live your own life

a quote by Steve Jobs:

"Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma - which is living with the results of other people's thinking. Don't let the noise of other's opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary."

a sweet 18

nickelodeon teen queen, victoria justice, recently turned 18 and the girls from Chlo+E totally out did themselves with a dessert, fruit AND candy table for her big birthday bash at Tru Hollywood.

here are a few pics Chlo+E shared with me and a few close-up shots of the buffet tags i designed for this fab event.



i played off of the fun sexy burlesque theme with a lace and fishnet design.



and here is a pic of the birthday girl herself, victoria justice

*all photos courtesy of Chlo+E

additions to the little invite collection

i've been wanting to add to my little invite collection for a while now and although it's taken a while, i'm happy to introduce a few new little additions...


"little speed racer" by in a card on Etsy


"little honey bee" by in a card on Etsy


"little monster" by in a card on Etsy


"little love nest" by in a card on Etsy


"little sparkle" by in a card on Etsy


"little shower" by in a card on Etsy

like the little size and cute style of these invites, but wanting a more specific theme for your party? no problem! email me and let me know what you'd like.

i ♥ stationery!

i love all things stationery related.  so when christine contacted me regarding additional stationery items for her business, christine chang photography, i was super excited.

a while back i revamped her company's look with a new logo, business cards and a really cool usb card. it's always fun designing for someone who shares a similar taste in design, 'cause i pretty much get to design whatever i like and 98% of the time, they will always like it. makes my job real easy breezy and really fun.

here's a look into the whole set with a few close up shots showcasing some fun aspects of this custom stationery set.



a blank notecard is always good to have around for a handwritten note of thanks.  paired with a colored envelope, it'll turn a simple message into something very special.



jotting down notes or sending a quick little memo is so much more fun on pretty paper...

i think a custom seal is like the cherry on top of a sundae.

if you're looking for custom stationery for your business or even for personal use, feel free to contact me for more info.

i want candy!

the girls at Chlo+E Events recently did a fun candy table for the Give Back Hollywood Foundation Golden Globe Giving Lounge. the inspiration/theme was marie antoinette with an edge... "Let Them Eat Cake" meets "I Want Candy!"

here are a few pics they shared with me showcasing the yummy table with the buffet tags and candy bar wraps i created.

feel free to hum or sing the "i want candy" song while you view the pics.  it's almost impossible not to.

 

 

*photographs courtesy of Chlo+E

all of a sudden my sweet tooth has kicked in and i'm wanting some candy...

more quotable cards

i got such great response to my quotable cards this year, i decided to add to the line.  8 new ones to be exact, which you can find on my Etsy shop.

here's a preview of a couple of them...


Quote No. 20 by in a card on Etsy


Quote No. 19 by in a card on Etsy


Quote No. 18 by in a card on Etsy

i got a request a couple weeks ago from a customer that wanted a specific quote on a card that she wanted to send to a few friends.  well that quote made it to Quote No. 16 of my quotable card line.

Quote No. 18 by in a card on Etsy

feel free to let me know if there is a special quote that you would like to see on a card.  i'm always open to custom requests.

custom designs for Chlo + E

what do you get when you cross event planners and "in a card"?
answer: a match made in heaven!

when i design invitations for a party it's always nice to see the theme played throughout the entire event.  from the invitations, to the decorations, to the party favors and sometimes even to the dessert.  i always thought it would be amazing to work alongside event planners because i know they would be able to showcase my design the best way possible.

so you could imagine how excited i was when chloe & elana, of Chlo + E Events, contacted me regarding a vintage race car themed party they were preparing for and needed some designs for the party favor labels and buffet table tags.  a few emails later a vintage race car was designed and a milk & cookies table was added along.  here are a few pics, courtesy of Chlo + E Events, of the milk & cookies table.








*all images courtesy of Chlo + E

Chlo + E Dessert Tables and Yummy Events is a Los Angeles based dessert buffet design team. Each table incorporates custom sweets and details to make your event memorable. 

If you have a particular theme in mind or need help creating one, Chlo + E will work with you to create a customized table to amaze your guests.

While our unique dessert tables and favors are our specialty, we have an eye for creating the overall look for a party and can plan your special event from start to finish. Our creativity and attention to detail will make any event distinct and one to remember.

So whether you are planning an elegant wedding, an imaginative birthday, or a chic engagement party, Chlo + E will create something unforgettably sweet for you and your guests.

for more info, visit, www.chloeevents.com, find them on facebook or email them at info@chloeevents.com

stay tuned for the vintage race car table pics...

ladybug, ladybug, come out and play

the internet and online world is extremely big, yet sometimes can feel so small all at the same time.

dana found me on google while searching for ladybug invitations for her daughter's 1st birthday & baby naming party. she emailed me, we spoke on the phone and we soon discover that we live only several blocks away from one another. how fortuitous is that, considering i had just moved into my new place?

we immediately started exchanging emails and phone conversations. dana told me she wanted to do a classy, yet playful, ladybug invitation for her daughter, sasha's 1st birthday, in december and so, i translated her words into this invitation design...



each invitation is embellished with a playful red and black polka dot ribbon, along with 3 cute tiny little wooden painted ladybugs.  i find it almost impossible to look at this invitation without squealing in delight.



normally, ladybugs are related to garden parties for the spring or summer months, so we decided to keep any trace of green grass or gingham print tablecloth as far away as possible.  Instead use the colors of a ladybug, red, black and white, to help set the theme and tone of the party.



dana ask that i also do signs and goodie bag labels for the party, so be sure to come back later in december to see how the whole set turns out.

the devil wears prada

i always get so giddy when a themed party is executed so well, and that is exactly what happened when i saw christine chang's blog today! christine posted a few pics from her mom's surprise birthday party, that i had the honor of designing invitations for, and i MUST give props to her and her sister, Crystal, for doing such a FABULOUS job!

here are a few pics i snagged off of christine's blog...

the invitation...


the fabulous cake...


christine, her mom, and sister, crystal


hilarious PROM CAM pic...

*all photos courtesy of christine chang photography

make sure you check out christine's complete blog post to see the amazing pictures she took along with the wonderful details the party entailed.

celebrating major milestones

i think all birthdays are special and worthy of a celebration. but major milestones are different. they are like the mark of a new chapter... the start of something even greater... and definitely worthy of custom invitations!

here are two invitations i recently worked on... one for a 60th and another for a 70th birthday celebration.  both very different in colors and themes, but both very elegant and classy like the women they are celebrating.









if you're interested in custom birthday invitations, please feel free to contact me.