The Bloume Blog http://blog.bloumebaby.com PURE. MODERN. BABY. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:24:10 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 en hourly 1 Inspirational Genius http://blog.bloumebaby.com/bloume/inspirational-genius http://blog.bloumebaby.com/bloume/inspirational-genius#comments Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:24:10 +0000 admin http://blog.bloumebaby.com/?p=829 It’s impossible not to be completely inspired when you view the work of our good friend Brenna Watkins Berger. Through her company Paper and Ink, she offers custom stationary, invitations, favors and announcements as well as an ongoing blog of genius DIY projects. Recently featured on Project Nursery, and Design Sponge, Brenna continues to create a dedicated group of followers who are constantly in awe of her incredible creativity and talent. I have been a fan of Brenna and her work ever since the moment I received a 1st Birthday invitation in the mail that simply stopped me in my tracks (of course that invitation was made by the talented Brenna Watkins Berger, who was also a new friend of mine through Mommy and Me).

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I immediately hired Brenna to design my sister’s baby shower invites…

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She did such an amazing job, that my younger sister then hired her to do her wedding invitations!!

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How can you deny her gorgeous work!?? Check out her blog for some amazing DIY ideas!

If you ask me, Brenna is the next Martha Stewart….

]]> http://blog.bloumebaby.com/bloume/inspirational-genius/feed This is another brilliant DIY … http://blog.bloumebaby.com/bloume/this-is-another-brilliant-diy http://blog.bloumebaby.com/bloume/this-is-another-brilliant-diy#comments Tue, 27 Jul 2010 20:26:27 +0000 admin http://blog.bloumebaby.com/bloume/this-is-another-brilliant-diy This is another brilliant DIY project by Brenna Watkins Berger at Paper and Ink! http://fb.me/ubvvVSY5

]]> http://blog.bloumebaby.com/bloume/this-is-another-brilliant-diy/feed A gorgeously simple DIY project by Paper and Ink http://blog.bloumebaby.com/bloume/a-gorgeously-simple-diy-project-by-paper-and-ink http://blog.bloumebaby.com/bloume/a-gorgeously-simple-diy-project-by-paper-and-ink#comments Tue, 27 Jul 2010 20:18:54 +0000 admin http://blog.bloumebaby.com/?p=823 bb_pinholeart1

Our good friend, Brenna, who founded Paper and Ink has inspired us once again! Her recent DIY project , which was featured on Design Sponge, is perfect for any seaside home or any space that is seeking a personal touch that is clean and soothing. The pinhole artwork is simple enough for just about anyone to try (although I would not leave this project to my husband… or 18 month old son), and is truly beautiful when framed. Check out the full directions and feature on designsponge.com or on Paper and Ink.

]]> http://blog.bloumebaby.com/bloume/a-gorgeously-simple-diy-project-by-paper-and-ink/feed We love this real life modern … http://blog.bloumebaby.com/bloume/we-love-this-real-life-modern http://blog.bloumebaby.com/bloume/we-love-this-real-life-modern#comments Fri, 09 Jul 2010 22:27:04 +0000 admin http://blog.bloumebaby.com/bloume/we-love-this-real-life-modern We love this real life modern and eco friendly nursery featured on Project Nursery! http://fb.me/C1GhaS07

]]> http://blog.bloumebaby.com/bloume/we-love-this-real-life-modern/feed Would like to thank Real Simpl… http://blog.bloumebaby.com/bloume/would-like-to-thank-real-simpl http://blog.bloumebaby.com/bloume/would-like-to-thank-real-simpl#comments Wed, 07 Jul 2010 21:19:46 +0000 admin http://blog.bloumebaby.com/bloume/would-like-to-thank-real-simpl Would like to thank Real Simple for including us in their “8 Gifts to Welcome a New Baby” featured yesterday online! http://fb.me/AcPrUWzf

]]> http://blog.bloumebaby.com/bloume/would-like-to-thank-real-simpl/feed Check out our feature on REAL … http://blog.bloumebaby.com/bloume/check-out-our-feature-on-real http://blog.bloumebaby.com/bloume/check-out-our-feature-on-real#comments Tue, 06 Jul 2010 20:09:20 +0000 admin http://blog.bloumebaby.com/bloume/check-out-our-feature-on-real Check out our feature on REAL SIMPLE today! They agree that Sophie is a must have for all new babies! http://fb.me/sv12ZLMP

