Author Archives: kelly
I Love Lamp
Don’t ask me why, but I always seem to find the coolest stuff while sitting in the waiting room at the doctor’s office. Today’s visit was no different – while flipping through a back issue of Dwell (YUM) I happened upon an ad for Seascape lamps. A quick visit to their site and I was...
Chalkbot Strikes again
You don’t have to be a cyclist to think this is freaking clever.
The chalkbot is back for the 2010 Tour de France, and you can leave your message of hope and inspiration on the LIVESTRONG website. If your message is written on the roads, you’ll get a photo of your message printed on the Tour...
The Perfection Plague
I’ve been thinking a lot about the perfection epidemic that seems to have swept the bridal industry. You see it everywhere nowadays — especially with the onset of so many bridal and wedding focused television shows. “My dress has to be perfect.” “The flowers have to be absolutely perfect.” “If the food isn’t perfect, I’m...
Inventive Wall Art on the Cheap
I’ve been on the lookout for some cool wall art, but as it turns out, I’m extremely picky. I don’t want anything run-of-the-mill, but I also don’t want to break the bank. My husband and I have essentially resorted to blowing up cool photos from our travels, which works great but I do crave a...
As seen in Arizona Bride
It’s always a treat when I get a phone call from Arizona Bride to submit new samples. This time was no exception and I’m so excited they decided to feature two of my wonderful clients’ invitations.
Mark & Cortney were married at a historical country club in Pennsylvania and contacted me to create something traditional, floral...
Sassy Brass
Stumbled upon this in the new issue of Budget Travel. Loveliness in the form of a brass bangle from artist Olga Prieto. Love it. Want it now.
The Importance of Proofing
As a designer, I cannot stress the importance of carefully proofing enough. Whether you’re a bride or a business client, YOU are the expert of your event or project.
Before I send artwork off to a printer, I have my clients sign a Proof Approval Form. I understand it’s not terribly exciting and many clients (brides...