Paper Trail

Some gorgeous file folders from Paper Trail to inspire one to get organised!

Plant labels

These gorgeous plant labels are designed by british artist kim jenkins. Think these sticks would make a wonderful gift for someone with green fingers or a wonderful idea as a garden themed wedding favour (if you personalise it with a message). Available here.

Cool Cards

I have been swamped with work and nursing a cold this week, hence the lack of the usual dosage of inspiration at laissezfaire. I really dislike being sick. My mind doesn't seem to be working and something which usually takes me a minute to complete takes forever! =(

Will be off to Melbourne for a week tomorrow and hopefully I would have recovered by then. I am really looking forward to checking out the cool sights and smell of this fabulous city. Will definitely keep everyone posted on any inspirational findings there. If you know of a place I shouldn't miss, do dearly let me know!

Meanwwhile, I leave you with some cool business cards I found at Fubiz e. (via Designer's Block). Signing off back to bed...xoxo

Mother's Day Giveaway - greeting cards featuring work of Julia Staite

I was recently browsing through pvuk when I came across the work of UK based freelance illustrator Julia Staite. Really love the colours in her whimsical and childlike mixed media collages.

I decided to order some of her work printed on some lovely greeting cards through Imagekind . The cards arrived in the mail today and I was so blown away by the quality of the paper and print. And Imagekind was lovely enough to send me 2 extra sets of prints as a giveaway on Laissezfaire and my baby's blog, Pupsik!

If you would like to receive a set of 5 greeting cards from Imagekind featuring the work of Julia Staite, please drop an email to ztansl@gmail.com with the subject title "Mother's Day giveaway" by 10 May. Please include your name and contact number in the email. I will pick 2 winners at random on May 11th, Mother's Day. Open to Singapore residents only. Thank you Imagekind!

(above) Mother's Day Giveaway

Vera Wang's wedding stationary

Did you know that the wedding fashion diva Vera Wang has a stationary collection? And do I have to say how gorgeous it is? I just love these wonderful vintage and handmade-looking lasercut pattern notes. I can just see these details taken off one of her exquisite gowns.

Book artist Rachel Hazell

I am just fascinated by the labour-intensive work by book artist Rachel Hazell. Rachel designs, writes, illustrates, prints, binds and exhibits book-related work using age-old labour-intensive methods. The tiny booklets she created above are handpainted and handsewn - using a medieval long stitch. Perfect for tiny sketches on the beach or poems with few words. (via Oh Joy)

INSPIRATION poster

For those in search of this magic word. Available at Design for Mankind's Etsy shop.

Brumbleberrylane

I just love these gorgeous stationary from Brumbleberrylane.

Chair Journaling Cards

Set of scalloped purse tags.

"Crown that Sticker"

Old School Stuff

I came across a website with one of the coolest old school stationary, living and accessory selection ever. Do check it out!

Knock Knock

Here are some really cool and witty stationary from Knock Knock.

(above) 3-Way Pads organize useful lists into 3 logical thirds. With an elastic band for closure, everything is conveniently contained in one portable, stylish unit.

(above) Witty and honest filing folders

Lovelymailorder

It has been a while since I posted on paper stationary. I am now officially back to my paper addict ways. Here are some gorgeous address files to share from Lovelymailorder.

Lovely card pack gathered from found paper.
Beautifully packaged paper sampler.

Beautiful things for a desk

ohhh...I would love to have this Crosley desk phone sitting on my desk at home. Even though I don't have a land line, I could always pretend. It is available at amazon.com. The equally handsome carbon copy note pads are from Paper+Cup. (via The Scoop)

What wood would when willed

Good news! In case you didn't already know, you can now buy cool stationary from labels such as mmmg and rock scissor paper at Woodwould. I was in their shop at The Cathay just recently and had a hard time deciding what to get because everything looked so yummy! And more good news! Woodwould will be giving away a small gift to our blog readers when you purchase anything from them. Just mention laissezfaire at the counter when (and if) you are ready to checkout! Thanks Woodwould!

Février

Beautiful hand-drawn notebooks by Février designs. Do check out more of their cool indie stuff at etsy.

Old paper

I found out about appleseed today. This Etsy store sells packets of old paper which includes wallpaper, sheet music, pages of text, poems, greeting cards, trading & playing cards, matchbox covers, children's illustrations and text, maps,used stamps, postcards, atlas pages,old patterns,recipes... Mostly vintage. Good for inspiration and making pretty much anything with paper. (via poppytalk)

millimeter/milligram

I have a soft spot for Japanese/Korean stationary and can never grow tired of buying them. Check out the awesome line of cute paper products from Korean store Millimeter/Milligram. Yummy colours and patterns with modern old-school charm. They ship internationally and you can order from their online catalogue.

Bluebird Studios

Beautiful, fresh and unique fonts by Rebecca Trawick of Bluebird Studios. Wonderful for weddings if you are looking for some fresh calligraphy for invitations. Rebecca is also an illustrator, collagist and painter who uses found materials, paper ephemera and other vintage items in her work.

Good on paper

The paper addict in me is back! Check out these beautiful designs by self-taught graphic designer Lisa Wong. Some of my favourites here...just love the beautiful graphics and colour combination of the cards and envelopes she chooses for her stationary.

Lisa also does custom wedding invitations and designs. The wedding collaterals she did for Lisa and Nick's wedding are gorgeous! Must check up her website for more eye candy!

Stamp away!

This is such a fun way to personalise a book gift or lay claim to a book. Brilliant idea from Martha Steward!

Pink Loves Brown

If you are a paper addict (like me) and like pink + brown (like me), then you must absolutely adore Pink Loves Brown. This website features paper goods with gorgeous colour combinations and little stuff like magnets and pins by Nicole Balch.



Nicole also owns Smart & Lovely, where she offers web and graphic design services. She is also the designer for the advertising co-op Indie Finds, the blogger behind Making it Lovely, and founder of the business resource Oh, Honestly.... Does this girl sleep at all?