Author: birch press

Outwitting Mother Nature

I live in Seattle, which means it’s sunny here a total of maybe 2 months out of the whole year. The rest of the time it’s rainy and cloudy. So that beautiful garden with sunflowers, tulips, tomatoes, and peas you had in mind has a small window of reality. Now don’t get me wrong, I love it here, just a little more sun would be nice! For my garden’s sake! That’s why I have recently fell in love with terrariums. It’s the perfect way to bring your garden indoor and avoid Mother Nature dampening your fun!

Having greenery in your home isn’t a new idea, however it seems that terrariums have recently become the new home decor hype! These tiny ecosystems are super easy to create and you can customize it to your liking! Not only are they fun to make, but they make for a gorgeous decor in your home.

The great thing about terrariums that you will love, which if you’re anything like my sister who can’t keep a plant alive to save her life, is that the maintenance is minimal. Direct sunlight and an occasional watering is all that is needed.

Birch Press Design has noticed the trend! We recently got in the gorgeous Vida Terrarium

Air plants, ferns, mosses, succulents,

Instantly freshen up your living room with a gorgeous terrarium. Have fun and get creative!

April 22, 2016
The Perfect Wedding Gift

Buying a gift for a couple getting married can be a challenging task sometimes. You want to get them something that they will use on a regular basis and is pratical, but you also want it to be nice and unique. Birch Press Design has just the gift in mind!

Our Simple Glassware Collection is just the thing you are looking for! They will certainly be used every day, and are simple, elegant, and will surely be a memorable gift!

The Simple Glass Tumblers come in a set of 6 and are safe for both hot and cold liquids. They will be ideal for every day use as well as serving guests with the Simple Glass Carafe. The straight-edge makes for a delicate, modern look that will compliment any kitchen style!

Don’t stress about what you are going to get the happy couple. Birch Press Design has everything you need to help celebrate this happy time!

April 19, 2016
An Extra Touch!

One of my favorite parts of a party whether it’s Christmas, a birthday, or some of my girlfriends are just coming over for a good time, is the presentation of the food. It might not make a big difference to some people, but it adds a nice touch to the occasion, at least for me. I love playing around with different looks and textures to my presentation. Lately I have been loving the new marble serving boards Birch Press Design recently got in!

The rounded corners give the board a modern look while the neutral tone of the board makes for a great canvas for my delicious treats! Available in sizes small, wide, and long, you can display an assortment of foods varying in shapes and sizes!

April 12, 2016
Announcing Roost

We have a new line to introduce to you! It’s called Roost, and we are in love! We absolutely adore everything in their line from their glassware to their home decor. So far we have tumblers, carafes, and serving boards up on Birch Press Design that are completely gorgeous. In the future you can expect new products such as terrariums, vases, frames, and more! Enjoy shopping around, we promise that you won’t be disappointed!

April 5, 2016
More than Cake!

Our hand-made clay cakestands are a must have! They are the perfect tool for displaying your treats such as cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and more! But presenting your sweets isn’t the only use for this beautiful piece. Place it in your living room on a shelf or table to show flowers, souvenirs from your travels, or family heirlooms. Anything! It’s your turn to get creative!

I love utilizing the decor I have and decorating various ways. Birch Press Design has cakestands avaliable in colors aqua and cream. As well as different designs including stitched, scalloped, and ruffled in sizes small and medium. It’s time to be resourceful and artistic and change up your home decor!

March 29, 2016
Bedroom Neutrals

My recent obsession has been Pinterest lately. Whenever I have some down time, you can find me on the couch snuggled up with a blanket and a cup of green tea with my iPad scrolling through the app pinning left and right. It has inspired me to redecorate my house, try new recipes, and look into lots of new DIYs. So I warn you: once you open this app, you may not be able to put it down!

I especially love looking at the home decor pins and I have definitely noticed a trend when it comes to the ones I re-pin onto my board. I love the minimalist style; it just looks so fresh and clean!

A key to the look I want to achieve includes lots of neutrals! Neutrals with pops of greenery or beautiful paintings is what I love! And you know what that means…time to purchase new decor!

