Get your GREEN THUMB on!

If you’re like me and sad to have it still be winter (darn groundhog), here’s a great gardening gift that you can make inside for the green-thumb in your life. Begonias are one of the easiest plants to propagate; most varieties only need a little water to start new roots. They come in infinite varieties (I love the leaves as much as the flowers) and stand up incredibly well as city house plants (requiring relatively low light, rather infrequent waterings (a once-a-week soaking will suffice in a pot with good drainage), and they are undeniably gorgeous.  Click below for the how-to.

How to: Propagate Begonias

Prepare a small container by washing thoroughly, making sure to leave no residue of suds.  The smaller the container, the better since the cutting will release growth hormones into the water to help the new roots develop.  Fill with tepid water.

Snip a large healthy leaf and place it in the water.  Leave in a sunny window.

When significant roots show up (2-3 weeks), gently remove the cutting and plant in potting soil in a well-draining pot.  Enjoy!

Here’s a great link for more information Pics from here

Real Wedding: Brandi & Justin

We had so much fun working with Brandi & Justin to create their invitation suite.  We are so into foil stamping on invites - especially for brides and grooms who love silver and gold since it just doesn't have the same pop in letterpress!  Brandi's boxes were calligraphed by Elizabeth Porcher Jones - aren't they just stunning?!  Congrats to the happy couple! s We had so much fun working with Brandi & Justin

Thanks to Steven Canning Photography for the beautiful photos!

Big Apple Bound

The lovely ladies are headed to NYC for a couple of days to participate in the 2012 Louie judging and attend some exciting events in conjunction with the New York International Gift Fair.  We'll be back in the studio on Thursday, so please forgive us if we not as speedy as usual in at returning emails and phone calls.

Real Wedding: Liz & Matt

Check out our beautiful Guy suite from our Luxe Wedding Album at Liz and Matt's wedding at Daughters of the American Revolution Hall.  Liz ordered her invitations through Hitched here in Georgetown.  Their wedding was also featured on Washigtonian's Bride & Groom blog - The Bridal Party.  You can check out more pictures from their gorgeous wedding here.

Thanks to Deb Lindsey for the gorgeous photography!