Cotton candy goodness
We have nearly reached Labor Day weekend, and I have missed every fair this summer. I will admit, I go for the food. Where else can you get fried dough rolled in sugar and cotton candy? It is my excuse to add an extreme amount of sugar to my diet for the day and not feel a tad guilty about it. That is what you do at a fair, right? {And don’t think for two seconds that i don’t add ice-cream into the mix either. For anyone that knows me, I live for ice-cream!}
Then i got to thinking, how fun would it be to add a cotton candy twist to a spring/summer wedding? For all those planning for next year, here you go!
{source from top: vintage sign from Yates County Fair / accessories inspiration from Bridal Wave / photo W. Scott Chester }
{ source from top: flowers from The Knot / dress J.Crew bridesmaids / cotton candy favors by Hayley Anderson Photography }
James Joyce – illustrator
Oh Monday. The rain, the to-do list, the excitement for the week, the fun new projects and a clean slate. Coming off of a wonderful weekend with my niece and my husband – I am so ready to tackle the week ahead of me!
What better way to start the week then with an illustrator who really makes you stop and think. James Joyce.
I hope you all have a fun and productive week!
Lift ticket inspired save the date
I have been so excited to share this save the date design with you all! When i met Lindsay and Carrick and realized how much skiing is a part of their life, i knew i wanted to incorporate it into their save the date design. While their wedding is in May, in the nice spring/summer weather, they were engaged in Vail, Colorado. Carrick had been in touch with the ski resort out there and had special signs made for Lindsay directing her down trails so he could propose to her! The story is so sweet and that really made me want to incorporate skiing somehow. Their wedding will be uber formal, but they really wanted something playful and representative of their personalities for the save the dates. After some brainstorming and sketching i presented the idea of a lift ticket to them! They loved it and so the designing began.
Here is the final product!
The actual save the date has a metal component that i was able to source from a ski resort and is printed as thermography. The save the date also has a small magnet tucked in there so her guests can hang them on the fridge if they choose to.
The save the date is then slipped into a fun enclosure and wa-la – in the mail they go!
Full of callas
Happy Monday everyone! I hope you had an enjoyable and relaxing weekend. This weekend was full of work and play and every bit a great time.
I just photographed these simple and pretty invitations for a mid-week celebration. A small and intimate gathering with a big party for the weekend coming up. They are offset printed and have a pretty yellow envelope liner. Full of calla lilies and lots of flourishes! A wrap label was used on navy envelopes which i just love! I worked with the bride and her sister on these and they were such a pleasure. Congrats Emily!
Pimp a pink harley
After Angela saw my post showing off Leslie’s custom notes, she contacted me to create a personal note for her too! I couldn’t resist using hot pink which i know Angela loves and mixing it with a hand illustrated Harley. She and her husband ride all summer long! So a nice mixture of color and imagery to express their personalities. {oh! And Angela tells me that Jerry likes pink too!}
Having a sans serif week
Good morning everyone!
I am juggling many, many fun projects this week. It is great and i’m having a blast. However, i noticed as different as they are, they all have one thing in common! A sans serif font! I really love sans serif. Always have and i’m quite certain i always will.
I pulled together a few of my favorites and their sources for you. Enjoy!
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A twist of sherbert
I”m thrilled to share some fresh, new printed goodies with you! You all might remember the logo reveal and business card reveal for Deborah DePasquale Designs? We have been working on an entire line of custom printed materials for her, including note cards, client folders, envelopes and stickers! {i think i have expressed how much i just loooove stickers}!
The notecards are simply beautiful printed on double thick stock with rounded corners and painted edges. It is a small details like those that give the pop and wow factor! Client folders are 9″ x 12″ and have a business card slot on the inside. A perfect spot to tuck documents, contracts and inspiration materials. Also, a fun #10 envelope with a printed back flap. I just love her logo colors… it truly is a twist of sherbert.
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