wit and Whistle Facebook Page HERE!

XOXO

In the Kitchen at Eidolon: Cheesy Broccoli & Carrot Soup

It's a cold Fall day; a perfect day for soup don't you think?  I made my cheesy broccoli and carrot soup today, it's in the crock pot as I type this blog.  It is delicious and will warm your tummy!  Check out the full recipe HERE!

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Where ever you are I hope you're staying warm!

Enjoy!

XOXOXO

Cheesy Broccoli & Carrot Soup Recipe click HERE!

In the Kitchen at Eidolon: Oatmeal & Apple Cookies

I hate to boast, but I am in possession of a recipe for the most delicious cookies ever baked for mankind and a dog called Rascal.  I got the original recipe from mom years ago and through the years I've added to it; click HERE for the full recipe!

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Enjoy!

XOXOX

Oatmeal & Apple Cookie Recipe HERE.

A Confession About the Holidays. . .

I absolutely love the holidays!  

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I love the smells, lights, beautiful colors! 

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I love traditions and beautiful Christmas Trees!

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I love all the decorating more when others do it!

I don't like to decorate; this is my confession.

I don't decorate.

XOXO