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2010-05-31T19:39:00.000-07:00

Hello Kreative Followers! Thanks for following me, I really appreciate it! Recently I've moved my blog to wordpress as I have found it to have a lot of wonderful tools that are very helpful! I've also combined blogs with our sister company Entertain Me! Event planning! We work on so many events together that this really seemed like a great idea! We are hoping that together we can have an even better blog than apart! So follow us to our new home at www.keseme.wordpress.com

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Seating Chart

2010-05-06T13:31:00.000-07:00

Here is my first seating chart! This is just a quick snap shot of the file - Check back in a few weeks I'll have pictures of it framed & at the wedding! Can't wait to see it all done and put together!!

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The Heidi Squared 3-layer Invitation with Paisley Backing

2010-05-06T12:01:00.001-07:00

I'm excited for this one! These invitations aren't really business, they are more pleasure! But I'll share anyways! These are for my Grandmother's 85th Birthday coming up next month! What I've also learned through this experience is that moms make the worst clients! Generally I nicely tell clients that I will need their guest list by x date so that I can get their envelopes addressed if they choose to do VIP addressing - and they obediently respond so that they don't miss the cut off! Not so much the case when working with your mom! This shin dig is officially 1 day less than a day away and I'm still nagging her for the guest list! You can't have a party without a guests!! Maybe public humiliation & ridicule will help get me that list faster!

Aren't they pretty! I heart these invitations because they really do portray a casual elegant feel to them! It's a nautical inspired party as it will be at the Boat Club my grandmother is a long-time member of! We aren't doing the flags or navy and white color scheme - but we'll be using a pretty sand color to decorate with and our menu is also inspired by the inspiration! We've asked those who have it to wear their nautical regalia! It's going to be fun!

We did RSVP post cards - especially since there will be several older people attending e-mail wasn't really an option! ho does phone RSVPing anymore??

If you can't read the creative RSVP wording it says this:

Our Sails are set, we'll be there!

Sorry, we will be docked somewhere else that day

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Sarah Stacked Layered Booklet Invitation in Mod Square Design

2010-05-06T11:33:00.000-07:00

Rachael found me through my Etsy shop and she LOVED my booklet invitation! So we worked together and tweaked my original mod circle design to create an invite that really jived with her and her fiances wedding style! And just this past Tuesday I booked another booklet style invitation - I'm sensing that I may be on to a new trend! Move over pocket fold, my booklet invite is on its way in!

Rachael & James' colors we are working with are a smoke grey and purple. James wasn't feeling the purple booklet idea, so Rachael compromised to go with the smoke and use the purple as an accent color - it wouldn't want it to be too girlie, now would we?

I can't take credit for this monogram idea - it was their vision! But I love the square and how nicely it fits on the top layer.

They wanted to stay more traditional with their invite layer, so we made it a simple right aligned wording and emphasized their names in a Honey Scrpt! Please excuse my big blank spots - I wanted to protect their privacy so I had to remove all the personal information!

The details layer communicates all the important details: reception. hotel block info, and shuttle info!

The RSVP layer features a RSVP that is perforated and easily rips out for guests to fill out and mail back. They also used the little extra space to include wedding website information!

Don't forget the backside with the address on the postcard!

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My Easter Spread

2010-04-15T19:06:00.000-07:00

I've finally polished off the last bit of Easter leftovers - phew, I had so much this year! Fortunately it was all my favs: ham, potato casserole (a recipe from my Mother in Law) and Scalloped Casserole (One of my mother's recipes!) Now that I'm done eating I can finally post some pictures from the occasion...Some of you may have seen my test run I did several months ago, so this is the real deal!

Originally I had planned to do a full out jelly bean bar - that is until I saw the crazy price of jelly beans! Quite costly, I couldn't believe chocolate candy, which I'm more partial to anyways, came in cheaper than Jelly Beans! So I nixed it and just focused on some of my favorites, jelly beans were involved to though! My little candy bar featured Peeps, 2 different types of jelly beans, Reese's Pastel Eggs (YUM) and Whopper's Robin's Eggs!

The centerpiece of the bar is my Cherry Blossom Branch I made using Martha's directions...but oppps I forgot to take a picture of it!

I've got a sweet nephew who is allergic to peanuts, so I had to make sure that I labeled what everything was so that people knew what he could and couldn't eat...the Reese's eggs were out (yay more for me!)

