I thought it would be fun to show you exactly what is on my screen right now. A virtual sketchbook of sorts. I am working on Piper’s 3rd birthday party invites. I am still committed to keeping it sort of low key this year. So the invites MAY not be letterpress (we’ll see). It’s so [...]
Filed under: Design, In the Studio, Virtual Sketchbook on May 7th, 2013 | No Comments »
Here is a tiny glimpse into our holiday party we had this year. It was such a fun night, good wine, good food, and the white elephant gift exchange has become something of a tradition. We had a blast!
Filed under: Design, Event Design, Inspiration To Go, the WV on March 2nd, 2012 | No Comments »
When I spotted this idea over on On To Baby, I instantly filed it away. I MUST do this for Piper’s next birthday. Jennifer Bishop threw this darling Matryoshka theme party for her daughter which you can check out over here. Her idea to serve a healthy lunch to the kids by serving a wide [...]
Filed under: Event Design, Mom Monday, the WV, Things I heart on November 21st, 2011 | 63 Comments »
I love the thought of a little girl telling her mommy “I want a white swan theme for my birthday this year”. That is exactly what Ruby told her mom, the fabulous Christy of and George. Naturally Christy was surprised at the sophisticated choice, and awaited Ruby to change her mind. Alas, she did not [...]
Filed under: Design, Event Design, Mom Monday on October 17th, 2011 | 1 Comment »
When Erin of Erin Alexander Photography sent over these gorgeous photos of her daughter’s birthday party I knew you guys would love it! The party was a cookie decorating party held at Sweet Impressions Bakery. I love the idea of doing some sort of craft or activity at birthday parties, and this one seems like [...]
Filed under: Event Design, Mom Monday on September 19th, 2011 | 1 Comment »
I could not wait to share these gorgeous photos that Braedon Photography took of a recent project we did. We worked with the amazingly talented Desiree of Desiree Spinner Events to create custom invitations and day of pieces for her son’s birthday party. Check out the results! We hand letterpress printed the invitations on a [...]
Filed under: Design, Event Design, hot off the press, Wedding, WV Couture on September 16th, 2011 | No Comments »
I have been asked from some of you mommies to post different party theme inspirations. So here is the first of them, enchanted. I like that it’s a little more abstract then the overplayed fairy party. There are hints of fairy, unicorn, mushrooms etc…Let’s the kids use their imagination and allows them to feel they [...]
Filed under: Event Design, inspiration boards, Mom Monday on August 8th, 2011 | No Comments »
Lemonade stands instantly bring back such fun childhood memories. I cannot wait to do something like this with Miss Piper. For all you moms out there wondering what to do with their children on a hot summer day…here you go! Adorable printables by J Bartyn + Marry You Me. And this too cute for words [...]
Filed under: Event Design, Mom Monday on July 18th, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Here are some of my favorite mom monday finds as of lately… I am smitten with these old fashioned yet totally modern children toys by Manny and Simon. That carriage kills me! I am in love with Geronimo Balloons, and this shoot they did is so gorgeous! I love the idea of these bubble favors [...]
Filed under: Mom Monday on June 27th, 2011 | No Comments »
Here is a new edition of Pinterest Pretties for you today. I know I constantly sing its praises but nothing inspires me quicker than a Pinterest peruse. This vintage bar is beyond…via Simply Seductive. Ice cream scoop on a stick via Martha Stewart. Lokta Paper Twine from BHLDN…I need this!! If I call you darling will you [...]
Filed under: Design, inspiration boards, Pinterest Pretties on June 8th, 2011 | No Comments »