Deck the Hall: Holiday Decor Ideas
One of my favorite parts of the holiday season is blasting Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" on repeat, sipping a cup of hot cocoa and decorating our home! And now that November is here, it's officially acceptable to start planning!
Below are just a few decorative items that I've whipped up and will be selling at our West Elm Pop-Up Shop on Saturday. We also have them up on our Etsy page!
xoxo,
Rosie
Holiday Banners
These handmade banners are simple but will help to create a warm and celebratory vibe to your home. Hang the banner across your fireplace or in your dining room for an extra pop!
The "CHEERS" banner would be great if you're hosting a New Year's Eve party but also work for Thanksgiving, Christmas and any other celebrations throughout the year.
Place Cards
Hosting Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner at your house this year? Place cards are a super simple way to add a touch of class to your table setting.
Also, if you'll be hosting family and friends who don't all know each other, this is a great way to make sure everyone has a comfortable spot to sit and they can refer to these mini cheat-sheets when they can't remember their tablemate's name!
Holiday Prints
Who doesn't love Christmas decorations? Create a fun Christmas themed gallery wall or frame it and display on your mantel.
Gift Tags
Your Christmas tree is usually the main focal point of your holiday decor and beautifully wrapped presents sitting underneath will really get everyone in the Christmas Spirit!
Use these adorable gift tags to label presents or throw your kids off their game as they try to guess what's inside!
A Little Something for Everyone: Holiday Gift Ideas
Yes, it's only November 1st and we're already talking about Christmas! With our Pop-Up Shop at West Elm coming up this weekend, I'm bursting with holiday inspiration!
Here are a few of our newest products paired with some classics and fun items from friends of Songbird.
Come visit us on Saturday, November 5th, at West Elm Seattle and pick up some of these goodies from Songbird, Ace Playfield and Players Make Plays!
xoxo,
Rosie
Art Prints
These can cover all your bases and serve as great gifts for men, women and children. Available in many different sizes, these can be framed and hung on a wall or would look great on a desk.
The first two prints are inspired by our home here in the Pacific Northwest and the others would look so adorable in a nursery!
Find them on our Etsy page!
Gifts for the Sports Fans
In Seattle, people are diehard Seahawks fans and this sweatshirt would be the perfect prezzie! It would particularly make a good gift for men - is it just me, or are they always the hardest to shop for?
Created by our friend, and former NFL quarterback, Gibran Hamdan at Players Make Plays this awesome design is inspired after the infamous 'Beast Quake' play.
For those non-Seahawks fans, he also has a slew of other football play diagram inspired graphic tees.
Personalized Stationery
Don't take for granted the impact a nice handwritten note can have! While many people still may prefer to send emails and text messages, personalized stationery can be a very thoughtful gift for your grandmother, who sends you cards for every holiday and occasion. It can also make a great stocking stuffer!
Email us at hello@songbirdpaperie.com or place an order on our Etsy page to purchase a customized set!
Gifts for the kiddo
We absolutely love the fun and modern designs that Ace Playfield makes for kids! Their gear makes great personalized gifts for the kids in your life and aren't just your run-of-the-mill kids clothes.
Tote Bags
I'm pretty sure you can never have too many tote bags! Grab a few and stuff them with some fun items to give to your besties!
You can order these on our Etsy page!
Songbird Wedding | Jessica + Nathan | Friday Harbor, WA
It has been such a fun summer filled with SO. MANY. pretty weddings and I can't wait to relive them by sharing them with you!
The San Juan Islands hold a special place in my heart as my husband's family has a house on one of the islands, which we frequently visit with family and friends.
Jessica and Nathan's wedding will show you why it's one of the most beautiful places in the world! And it was held at a lavender farm to boot!
The talented Julia from Wedding Wise planned the whole celebration and we had a wonderful time creating all paper goodies and sign calligraphy for the special day.
Enjoy these beautiful images from Salt & Pine Photography!
xoxo,
Rosie
Classy and elegant wedding invitations never go out of style. Printed on luxe paper really adds another level of sophistication with custom monogram designed by yours truly!
I mean... how gorgeous is her veil blowing in the breeze while frolicking as a newlywed in a lavender field!
Creating a custom guestbook, using their special monogram helps tie everything together.
TIP: Placing menus at each seat is an inexpensive way to really elevate your table setting.
Drooling over this adorable dessert table with so many delicious flavors to try! I would definitely need to sample all of them...
Congratulations, Jessica and Nathan!
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Photography: Salt & Pine Photography | Planning: Wedding Wise Seattle | Rentals + Decor: Vintage Ambiance | Invitations + Calligraphy + Paper Goods: Songbird Paperie | Ceremony: Pelindaba Lavender Farm | Reception: The Brickworks Project | Floral Design: Floressence | Beauty: Anne Timss
Get Hitched, Give Hope: Shop, Party and Wedding Plan for a Good Cause!
