inspiration: liberty fabrics

November Michael Print Linen

Blue and Pink Eliza Print Linen

Alex A Tana Lawn

Isabella Grace C Bloomsbury Crinkle Georgette

Skye Sophia B Tana Lawn

Wiltshire J Tana Lawn

Ianthe C Lantana

Thorpe G Tana Lawn

Spring Poppy A Belgravia Silk Satin

I'm always looking for new ways to get inspired in my design work! Liberty, based in London, has been open since 1875. Their fabrics include rich, saturated colors and gorgeous patterns – all heavily drawn from their own vast archive of designs influenced by the Art Nouveau and Arts and Crafts movements. It's a great place to get some fresh ideas for color palettes for stationery and wedding invitations.

{Photos: Liberty}

beth perry DESIGN for Crane!

So, this is a HUGE announcement for beth perry DESIGN. I am an official Crane & Co. designer. What the what?!?

Red Holly Jolly Holiday Photo Card - Flat or Folded

Green Holly Jolly Holiday Photo Card - Folded or Flat

Let It Snow Holiday Photo Card

Let It Snow Card - close up

Fa La La Holiday Photo Card in Blue

Fa La La Holiday Photo Card in Green

Crane & Co. contacted me over the summer about submitting some holiday photo card designs and I jumped at the chance. After submitting, I anxiously awaited the results. Seriously, just to be asked is a crazy dream for me as a stationer and designer. When they told me that my designs had been chosen to sell this fall, I think I went nuts. Eeeeeeeeeeeee! So, peeps, it is official, and not a joke – my designs are now for sale at Crane.com. You can check them out above and at the Crane & Co. website with direct links to the designs below each image.

{Photos via Crane.com}

le mariage

Hey! So, the latest Minted design challenge is one of my most favorites! I've been doing watercolor designs a while for clients, but I thought I would amp it up for a wedding invite design-a-thon. I had so much fun painting and then pairing the art with clean, fresh layouts. My entries all include hand-drawn or hand-painted art and are pictured above, from top: Pollen, Eldorado, Obstreperous, Oceanic and Hemingway.

Please make sure to check out all the fantastic designers and entries in minted's contest, and please rate as many as you can when you have a moment! (Hint: If you'd like, you can sort by designer at the upper left of the page above the design images. Mine are at the top of p. 15.)

{Images by beth perry DESIGN for minted}

notebooks galore!

Oh, I am a sucker for notebooks, as evidenced by past history. So, when I saw that the latest challenge on minted.com is all about personalized notebooks, I was so excited! My entries, all featuring hand-drawn or hand-painted art, are pictured above, from top: Jiraf, Fripp, Andalusia and Architect.

As always, there are some seriously incredible designers in the mix – please make sure to check out all the great entries in minted's contest, and please vote for your favorites when you have a moment! Oh, and guess what? minted is offering 25 FREE mommy / business / calling cards just for registering on their site. Nice! Check out the offer HERE!

{Images by beth perry DESIGN for minted}

. . . and a happy new year!

Yep, it's time for another holiday card extravaganza at minted.com. This time it is all about New Year's cards and holiday minibooks. My entries are pictured above, from top: Jubilee, Dominica, Faulkner and Orleans. There are some seriously incredible designs in the mix this time. Make sure to check out all the great designers and designs in minted's contest, and please vote for your favorites when you have a moment!

{Images by beth perry DESIGN for minted}

new stationery at minted

Yay! There's some new beth perry DESIGN stationery at minted! Just for kids, this new version of Prep School features space for a photo of your little one. Wouldn't this be so cute to tuck into a camp care package? It comes in several summery-fun, kid-friendly colors, including amethyst, rose, navy and grass. You can also get a non-photo version of Prep School here. Lots more beth perry DESIGN stationery cards, labels, invitations + more to see at minted.com.

{Photos from minted}

happy holidays!?!

Crazy, I know, but it is time for a holiday card extravaganza at minted.com. Feels like we just finished the holiday season yesterday, right? Well, this is pretty exciting because minted is offering a prize to not just the designers, but also to YOU, dear peeps! Everyone who rates at least 50 entries by 8:00 pm EST on June 6 will be entered into a drawing for a $500 credit on minted! That should cover your own holiday cards, baby announcements, business and calling cards, and stationery gifts for friends and family with more to spare! Yes.

So, my own entries are pictured above, from top: Varsity and Peppermint Stick. There are so many fantastic designs up for the win. Make sure to check out all the great designers and designs in minted's contest and please vote for your favorites by June 6th!

{Images by beth perry DESIGN for minted}

minted for chronicle books

Just entered a new minted.com challenge. This one is for a non-personalized stationery design for Chronicle Books. Seriously. How cool would that be!? My entries are pictured above, from top: Hatfield, Python, Jakarta and Marguerite. There are some fantastic designs up for the win. Make sure to check out all the great designers and designs in minted's contest and please vote for your favorites!

{Images by beth perry DESIGN for minted}

hello, springtime

Spring definitely feels like it is here in full force. In celebration, here are some flowers for you – Ranunculus from Trader Joe's – my favorites!

slate interiors

I want to marry this store! Recently visited Slate Interiors, a wonderful shop in Plaza Midwood in Charlotte. Slate features more than 50 artists, merchants and designers offering a carefully curated and edited selection of beautiful art and home furnishings. I fell in love with all the great throw pillows, vintage maps + prints, mid-century glassware and the insane assortment of fantastic lamps + shades. More photos below:

Definitely visit Slate Interiors next time you're in the neighborhood – certainly a must-do in Charlotte. And, also check out their blog, which features updates on the latest happenings and new stock.

{Photos by me at Slate Interiors, 1401 Central Avenue, Charlotte, NC}