Birthday Season!

We've had a busy few months of what's known around our house as "birthday season." Me (Jess), Matt, River and Scout all have birthdays within the same few months in the summer, and as hectic as it is it's so so fun to get to celebrate all of my favorite people.

I wanted to share with you some snapshots from all these celebrations, because sharing little tidbits of my family with you all is something I just love. 

Plus, birthdays are probably the most notorious time to give a card and write a handwritten note to someone you care about. We think that's so special, and we're glad to get to be a part of that tradition. See some of our favorite birthday cards below, too! 

Happy Birthday My Love

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In addition to celebrating at home, we did a joint party for the two kiddos, and it was sports themed and so much fun – not to mention chaotic... :)

Old is the New Hot

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Happy Birthday From The Gang

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Wuddup, Birthday Girl! Card

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Happy Birthday to my Best Friend

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For Matt's birthday, we went to the Ryman. One of his favorite places in Music City (and mine!)

For my birthday, I was gifted my favorite things from my favorite people: flowers, and the sweetest handwritten notes.

One Year in our Nashville Home

It's been one whole year since we moved into our house in Nashville. So much has happened in that year, and now our house feels like a home. 

We wanted to give you a "behind the scenes" look at our home and lives here in Music City, so that you can get to know Breathless Paper just a little better.

 

Around the House:

• I am slowly but surely changing the lighting. I recently added these kind of industrial pendants above our kitchen island and I adore them!

• The dining room table is one of my favorite pieces. It's the table I grew up with. My parents gave it to us and refinished it in a white, antique style and I LOVE having it! I installed a new light above it that I ordered from my mom's shop in Atlanta, Urban Cottage.

• Our foyer is a great, open space. All it needed was a simple metal drum shade light. 

• We screened our back porch in, and it is our FAVORITE spot to be.

• I painted our half bath a great deep navy. I LOVE it, and it's a great contrast to the bright white woodwork throughout.

• Also in the half bath, I have a little Dash & Albert rug, a ceramic white accent table and a great wall shelf. My dad made the mirror for me from old barn wood and I changed the vanity light. It's actually one of my fav spots in the house :)

• Walking up the stairs I have two large bulletin boards where we display the kids' art. I love watching them pin their stuff up there. Also on display is our Needle & Grain "Nashville" pennant that I bought right after we moved.

• The playroom / band room is another family fave spot. Matt and the kiddos spend tons of time in there making music. 

Fave Date Night & Restaurant Spots:

• Adele's is a favorite of ours. We love the atmosphere and the food is excellent! 

• Bar Taco! It was one of our favorites in Atlanta, too and we used to do dates there, so it's pretty fun to get to do that here as well.

• I adore Caviar & Bananas for a date with the kids!

Fave Spots to See Music:

• The Ryman... of course.

• The Basement on 8th Avenue. It's a tiny hole in the wall with great beer.

• 3rd and Lindsley. It is a good size and you can sit at a table with friends and grab food too. The sound is awesome!

• Mercy Lounge is also great. It's not too big and you really can see from wherever you are, which is always a plus.

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Needless to say, Nashville is home now and we are so happy to be growing our little family here. Come visit! ;) 

XOXO,

Breathless Paper Co.

The Best Summer Reads for Your Kiddos

Around our house, we're big on books and story time. Especially when school's out during the summertime! Lately, River (our oldest) has been carrying tons of books around in his backpack. It's the cutest thing and it makes us pretty happy.

We've compiled a bunch of our two little ones' favorites (and ours) for you to read this spring and summer. We've specifically chosen the titles that we think will also inspire your kiddos to write more love notes! (P.S. Don't forget to show us a photo of what love notes your little ones are writing for our Love Note Challenge)

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River's Faves:

• The Hug Machine by Scott Campbell
• Ferdinand The Bull by Munro Leaf
• The Magic Treehouse Series by Mary Pope Osborne

Scout's Faves:

• The Carrot Seed by Ruth Krauss
• Curious George by Margret & HA Reys

Ours & Their All Time Faves:

• Rosie Revere Engineer by Andrea Beaty
• Love You Forever by Robert Munsch
• The Day the Crayons Quit / The Day the Crayons Came Home by Drew Daywalt & Oliver Jeffers

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Let us know which books you and yours love the most, and which you choose to read from this list. 

