Font Shopping

 

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Buying fonts is one of the best parts of being a graphic designer. I can't wait to play with the beautiful and sweet Melany Lane font I purchased last week.

Pretty Packaging

 

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Such sweet Christmas gift packaging found on Etsy.

Holiday Spirit

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If this doesn't get you into the holiday spirit, I don't know what will!

I'll hopefully be getting a real tree this weekend. 

Did you put your tree up yet?

Simple Words of Wisdom

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Christmas Party Invitation

Every year my parents throw a Christmas party and I had the honors of designing their party invitations this year. The emphasis on typography and simple graphics make this invitation special. I can't wait to wrap up the leftovers from the party (my mom always goes overboard on the food)! 

(eek, please excuse the less-than-awesome photographs)

Thanksgiving Traditions

Martha Stewart

Thanksgiving Day is less than a week away. If I were to host Thanksgiving dinner, I would send out cute invitations like the one I created this morning (see below).

 My family doesn't have many Thanksgiving traditions, but maybe Mike (husband) and I will start some this year. This Saturday, we will be having a turkey dinner at our neighbors' house and I'm really looking forward to it. Maybe this will be the new tradition! 

Updated Wardrobe

Now that I'm not dressing up for work everyday my wardrobe needs some help. When I have client meetings and other stuff outside my home office, I need some casual but dressy fashion ideas. I found some great inspiration for cooler weather outfits on Pinterest.

no. 1: Kendie Everyday 2: Pinterest  / no. 3: Cupcakes and Cashmere / no. 4: The Day Book Blog / no. 5: Reason to Breathe Tumblr / no.6: Lucky Magazine

Dining Room Inspiration

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26.5 Years Old

November 15 is a fun day because it's my half birthday! 

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Holiday Cheer

I'm actually really excited for Thanksgiving and Christmas this year. Usually it just sneaks up on me and I'm still doing Christmas shopping on Christmas Eve day. But this year, I have a lot of fun things planned and here are some fun holiday crafts I'm looking forward to setting up.

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Not At All Gaudy Gold

no. 1 & 2: Anthropologie / no. 3: J. Crew / no. 4: Rifle Paper

I'm Gonna Party When This is Over

via Oh Joy

I'm really going to celebrate when this huge project is over.
I've been glued to my chair for the past five days. 

Oh and how cute are the new accessories from Ban.do?!

Busy Week

Sorry I've been MIA this week. I just got a big project with a short timeline on Tuesday and have been researching and planning ever since. 

It's rare that I'm ahead of the game on my personal work, so I'm proud to share that I currently have 29 Holiday photo card designs in my Etsy shop. It's my goal to have 35 by the first of November. In a world full of cheesy and expected Holiday cards, I'm excited to share photo cards that have bold graphics, fun typography and interesting colors. 

Here are a few of my favorite designs: 

The shop sells these cards as digital files for only $15.

Happy Friday Links

Good morning and happy Friday. This week has flown by and I'm ready for time to slow down over the weekend. I'm inching closer to getting my new website for Oneleven Wedding launched - it's been a long time coming for sure. Hopefully I'll be able to set an intended timeline with my web designer/husband this weekend! 

Lucy wedding invitation from Oneleven Wedding Signature Line

... a few links for your weekend!

• Christmas is on my mind. Check out my newest holiday card designs on etsy

• Great website for unique gifts
• All Sons & Daughters debut EP
  
• Pantone Wedding Styleboard app

Zipper Detail

These Ash Scott boots are genius. 

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Glittery Mousepad

If I used a mousepad, this would be it. Nothing like a little glitter to fancy up the office. 

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Type Guide

Well designed and informative! 

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Lush Bedroom Colors

Gray, burnt orange and off white - what a great color combination! Plus this plush headboard has great lines and makes quite a statement. 

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iPad Must Travel

I'm tired of throwing my iPad in my purse and hoping it'll be protected enough. It's time to suck it up and pick a case. This is by far the coolest case I've seen yet on Etsy.

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Penguin Books Iphone Case

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The internet makes it so easy to find cool things, and this iphone case is pretty awesome. Society 6 is a great place to find work from thousands of artists.