New Spring Styles We Adore!

Happy Monday, y’all! We had the most beautiful weather in Nashville over the weekend and now it truly feels like spring is here to stay! We’re rounded up some of our favorite new spring releases, including the most darling new dresses from Hunter Bell like the one shown above (#gifted; get 15% off your Hunter Bell purchase by using the code GENHB15), the latest collection from Tory Burch that is full of pretty blues and neutrals, and the most colorful, print-happy finds from Farm Rio! We’re so smitten with this blue and white H&M kaftan that just came out today and is just $40 (this one isn’t available in stores and is sure to sell out quickly so snap yours up soon!), and today at J.Crew you can save more when you buy more, with 25% off when you purchase two items, 30% off for three and 40% off for four or more…we’re eyeing this striped shirtdress, this eyelet wrap top, this pleated-skirt dress and this silk twill maxi! Tomorrow is the final day of the Serena & Lily Outdoor Sale so if you’re like us and working to spruce up your outdoor space, you won’t want to miss these deals…you can see our top picks from the sale plus more of our outdoor favorites here! The contents of our newest P+P Creative Club Happy Mail box were just announced (so many amazing treats!) so be sure to check that out here and get signed up if you’re not already! If you haven’t entered our rug giveaway with Rush House yet, you can get all the details here!

Looking for more of our favorite finds? We just shared our latest Current Crushes and our guest room refresh with Coley Home, and be sure you’re also checking our Shop Favorites page where we add all of our current obsessions like entertaining favorites, warm-weather fashion, Amazon finds and more! Happy shopping!

Photography + Post Sponsored by Hunter Bell

Rug Giveaway with Rush House!

rug (gifted) / bed (gifted) / pillow (gifted) / duvet and sheets (gifted) / coverlet: similar here and here / sconce / antique cabinet: similar here, here and here / vintage lamp: similar here and here / window shades: similar here / wall paint: soar by sherwin-williams / door paint: tricorn black by sherwin-williams

Happy Friday, y’all! We’re so excited to kick off the holiday weekend with a fun giveaway with our friends at Rush House! We simply adore seeing women who we admire so much launch an exciting new business venture. The founders and creative minds behind Rush House, Page Mullins and Liz Strong, are wowing us with these beautiful, handmade seagrass rugs that have a completely budget-friendly price tag! What's even better? They can be oh-so-cleverly customized to fit your exact size needs! We could not love ours more (as seen above in our guest room refresh!), and to celebrate the launch of this exciting female-owned business, we are partnering with the design duo to gift one lucky winner their very own 9 x12’ rug valued at $395. To enter, follow @pencilandpaperco, @pandpcreativeclub and @shoprushhouse on Instagram and then like our latest Instagram post and tag 3 of your favorite girl bosses! The winner will be announced on Wednesday, April 7th. Good luck!

If you didn’t catch this week’s Current Crushes yet be sure to check those out here, as well as our latest roundup of outdoor favorites here, which includes our top picks from the Serena & Lily Outdoor Sale! Looking to bring a little spring into your wardrobe? You can take up to 50% off of spring styles at J.Crew right now (we’re crushing on this ruffle-front poplin dress, this eyelet wrap top, this striped coverup and this ruffle-shoulder top!) and everything is 20% off at H&M this weekend plus you get an extra 10% off to use on a future purchase (we’re loving this gingham ruffled top for just $14, this belted kaftan for $32, this polka dot organza top for $20 and this lace beach kaftan for $48!). We’re super smitten with the latest collection from Tory Burch, and the prettiest new spring dresses were just released today by Hunter Bell! Be sure you’re also checking our Shop Favorites page where we add all of our current obsessions like pretty pillows, warm-weather fashion, Amazon favorites and more! Have a wonderful weekend!

Photography: Jessica Amerson

Current Crushes!

Happy Thursday, y’all! We’re excited to share our latest fashion, home and beauty crushes! If you haven’t shopped our interactive collages before, it’s super easy…you just click or tap each individual item in the collage above and it links directly to all of the details, or you can click on the product images in the gallery below!

This weekend at J.Crew you can get up to 50% off of spring styles (we’re crushing on this pleated-skirt striped dress, this puff-sleeve button up, this floral off-the-shoulder dress and our favorite shirtdress, which is available in multiple colors and patterns for under $60!), and today you can save big on styles from Mark & Graham and all of the Williams Sonoma brands during the one-day-only Warehouse Sale (we love this leather tassel pouch, this flatweave runner and this smart oven with super convection!). The Serena & Lily Great Outdoors Sale just kicked off this week so it’s the perfect time to update your outdoor space…a few of our top picks include this wicker sofa, this wrought iron chaise, this woven lounge chair and this wicker-clad cooler!

