Walmart Fashion Finds!

snap up our new favorite black dress (p.s. it’s under $50!!)

our spring staple jeans are under $40!

we’re crushing on this denim dress under $25!

Happy Wednesday, y’all! You know there’s nothing we love more than finding chic pieces at a great price! Last month, we partnered with Walmart for their “We Dress America” campaign and we wanted to share a few new pieces we’ve been crushing on! These Walmart Fashion pieces are absolutely perfect warm weather wardrobe additions! With summer on the horizon we’re getting ready for a few months full of fun travel! And since we’re always on the hunt for the perfect travel piece we had to let y’all know about our latest obsession, this knitted dress (pictured above) is the comfiest and doesn't wrinkle (so it’s perfect for packing)! And did we mention that’s a score at under $50?!?

Curious about some of our other warm weather finds? We are swooning over this chic wrap dress, this empire waist maxi, and these darling gingham sandals. Planning a beach vacation? We think this netted bucket bag, this striped tote, and this natural straw bag are perfect for any getaway! We also plan to snap up this darling striped hat! Can you believe all these travel necessities are under $35?!?!

You know we love pattern play! We are crushing on this chic leopard blouse paired with our spring staple pants (under $40)! We also adore these leopard mules. And how can we resist this collared striped button down?!?! We know finding the most perfect every day bra seems daunting, but we love this one! We wear it with our go-to tee and it’s so comfy! We’re also eyeing this shapewear to go under our favorite denim dress.

Oh, and how could we forget to mention that you get free 2-day shipping and returns on purchases over $35?!?! Take a peek at more of our favorites below! Happy shopping, y’all!

This post is sponsored by Walmart. #Ad #Partner

Introducing our Alphabet Series!

HOWDY y’all! Today’s the BIG DAY… we are thrilled to announce the official launch of our newest art collection, our Alphabet Series, available on One Kings Lane! The goal of this series was to let Y’ALL create your very OWN custom messaging by offering every single letter, number, punctuation, and symbols in 12 of our favorite color combinations. The art comes in 3 different sizes (small 12”L X 14”W, medium 24”L X 28”W, and large 30”L X 35”W) making it perfect for any room, big or small! The possibilities for creating are endless!

And if you’re having trouble deciding… we’ve curated our FAVORITE signature phrases like LOVE Y’ALL, HOWDY, and HELLO to make it super easy for y’all! Looking for a piece for over your bar? We’ve got you covered! Needing a fun piece of art for your kid’s playroom? Take a peek here! On the hunt for inspiration for your office? We think this phrase is perfect! Be sure to browse the entire collection because we just might have your FAVORITE phrase already created!

Friendly reminder, we love nothing more than being able to see how y’all style them in your home so be sure to always tag us on Instagram and use #pencilandpaperco when you feature our art!

P.S. We love our Alphabet Series layered with our Color Studies series or other art! Scroll down to see some of the collection!

brighten up any kid’s room with some personalization (and color)!

inspired by our not so secret love of color - snap up this favorite phrase of ours for your own space!

we’re swooning over this punch of color in the form of a heart!

numbers are ideal for a milestone, anniversary, or birthday celebration!

make a statement on any wall! “!” coming Tuesday, may 14th! snap up our howdy tote here!

show off your favorite spot, country, state, or hometown pride!

we think this is the sweetest addition to any nursery!

we love super-sized initials for events!

Photography by Tec Petaja, Leslee Mitchell, David Tsay.

Gen's Winter Wardrobe Essentials

our favorite wrap coat is sadly from several seasons ago, but here is our new favorite, cashmere crewneck sweater, purse (one pictured not available), Japanese denim jeans, shoes, glasses, gold Rolex, diamond stud earrings

There’s nothing we love more than color and pattern when it comes to vacation dressing or festive parties, but our everyday winter uniform is usually a bit more neutral and classic. To make getting ready for work easy, we’ve pared our cold weather favorites down to some must-have essentials that truly make getting dressed each morning pain-free! If you own a camel, navy, and black cashmere sweater you’ll be set for the season.

We suggest two pairs of jeans that you LOVE, fit well, and are truly flattering! Our current favorites are these dark Japanese denim with a great raw edge detail (and amazing price $78) and it’s always good to throw a more relaxed pair in the mix too (like this or this). And if you own a great quality coat in Camel, Navy, or Black you will always look pulled together and chic. We especially love the versatility of a wrap coat like this, this, or this. Then add a statement pair of sunglasses, a classic watch, and pretty flats or a fun pair of Vans and you’re ready for anything the day throws at you!

PS. You can’t go wrong with a full tonal look of shades of camel or all navy- but we also love navy paired with black or brown or a completely tonal look paired with a contrasting purse or shoe. The best part of buying in this very limited palette? You just can’t go wrong!

house beautiful tablescape

We couldn't be more excited to share with you our Tablescape feature from the new June issue of House Beautiful. So honored to be included in one of our very favorite magazines!

We thought it would be fun to share some behind the scenes of our shoot with my dear friend Tec Petaja and tips on how to get your garden ready for summer entertaining!  

1.  The first step in creating a beautiful table setting is to start with an overall color palette.  As you know by now, we're huge fans of blue and white and absolutely love this fabric by our friend Mark D. Sikes, which was the jumping off point for our tablescape. 

2. We always like to mix and match patterns to add visual interest and a touch of whimsy...a fun way to achieve this look is with a few of our favorite napkins from Serena & Lily plus our signature "geo dinner" and "zag salad" plates from our recent collaboration with Jill Rosenwald. 

3. You know we adore a touch of rattan and bamboo...these chargers from Serena & Lily and this flatware (currently on sale) add the perfect amount of texture. 

4.  We love a little element of surprise and these cocottes are ideal for serving individual baked eggs (keeps everything warm). They are also the perfect holder for custom place cards by our incredibly talented friend Chelsea Petaja.  

5. A tablecloth is the perfect way to add a touch of softness and a pop of color. 

6.  Comfortable seating is always important for any lunch or dinner party...we're huge fans of the sculptural quality these metal and wicker chairs add - plus, they're super fun to customize with a fabric cushion!

1. The key to a great lounge area is a sofa that's both beautiful and comfortable. We love our Pacifica Corner Sectional. Perfect for an evening cocktail...and just as great for an afternoon nap! 

2. Pillows are one of our favorite ways to quickly update any space. We often mix a combination of both custom and "off the shelf" pillows. Our current blue and white pillows are from Mark D. Sikes' Signature Collection. We also love these classic blue and white striped pillows from Pottery Barn and these from One Kings Lane...or you can see more of our favorites here. 

3. To make a space visually interesting...it's all about the mix.  This sculptural coffee table is the perfect modern surprise in an otherwise traditional space. 

4. We love using a relaxed sisal in indoor/outdoor spaces. This "wicker sand sisal" by Dash & Albert is one of our favorites...shop more of our rug picks here. 

1. We love layering in blue and white ceramics to make our bar area feel special.  We used the "Small Geo Cocktail Tray" from our collaboration with Jill Rosenwald and a mix of traditional blue and white chinoiserie vessels. 

2. This classic "champagne bucket" from Serena and Lily is the perfect size (and it's on sale now!) We also love this one! 

3. Our favorite styling tip is a mix of beautiful fresh flowers paired with potted herbs (perfect for garnishing summer cocktails). Bowls of citrus are the finishing touch for a bar area that's both functional and pretty. 

Wishing you a Happy Memorial day with lots of outdoor entertaining!  

photography by Tec Petaja