Always Better When We're Together Print

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> I just got the cutest order ever, if orders can be cute. I've had my Jack Johnson ALWAYS BETTER WHEN WE'RE TOGETHER print in the shop for quite some time and get lots of orders with custom requests to have couple's names and their wedding dates printed on the bottom. They make the perfect wedding and anniversary gifts and look awesome framed in a simple white frame.<br /> <br /> A dad emailed me the other day and had me customize the print with his family on the bottom which I thought was the sweetest thing ever. I changed the name for privacy purposes but look how cute:<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3_lsloUT9pZvZ_ago_qhlhNvfxlwQwT9Kyp4gP5pfRae0J4fqWopeM9S_FjzUNNhj3_H3c9CK5WqBJpp4pLNPtsR0wQHYCz53mkDEUgazgiUYJQEh-xkL2KY6Oyj7C6EzHPjMMv0pUeKW/s1600/always+better.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3_lsloUT9pZvZ_ago_qhlhNvfxlwQwT9Kyp4gP5pfRae0J4fqWopeM9S_FjzUNNhj3_H3c9CK5WqBJpp4pLNPtsR0wQHYCz53mkDEUgazgiUYJQEh-xkL2KY6Oyj7C6EzHPjMMv0pUeKW/s1600/always+better.jpg" width="502" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Available in most standard sizes at <a href="http://purejoypaperie.etsy.com/">Pure Joy Paperie</a></div> <br /></div>

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Always Better When We're Together Print

I just got the cutest order ever, if orders can be cute. I've had my Jack Johnson ALWAYS BETTER WHEN WE'RE TOGETHER print in the sh...

AVEENO BABY VS JOHNSON + JOHNSON

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> So I've been using the Johnson's Baby Head-to-Toe wash since Mister was born because that's what I thought I was supposed to use and they gave us a bunch to take home from the hospital. Mister has very sensitive skin and I've noticed more and more eczema as he's gotten older. I hate to see his precious skin so dry so I've been slabbing on the baby lotion and aquaphor twice daily. It does help but the eczema is still there so I decided it was time to try something different, enter Aveeno Baby.<br /> <br /> I bought the Aveeno Baby Cleansing Therapy Moisturizing Wash and the Aveeno Baby Eczema Therapy Moisturizing Cream last week and can already see a difference. His eczema has almost disappeared, and the wash is so much creamier and smoother on his skin. After the bath I put the lotion on with the aquaphor over it to seal it in. I thought I would share since I've heard from a lot of other mommies experiencing similar problems! I say give Aveeno a try, Mister is clearly happy :)<br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm1zIQ3HH7KCHacltTVqSKBxjRqYg07h5jEVUzbTr5ToOZuJVPszxXYzdC-5ln-aoVGL-5yxfJbdGHOtWxu1sB7XU487fymSc-LwVk4sXBZUljJASJZ5vPFsEMiybdkrEUhi6oNqXNxLAJ/s1600/DSC_0023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="375" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm1zIQ3HH7KCHacltTVqSKBxjRqYg07h5jEVUzbTr5ToOZuJVPszxXYzdC-5ln-aoVGL-5yxfJbdGHOtWxu1sB7XU487fymSc-LwVk4sXBZUljJASJZ5vPFsEMiybdkrEUhi6oNqXNxLAJ/s1600/DSC_0023.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mister happy in the bath in Florida</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> What do you use for baby's skin??</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <i><br /></i></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <i>This is not a sponsored post</i></div> </div>

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AVEENO BABY VS JOHNSON + JOHNSON

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Quick & Easy Banana Blueberry Muffins