One snowy day this winter I tried to beat the winter blahs with my Sister-in-Law Heidi, the owner and head event planner at Entertain Me Event Planning so we headed off to Christmas Tree Shop and worked on the table decor. I just love all the bright festive spring colors we pulled in! The flower vases are actually soup cans wrapped in pretty paper & a ribbon...simple, cheap and oh so cute!
Each place setting had a little egg bowl with some pink grass and a yummy chocolate bunny for guests to eat.

I made the fruit kabobs as an app...for some reason they didn't fly off the tray as I would have thought - but the left overs made a great snack/breakfast for me for the next week!
I got this punch recipe from one of the girls on thenest.com message board! It was delicious and a big hit. It was a can of pineapple juice, frozen concentrate OJ thawed out, and champagne. I also added some frozen pineapple slices and cut up oranges to make it look pretty!
A week before Easter I bought a pre-packaged salad at Wegman's and I fell in love! I decided to recreate it in bulk...super easy, spinach, feta & Parm cheese, dried cranberries, and croutons. The dressing was a raspberry vinaigrette.

Other sides contributed by family was the scalloped pineapple, potato casserole and broiled asparagus.
You obviously can't forget the entree, Ham! This was a Costco ham with the honey glaze - aways a hit.

Dessert was probably my favorite part of the meal...I was busy cleaning up dishes that I completely forgot to get pictures! I made my first Cheesecake and o.m.g. it was soooo good! You can find the recipe at All Recipes. It was actually a really easy recipe - I'm sure I'll use it again! My husband, C, bless his heart, attempted to make cannoli's - $50 later they were made...it took 2 rounds of filling attempts and several kitchen gadgets later to make them - they were good, but costly, he better make them many more times to make the gadgets worth the $$...C also made some chocolate strawberries!! Yum!

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Introducing the Heidi Layered Invitation in the Casual American Typewriter Design

2010-04-15T18:34:00.000-07:00

The Heidi layered invitation (named after my favorite sister-in-law) can be dressed up or dressed down to accommodate a fancy or casual event. This particular sample is featuring our casual American Typewriter design. It has a silver metallic background and a white invitation layer. The fun font is emphasized in pink and orange.

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The RSVP Postcards are probably my favorite part of this design. We decided to do something a little different when it came to the reply, we opted to make it Mad Lib Style! Guests can have fun filling in creative adjectives and telling you what their favorite song is that they can't wait to dance to! This is a great way to get a fabulous play list together for your dj. Wording can be customized to suite your needs!

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Introducing The Emma Pocket Fold featuring a vellum ribbon design

2010-04-14T19:54:00.001-07:00

The Emma pocket, named after my cutie Emma M-dawg, is a fun and functional wedding invitation. It can be dressed up for an elegant affair or go casual for a more laid back style. This sample features a unique design element, a quote or saying printed on vellum paper as an overlay of a cream ribbon. This embellishment creates a truly modern looking invitation!

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Above is a close up of our unique embellishment.
Having a weekend long celebration? Inform your guests of all the weekend activities by skipping the reception enclosure and opting instead of a celebrations enclosure. On this new enclosure you can provide guests with information on Rehearsal Dinners, Sunday Brunch, the Reception and After-party.

Update the RSVP card by allowing guests to reply to all the weekend events in one simple step - include them on your wedding RSVP card.

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Introducing The Sarah stacked layer booklet invitation in Navy Blue and Green Mod Circle

2010-04-09T17:31:00.000-07:00

We are excited to announce our newest invitation style, The Sarah..this unique, fun and different booklet style features a stacked layered look. This particular sample is done in our Mod Circle Design in a Navy and Green Color Scheme. I love this invitation because it keeps everything nice, tidy and organized...just like a pocket fold, but at a much better price!

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Above is a close up of the stacked layers - so it gives off the same look as a pocket fold with lots of enclosures!
The invitation layer features all the important invite info - specifically the who, what, where and when!
The details layer informs guests of all the additional information may they may need, including hotel & shuttle info and the couple's wedding website.
The reply layer features a perforated RSVP postcard - guests can simply rip it out and send it in! Additional space on the layer can be used to share any other info that you choose.
Above is the coordinating Mod Circle Table Numbers - featuring the same metallic paper & mod circle design.
Wet your guests' palettes by placing menus at each of their place settings - they love to know what they will be enjoying food-wise that evening.

Also available, coordinating napkin rings! How cute are they!?!

All of our designs & styles can be mixed and matched and completely customized to coordinate with your style.

