FINALLY!! For so long our only option was the nerdy, sometimes tacky, Evite. Now, thanks to the Hirschfeld sibs we have Paperless Post! Providing elegant designs befitting classic stationers such as Smythson and Mrs. John L. Strong (who sadly closed its doors recently), the service is also loaded with modern conveniences such as an online address book and RSVP tracker. All in all, it’s a great asset to any savvy party planner. I invite you to become a member now. Click here to check it out!
Archive for the ‘Great Finds’ Category
GREAT Find- Chic Digital Invitations!!
Tuesday, August 4th, 2009Want to be a better cook?
Thursday, June 4th, 2009After reading this concise guide, I already am! I am so excited to share Notes on Cooking, A Short Guide to an Essential Craft with you, written by my sister Lauren Braun Costello and Russell Reich. Filled with advice you can’t and won’t find in any cookbook, it gives the foundation for joyous and delicious cooking. It’ll make a great hostess gift this summer! Tonight is the launch party at The French Culinary Institute. And for the first time, I’m not covering the event!
Buy it on Amazon:
A Great Baby Shower Gift
Wednesday, April 8th, 2009Check out www.mylittlestork.com for beautiful layettes, bibs and special occasion outfits. The quality is luxurious and the designs are simple and delicate. We love!
An Alternative Health Event For The Pregnant NYer- Tonight!
Wednesday, March 25th, 2009
Alexandra’s Cookie Dreams
Tuesday, February 24th, 2009Check out the beautifully packaged and sinfully delicious cookies which were included in the gift bags at my bridal shower this past weekend. My sister did an absolutely amazing job! The theme was Some Like it Hot, which was carried out with hot pink decor, and food that was either spicy (chicken pastilla and chicken curry salad), or comforting (mac and cheese spoons and mini grilled cheese with a shot of roasted tomato soup) to warm you up on the cold February day.
But, I digress. Back to the cookies! Alexandra’s Cookie Dreams provided cookies and packaging that fit right in. From the pink ribbon and custom-designed label, to the scrumptiously gooey mocha cookie with a spicy kick at the end (thanks to a dash of cayenne)- they were the sweetest way to end a wonderful event.
Going Postal
Friday, December 12th, 2008Frank’s Compulsive Guide to Postal Addresses is a great resource! Find out how to correctly address an envelope to any country in the world!
The Mommy Pass
Wednesday, November 19th, 2008 
The Mommy Pass is a membership that gets you 5-30% discounts to many top retailers and service providers in New York City.
Wink is happy to be a participating business, and looks forward to meeting all the smart mamas who have The Mommy Pass!
Check it out at www.themommypass.com. This is a great find and would make a useful gift for any new mom in your life.
It’s Emboss Time
Saturday, September 20th, 2008A black-tie wedding amidst the grandeur of the Manhattan skyline calls for some classic elegance, I thought to myself when deciding on the simple, but sophisticated look of our save the dates. I hired Greenwich Village-based calligrapher Nanette DeLuca to design them, which showcase her beautiful flourished script. Since we’re having a very small wedding and need only around 25 mailings, she suggested I order an embosser for the return address on our envelopes to avoid printing costs.
Usually a print order (whether it be offset, engraving or letterpress) needs to have a quantity of 100 or more for the print run to be worth the cost; Most of which is derived from manufacturing a custom plate. For this reason, the smaller the quantity, the more you will pay per unit.
After doing some research, I decided to order my very first embosser. An embosser is a tool that works like a stamp, with no ink. The plate makes a raised indent, similar to Braille.
I will always remember visiting my father at his office. He had a large brass desk embosser. The indents and designs it made on the paper fascinated me when I was little. It was much like printing in the darkroom for the first time, and watching your image swirl to life.
Below is the style we chose from Paper Source.
What I love most about the embosser is its versatility. It can be used over and over on a variety of envelope sizes. So, I can use them on our save the dates, invitations, personal letters and greeting cards- everything. I also love that it’s unexpected, old-fashioned, and makes a great texture.
HipKidArt
Wednesday, June 25th, 2008As lovers of chic design and elegant color combinations, it’s no wonder we are drawn to the cool and modern wall art offered by HipKidArt, a company founded by two designers. Thanks to them, you can ditch the rubber ducky and rattle motifs and decorate your baby’s room in a style that you truly love. We’re especially fond of the animals and monsters series! Check out the full line at www.hipkidart.com.