I made these the other morning and got rave reviews from our visitors this weekend. Muffins seem to be that one snack no one can deny. These muffins are so easy to make and are so soft and sweet, bursting with blueberries.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqijM1aeuQ0ZIUWI3Gg5gk3tGqOETFrSNoLDJ6tFEnVn8x8PIS3c-aq2_U2UVYQv42VQUNW9NwyPBZKzWFYR1Q9XR37nEygQfC_vtS5_VV8Z36afYZzotjMNwELF3OitPMJGE2mr5fdUAL/s1600/Screen+shot+2014-03-19+at+8.49.01+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqijM1aeuQ0ZIUWI3Gg5gk3tGqOETFrSNoLDJ6tFEnVn8x8PIS3c-aq2_U2UVYQv42VQUNW9NwyPBZKzWFYR1Q9XR37nEygQfC_vtS5_VV8Z36afYZzotjMNwELF3OitPMJGE2mr5fdUAL/s1600/Screen+shot+2014-03-19+at+8.49.01+AM.png" width="397" /></a></div> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> SO here is what you need:</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> 1 teaspoon baking powder</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> 1 teaspoon baking soda</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> 1/2 teaspoon salt </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> 3 large bananas, mashed</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> 3/4 cup white sugar</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> 1 egg</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> 1/3 cup butter, melted</div> <div> <div style="text-align: center;"> 1 1/2 - 2 cups of fresh or frozen blueberries</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> Here is what you do:</div> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div> <div style="text-align: center;"> 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat muffin pans with non-stick spray, or use paper liners. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> 2. Combine bananas, sugar, egg, and melted butter in a large bowl. Fold in flour mixture, and mix until smooth. Scoop into muffin pans.</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> 3. Bake in preheated oven. Bake mini muffins for 10 to 15 minutes</div> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <i><span style="font-size: x-small;">This recipe was adapted from allrecipes.com</span></i></div>

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Quick & Easy Banana Blueberry Muffins

I made these the other morning and got rave reviews from our visitors this weekend. Muffins seem to be that one snack no one can deny. These...

New! Monogrammed Notecards

