Paper & Thread Co.

Friday, March 8, 2013

Feature Friday, Local Love : Soel Boutique

Each week I'll be doing a post entitled Feature Friday !

These posts will highlight an online shop, boutique, blogger, company, artist, product - anything or anyone who inspires me and has a message or product that I'd love to share with all of you !

This week, I'm starting with one of my absolute favorite stops for incredible fashion that is always on trend - Soel Boutique , located right near me in The Shops at The Riverwoods in Provo, Utah .

I am beyond obsessed with their Instagram pictures - they share such unique outfit ideas and feature items and looks that I truly feel I won't find anywhere else.
Here are some of my favorites that I've started collecting in my "Style" album on my iPhone!

I wanted to put a heart next to the ones that were my top picks, but I literally started doing it on every single one, so I put hearts next to my favorite looks for transitioning into spring!

Seriously?
To. Die. For.
And you'll find much more than clothing when you stop in their shop :)

Not only does Soel carry incredible lines of clothing, jewelry, shoes, bags, baby items, books and so much more - but the design aesthetic that they implement into their shop and window displays is one that I have been both obsessing over and inspired by for years.

You can follow Soel's blog, here .
You can also follow their Instagram, here . (@soelboutique)

Anything that you see on their blog or Instagram page can be ordered over the phone!
If you live in the area and haven't been in yet, get yourself there!

Which boutiques will be your go-to spots for spring shopping this year ?

- erika

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Color Crush : A Black and White Affair

Dress : The Impeccable Pig (similar here), All Accessories: The Impeccable Pig,

Shoes: Steve Madden (similar here) , Watch : Michael Kors

One of my favorite upcoming trends for spring is the always classic black and white outfit .

I love the clean lines, interesting graphics, and completely chic way a black and white outfit can come together. And of course, it's always fun to look for ways to add a little pop of color as you pull your look together.

This outfit was actually put together and shot back in September while I was working for The Impeccable Pig. I love that black and white is a tried and true look that is always sure to come back around so that I could use it again here !

And, you can bring the black and white trend to your iPhone too!

Here are some of my favorite black and white options from my shop!

Shop the Classic Stripe Case, here .

Shop the Mini Trefoil Case , here .

Shop the Chevron Stripe Case , here.

Remember, you can always pick your own color scheme with any of my basic designs, so if you see a pattern you like and you're anxious to add this classic color combo to your favorite accessory, we can make it happen!

- erika

Monday, March 4, 2013

Design Inspiration Monday : Exposed Wood Beams

If you follow me on Pinterest , you know that by far my most pinned items fall into the " For The Home " category . As a young stay-at-home mom, and first time home owner, I'm forever dreaming of the ways I'd like to change my house and equally wishing up the time (and funds) to actually do it .

Some of the images that have been catching my eye lately are very natural and earthy .

Perhaps my favorite way to add this kind of character to your home is through the use of exposed wooden ceiling beams .

Images via Houzz.com

These images left me craving a soft and natural pallet for a collection . I snagged the perfect pattern set and I'm still putting the final designs together, but here's a little sneak peak the upcoming collection inspired by the images above :

- erika

Saturday, March 2, 2013

Saturday Smashbook : 3.2.13

I'm not sure how many generations this hit , but if you were a child of the 90s' , then you should definitely remember the days of the "Smashbook" .

A place to record you current thoughts, feelings, crushes-of-the-moment - it was the one-liner diary for the pre-teen girl.

A few months back, when I first started blogging for my family, I decided to bring this trend of the past into action. I am the world's worst journal keeper, and even as I look back at what I've written on these posts so far, they are horrendously similar.

Still, it gives me a bit of insight into what I've been doing these past few months.

I'm hoping to share these every week as a way to give all of you a chance to get to know me just a little bit better!

- erika

Sunday, February 24, 2013

Hipster Collection

The Hipster Collection is the latest listing for Paper & Thread Co.!

I absolutely love the colors in this collection - corals, mints, greys, plums, yellows - so many of my favorites! I also love the way that when combined differently these designs can either create a really bright or slightly more muted pallet .

I love so many of these cases , but I have to say the mint and plum dotted case ( bottom , second from left ) or first striped case take the cake for me.

Some of these images helped inspire me to put this collection together :