Now through Saturday you can get up to $700 in gift cards with your Saks Fifth Avenue purchase using the code MAR21SF (our wishlist includes this embroidered kaftan, these raffia slides and this chic clutch!), and Bloomingdale’s Friends & Family Sale is going on for just a few more days, with 25% off on so many styles (we’re eyeing this tiered maxi, this wicker and leather bag, and this ruffled floral dress!). Right now you can get 40% off of full-price styles at Ann Taylor with the code INBLOOM (we’re loving this scallop-detail blouse, this floral wrap skirt and this ruffle-yoke top), all candles and home fragrance are 20% off at Anthropologie just through the weekend, and our P+P tees are on sale for just $5! Have you seen the new Neely & Chloe x Julia Berolzheimer collection of bags? There are just a few more days to place your preorder for these darling pieces (orders must be placed by 4/3 for June delivery!).

Looking for more of our favorite finds? You can see our outdoor favorites here; our guest room refresh with Coley Home here; and our spring style wishlist here! Be sure you’re also checking our Shop Favorites page for all of our current obsessions like pretty pillows, warm-weather fashion, Amazon favorites and more! Happy shopping!

P.S. Are you following Pencil & Paper Co. on the LikeToKnow.it app yet? If not, this is an easy way to shop all of our favorite finds, including additional app-exclusive content just for subscribers! Just sign up on your phone and you can get started right away!

Outdoor Favorites!

Happy Tuesday, y’all! We’ve had some crazy storms and flooding here in Nashville so today’s sunny blue skies are a beautiful and especially welcome sight! With temperatures warming up, we’re so excited to spend more time outdoors and we’ve rounded up some favorite finds for lounging, playing and dining alfresco. If you’re in need of some new outdoor furniture, this is the perfect time to make that move because the Serena & Lily Great Outdoors Sale just kicked off this week…a few of our top picks include this wicker sofa, this wrought iron chaise, this woven lounge chair and this wicker bar cart! Select outdoor pieces are on sale today only at One Kings Lane (we love this pom-pom umbrella, this pagoda bench and this Chippendale lounge chair), and this week’s sale at Chairish (their biggest sale ever!) includes great outdoor finds (how cute are these wicker and iron planters, this vintage elephant garden stool and this ‘70 rattan lounge furniture set?!).

We’re also eyeing some pretty outfits for spring and Tory Burch just released a new collection today…we’re loving this embroidered kaftan, this straw ribbon hat, this laser-cut leather bag and this puff-sleeve eyelet dress! A bunch of new spring styles just arrived at Madewell today (we’re eyeing this gingham puff-sleeve dress, this fun beaded bag, this tiered gingham midi and this embroidered -sleeve dress!), and today at J.Crew you can get up to 50% off of spring styles (we’re crushing on this lace-detail ruffled dress, this Liberty floral button-up, this gingham tiered dress and our favorite shirtdress, which is available in 6 colors and patterns for under $60 today!). The new Dondolo + LoveShackFancy collaboration that just launched is so darling (a few favorites include this floral dress, this sun hat and this gingham dress!), and new spring styles at great prices are starting to roll out at H&M (we’re loving this belted kaftan, this floral maxi and this button-front gingham dress!).

Looking for more of our favorite finds? We just shared our latest Current Crushes; our guest bedroom refresh with Coley Home; and our spring style wishlist! Be sure you’re also checking our Shop Favorites page where we add all of our current obsessions like pretty pillows, warm-weather fashion, Amazon favorites and more! Happy shopping!

Photography: Jessica Amerson

Brands Behind the Box: April Happy Mail!

Howdy, friends! Are you looking forward to your Creative Club Happy Mail treat as much as us?! We are so excited to share the “Brands Behind the Box” feature on this month’s box, and because April is our birthday month, we’re celebrating with this extra special happy full of some AMAZING products from Bangle and Babe, Erno Lazlo, Caroline’s Cakes, Kerrie Hess, Pamela Munson, and Rifle Paper Co! Gen’s Birthday Celebration box is valued at $295 for your monthly fee of just $85, so it’s a treat you certainly do not want to miss out on! Take a peek at the stories behind each of this month’s brand partners as well as our very favorite picks from their collections below. If you’re not already a Bestie member, no worries! You still have time to sign up and score this box, so head over to the Creative Club website and join in on the fun today!

