Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween paper lovers! Ok, so today's blog isn't exactly about paper, but I just couldn't resist! These stunning lace-carved pumpkins found on Martha Stewart are so amazing! I don't know if I would have the time or patience to carve something like this, but I sure would like to try. I hope that you all have a safe and happy Halloween!

My absolute favorite time of the year is the holiday season! I love everything about it... the crisp morning air, the first snowfall of the season, family everywhere you look and the sweet and savory smells that waft from the kitchen! So in spirit of the upcoming holidays, we have created a new set of holiday gift tags. What better way to dress up a gift than warm colors and adorable red and white striped bakers twine?!

The gift tags are offset (flat) printed and come in a set of eight with the string included. They will be available in November online at Lilah Paper or at Hemline in Dallas, Texas. 

Beyond the Cake

When planning your wedding, the table decor gets a lot of attention. There are so many elements that go into the design: from chair covers to candles, linens, runners,  table numbers and the floral arrangements. All of these elements coordinate and work together to create a stunning scene as your guests enter the main event room (nothing as stunning as the entrance of you, the bride, of course!) However, one table that should not be overlooked is the dessert table! These days there is much more to had than just the wedding cake (although who doesn't love to indulge in the delicious butter-cream delights?) Today brides and their event planners are going beyond the cake and creating magnificent spreads that are impossible to resist! Check out these gorgeous designs by Amy Atlas, spotted via Design Mom. I am absolutely smitten with all of the color and creativity used to make her designs come to life.

Although I am completely looking forward to fall and all that comes with it: preppy sweaters, pumpkin spice lattes, apple picking and brisk mornings! I thoroughly enjoyed working on this summer time wedding. The combination of fuschia and kelley green is vivacious, vibrant and fresh; The perfect compliment to this beautiful summer bride!

And my favorite part about this bright, rich pink is that it carries over beautifully to the fall season! Chocolate Brown and Fuschia, creates such a warm and inviting palette... mmmm!

Lilah Paper featured on Style Me Pretty

Hi all,

I am extrememly pleased and excited to announce that Lilah Paper was featured on the hugely successful blog, Style Me Pretty and has recently become a member of SMP's Little Black Book of exclusive vendors for Kansas and Missouri!! For those of you who have not seen Style Me Pretty, it is an absolute must! Abby Larson, creator of SMP, updates the blog daily posting beautiful bits and pieces of inspiration for her brides and avid readers around the world. 

So, needless to say, I am extremely honored to be a feature on yesterday's blog!

If you have a moment, follow the link below:

www.stylemepretty.com

Thanks,

Kalyn Denno

Lilah Paper

www.lilahpaper.com

Lilah Paper Studio - www.lilahpaper.com

The new Lilah Paper studio is finally taking shape, with the purchase of an old white farm table. I find myself truly lucky to have found this little gem. Oddly enough it had been placed in the women's restroom of my favorite furniture store, Revival. Why it was in the bathroom, no one knew, but it was indeed for sale and is now cleaned up and living in the middle of my custom invitation studio.

The process has been a long and ever-changing one, but starting in July my studio will be open for consultations and I can't wait! Stay tuned for the progression of my studio and also the long-awaited revival of my beautiful Kelsey Star letterpress.

Kalyn Denno

Lilah Paper

www.lilahpaper.com

Kansas City Wedding Vendor Meet and Greet

Last night local wedding vendors Lilah Paper (moi), LOVER Cosmetics, La Fete KC and Emily Penke Photography hosted a local Vendor Meet and Greet. Kansas City wedding vendors chalked full of fun ideas and bubbly personalities gathered in the stylish, loft-like studio occupied by Ashely Mauren of LOVER Cosmetics for an evening of social and business networking.

Of Course my company (Lilah Paper) was there with an organically styled invitation display. Featured among some of my most recent jobs was a beautiful, blind-embossed lighthouse invitation designed for one of my September brides in Martha's Vineyard... I wish I was a guest at that one!

I have to say though that my favorite part of the evening's aesthetics had to be the adorable and delicious cake from Natasha's Mulberry and Mott. White cake with raspberry, pistachio cream filling and a beautiful meringue coating whipped into an irresistible bee hive! Yummmmmm!!!! If you haven't tried one of Natasha's cakes, I highly recommend it.

The evening was a great success and I absolutely loved hearing about that different products and services being offered right here in the Kansas City area. Thanks for all those who came out and I hope to see you all again.

Kalyn Denno
Lilah Paper
www.lilahpaper.com