West Elm + Etsy

What's better than West Elm or Etsy? Now you can have them both in one place! West Elm is now highlighting unique pieces from Etsy artisans in their catalog ( see HERE). Now, how can I get them to discover my Etsy shop? :)

Cuteness

To brighten your busy day :)

Happy Birthday Hubs!

Happy birthday to my best friend. Without you, my life would be a shell of what it is today. I love you so much.  xo Rachel

My wedding invitations

This time last year, I was finalizing the design of my wedding invitations, and although I never pictured anyone but myself designing it, I was a complete and utter mess trying to finalize the concept.

How could I possibly wrap up mine and Josh's long history on one single piece of paper? It was honestly one of the most stressful design projects I've ever had!

I ended up not settling on one, but actually three pieces, and I stacked and bundled them up in twine with a little tag holding them together like a 'lil story book. I loved Matt Dorfman's story invites and saw a DIY tutorial online on how to recreate them (Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, right?) so after designing the first and third parts on my own I thought recreating a story like his of me and Josh would be the perfect piece to add in the middle. I wish I would have thought to take photos of the finished 'bundle' but my pre-wedding brain was in complete overdrive : /

I hope you enjoy– Have a great weekend lovelies!!

P.S. Celebrating the Hubster's 27th birthday on Sunday..yippee!

P.S.S. Don't forget to join me next week as I get a visit from Jillian, of Cornflake Dreams!

Valentine's Day Giveaway!

I'm all about spreading love this Valentine's season simply because it's a special one for me... It's my first as a newlywed (see above..that's me!), and as a blogger. So how about celebrating with a Valentine's Day Giveaway?

With that being said, my 2011 Valentine's Day giveaway is now OPEN for entries!  The giveaway will consist of this delicate brass sparrow bangle [spreading love –and its wings!], along with a custom  Happy Print – your color choice –!!

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 TO ENTER: Just leave a comment and make sure you're a follower. Simple, huh?

WANT A SECOND CHANCE TO WIN?? Post THIS giveaway button to your blog, and/or tweet/facebook the post link. Don't know what to say? Then copy and paste this text:

Tweet this: Valentines Custom print & Jewelry Giveaway! Go here to enter by Feb 13 http://bit.ly/hVO6wr @RachelTWright #inspiredhousegiveaway

Facebook Status: Valentine's Day Giveaway! Sparrow bangle bracelet and a custom print- Make a comment on her blog to enter! http://bit.ly/hVO6wr

Winner is chosen at random on Valentine's Day by my Giveaway Director, Blue.

GOOD LUCK!!

The sparrow bangle is a hand crafted creation and an original Frosted Willow design. My custom print is delivered rolled in a rigid mailer for its protection. Custom prints are copyrighted by Rachel Wright of The Inspired House of Wright.

High Gloss magazine

This morning, I officially fell head over heels IN L-O-V-E as I scoured the pages of a new (and oh-so amazing) source for design ideas. If you haven't looked into it yet, you absolutely MUST should check out High Gloss magazine, a great source for design, decor and fashion inspiration.

....Promise you won't be disappointed ;)

One sick bitch

Via Shop Summerland

I bet ya thought by my title that I was about to give you some dirty gossip, huh? :) I have to admit...I would totally rock this.

Rolltop Computer

How cra-ze is this roll up computer? I want one..I need one..noow. It's still in the design stage but lets hope its affordable when it makes it's debut :)

Great-grandmother's china

 

I just inherited my great-grandmother's china *sniff sniff*. I feel as if I've finally reached womanhood! It's soo beautiful and extremely vintage (early 1900's). I just had to share a few photos with all of you :)

What lovely item have you inherited recently?

Gold lace ring

I'm swooning over this delicate ring. I can even see it on my finger as an everyday piece!

What is your everyday piece of jewelry? A necklace? A special ring? I would love to hear :)