Birch Press Design has a new Savanna Bedroom Collection that has the perfect neutral color palette that will go great with my vision! Made with 100% Belgian linen, this collection will make a cozy new addition to your bedroom! The duvet is available in twin, full, queen, and king and the pillow cases comes in a king and standard size. A size for everyone!

For an extra bonus, from March 18th – April 1st 2016, the Savanna Bedroom Collection is having a special sale. There is a 25% discount off of the Savanna duvet and pillow cases! Don’t miss out on this great deal!

March 21, 2016
Especially For You

I think we may be getting our first glimpse of spring here in the Pacific Northwest and the mood is wonderful. The clouds are parting and the sun may be peeking through a bit over the next couple days and I can’t wait to head for the mountains and hike a bit. My go to trail is Annette Lake – it isn’t too far from Seattle (just a 45 minute drive) – but provides a nice steep, escape to a beautiful hidden lake at the top of the mountain.

Hiking has always been a perfect way to collect my thoughts – there’s nothing like a long, peaceful hike to clear out the cobwebs and re-organize all of my mental to-do lists. It is a chance to prioritize whats important – for instance, making sure that you are recognizing the important people in your lives. I keep a little stash of gift wrapping supplies at hand for birthdays and “just because” gifts, and these little laser engraved wood tags are just the cutest little addons for packages.

And the best part about hiking? When you are done!

Annette Trail is a 7 and 1/2 mile in and out hike, most of which is super steep – so by the end of it, you really feel like you’ve accomplished something! Then it’s time to refuel back at home – so I keep a constant supply of dried fruit, spiced almonds and cashews in these beautiful bowls on our countertop and snack on them throughout the day.

The size is perfect – the nested bowls come in a range of sizes, so I choose the smaller ones for this task. And their shapes are unique to each set – I just love these beautiful, handmade bowls -and their colors are dreamy. They make whatever you put in them look classy and thoughtful.

But seriously, if you are going to hike for 7 1/2 miles, the reward should be fitting. So I say serious hiking calls for a serious reward. And my go-to for a serious reward is Twice Baked Chocolate Croissants from Bakery Nouveau. Just place 2 or 3 of these on one of our cake stands before you head out in the morning and you’ll return to a delightfully decadent display.

After you wind down with one of these and a cup of tea, all you’ll be thinking is life is sweet.

February 8, 2016
Always be Ready!

In my opinion it is always handy to have blank cards on deck for those surprise ocassions. You know, that persons birthday you remembered a little too late, and you don’t have time to run to the store to grab a card.

Birch Press Design carries blank notecards that are ideal for these late minute situations!

If you’re looking for a pop of color, we have colors ranging from pool to violet. Or maybe you are looking for a nice neutral color; in that case, colors such as graphite or latte will be perfect for you!

Always be ready for any party or ocassion with cards on ready to write a special note!

January 26, 2016
Baby Shower Fun!

Over the weekend, my cousin had her baby shower for her bouncing baby girl with our family! We played tons of fun games, ate cute little treats, and watched her open gifts (I think she has enough onsies to last her a couple years).

When she asked me to be in charge of the food and dining, I got to planning right away! My cousin loves chocolate more than anything so I knew I had to find a chocolate recipe for the desserts. After searching, I found just the right cookies that had frosting on the top! I turned to pinterest for some adorable centerpieces but I felt like something was missing.

I turned to Birch Press Design to add a little extra touch to the dining table! We have the most adorable place cards in right now. They come in a variety of charming designs. I used the gold lace design, which fit in perfect with the theme of the baby shower.

It may seem like such a tiny detail, but it’s the little things that can add so much to a dining table!

January 22, 2016
New Addition to your Kitchen!

One of the best things to have in the kitchen is a piece that is multi-functional.

The pennant bowls sold here at Birch Press can be used for various things! Looking for a modern bowl for your puppy? How about a bowl for your morning oatmeal? These bowls will surely make a statement in your kitchen!

These 100% porcelain bowls will make a great new addition to your kitchen!

January 19, 2016