Caroline’s Cakes

Rooted in southern traditions and the joy of gathering around the table, Caroline’s Cakes is a true South Carolina treat. After serving her first, and now famous, seven layer caramel cake at her son’s christening in 1982, Caroline Ragsdale Reutter quickly became a household name not only in South Carolina, but across the country for her confectionary delights. This family business, now run by Caroline’s son Richard, is beloved by many (including us!!) not only for its delectable cakes and treats, but also for the traditions it has continued since Caroline began her baking journey almost 30 years ago. All of the cakes are shipped chilled straight to your door and can be frozen for up to 6 months until they are ready to be served! We can’t wait for our Besties to enjoy a batch of cake bites for themselves, and if you are in need of a sweet treat for an upcoming birthday or celebration, look no further than Caroline’s Cakes!

Erno Lazlo

“I owe 50% of my beauty to my mother, and the other 50% to Erno Laszlo” - Audrey Hepburn. When it comes to skincare, the world renowned brand, Erno Laszlo, is one of the best! Skin guru to the stars, Dr. Laszlo emphasized the importance of finding his patients’ inner glow, and his groundbreaking legacy has stood the test of time continues to live on through the clean beauty brand today. From Audrey Hepburn, to Marilyn Monroe, to Jackie O, Laszlo built a reputation with his star studded clientele that is admired and remembered to this day. We have absolutely fallen in love with all of the products in this best sellers kit, and we can’t wait for each of you to do the same! Check out some of our other favorite products below, and say hello to your new favorite skincare line!

Bangle & Babe

Creative Club member Ashley Seahorn started Bangle & Babe in 2017 and created the original Bangle Bracelet Key Ring as a solution to a problem so many of us have… having our hands full and keeping up with our keys! The thoughtful design of this silicone key ring is the perfect mix of style and functionality, and once you add it to your keys, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it! We love how Ashley thought of even the smallest of details when working with her team in Corpus Christi, TX to design her product. From the array of bright and cheerful colors to choose from, to different metal options, to various bracelet styles, there is a bangle option for every person in your life! Check out all of our favorite pieces below, and snap a few as treats for the fellow busy bodies in your life!

Kerrie Hess Illustration

Australian born illustrator and lover of all things fashion and beauty, Kerrie Hess, is known for her whimsical watercolor paintings and designs. Hess’s work has been featured in the pages of Vogue, the cover of Harper’s Bazaar, and more, making her one of the most celebrated fashion artists in the industry! Kerrie has also illustrated commissioned pieces for some of the top brands in fashion, jewelry, and beauty, including Louis Vuitton, Cartier, Tiffany & Co, and Lancome. We are SO excited to feature Kerrie’s new book, Joy in the Little Things, in our upcoming Happy Mail box, in which the artist shares inspiration and art for readers to enjoy and find their own happiness and sources of creativity! Kerrie also offers a wide variety of original art prints and playful phone cases on her website, so take a peek at some of our favorites below!

Rifle Paper Co

Rifle Paper Co has mastered the art of bold, colorful, and whimsical floral designs and has stolen the hearts of pattern lovers everywhere, including ours! Husband and wife team, Nathan and Anna Bond, founded their company almost 12 years ago with the goal of “bringing beauty to the everyday”. From playful printed puzzles, to irresistible floral patterned stationery, to accessories that would put a smile on any gal’s face, Rifle Paper is one of our very favorite shops for happy treats that bring us joy, and we know we will be sipping our morning coffee out of this beautiful, floral mug and accessorizing our summer outfits with this colorful knotted headband all season long! Check out more of our Rifle favorites below, including our new favorite candle!

Pamela Munson

With Spring finally here and Summer right around the corner, rattan accessories are our favorite go-to’s during these beautiful, warm weather months! And when it comes to finding that perfect straw bag, look no further than to Pamela Munson, who has mastered the art of timeless basketweave pieces! Inspired by the time spent in tropical places as a child on her family boat, Pamela beautifully captures these memories in each of her thoughtfully designed handbags and accessories. We absolutely adored chatting with Pamela during our last Creative Club event, and now we are ecstatic to share her wonderful collection with each of you! While it was hard to only pick a few, we’ve rounded up some of our very favorite pieces we think our Besties will LOVE to spend their $50 gift certificate on below… happy shopping!

P.S. Are you following Pencil and Paper Co. on the LikeToKnow.it app yet? If not, this is just a friendly reminder that it’s a seamless way to directly shop our entire outfit or home pieces that we feature on Instagram! Curious about how to get started? Here's how:

1. First, you’ll need to sign up on your phone!

2. Head to our Instagram page @pencilandpaperco!

3. Screenshot a photo you love of an outfit or interiors shot. Within 5 minutes the images and links will appear in your LikeToKnow.it app for you to purchase the pieces for yourself! It’s that simple!

And as always, be sure to check out our Instagram Stories for more of our current crushes!

Photography: Jessica Amerson