Make Time for Sushi...

Always wanted to host your own sushi party? Invite some friends over for a night of sushi and sake with our new sushi inspired invites! Don't forget to add wasabi blossom thank you notes and sushi notepads for all of those new recipes.

There are many resources for sushi recipes and party ideas. Check out a few of our favorites, including dessert sushi...yum!

Tiramisushi -- for chocolate lovers!........ Dessert Sushi -- great for kids!

sushi picture courtesy of Flickr

It's Fun to be One!

With the success of celebrity bump and baby bags, Jewels and Pinstripes has taken on a new venture…providing “It’s Fun to be One” birthday bags for celebrity one-year-old children.

We are thrilled to personalize preppy whale and alligator box sets for the celebrity one-year-olds and encourage their parents to use them in correspondence with the child’s family and friends and even to showcase some of their first works of art.

Founder of Jewels and Pinstripes, Julie Kenney states “I’m so excited to expand my partnership with Boatman Geller [first birthday bags]. Their adorable designs continue to appeal to our celebrity recipients as they have received numerous follow-up orders from Hollywood moms who have fallen in love with Boatman Geller stationery.”

We're Celebrating All Things Coastal...

With inspiration from east coast vacation spots like Nantucket and Cape Cod, perfectly compliment your party (whether thrown for imaginative children or for entertaining the entire neighborhood) with our nautical stationery, matching coasters and even seafaring party favors.

We want to remind you that you DON’T have to live in Nantucket (come on, we live in the Midwest!) to throw a fantastically themed coastal party!

Carrie and Tuck Giveaway!

We are busy spreading the word about our new product carrie and tuck. To celebrate its upcoming release, we are giving away three carrie and tuck note totes!

Would you like to win a carrie and tuck note tote in the color of your choice? Just comment below and tell us why and where you will be taking your note tote this summer. We will choose three lucky winners on July 31st!

Winners will be announced July 31st on our blog so don't forget to check back to see if you are one of the winners!

The Fine Print:
1. Contest will close Thursday, July 31st at 12 am EST and is open to anyone - accounts, customers, blog visitors, etc.
2. Check back here after contest is complete to see if you won and for instructions on how to claim your carrie and tuck note tote.
3. Only one entry per person please.

Brighten Up Your Summer...

Bold, wide stripes that are bursting with color are a current trend in everything from accessories to clothing to furniture.

Brighten up your summer with our new Awning Stripe foldover notes! They provide a great backdrop for personalized correspondence. With four colors to choose from, you are sure to find one that compliments your style.

Orange: Purse-o-naltouch Orange Striped Handbag, Pink: Aerie Stripe String Bikini, Green: Pottery Barn Green Apple Classic Stripe Cushion, Blue: Gap Striped Terry Tunic

Celebrate Red, White and Blue...

Celebrate this Independence Day by honoring your favorite patriot with our Glory box sets and flat cards.

Nothing goes better with July 4th than an old-fashioned barbeque. Check out our new grilling inspired invite that is sure to enliven your next party. After you have picked the date and time, consider these helpful backyard barbeque tips...

As the barbeque host:
• Do have all grilled food ready at relatively the same time.
• Do offer grilled vegetarian options.
• Do think of unique and different types of food items to grill. Fruit, veggies, pizzas and even appetizers can be grilled, not just meat.

As a barbeque guest:
• Do feel okay bringing your own sauce.
• Do expect the meat to be provided by the host, but pull your weight by bringing your own sides and beverages. Go the extra mile and bring enough to share with others.
• Do keep food at 40 degrees F using an insulated cooler with ice or ice packs when carrying food to a barbeque.

Celebrating Summer Sports!

Following Tiger Woods’ exhilarating overtime win at the U.S. Open on Monday, we are celebrating one of summer's greatest sports - golf!

Personalize these new sporty foldover notes and correspondence cards for your favorite golfer (or even keep them for yourself!). Our matching luggage tag makes a stylish gift for golf bags too!




Picture courtesy of Flickr