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Erin's simple and elegant graduation party invitation

2010-04-01T17:31:00.001-07:00

Erin's mom called me on Tuesday in a panic...she had been trying to print invitations to her daughter's graduation party herself - but just got too frustrated with the process...lining up the wording, trying to make it fit within the border was just too difficult for her...annnnnd she wanted to get the invitation out by the end of the week! Working with supplies I had on hand I mustered up these simple and elegant invitations on an cream colored stock. I had them printed and delivered to her by Thursday!
Here is just a quick close up of the border I love the look of the triple line & indent...it makes a very standard piece of card stock look upscale and elegant.

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Dawn & Joe's Fallin' in Love Wedding Invitation!

2010-04-01T17:25:00.000-07:00

I've always thought that this invitation was absolutely adorable! I love the metallic sparkle and the whimsy and casual feel of the bride and groom with leaves blowing around them! Dawn and Joe choose this invitation for their upcoming October wedding - we think it was a great choice!
Dawn and Joe are clients of (and were referred to us) by our friends at Entertain Me! Event Planning...if you haven't booked a day of coordinator yet check them out! They are great to work with!

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Introducing: The Catherine Booklet Invitation

2010-03-28T07:09:00.000-07:00

The booklet is soooo the new pocket fold. Anyone else getting tired yet of the pocket fold? It's been done, and although I've always been a fan of it I'm ready for something new! So...I've created a new invitation type, THE BOOKLET STYLE, and I'm naming it after my mother-in-law Catherine! She is a school teacher...so books have always been right up her ally!

This is for sure a unique and different invitation. All the pertinent wedding information is kept nicely in this cute little booklet, each page holding the same information a standard enclosure card would hold. The top layer is a gorgeous piece of vellum featuring the future mr. and mrs. last name initial. So when guests open the envelope they will see this with the invitation directly below it.

The next page features all the reception information including time location, shuttle information. There was also additional room to provide guests with hotel room blocking information!

If you have more information no worries, additional pages can easily be added to accommodate all of your info!

All the pages in the booked are scored to provide easy page turning. All the pages are held nicely together with two layers of ribbon and decorative brats and are backed to a sturdy metallic 5x7 card stock!

As of now the RSVP card stands separately, but I have great plans to include it as part of the book with an easy perforated detachment!

All pieces of this invitation are completely customizable. Paper colors can all be changed, monogram, wording, layout, number of pages can all be customized to meet your needs! My favorite part to customize would also be in the ribbon & brat choices...did you know the brats (which are the small silver squares up the left edge) can have rhinestones? Different shapes and sizes are also available!

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Maria & Marc's Flourish Border White Panel Invitation

2010-03-28T06:51:00.001-07:00

Maria & Marc had originally choose a send-n-seal invitation from one of our stationery albums...however after getting a sample they were quite thrilled with it. I generally do not recommend a send-n-seal as I feel they lack presence and I always fear that they will rip or be over looked in the mail.

So when they decided to go custom I was thrilled! Not only did they get a great invitation, they even saved money over the send-n-seal invite! Who would have ever thought a custom invitation could beat the price of a send-n-seal invite...even more, a send-n-seal invitation that was discounted!?! Well I'm hear to tell you it can be done! :)
Maria & Marc were also a little concerned about the rsvps and people bringing more people than were invited..so they had requested to have their rsvps worded as ___seat(s) have been reserved in your name. When they decided to go the custom route it was a simple switch to actually print the number of seats reserved in there name...so now there will be no messy handwriting on their invitations when they mail them out!

Maria & Marc are clients of (and were referred to us by) our friends at Entertain Me Event Planning in Wilmington, De! They have picked great invites and a great coordinator!

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Jackie & Brian's Pink Coral Swirl Gatefold Invitation & Accessories

2010-03-28T05:53:00.000-07:00

When Jackie & Brian picked the color of coral as the main color for their wedding they had no idea how difficult it would be to find anything in the particular color they choose. The beautiful color isn't quite pink...and that has made things difficult for them as they really wanted to actually use their color in more than just the bridesmaids' dresses.

So when it came to invitations there really was no other option but to go complete custom...all the way down to the paper! Using her small swatch of fabric we picked the closest pantone color & then printed a swirl pattern onto a cream colored paper (front and back side) so that we could bring her color into the

invitation!

The ribbon that closes the gatefold neatly holds all the enclosures together for a truly elegant look.

When guests untie the ribbon they can then open the gatefold to reveal a very simple and elegant invitation printed in a smoke grey color - which looks fabulous and less harsh than a tru black ink.
To match the invitation we all created a simple monogram notecard that the bride and groom can use for all of their thank you notes! Again, we did their names in smoke and the & was in the matching pinkish coral color used on their swirl paper!

