I love inspiring words and quotes. The holidays are a perfect time to share positive thinking and energy with yourself and with others. Check out this blog post at White Hot Truth, I especially like these phrases here:
“burn your to do list”
“write poetry. one a day.”
“make a point tobe as encouraging as possible, as much as possible, to everyone possible.”
“don’t look back.”
words by Danielle Laporte
Shades of pink and metallic bronze make a beautiful pallet for a wedding or party. I hope you are inspired by this inspiration board!
Star table setting: http://www.marthastewartweddings.com
Cake: www.perfect-wedding-day.com
Bouquet: www.weddings.theknot.com
Shoe: www.boards.weddingbee.com
Clutch: www.etsy.com/shop/Upstyle
Table numbers: www.etsy.com/shop/ParchmentPosies
Bridesmaids: www.weddings.theknot.com
Feather hair piece: www.etsy.com/shop/PowderBlueBijoux
Bow necklace: www.etsy.com/shop/OliveYewJewels
“Too often weddings are generic or become focused solely on the couple……But we are creative people, and our friends and family are the most important thing to both of us. We saw a real opportunity to do things differently, to express ourselves in the program and celebrate the talents of our community members.” -Jacqueline Schmidt
Jacqueline is an artist and David is the founder of Lucid Events in NYC. A unique and creative couple, it is only appropriate for the two to have an open invitation to their wedding with an event series included! Sounds like a wonderful time! They are having an accupuncturist speak, a teepee tent for guests to renew their vows, and a stationery area where guests can write love letters.
You can read more information here: http://acommunitylovestory.tumblr.com/press
Here is a picture of Jacqueline’s art, and the couple together:
Belle Script is a new font designed by Melinda Jeffs. It reminds me of the writing I would make next to my loop-ey looking doodles in my childhood! I love how playful this font is. I believe this font could be used in modern wedding invitations and wedding stationery. Check it out and purchase it on the my fonts website.
According to HitchSwitch and Entrepreneur magazine, the average newlywed spends 30 hours researching how to change their legal name and filling out the forms to do so! I remember doing this not too long ago, and it really was quite annoying! I just discovered there is a website to help you with this process, so I thought I should share. I recommend using their services if you just don’t have the time or patience to go through this yourself. Check out www.hitchswitch.com.
Halloween has always been my favorite holiday! We had a little halloween party last night: carved some pumpkins, drank some craft beer, watched some scary movies. Here are pictures of the decorations I had on my table and around the apartment. I hope you will be inspired! The flower candle votives are from Swoozies, the table runner is from World Market, that the rest is from my personal collection.
When planning your wedding, every little detail counts! Don’t forget to showcase the menu in a way that reflects the theme and feeling of your wedding. Check out these examples:
Chalkboard and colorful stripe menu: http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com
Belly band: http://www.wileyvalentine.com
Round plate menu: http://www.calligraphykatrina.com/
Broadway menu: www.sofiainvitations.etsy.com
Ornate menu template: http://www.marthastewartweddings.com
Chocolate bar menu: http://offbeatbride.com
Kraft paper bag menu: http://www.unitedwithlove.com
Wine bottle menus: http://apaperproposal.com
Leaf die cut menu: http://jarofideasdesign.blogspot.com/
Happy Tuesday morning. I took the day off from blogging yesterday due to a sprained foot and lack of sleep. Back on track, I thought I should share with you my personal artwork! I have been creating prints on paper, watercolors, and collages since I was a child. Creating this type of art is a feel-good process for me. I will always love it, and will never abandon it! Comments are welcome! I am also considering selling some of these as limited edition prints on Etsy!
Minted has a new design challenge for wedding invitations! I am planning on submitting at least 4 or 5 designs. Here is the first one. Go to this link to see the design and help me by critiquing it! Click here.
This is a beautiful font that will look fantastic on your wedding invitations: Sudestada. I feel this font is classical with a modern twist, and also feels European. Very beautiful. Ask a graphic designer help you incorporate this font into your wedding invitations. Sudestada can be purchased at www.myfonts.com
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