November 19, 2009

A Rainy Day

I am in a rainy day mood today. Loving all things mossy green, enchanted forest, rainy, misty and beautiful. Photos from the top :  (top 3) this amazing wedding featured on Snippet & Ink with that awesome art installation! How great is that? Photos by Kelly Lorenz. I adore this whimsical photo featuring clocks and the coolest vintage wallpaper! via stylist Emily McGregor. The last fabulously gorgeous photos including this amazing purple bouquet...READ MORE

November 16, 2009

What is Inspiring me Right Now

Here is a little peek into what is inspiring me right now... The top four whimsical photos are by the fantastic Liz Ham. I adore the oversize cutlery and stationery. Very Alice in Wonderland (my weakness). This gorgeous cuff by Badgley Mischka via Instyle. This absolutely amazing image of these gorgeous lilac shoes underneath a cloche is actually so beloved by me it has a permanent spot on my inspiration board, via Shana Faust. That amazing bouquet of...READ MORE

November 9, 2009

DIY Holiday Gifts (or favors)

It's getting to be that time of year again when I start brainstorming about what gifts I will make/give this holiday season. Each year I like to give the ones I love something handmade. I find these are always the best kinds of gifts and the ones people appreciate the most. They are also a lot of fun! This is where I begin, I have put together an inspiration board for myself to start the creative juices flowing. I looked mostly at DIY wedding favors as...READ MORE

November 4, 2009

Cozy Winter Inspired

With all the custom holiday cards we are designing lately I am completely inspired by cozy winter whites, rustic charm with a bit of modern whimsy. This inspiration board I think showcases perfectly exactly what is inspiring me right now. (never mind it's 80 degrees in Southern California right now!) Think white cashmere blankets, handmade marshmallows, and a creamy white hot chocolate...sigh! From the top that amazing paper deer head and that adorable...READ MORE

October 30, 2009

Branding Study {Elle F Bijoux}

I thought it would be fun to share with you our process for branding and logo design. This particular case study is branding we created for Leslie at Elle F Bijoux. She designs unique necklaces from old pocket watches! We start by creating an inspiration board based on images that the client has collected, or the concepts and ideas discussed. In this case the client, Elle F Bijoux, was drawn to art nouveau, vintage imagery and especially that of a...READ MORE