Tara just rolled out the most adorable letterpress “love” cards, surely a nice way to kick off a new week as the idea of love certainly fills one with hope and new possibilities. Tara Hogan, designer and founder of INK + WIT, has such great taste and I appreciate her aesthetic because she always knows exactly when to pull back and edit her work so that the finished product never feels cluttered or careless. Aren’t these cards perfect for expressing love to someone whom you hold dear?

Speaking of love, I had the pleasure of watching Miss Potter and Coco Avant Chanel last night as I was home alone and in need of some me time and oh… what powerful, motivating films! I loved learning more about the beginnings of two famous woman, one an author and another a fashion designer, because both women displayed true gumption and a moral certainty that they possessed talent and would do something with it despite the roadblocks and challenges involved. And both succeeded to not only reach their own expectations but to exceed them. What nice thoughts to take into a Monday morning and a new week, so I thought that I would share them with you. If you’ve not viewed one or both of these films I encourage you to do so as I cannot think of any woman (or man) who would not take away something positive from them. I’ve included links to the trailers of both films above so be sure to view them — I could live in both of these movies as the set design and locations were sublime. Did you see either of these films? Thoughts?

Happy Monday — I will return shortly with some inspiration for you to enjoy.

(image: ink + wit)

17 Responses to “Love, Ink + Wit”

1 amber kane commented:
February 1st, 2010 at 5:28 am

These cards are great, nothing better than a handmade card!
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2 Cecilia commented:
February 1st, 2010 at 7:15 am

Saw both movies and both are wonderful though I tend to be more fascinated by Chanel. Excellent way to relax, get inspired and have some me time. I’m glad you got yours!
.-= Cecilia´s last blog ..Manic Monday #1 – 02/01/10 =-.
3 Camilla @ Hygge Nook commented:
February 1st, 2010 at 7:20 am

If my other half sent me a card like that I would be so happy!

I haven’t seen Miss Potter yet, but I have visited the Lake District where it is filmed many times. Most of it is utterly charming, very unspoilt and a literary hotspot – amusingly, it’s also the only region in England where street directions are also translated into Japanese for the tourists!
.-= Camilla @ Hygge Nook´s last blog ..Little interview at Tea for Joy =-.
4 Sylwia Dziuba commented:
February 1st, 2010 at 7:29 am

I’ve seen both movies, and what inspired me the most was that both of them knew exactly what they wanted and would not budge regardless of peer pressure or society’s expectations.
5 Bumpkin Bears commented:
February 1st, 2010 at 7:32 am

Miss Potter is my all time favourite, SO inspiring. I always want to pick up my pencils and brushes after watching it! I have always loved Beatrix Potter’s stories and illustrations and I was lucky enough to visit her home, Hill Top in The Lake District, as well as having tea in the farmhouse used in the film! If you’d like to see, you can find it here on my Blog
http://bumpkinbears.blogspot.com/2009/07/in-footsteps-of-beatrix-potter.html

- http://bumpkinbears.blogspot.com/2009/07/in-footsteps-of-miss-potter-movie.html

Always such fun to visit your Blog, Hugs, Catherine x
6 goldene commented:
February 1st, 2010 at 8:35 am

what a lovely gift idea…

i did enjoy coco avant chanel as well (and can highly recommend to read the entire biography by henry gidel)
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7 luisa commented:
February 1st, 2010 at 9:30 am

FUNNY. i ordered these first thing this morning. today is “what a coincidence day!”
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8 Kenziepoo commented:
February 1st, 2010 at 11:54 am

Loving these letterpress “love” cards, very cute!
.-= Kenziepoo´s last blog ..Things I Love Monday… =-.
9 Morgan Bradshaw commented:
February 1st, 2010 at 1:56 pm

oh my these are so stinking cute! i love them!
.-= Morgan Bradshaw´s last blog ..All Because Two People Fell In Love =-.
10 leslie commented:
February 1st, 2010 at 2:15 pm

I am a huge fan of both women and both movies…they had really different lives but I agree universally inspiring.
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11 Leslie H. commented:
February 1st, 2010 at 4:04 pm

Holly, I’m hopefully going to go see Coco Avant Chanel tomorrow night! It’s at our dollar theatre here in town and I’ve been dying to see it.
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12 frauheuberg commented:
February 1st, 2010 at 6:24 pm

oh, holly…i look to the trailers of both films…unfortunatly at the moment I am no longer up to date with movies…thanks you i´m back to the “train”…;)…oh must see them when i will have a little me-time in the future…thanks for sharing…;)…
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13 Mel commented:
February 1st, 2010 at 8:32 pm

As someone who has always wanted to just sit at home and draw pictures :), I love Miss Potter. And, her relationship with her mother I can relate to very well!
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14 Shell commented:
February 1st, 2010 at 10:08 pm

I haven’t seen Coco..I do love Miss Potter. Renee and Ewan are perfect together, as they were in Down with Love
.-= Shell´s last blog ..Quiet Moon =-.
15 holly commented:
February 2nd, 2010 at 12:23 am

So sweet – can never have enough letterpress~XO love it.
.-= holly´s last blog ..Vintage Industrial Work Stool Chicago Board of Education =-.
16 Meredith from Penelope Loves Lists commented:
February 4th, 2010 at 7:11 pm

I love Miss Potter! Her work is so comforting to me and the movie was everything I hoped it would be.

So good to get some “me time”, isn’t it?
.-= Meredith from Penelope Loves Lists´s last blog ..Assignment: Computer Desktop de-clutter, or, do this now, you’ll be glad later =-.
17 Rachel commented:
February 7th, 2010 at 1:45 pm

I haven’t seen either movie to be honest. The cards are adorable though.
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