]]> http://blog.bloumebaby.com/bloume/check-out-our-feature-on-real/feed Summertime calls for outdoor d… http://blog.bloumebaby.com/bloume/summertime-calls-for-outdoor-d http://blog.bloumebaby.com/bloume/summertime-calls-for-outdoor-d#comments Wed, 30 Jun 2010 20:57:33 +0000 admin http://blog.bloumebaby.com/bloume/summertime-calls-for-outdoor-d Summertime calls for outdoor dinner parties…and we found the perfect tableware that is modern, clean and… http://fb.me/zKcI6UgO

]]> http://blog.bloumebaby.com/bloume/summertime-calls-for-outdoor-d/feed Outdoor entertaining that’s easy, chic and totally eco friendly http://blog.bloumebaby.com/bloume/outdoor-entertaining-thats-easy-chic-and-totally-eco-friendly http://blog.bloumebaby.com/bloume/outdoor-entertaining-thats-easy-chic-and-totally-eco-friendly#comments Wed, 30 Jun 2010 20:55:02 +0000 admin http://blog.bloumebaby.com/?p=799 VerTerra

If you are anything like me, you wait all year for summer to come around. It’s my favorite season because I LOVE to be outside and I love entertaining! Dinner parties under the light of paper lanterns are complete bliss for me…until the clean up! I have always struggled with what tableware to use outdoors- paper is simply not stylish enough and just wont cut it for any dinner party, plastic and melomine bring a bit more style and color to the table but with a heavy impact on the environment, and classic dinnerware simply is too heavy and too much work when it comes to cleanup. So you can imagine my excitement when I came accross this amazing line of dinnerware that is disposable, biodegradable and totally modern! The company is VerTerra and the product is made from fallen leaves and water, that’s it…just 2 ingredients!  “They’re non-toxic, biodegradable, compostable, durable, lightweight, convenient and downright stylish.”

VerTerra Dinnerware

VerTerra Dinnerware

VerTerra

VerTerra

These plates are simple, clean and modern and will allow for the food to do all the talking! I do recommend adding color to the table through bright linens (table cloth or placemat) and colorful glasses if you have them. I love to keep the centerpieces low and simple with a few hurricane candles thrown in the mix for ambiance. Here are some pics of options to help sass up your outdoor dinner party!

We love the bright table cloths and string of lights!

Layer up bright table cloths and runners to create vibrant color combinations!- Photo courtesy of Real Simple

Photo courtesy of anthroplogie

Mix and match bright colored glassware to liven up the table -Photo courtesy of Anthropologie

Use your own garden flowers and glasses for centerpieces

Use your own garden flowers and glasses for centerpieces

Dress up hurricanes with rocks, flowers or shells

Dress up hurricanes with rocks, flowers or shells- photo courtesy of the young bride's guide

]]> http://blog.bloumebaby.com/bloume/outdoor-entertaining-thats-easy-chic-and-totally-eco-friendly/feed Check out our favorites from T… http://blog.bloumebaby.com/bloume/check-out-our-favorites-from-t http://blog.bloumebaby.com/bloume/check-out-our-favorites-from-t#comments Wed, 16 Jun 2010 21:26:10 +0000 admin http://blog.bloumebaby.com/bloume/check-out-our-favorites-from-t Check out our favorites from That Sky Blue… http://fb.me/AXAvNmYr

]]> http://blog.bloumebaby.com/bloume/check-out-our-favorites-from-t/feed Some favorites of “That Sky Blue”… http://blog.bloumebaby.com/bloume/some-favorites-of-that-sky-blue http://blog.bloumebaby.com/bloume/some-favorites-of-that-sky-blue#comments Wed, 16 Jun 2010 21:25:06 +0000 admin http://blog.bloumebaby.com/?p=785 So we already mentioned that one of our favorite papery companies is featured on One Kings Lane today, but we thought we would share some favorite options that are up for sale! “That Sky Blue” is a fabulous Canadian company that uses  “100% SUSTAINABLE PAPERS. 100% SOY INKS. 100% LOVE .That Sky Blue is a design studio specialising in all things letterpress and all things eco.”

What they fail to mention is that they have impeccable taste in prints and colors! Check out these beautiful gift wrap sheets…

Platanos

Platanos
Criss Cross

Criss Cross

Waves

Waves

Swans

Swans

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