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Spring is ALMOST here and I'm so excited to introduce our new line of <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/PureJoyPaperie?section_id=15183757&ref=shopsection_leftnav_8">social stationery</a> :) Each set can be personalized with your name or initials and is double-sided with super fun summery patterns. </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1J-6MLeEPrGUmxMbGO1Vfqe1orAd-Iq1veTSZsTxc5ZYn2gjiBTwiYb11ofgfmdoSQ_yeXYARon8PHulR7s-UZGFM2XvHAMO1fz22cPwrQSPXwaSLAkmE_PkzDRSe8lE1HouESTecm6eS/s1600/anchor+notecards+listing.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="504" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1J-6MLeEPrGUmxMbGO1Vfqe1orAd-Iq1veTSZsTxc5ZYn2gjiBTwiYb11ofgfmdoSQ_yeXYARon8PHulR7s-UZGFM2XvHAMO1fz22cPwrQSPXwaSLAkmE_PkzDRSe8lE1HouESTecm6eS/s1600/anchor+notecards+listing.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMHJ9KInDwpss5Fb9dojjnF7mJiaS1PRXDurhNUOOa3l3HtebGtYgkT5EJS5HtJ5Gi_j6ZL4PJ3G1etpK9KIN2XZ6wIv2WU_OUoa5T5xsDCPPwiipTt3grYVpUP46hURPZqpd_2-Z23DV0/s1600/wave-notecards-listing.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="504" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMHJ9KInDwpss5Fb9dojjnF7mJiaS1PRXDurhNUOOa3l3HtebGtYgkT5EJS5HtJ5Gi_j6ZL4PJ3G1etpK9KIN2XZ6wIv2WU_OUoa5T5xsDCPPwiipTt3grYVpUP46hURPZqpd_2-Z23DV0/s1600/wave-notecards-listing.gif" width="640" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGGUF5rpYejTNUkhpBtYS-3HMH-umMqnVoSOlY_hclUVVKwH4iREzaT9cNfJg4b91UWZkIiQ08aVUQG2HCphiqNU0Xmk5zqC6Z_82UbQ4Ji-Tledpo4avqf4UhT1RmRd2xIIOdwi4sn64w/s1600/flamingo-notecard-listing.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="504" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGGUF5rpYejTNUkhpBtYS-3HMH-umMqnVoSOlY_hclUVVKwH4iREzaT9cNfJg4b91UWZkIiQ08aVUQG2HCphiqNU0Xmk5zqC6Z_82UbQ4Ji-Tledpo4avqf4UhT1RmRd2xIIOdwi4sn64w/s1600/flamingo-notecard-listing.gif" width="640" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCkMJOzV3qM5hKg7v8i4_E1t2drlZl9XWWAf8hNIiQR-Ia6q8K-yKZbbKs83Uy0JFt_JPp_b1qm4y63O9b7600udVFvbs3Mo-kGQJo_fP5JcejLaKbe5zM8zMOv3RjJss3q5fZQeoEukxy/s1600/pineapple-notecards-listing.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="504" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCkMJOzV3qM5hKg7v8i4_E1t2drlZl9XWWAf8hNIiQR-Ia6q8K-yKZbbKs83Uy0JFt_JPp_b1qm4y63O9b7600udVFvbs3Mo-kGQJo_fP5JcejLaKbe5zM8zMOv3RjJss3q5fZQeoEukxy/s1600/pineapple-notecards-listing.gif" width="640" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Sets come in an eco-friendly kraft box, perfect for gift-giving!</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOIFDrB6LYbevGfUq0xdLo6PFCns0fR7BeVoiEYtD_USHKXzHK79782lKQ2Dxjqn_-PqC_KTc4NE2dzW4VB3zyj2senINxwKLCjr_weLLrdXGygcoyvXehjZ3sbdzhIgrtOumuEj2SHR1h/s1600/DSC_0023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="291" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOIFDrB6LYbevGfUq0xdLo6PFCns0fR7BeVoiEYtD_USHKXzHK79782lKQ2Dxjqn_-PqC_KTc4NE2dzW4VB3zyj2senINxwKLCjr_weLLrdXGygcoyvXehjZ3sbdzhIgrtOumuEj2SHR1h/s1600/DSC_0023.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Set of 20 cards, $30</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> fun, right?!</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <br /></div>

