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Monthly Archives: July 2009

Designer Mugs for Designers

Do I need to spend $125 on coffee mugs? Nay.
Can you see why I’d want to? Yes? Good.

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Highlight Books for Everyone!

I wanted to share some recent personal projects that incorporate my fabtabulous Highlight Books. I first introduced this concept last fall and I’m so excited with the response. If you have an idea for your very own Highlight Book, you can shop my Etsy site or send me an email at info@kellyashworthdesign.com to get the...

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The Non-Designer’s Guide to Designing the Perfect Event, Pt.4

As I mentioned in Part 3 of this week’s guide, great design can be found at the grocery store if you look hard enough. And where there is great design, there is inspiration to be had to create the perfect event.

Case in point:

I have been obsessing for awhile over Pellegrino. Simply put, it’s...

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The Non-Designer’s Guide to Designing the Perfect Event, Pt.3

I touched on the subject of budget briefly in yesterday’s post, and today I want to bring it front and center. Clearly, budget will play a role in any event design. And clearly, many brides and hostesses have had to cut back given the current economic roller coaster we all seem to be riding.

If you...

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The Non-Designer’s Guide to Designing the Perfect Event, Pt.2

In Part Two of the Non-Designer’s Guide to Designing the Perfect Event, I want to focus on your individual taste. I touched on this in Part One with regards to choosing the best venue for your vision. But let’s dig a little deeper, shall we?

Aside from some of the obvious questions you’ll need to ask...

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The Non-Designer’s Guide to Designing the Perfect Event, Pt.1

I’ve worked with enough brides to know that one of the most common, yet frustrating challenges in planning a wedding is coming up with a beautiful, cohesive design. And I’m here to tell you that you don’t have to be a designer to create a gorgeous wedding or special event!

This week I’ll be sharing some...

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House Numbers for Tables

Table numbers at weddings are an often overlooked accessory, but if you really give it some thought you can come up with some fabulous options. Incorporating a house number into your table decor is one such option.

If you’re on a tight budget, consider visiting your local hardware store. Craft stores are also a good...

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Jewelry Storage That I Want

I have been on the hunt for a spectacular jewelry receptacle for more than a year. A year. Why the reluctance to commit, you ask? Three words. Too many options. Just when I think I’ve found it, I happen upon a new stylish find that makes me second guess myself. Take a look at some...

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Business Cards for Splendid Communications

I recently completed a logo design and business card project for the lovely and talented Liene Stevens of Splendid Communications. You may also know Liene as the owner Blue Orchid Designs. (If you haven’t read the Blue Orchid Blog, please do so now. Really.)

Liene just launched Splendid Communications, as a way “to help companies discover...

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As Seen in Arizona Bride Magazine

The new issue of Arizona Bride is now on newsstands and I’m so excited to see that both Shannon & Cody and Teresa & Mike’s weddings have been featured! In addition to these beautiful weddings, my work was also featured in an invitations piece entitled “First Impressions”.

Special thanks to Victoria Canada Weddings & Events...

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