We have some extra custom paper that we will be using for Jackie & Brian's programs...I'll have to show you those when I'm done! I'm excited for a nice layered invitation with vellum overlay!

I had a few scraps of paper after creating the samples, so I started designing some coordinating decor pieces for reception decor to add to my portfolio!
The table numbers also feature the same paper, but this time we added a vellum overlay & we attached it using the same cream colored ribbon.

This was by far my favorite idea with the tiny scraps of paper I had after cutting the gatefold

. There was only about 1.5"x7" piece of paper and I got the great idea to make napkin rings out of them! I hate any cute paper going to waste! I simple used a little ribbon to keep it together. If you were to place the same type of order as Jackie the great news would be that the paper for this item would essentially be free as they are actually scraps!

For a more personalized touch...tell guests where they are supposed to sit with the napkin ring also acting as a place card!

With the littlest scraps I was able to punch hearts out of them...the swirl and cream heart combo confetti would look adorable surrounding the centerpieces, lining the gift table or place card table...

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Black, White & Gold Pocketfold

2010-03-27T07:40:00.000-07:00

Lindsey & Mike selected this black pocketfold with antique gold accent color for their upcoming November 2010 wedding. This beautiful invitation will certainly set the tone for their sophisticated and elegant black and white themed wedding! They had a lot of information to relay to their guests so they opted for several enclosures.

They included directions to both the ceremony & reception, hotel blocking information, a reception card that informed guests about cocktail hours, the reception and afterparty...and of course they had a reply card too!

The front tab will be simple and elegant...featuring both of their names in the antique gold font color!

Introducing SAVE THE DATE POSTCARDS...

2010-03-17T16:47:00.001-07:00

Get guests excited about your "destination" wedding. If you have a lot of guests traveling for your wedding get the anticipation started with a custom Save the Date Postcard. The front side features your choice of picture and message. Show them the beauty of where they are getting ready to visit! They'll love it!
The backside of the postcard features a small blurb about the location, your wedding or any other information you'd like to convey to your guests! The post card "note" tells your guests to save the date, date, location and any additional wedding information! This is a great place to add your wedding website info. Lastly, a quick little note from the couple!

All fonts, wording, and pictures can be personalized to your specific needs. This design is available in pdf format for $10.00 on our Etsy Shop and then you can print and send yourself OR they can be ordered and printed from Kreative Event Services.

We offer pictures from the following locations: New Jersey, Virginia, Washington, DC, Delaware, Maryland, New York, New York City, Philadelphia, Florida, Colorado, California, Niagara Falls, Puerto Rico, Guatemala, Italy, Greece, Tanzania, Bermuda, and more...just ask and I'll see if I have a stock picture to use! OR send me your own picture (one that you have copyright use of) for your postcard!

Introducing THE ELIZA PERFETTO Wedding Invitation

2010-03-16T18:20:00.001-07:00

Today we are introducing you to the Eliza Perfetto Pocket styled invitation. This charming 6"x6" square is named after my Grandmother Grace Eliza. I've always been a fan of the name Eliza and yet she never liked it and tells everyone her middle name is Elizabeth...so funny!

This sample is sporting a metallic sand pocket and a persian blue back layer with cream colored invitation and enclosures. This color combination is ideal for an nautical themed wedding or event.

Below is a close up of all the enclosures...a great money saving idea is to have a wedding weekend information card where you can cram a lot of information on instead of an individual card for each and every item. The wedding weekend card includes hotel accommodation room block information, Sunday brunch information and the wedding website.

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Introducing THE STEPHANIE SIGNATURE POCKET

2010-03-15T11:03:00.000-07:00

The last couple of weeks has been incredibly hectic, what with the arrival of the new printer, putting samples and a sample album together, creating my etsy shop, and of course the usual realm of business, meeting with brides and helping them design the perfect invitation for their upcoming weddings! FINALLY, I'm able to start showing off some of what I'm up to!

I'm excited to introduce you to The Stephanie Signature Pocket, yep you got that right, I named it after myself! In fact, each and everyone of my invitation styles will be named after the lovely and special ladies in my life!

The Stephanie Signature Pocket is the perfect catch all for all your VIP wedding information. The side pocket on the right comfortably fits up to 4 enclosure cards so you can easily relay your reception, hotel accomodations, directions and all other wedding information as well as your RSVP card.

