I've always loved ampersands. I really don't know why. They're just so unique... alluring... quirky... curvy! I'm so into the shorthand, there's even an (improper simplification of the) ampersand in our blog title ('cause we're cool like that). With this pre-existing ampersand love, you can imagine how excited I was when we received this awesome piece of craftsmanship in the mail from Caytlyn and Jordan of Dots & Stripes!
Caytlyn and I started a correspondence a few months ago, and found we have a lot in common. We both are relatively new bloggers, adore graphic design, and have recently launched small business online with our significant others. I adore her design work and dig her style, so when she told me she and Jordan were about to drop new line of reclaimed wood signs I freaked! The quality and personality of this collection is impressive. We love our Dots & Stripes ampersand, and I've already got my eyes on another piece- the "lucky" sign!
Judd and I were super excited to take our Pearl & Earl photo. And as if we weren't being literal enough, we thought we'd rock the polkadots and stripes to pay homage to our new friends' awesome shop!
Like many handmade start-ups, Dots & Stripes began as a personal project. Caytlyn asked Jordan to make an "EAT" sign for their kitchen, and that little sign gave way to a business. Their passion for decorating their home and DIY projects inspired them to branch out and open shop.
With the finesse of a skilled designer, Caytlyn adds her super cute branding in the details. I love how the hand-stamped accents blend Caytlyn's personal touch with Jordan's skillful woodwork. Dots + Stripes signs even come with a nail, adhered to the back with super cute washi tape, so they're 100% ready to hang! Pick any of their designs in a rainbow of colors: Teal (as shown), Yellow, Tangerine, Red, Pink, Natural (wood) and Natural Dark. You can find them here.
These designs make both fantastic photo props and lovely decorations for your home. We had so much fun playing with our ampersand until it finally settled on our side table!
Remember, these signs are just the first installment of the Dots & Stripes brand - I can't wait see what else is in store! Thank you, Caytlyn & Jordan for sharing your awesome collaborations! We ♥ D&S!
And if you love good design as much as I do, check out Caytlyn's blog, Love Design + Sunshine! You can keep see some behind the scenes of Dots & Stripes, DIYs, Caytlyn's personal musings, and of course, fantastic graphic design. I'm a devoted follower :) you should be too!
xox
P + E
First, I've got to say that I love ampersands too! Secondly, LOVE that color that you received!!! Lastly...I love that you two rocked the dots & stripes in the photo! It's all awesome. =0)
Reply~Kim
from Blogging Buddies
2justByou.blogspot.com
Ooooh I love these! What a fantastic start to a shop! I want one. :o
ReplyOh! Oh! We adore ampersands! And we adore teal! And we are totally in love with your awesome cut outs!
ReplyGood luck, we're sure you're going to rock it :D
Vicky & David
www.vividplease.me
xox
Lovely work! Congratulations on your start up!
ReplyThose are great! They're so reasonably priced too.
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