In honor of Canada Day, we released five new Canadian cities! Our prints are the perfect addition to your celebration, weather it's cards for invitations, decor, or gifts, we've got what you need for your Canada Day party!

With Canada Day just around the corner, we wanted to give you some information about the five cities that have been added to our Canadian collection.

Grab your beach bags, because the island of Boracay in the central Philippines snagged the number-one spot on our list of 2018's top travel destinations. Just four and a half miles long, the small island is known for its stunning, postcard-worthy beaches and tucked-away hotspots. Sunbathing in paradise? Yes, please.

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This is our downtown view of Manila. A perfect contrast with urban architecture rendered with a tropical color palette. We have one last one without the text for sale.

https://www.loosepetals.com/collections/sale/products/sale-of-manila-philippines-no-text?variant=38627646849

Sensing ingenuity and complexity for the year ahead, the Pantone Color Institute has carefully selected the Color of the Year for 2018. The color authority describes the moody shade as "complex and contemplative," evoking the "mysteries of the cosmos, the intrigue of what lies ahead, and the discoveries beyond where we are now," reads its official announcement.

When selecting the moody hue, Pantone drew inspiration from the night sky, the color's historical association with spirituality and mysticism, and the countercultural undertones evident in Ultra Violet. "Enigmatic purples have long been symbolic of counterculture, unconventionality, and artistic brilliance," it continues. "Nuanced and full of emotion, the depth of Ultra Violet symbolizes experimentation and nonconformity, spurring individuals to imagine their unique mark on the world and push boundaries through creative outlets." Pantone also selected the hue as a subtle homage to musical icons like Prince, David Bowie, and Jimi Hendrix, who all incorporated various shades of purple into their sartorial repertoires in an effort to express individuality and personality.

As far as the brand's somewhat offbeat or, as some would argue, impractical choice of the color, Vice President of the Pantone Color Institute Laurie Pressman offers her own personal interpretation. "The Pantone Color of the Year has come to mean so much more than 'what's trending' in the world of design; it's truly a reflection of what's needed in our world today."

The gradient colors of sides of the alps are a perfect example. See the pillows in the below photo,  the plum blue color mixes and matches well with vibrant and pastel cool colors.

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1. Paul Smith x Caran D'Ache 849 pens £35 each via Caran D'Ache.
2. A Wassily Kandinsky Tie ($50)via LACMA Store

3. Do It Yourself by Thomas Bärnthaler £19.95 viaPhaidon Press

4. Moleskine Livescribe  £9.60 viaAmazon

5. Art School Dropout Pouch ($15) viaPamela Barsky Shop on Etsy
6. An Andy Warhol Idea Journal ($13.99) viaMOCA Store

Known mainly for its personality and surrounding areas San Francisco has its own eclectic hippie chic. The Marina district boasts trendy bistros and postcard-perfect views of the Golden Gate Bridge, while Noe Valley offers quaint and quiet boutiques and the sea lions line the pier the locals are all about their food and technology. Many visitors and tourists find themselves running around looking at all the new and different lifestyles that collide within the city. To help guide you around and figure out where you should actually go here are the top ten things to do according to Trip Advisor.

1. Alcatraz
2. Golden Gate Bridge
3. San Francisco Bay
4. AT&T Park
5. Golden Gate Park
6. City Tours
7. Lands End
8. Walking Tours
9. Twin Peaks
10. Cable Cars

In honor of the city Loose Petals is offering $5.00 off any non-sale city organic print size 8 x 10 or larger for the month of December 2017! Use code 5OFF at check out.

Source:

TripAdvisor.com

1. Elizabeth Metcalfe
2. Patricia Gray
3. David Powell & Fenwick Bonnell
4. Laura Stein
5. Alan John Marsh
6. Alexander Interiors & Design

The cultural capital of Canada is the largest French-speaking port (outside of France) Montreal host a celebration of cosmopolitan Québécois style. Montreal’s 250 theater and dance companies, more than 90 festivals and a fascinating medley of neighborhoods where artists, writers and musicians have helped cement the city’s reputation as a great arts center. The Festival International de Jazz de Montréal is the headline event, followed by parties dedicated to world cinema, comedy and gay pride. Québec City also dazzles, with its grand Winter Carnival, music-filled summer festivals and colorful fireworks over the river. Montréal is a slice of old Europe in a pie of contemporary design. A day’s wander might take in the photogenic 18th-century facades of Old Montréal before a cycling tour of the lovely Canal de Lachine, or a wander through the glittering shops and restaurants of downtown before ending at the inviting terraced cafes of Plateau Mont-Royal. In honor of the City Loose Petals is offering $5.00 off any non-sale city organic print size 8 x 10 or larger for the month of November 2017! Use code 5OFF at check out. 

Source:

Tripadvisor.com

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Source: Better Homes & Gardens

The Albany Covered bridge plays a large role to the community in New Hampshire. The first bridge on this site was constructed in 1857 and destroyed by a windstorm in 1858. The original builders agreed with the city and local officials to rebuild a new bridge minus the cost of the previous one because of the structural issues. The bridge has wide shallow arches and sharply raked facades. The U.S. Forest Service replaced the wooden floor timbers with steel in 1981-1982 to provide a studier base for cars and larger vehicles to use the bridge. The Albany Bridge is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. Here are a few facts about its construction.

Location:

Just north of the Kancamagus Highway, six miles west of N.H. Route 16 on Dugway Road in Albany spanning the Swift River.

Style of Bridge:

Paddleford truss with added arches

Size of bridge:

120 feet long x 21 feet wide
Built by:

Amzi Russell & Leandre Morton

Year of Construction:

1858

Original Cost:

$1,300

Structural Characteristics:

The bridge is 120'0" long with a clear span of 100'0". It has an overall width of 21'0" with a roadway width of 15'3", and a maximum vertical clearance of 11'0". It is posted for six tons.

Maintained By:

Town of Albany

 In honor of the bridge Loose Petals is offering $5.00 off any non-sale city organic print size 8 x 10 or larger for the month of October 2017! Use code 5OFF at check out.

Source:

Tripadvisor.com

www.nh.gov/nhdhr/bridges/p93.html

The Albany Covered bridge plays a large role to the community in New Hampshire. The first bridge on this site was constructed in 1857 and destroyed by a windstorm in 1858. The original builders agreed with the city and local officials to rebuild a new bridge minus the cost of the previous one because of the structural issues. The bridge has wide shallow arches and sharply raked facades. The U.S. Forest Service replaced the wooden floor timbers with steel in 1981-1982 to provide a studier base for cars and larger vehicles to use the bridge. The Albany Bridge is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. Here are a few facts about its construction.

Location:

Just north of the Kancamagus Highway, six miles west of N.H. Route 16 on Dugway Road in Albany spanning the Swift River.

Style of Bridge:

Paddleford truss with added arches

Size of bridge:

120 feet long x 21 feet wide
Built by:

Amzi Russell & Leandre Morton

Year of Construction:

1858

Original Cost:

$1,300

Structural Characteristics:

The bridge is 120'0" long with a clear span of 100'0". It has an overall width of 21'0" with a roadway width of 15'3", and a maximum vertical clearance of 11'0". It is posted for six tons.

Maintained By:

Town of Albany

 In honor of the bridge Loose Petals is offering $5.00 off any non-sale city organic print size 8 x 10 or larger for the month of October 2017! Use code 5OFF at check out.

 Source:

Tripadvisor.com

www.nh.gov/nhdhr/bridges/p93.html