Free Printable Halloween Labels Part 2

Halloween is just three days away! Maybe you’re totally on top of things and already have the perfect costume, the perfect treat creations for your kids’ friends, and every detail settled for that party you’re planning. Or…. maybe you still have a little more work to do. Whether you’re all ready for Halloween or frantically trying … Continue reading →

Free Halloween Printable Labels

Halloween is next week! Wow! In honor of the spooky, fun, and creative holiday, we have some free printables for you to create some totally awesome labels! These labels work fabulously to seal up candy, cookies, or other treats inside baggies (or try using CD sleeves!). Impress your neighbors, children’s teachers, and coworkers with your … Continue reading →

What to Wear to a Wedding: What the Bride Can Do

The other day First Impressions Designs’ blog featured a story about what to wear to a wedding. It featured a guide for guests as to what attire codes actually meant and some overall do’s and don’ts. Well, today’s blog is about what a bride can do to help out her guests. I know what you’re … Continue reading →

What to Wear to A Wedding: A Guest’s Guide

I am heading to a wedding in Phoenix this weekend about which I could not be more excited! Kelly and Drew, are absolutely wonderful, both as individuals and as a couple.  They have known each other since they were children, but never became  romantically involved until after college. They have planned what I know will … Continue reading →

How to Save Money on a Wedding

Oh weddings… I feel like for most people there is a strong love/hate relationship with them. Anyone who has planned a wedding, spent a lot of time with a person planning a wedding, or is in the wedding industry knows that each bride can be in love with and obsessed with her wedding and can … Continue reading →

Graduation Announcements, Invitations, and Gifts

About this time last year, I was getting ready to attend my Master’s graduation. I ran into a friend and her daughter whom I’ve known since she was born. While catching up for a few minutes, I explained that my graduation was coming up and her daughter interjected with the biggest smile on her face. As her chest was … Continue reading →

The Joys of Personalized Stationery

One of the things I love about my job is the wide range of projects (and clients) with whom I get to work. From birthday parties, to charity events, to corporate projects, to weddings, to bridal showers, to baby showers… from large budgets, to small budgets… from events in the Caribbean, to the midwest, to … Continue reading →

Event Inspiration: Nautical Navy and White

Today’s event inspiration board was actually inspired by my sister. Yesterday she wore the most adorable outfit of brown flat boots, shorts, a white blouse, and a navy and white striped open cardigan. Gosh she looked fabulous and it made me realize how much I love navy and white stripes with a nautical feel. And … Continue reading →

Event Inspiration: Gray and Aqua

I love gray and aqua together… I guess for me there is just something about the juxtaposition (yep, I really did just use that word) between the calmness of gray and the cheerfulness of aqua. I also think that the tone of the two colors works well together. And while I seem to love this combination, the … Continue reading →

Event Inspiration: Pale Coral, Light Blue, and the Beach

Last night I was driving home along the beach from having a super yummy dinner with my parents. The city lights sparkled in the background, the moon reflected on the water, and there was a faint smell of salt in the air. It got me thinking of how gorgeous beach events and weddings can be. From birthday parties … Continue reading →