I Love Rock And Roll (Custom Invitations)

Hey there, people of the Internet! One of Luscious Verde's resident bachelors here, reminding you that the Month of Love isn't just for the smitten. Even if you're not seeing someone at the moment, I'll bet you remember that first butterflies-in-your-stomach, can't-finish-your-fish-sticks feeling you got when you saw your crush in the junior high cafeteria. Maybe you've been in relationships that weren't perfect, but were really meaningful. Maybe you're a hopeless romantic. Whatever your situation, you've gotta admit that being in love can be pretty cool.

Being single is just fine with me, but I am a total sap when it comes to love songs. So, for the next few weeks, I'm going to be sharing some of my favorites, some of my co-workers' favorites, and some of your favorites. Here's one that I really dig: Michael Franti and Spearhead's "Say Hey (I Love You)." Let us know what your favorite love song is!

-- Jim @ L.V.

Love Is In The Air

To kick off our countdown to February (The Month of Love), we're starting up a new feature on this here blog. It's pretty simple: we're going to tell you about things we love, and we'd love to hear you share things you love. Today's entry:

HOW DID YOU MEET?

It's sometimes cheesy, sometimes boring, but as Valentine's Day approaches, we're getting in the mood (ahem) for stories about how people met their significant other, be it husband, girlfriend, business partner, or favorite pet.

Me? Well, I actually met my boyfriend through an online dating site. Yep, that's the whole truth -- nothing glamorous. Just as I was about to delete my account I received a very casual and friendly message from a bearded vegetarian with an adorable Golden Retriever. Our first date was grabbing some Indian food and checking out a furniture show at an art gallery.

So how about you? How did you meet your main squeeze?

Love,

Lindsay @ L.V.

Pink Is the New Pink

In a world of snow-covered everything (at least here in Cleveland), it's nice to hear that our old friend Hot Pink was chosen as Pantone's 2011 Color of the Year. More specifically, it's  called "Honeysuckle," and is paired with sherbet-y colors like orange and chartreuse. It's been referred to as "the color of the lipstick our moms used to wear." Our Fuchsia paper is the best representation of this color, with siblings Grapefruit and Azalea Metallic close behind. Go get 'em, Fuchsia!

-- Megan @ L.V.

Scratch & Whiff

Have you heard about the crazy scratch-and-sniff greeting cards that American Greetings released about a month ago? Of course, we had to venture out and see what they're all about. The cards have a little peel-back sticker where the magic happens -- and on the flip-side there's a unique little ingredient list. The FDA is everywhere!

We would like to remind everyone out there in Holiday Land that our cards are 100 percent fat-free with a healthy dose of fiber. If you want, we can even throw on a scented pine-tree air-freshener for the same effect! Add a rhinestone at the top of it? Sure, let's do it.

-- Megan @ L.V.

Holiday Card Trends

Fall is here, and you know what that means! Whether you like it or not, the holiday season is fast approaching. The predictions are already out for the hottest Christmas toys -- so what holiday card designs will be popular this year? Anything that incorporates the use of bright, cheery colors is a sure bet. Vivid colors and fun motifs are a great way to capture the joy and optimism of the holiday season. They also represent positivity in these uncertain economic times. When it comes to specific colors, turquoise, lavender and lilac are predicted to be popular this season.

More and more people are becoming environmentally conscious. Because of this, they're going green with their holiday cards as well. Expect to see some nature-themed cards on recycled paper. These cards will probably be done in earth-tone colors.

Whimsical animals will also make appearances on this year's holiday cards. You can expect to see birds and, of course, reindeer. Colorful interpretations of traditional holiday images will be another popular design theme.

If you really want modern and unique cards, go with holiday photo cards. These cards are a great way to show off your family and to show how fast your little ones are growing! Plus, your little one's rosy cheeks on the front of a holiday card will trump Santa and his reindeer every time!

Corporate holiday cards are moving away from the traditional red and green. Many companies are incorporating colors like charcoal, chocolate, teal and plum into their holiday card designs. Geometric shapes, understated florals and stripes are also great design options for corporate holiday cards. They give cards personality and can make a great impression on both clients and employees.

Are you still stumped about your holiday card design? Get inspired with our selection of modern holiday card and unique holiday cards.