Plus... here's one more reminder to check out our Love Note Challenge after reading these books with your littles (you can keep up on Instagram)!

Happy Dad's Day from Breathless Paper!

It’s no secret that Breathless Paper Co. is all about celebrating. Our cards revolve around amplifying even the littlest of moments and making them into celebrations of life. Family is one of the things we emphasize most; it comes first. 

Breathless Paper Co. founders Matthew & Jessica Berinato with their kids, River & Scout.

With Father’s Day upon us, it’s time to highlight dads, what makes them extra-special, and how we can show them just how important they are. Our rockstar Breathless Paper dad, Matthew Berinato, is the most generous and kind-loving father. He puts his children first one hundred percent of the time, whilst designing Breathless greeting cards and products, and laughing all the while. Yeah, he does a lot. 

Without a doubt, you probably know one or two kick-butt dads who also do a lot. We’ve got some ideas on how to show them you care: 

We’re all busy, so chances are that quality time with dad is the most valuable gift. If you want a place to maximize dad-time, try this: 

Top Golf, Midtown Atlanta or Alpharetta: Whether dad is a golf fanatic or barely a fan, Top Golf puts all the fun of playing sports with dad into one family-friendly experience for various skill levels. One experience with tons of ways to play, a KidZone, and “grown-up” drinks. Or, give dad a gift card and he can go have some “quality time” of his own. 

Write dad a note in this card…

Sometimes, a night on the town is what it takes to let loose after a long day/week/month/year’s worth of hard dad-work. Here’s a way for dad to have a night out that’s the perfect balance of relaxed and fun, from one of Atlanta’s up-and-coming hangouts: 

City Winery: A new addition to the Ponce City Market area, City Winery is exactly what it sounds like and more. The winery has a line-up of concerts these summer months, and they’re the perfect way to enjoy a classy, music-filled evening. This is for the “wine over beer” kind of dad. Bonus! They even have winemaking classes. Yeah. Best gift ever.

Some notable upcoming shows:

June 19 (Dad’s Day!): Todd Snider with Rorey Carroll

June 24: Carl Verheyen Band & Andy McKee

June 29: The Weepies

July 3: Don McLean

(And tons more! Visit CityWinery.com for more details!)

Write dad a note in this card…

For the dad that isn’t “wine over beer” Atlanta is filled with top-notch breweries to tour and brews to taste. Take dad and let him take his time being handed some of the best beers in Atlanta and the southeast. See our recommendations below! 

Orpheus Brewing: Orpheus Brewing overlooks Piedmont Park and the Beltline. That’s hard to beat. Noted for their artisan packaging and off-the-wall beer names, the year round offerings plus “Bone Tablet” IPAs, sours and limited addition brews will not disappoint. Faves: Transmigration & Serpent Bite

Second Self Beer Company: Second Self is a beer company characterized by brews that pair well with foods and experiences. A company led by two foodies, if dad’s all about having the perfect beer with lunch or dinner, this is for him. Faves: Thai Wheat

Monday Night Brewing: Monday Night is becoming an Atlanta staple. The iconic “man with fit in air” logo is the company’s claim-to-fame, and if you or dad doesn’t think they’ve heard of Monday Night, you’ve probably seen the colorful cans around. Does “Weekends Are Overrated” ring a bell? Faves: Eye Patch Ale & Slap Fight. 

Write dad a note in this card...

Whatever way you celebrate, do so with joy. Happy Father's Day from our family to yours! 

Our rockstar dad (Matthew Berinato) with Scout.