Join us at the 9th Annual Get Hitched, Give Hope Bridal Charity Auction & Gala, where you can get gorgeous goods for your wedding while giving back!
Brides, grooms, and guests can indulge in sips and sweets while shopping for fabulous wedding goods and services, mingling with some of Seattle's hottest wedding vendors, and giving to a great cause. They'll have amazing appetizers, raffles, auctions, a dance party and surprises, so put on your party shoes!
I'm so excited to be dontating a custom Wedding Invitation Suite for 75 + More!
The package includes:
- 3-piece invitation suite with flat, digitally-printed invitation, details card, RSVP card and corresponding envelopes
- Invitation envelope recipient calligraphy
- Custom-design return address self-inking stamp
- 125 classic tented place cards with calligraphy
- Value = $1,270
Wear a bright, floral dress or a fancy fedora and prepare to spice things up as you're transported to Havana Nights! Mingle with Seattle’s best wedding professionals and revel in the sights, sounds, and tastes of Cuba as we celebrate love and raise funds to benefit Dream Foundation and Young Survival Coalition! Check out the images from the inspiration shoot for a sneak peek at this year’s theme!
Please raise a glass this November to toast to this wonderful cause that celebrates life and love and the fabulous spirit of giving! It's an evening not to be missed, where the most stylish way to give...is to get!
Remember, you are helping to deliver one last dream to someone with a terminal illness. You are offering education to people recently diagnosed who don't know where to turn. You are providing comfort during a very difficult time.
Not only is Get Hitched, Give Hope a super amazing cause for these reasons (have you seen the dreams they’ve delivered?!?), it’s also a fabulous event for brides and grooms to find their wedding vendors. It makes them feel good to give and to check important items off their wedding to-do list!
Finally, let's not forget that it will be an unforgettable party... so invite everyone you know!
So what say you? Let’s raise funds for a great cause!
THE DETAILS
Who: Brides, grooms, and those who love them, surrounded by Seattle’s finest wedding vendors!
What: The 9th annual Get Hitched, Give Hope bridal charity auction and gala… Shop with conscience at a night of food, drink, and finery! Wear a bright, floral dress or a fancy fedora and prepare to spice things up as you're transported to Havana Nights! Mingle with Seattle’s best wedding professionals and revel in the sights, sounds, and tastes of Cuba as we celebrate love and raise funds to benefit Dream Foundation and Young Survival Coalition! Check out the images from our inspiration shoot for a sneak peek at this year’s theme!
When: November 10, 2016 from 6:30 p.m.
Where: Four Seasons Hotel :: 99 Union Street, Seattle, WA 98101
Why: So you can get gorgeous goods and services for your wedding, party it down, and unite in giving for the sake of love. Your donations, bids, and tickets will be raising money for Dream Foundation, which delivers final dreams to those who have been given a terminal diagnosis, and Young Survival Coalition Seattle, which provides education and support to young women living with breast cancer.
How: Reserve your entry today! Snag one of the ultra-luxe VIP Couples tickets (there are only 30 available!) and gain access an hour early to pre-shop the auctions with a private concierge and receive an ultra-luxe swag bag!! Check out what will be up for bid at the auctions, offered as a prize for raffle, and all the creative minds behind the designs! Keep your eye on these pages as our 2016 event grows, or select a past event from the menu above to see what great things to expect!
xoxo,
Rosie
Songbird Pop Up Shop at West Elm Seattle
I am SO SO SO excited to finally share that we'll be holding a pop-up shop at West Elm in Seattle on Saturday, November 5th!
This will be our FIRST pop-up shop and it will be such a fun way for people to see some of the goodies we make, aside from all the lovely wedding ephemera.
The timing couldn't be more perfect with the holidays around the corner! Stop by to pick up some Thanksgiving decor to jazz up your table setting or get a jump start on those Christmas cards and holiday shopping.
THE DETAILS
Date: Saturday, November 5th
Time: 12 -3 p.m.
Location: West Elm Seattle - South Lake Union
2201 Westlake Ave.
Seattle, WA 98121
RSVP: Visit our Facebook page to stay up-to-date as we reveal some of the new items we're creating exclusively for this event!
We'll have the following items (and more!) available for sale:
- Thanksgiving and Christmas-themed Place Cards and Banners
- Prints
- Stationery
- Gift Tags
- Christmas Cards
- Greeting Cards
- Customizable Calligraphy and Paper Products
Hope to see you there!
xoxo,
Rosie