some recent work

On top of feeling under the weather lately, I'm having a steady stream of custom work come my way. 

The bride that I worked with to complete this Save the Date was an absolute joy to work with!

A Save the Date!

 I loved the blue ink and the way these turned out...

A baby shower invite

I hope you enjoy!

featured on the vanilla tulip & makewells

I'm always honored to be featured or asked to be a part of a blog.  I recently got a mention over at the Makewells blog.  Check it out:

http://makewells.typepad.com/makewells/2012/10/fab-5-etsy-shops.html

The Vanilla Tulip is also featuring me in the holiday gift bazaar that runs annually.  There are lots of great shops featured.  Stop by The Vanilla Tulip and have a look.  Guaranteed that you'll find some gift ideas for the holidays:

http://thevanillatulipreview.blogspot.com/p/holiday-gift-bazaar-2012_4.html

Thanks again Ashley and Megan!  I'm truly honored and appreciate the recognition.

are you feeling it?

The change in seasons, the upcoming holidays...  It's my favorite time of year!  Also the busiest for me.

I attended a wedding weekend here in Southern California last weekend that was THE most beautiful wedding I've been to.  It was a melding of cultures - German and Native American.  I love the way the couple represented both.

Here's one of the photos that I captured:

Dreamcatcher

It's a large handmade dream catcher filled with photos of friends and family.  It was a hit and was one of the bride's DIY projects.  Such a beautiful and wonderful idea!

I have native blood and got to join in on the traditional songs that were sang.  It truly was a beautiful wedding.  I can't wait to see how the professional photos turned out.

Speaking of being busy...  I'm feverishly working to get my holiday items together for my shop.  Custom work is pouring in and I can't believe I'm all booked up for the next month or so!

Happy holidays to everyone that loves this time of year as much as I do!

featured on grey likes baby

Check it out!  My son's birthday had a little mention on Grey Likes Baby:

My son's birthday

Thank you ladies!  I'm SO flattered to be a part of such a lovely blog.

pantone spring 2013 color predictions

I'm loving the Monaco Blue, Grayed Jade and Poppy Red.  Tender Shoots, not so much. 

I'm getting SO many ideas!  Love 'em or hate 'em?

(Image found here)

You can view all Pantone's Spring 2013 predictions here.

emma birth announcement

I'm a nut.  I absolutely love the holidays and I start planning early every year for our annual holiday parties and the shopping. Oh, how much I love Christmas shopping!

I'm also working feverishly on some holiday stationery designs for my shop.  More to come on that later....

I'm also happy to show everyone a new birth announcement style that's now available in the shop.  I'm calling it Emma after a very special two-year old that I know.  This design is perfect for new parents that want a touch of calligraphy on their birth announcements.

I enjoyed every second of designing these and I hope you enjoy too!

grey likes weddings collective

I'm so happy to announce that I'm now part of Grey Likes Weddings' preferred vendors list!  It's invite only to be a part of the blog and I was so flattered to be chosen.

If you are not yet familiar with this lovely blog, you should be.  It's beautiful, inspiring and a feast for the eyes, all the time!

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Grey Likes Weddings - Calligraphy