Valerie Lau wrote in about her stationery line, Designs by Val, and was nice enough to send along a little sample pack, thank you so much Valerie!

I really like the linen finish on her cards, and that some are hand-embellished with dainty ribbons, tiny jewels, and vintage buttons - such a sweet touch! With a background in business, marketing and publishing, this Vancouver designer is inspired by trends in the design world -- from fashion to interiors, and translates that into cards that are modern and playful with great attention to detail.

If you'd like to see more of her card designs or shop her new online store, I can assure you that iyou will adore them just like I do. Thanks Val for writing in!

(images by holly becker for decor8)