Finally got around to buying Hugo and then came across these “Hugo Like” (my word!) prints on ETSY – very cool self portraits by French photographer “Yann”  – definitely on the list for the home reno!

Friday links for you to enjoy….

Recession busting style: 20 dresses under $200
Summer Essentials Big Floppy Hats via Cup of Jo
Perfectly pleasant Peasant Blouses
Must sign up to this: Blogging Your Way Ecourse

Yay to the weekend!  Off on hols on Tuesday for two weeks so the store is going to be closed until June 1st – so if you’re looking for us drop us a mail and we’ll respond when we get back…

It’s not often I come across a wedding that takes place in my hometown of Castlerea, Co. Roscommon that looks like a styled Magazine Shoot, so when I spotted this beauty over on One Fab Day’s blog I was giddy to see Castlerea – well the beautiful Clonalis House looking so stunning.

My family stayed in the renovated stables a few summers ago and everyone loved it there – including this little man.  How quickly time flies…..

My Little Federer : Image via those talented dudes over at Wonky Eye

V Neck Lace Wedding Dress : $376.50

I’ve just discovered Wedding Bees Wedding Dresses via Pinterest and I am blown away by the prices and the styles.

WeddingdressBee is an online boutique that specializes in  Wedding dresses, Bridesmaids dresses, Flower girls’ dresses, Mother of bridal dresses and all other women’s formal dresses.  

I have no idea what the quality of these dresses are like but the designs are amazing (and the price tag is very recession friendly.

Here are some of my favourites.

Sweetheart Trumpet Ballgown : £331

Dropped Waist Tulle Wedding Dress : $316.50

Check them out for yourself – they have every imaginable style available – I could copy and paste all night but that would be very sad!  Enjoy….and make sure to browse through the 2012 Fairytale Collection -  I might just order one to prance around the house in!!

Good morning – another Springy day here in Galway has put me in a very good mood!

Like Us on Facebook

So, if we get to 200 Facebook likes by March 31st we are giving away a 200 euro voucher for any stationery on our site! Just like us and you will be added to the draw. Make sure you like our page and not just our Giveaway Comment to be in with a chance to win So get liking and sharing – even if you’re not getting married you can give it to someone who is! Winner will be announced on April 1st – and it’s not an April Fools!

Offer open to international customers also

Blushing Bride

…makes a return to our site!  With coral and blush popping up in lots of blogs and moodboards for 2012 we have decided to bring our Blushing Bride invite back! And it’s priced at a very affordable 5.75 euro per set – each set includes : 5 x 7 Pocket card enclosure, coral backing card, cream invite, 1 5″ x 7″ additional information card, 1 RSVP card mounted on a backing card, 1 x RSVP coral envelope and 1 x outer invitation envelope. Pricing ALSO includes assembly. Contact us at info@featherandink.com if you don’t need all of the elements listed above or need additional directions / accommodation cards and we can provide a custom price for you. This invite is available in a wide range of colours and patterns – contact us with your colour scheme and we will advise what we have to suit.

Pop along to our online store to see it – we are adding LOTS of new designs this week – eeeeek!!

We are delighted to announce the winners of the FREE Wedding Stationery as follows:

Mary Nolan, Casteblakeney, Ballinasloe, Co Galway
&
Caroline Strong, Kilcullen, Co Kildare

Congratulations Ladies – looking forward to working with you to create wedding stationery that is uniquely yours.

If you didn’t win this time,  like us on facebook to be up to date with special offers and promotions only available to our Facebook Fans.

Valentines Giveaway - €2,000 worth of Wedding Stationery up for grabs

Yes you read it right – the best things in life are FREE!  To celebrate Valentines Day, Feather and Ink have teamed up with Ireland AM on TV3 to give two lucky viewers the chance to each win 1,000 euro worth of custom designed Feather and Ink Wedding Stationery. The shows airs from 7am-10am from Monday 13th February through Friday 17th February and again on 3e in the afternoon. If you’re going to be in work email us at info@featherandink.com and we’ll send you the question and text number so you can still be in with a chance to win! Pass this on to your engaged friends and make sure they like us on facebook to be up to date with special offers and promotions.

Personalize your wedding invitations or baby announcements online at featherandink.com. Choose your inks, fonts, pocketfolds and designs to create something uniquely yours.  For a more vintage look and feel go for letterpress printing or keep it sleek and contemporary using digital printing – at featherandink.com the choice is yours the options are endless!

Vintage Garden Charm

Floral Edge Lettepress Invitation

Sunburst Letterpress Invitation