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Luncheon Recipe :: Panzanella Salad

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I had a few girlfriends and their babes over yesterday and made this delicious panzanella salad from The Barefoot Contessa's <i>How easy Is That</i> cookbook. It was so delicious and will definitely be a staple in the Joy household. </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgoFAXEO8Hh3jHSN1fuxXAS3v6huUaYwt3MV50CoWvv-MbWdMHAMb6dvDM6e2EH3Ivj5oExiUYQ3SpkC1c0AKAblGrt4_a4eoR5P3C4V91zIW0wICpxq6F2PPEUBUKA-G_OVFaGWL7hyIc/s1600/DSC_0003.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgoFAXEO8Hh3jHSN1fuxXAS3v6huUaYwt3MV50CoWvv-MbWdMHAMb6dvDM6e2EH3Ivj5oExiUYQ3SpkC1c0AKAblGrt4_a4eoR5P3C4V91zIW0wICpxq6F2PPEUBUKA-G_OVFaGWL7hyIc/s1600/DSC_0003.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <b>Here is what you need: </b></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> Good olive oil </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> 1 loaf of fresh ciabatta or french bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (6 cups). I go to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/beldottibakery">Beldotti Bakery</a> in Stamford for my bread, it is out of this world! </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> Kosher salt </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> 1 hothouse cucumber, unpeeled, seeded, and sliced 1/4 inch thick </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> 1 red bell pepper, large diced </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> 1 yellow bell pepper, large diced </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> ½ red onion, sliced in half rounds </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> ½ pound feta cheese, cut in ½-inch cubes </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> ½ cup Calamata olives, pitted</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> For the vinaigrette: </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> 2 cloves garlic, minced </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> 1 teaspoon dried oregano </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> ¼ cup good red wine vinegar </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> 1/2 cup good olive oil </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <b>Here is what you do: </b></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large sauté pan. Add the bread cubes and sprinkle with salt; cook over low to medium heat, tossing frequently, for 5-10 minutes, until nicely browned. Add more olive oil as needed. </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> Place the cucumber, red pepper, yellow pepper, tomatoes and red onion in a large bowl. </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> For the vinaigrette, whisk together the garlic, oregano, mustard, vinegar, 1 teaspoon salt and the pepper. While still whisking, add the olive oil and make an emulsion. Pour the vinaigrette over the vegetables. Add the feta, olives and bread cubes and mix together lightly. Set aside for 30 minutes for the flavors to blend. Serve at room temperature.</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> It is so good, I promise your friends will love this! </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfFdqdy-2TJRZYL7iD7jiXH8-HfzEEF4RZ7Z8RZuSxzS5vUz2GY49YlM5y1uPE3N4WckuSlcvfiWX5o-0VAQtoi1vaSPOm_HdeXUGdigG0W2ScvdbNFVpeJNkUR1rO-cLr7YuSrAD4_jp1/s1600/DSC_0012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="303" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfFdqdy-2TJRZYL7iD7jiXH8-HfzEEF4RZ7Z8RZuSxzS5vUz2GY49YlM5y1uPE3N4WckuSlcvfiWX5o-0VAQtoi1vaSPOm_HdeXUGdigG0W2ScvdbNFVpeJNkUR1rO-cLr7YuSrAD4_jp1/s1600/DSC_0012.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Brian's beautiful girlfriend Harper</td></tr> </tbody></table> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtI1BnSG0Bef9RDGSD3PxU9CptRLdYOZJwcAstU9Uyn362hi9nckwmca2loVkQfUXQbKPS9YgESw2BjLyBV8YFKMuua62mTfNHWuoO_zWrp3sB5jkM3CUa44N1LYzVDq8WOw28hjGJMYZZ/s1600/DSC_0007.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="348" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtI1BnSG0Bef9RDGSD3PxU9CptRLdYOZJwcAstU9Uyn362hi9nckwmca2loVkQfUXQbKPS9YgESw2BjLyBV8YFKMuua62mTfNHWuoO_zWrp3sB5jkM3CUa44N1LYzVDq8WOw28hjGJMYZZ/s1600/DSC_0007.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Brian with his other girlfriend, Avellina. Not pictured: girlfriends 3 & 4, Siena and Chloe.</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div style="text-align: center;"> We're off to Florida for a long weekend, so long brutal cold!!!!!!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> </div>

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Luncheon Recipe :: Panzanella Salad

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Invitations & Save the Dates!

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> Morning Lovelies :) I'm excited to be working on so many new projects at <a href="http://purejoypaperie.etsy.com/">Pure Joy Paperie</a>! I seem to be all over the place but I'm just taking it day by day and creating custom orders and designs that pop into my head. I've had the opportunity to work with a few brides this season and LOVE working with brides to be to make their visions come to life.<br /> <br /> I wanted to share these nautical chart save the dates I just created for a Mount Desert, Maine wedding!<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW6oDaBDyA-q2QYtRBqvH5M6WUO4KStmOCJELczjV6fed7qaSpZRG6lvQLUWoYQzLH-cpnsMLtWssRc-as46RmEYGJcQ2xbYvXK5WMrzqRsrTodslUqFP3COjLKvudpQjQa3a1zxKIRvB_/s1600/mark+and+liza.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW6oDaBDyA-q2QYtRBqvH5M6WUO4KStmOCJELczjV6fed7qaSpZRG6lvQLUWoYQzLH-cpnsMLtWssRc-as46RmEYGJcQ2xbYvXK5WMrzqRsrTodslUqFP3COjLKvudpQjQa3a1zxKIRvB_/s1600/mark+and+liza.jpg" width="464" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> If you're interested, or know of anyone who is, please send them my way! </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="mailto:elizabethljoy@gmail.com">Email</a></div> <br /></div>

Invitations & Save the Dates!

Morning Lovelies :) I'm excited to be working on so many new projects at Pure Joy Paperie ! I seem to be all over the place but I'm...