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Palm Springs + Rent the Runway

6/17/2013

Palm Springs Wedding Invitation / Design: Fig. 2 Design
I had a fabulous time working behind the scenes on this flamingo + Palm Springs-inspired shoot with Janice [the planner mastermind] and Claudia [the stationery queen]. With our bride and bridesmaid models changing into 4 different outfits each from Rent the Runway, it was one wildly ambitious [and chilly] day as we staged to shoot all four seasons in one space at the Tabula Rasa. The talented Katie Stoops did a stunning job with all these images! Check out the whole shoot featured on Every Last Detail!
Palm Springs + Rent the Runway Shoot

Flamingoes, turf, and half-moon escort cards with a modern geometric pattern make a great combo! I was drooling [as usual] over Holly Chapple‘s bouquets and floral pieces for this shoot – talk about some floral fashion. Holly does it again. Perfection.
Palm Springs + Rent the Runway Shoot / Floral Design: Holly Chapple

This display was surely one of my favorites – I love me some macarons, especially from The Sweet Lobby. That was Spring and Summer, here goes Autumn and Winter!

I love all the glitz and glam for Autumn and Winter.

Palm Springs + Rent the Runway Shoot

This is just a glimpse of everything – check out all the details and more featured on The Every Last Detail! I had such a fabulous time helping this shoot come to life. I hope y’all are in love with the pops of color and bridal fashion.

Cheers!

* in case you’re curious:
Photographer: Katie Stoops / Design & Planning: Bellwether Events / Flowers & Decor: Holly Heider Chapple Floral Design / Dresses & Accessories: Rent The Runway / Invitations & Stationery: Fig. 2 Design / Reception Venue:Tabula Rasa / Styling Assistance: Petitely / Cinematography: Zinnia Films / Veil: The Garter Girl / Vespa: Modern Classics / Hair & Makeup: Carola Myers

[PSA] Back from the Island

6/14/2013

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Wow! What a whirlwind. Feels like it’s been forever since I posted here. I’m glad to say that after being in New York and Singapore, it sure is nice to be back in DC. I kind of threw myself back into the swing of things and will start posting again regularly next week! Oddly enough, I’m heading back to New York for Alt Summit this week for a short day. I just can’t get enough, I suppose.

The National Stationery Show was a blast – great to see familiar faces from last year, meet new ones, and help with the Paper Party! [Yes, there is such a thing!] There is so much talent in the stationery industry. If you’re curious to see what it’s all about, check out Nole’s super thorough and lovely recaps at Oh So Beautiful Paper. I’m excited to share a few posts about my travels, adventures and experiences, so stay tuned! Any requests on post topics/features? Let me know!

happy weekend

5/17/2013

letters for love series / fig. 2 design + feast fine art and calligraphy
you guys! i am so excited for the national stationery show and here is a sneak peek of what we at fig. 2 design studio are debuting this year. this greeting card is from our new letters for love series. our goal in this was to team up with calligraphers and give back, so a portion of the proceeds will be going to a charity! featured in this picture by mary kate mckenna is the calligraphy work of talented alissa from feast fine art & calligraphy. i’m so excited that we also included work from michele of meant to be calligraphy and lindsay of lindsay letters! what a dream…

and now for some links and things for your weekend! this song has been on repeat for the past 2 days. i love me some JT and a good cover of it. you can bet it’s in my headphones as i’m commuting in NYC for the next week.

• interested in seeing what i’m up to this week? check out these NSS sneak peeks on oh so beautiful paper & interviews on ecka & pecka. i am anticipating to see so much great work!

• crossing my fingers that i’ll be able to check out the rain room exhibit at the MoMA!

• loving this post about the seeds that you plant from jess lively

• coulson lives! if you haven’t seen the agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. trailer…here it is!

• this how-to guide on 3 ways to braid is one of the coolest i’ve seen. i love the illustrations!

have a lovely weekend, folks!

picnic adventure on roosevelt island

5/15/2013

a picnic advenuture / roosevelt island
a few weekends ago i finally paid a visit to roosevelt island, a small plot of land between virginia and DC. i grabbed a few friends and brunch-worthy snacks and we had a little picnic on the quiet island.
roosevelt island / instagram @iamtravelsize
what’s great about this place is that there’s such limited parking so it didn’t get crowded. though bikes aren’t allowed on the island, there are lovely running trails through the forest. it was definitely a nice getaway from the busy city!

[all images via instagram / thanks to angela for #3]

thoughts | making mistakes

5/14/2013

designed by jack haslehurst
it happens to everyone – you know the feeling. one wrong move, one impulsive reaction, one bad call and you feel like it’s all downhill from there. mistakes are never fun and leave an awful feeling in your chest. though experience has proven itself to be my greatest teacher, it’s also the most painful way to learn.

how do you react when you realize a mistake’s been made? maybe you’re the kind of person that finds yourself passing blame, maybe you ignore it, or maybe you take the blame even when it’s not your fault. whatever the case, how you respond to mistakes can teach you a lot about yourself if you just sit and reflect on it.

just a question to mull over today: what have your mistakes been teaching you lately?

[designed by jack haslehurst]