Each of my invitation styles will be able to easily mix and match with any of the invitation designs that I have done. If you do not see anything you like we can always create a new design specifically for you to work with your wedding or event style and theme. This particular sample features the flourish design! All the paper colors, font choices, etc can all be customized specifically to coordinate with your wedding and event.

Enclosures for the longest time consisted of only RSVP and reception cards...now there are wedding website, weekend activities, hotel block information, etc. Theses days there can be a lot of information to relay to guests and having a nice little pocket on the invitation will keep everyone organized and informed!

I haven't really spent time on creating unique ways of closing the pockets yet - so stayed tuned and I start using belly bands, tabs, ribbons, charms, and many other embellishments to create that unique look!

For more information on ordering a sample of this invtation or the invitation itself please visit The Stephanie Flourish Etsy Listing.

Style Sunday: Summer Series: Palm Trees

2010-03-07T18:08:00.001-08:00

Heading to a tropical destination wedding? The first thing I always am excited to see when landing in a tropical local is the palm trees! They are generally the first thing you see and nothing screams warm weather, summer or the beach better then a palm tree. Find below some of my favorite Palm Tree theme things....
Each of these invitations set the tone for your tropical wedding...My favorite is the invitation in the top right corner. I love the symbolic beach images...so cute and simple!
How cute are those coconut candles? They are palm tree - beach theme in a not in your face simple way! Does that even make sense? They are also environmentally friendly, which is extra important at an outdoor wedding. Palm tree favor boxes and coconut flavored tea are also nice touches for favors.
Don't forget to incorporate the palm tree to your decor. Dance the night away on top of a personalized monogram decal on the dance floor. The palm tree cake topper is also adorable and is really perfect for any beach wedding, palm tree theme or not....don't forget coordinating place card holders.

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Style Sunday: Summer Series: Seashells

2010-02-28T20:34:00.000-08:00

Last Sunday we focused on Beachy Casual and showed you some great ideas for a low-key and fun beach wedding, or themed party or event. This week we are stepping it up a notch to show you that a beach wedding doesn't have to be casual. There are tons of items for a seashell theme and it can easily be dressed up or dressed down.

My favorite invitation for a seashell beach theme is definitely the TRU Invitation featured in the upper left corner. The shells on the invitation are absolutely gorgeous and it is a great invitation that will definitely set the tone for a more formal beach wedding. The invitation in the upper right, by Carlson Craft, is available in multiple colors. It is a little more casual and would definitely set the tone for a laid-back event.

To make it an authentic seashell theme I would definitely recommend these assorted seashell place card holders. I'd suggest using a tray filled with sand to nestle your seashell place card holders into...this would truly be an unexpected and great way to greet your guests.

For a more formal wedding use the seashell paper cut outs and the small silver shell place card holders.

Let your guests bring a bit of the beach home with them with the gel beach themed candles (shown in the upper left). It's a great gift idea and every time your guest light heir candle they can remind themselves how much fun they had at your wedding.

I personally love these seashell candle tea lights...they would make excellent favors, but I think they would make even better table decor. Swap out the traditional tea lights around your center piece with these to add that something extra special.

You can also skip the fancy cake and serve cupcakes - cupcakes have always been a big hit at the weddings I have seen them at. The die cut cupcake wrappers feature seashells too!

Small shell soaps also make a nice favor, they come wrapped nicely in an aqua blue box - they just look so classy!

Don't forget to thank you guests with personalized favor tags!

Kreative Idea: Skip the expensive floral arrangements for your centerpiece, instead find a fantastic vase, fill it it with sand, candles & shells.

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Thrifty Thursday: The Little White Book

2010-02-25T15:00:00.001-08:00

Check out this new wedding planning package - unlike any that I have ever seen. Our sister company, Entertain Me Event Planning has just added a new package called the Little White Book. Save yourself hours of researching vendors, inspiration, and more and instead opt for this new package. For a small fee they will point you in the right direction saving you time and money. They'll put together a budget, timeline, and vendor list for you that fits your needs. You'll also get an inspiration board to show to vendors in order to keep everyone on the same page.

This package is a great add on to their day of coordination package - it is so close to full planning at a fraction of the price.

For more information on this package and others visit their website at www.entertainme-de.com

Sneak Peak: Easter

2010-02-24T18:46:00.000-08:00

My husband and I are very excited to be hosting Easter this year! This is the first major holiday in our new place and we are excited to show off all of our hard work & renovations on the new place. We are also excited to pull out all of our fancy china & crystal we registered for our wedding. It has all been in storage for 2 years when we were living in smaller apartments! It's so pretty too, it deserves to be used! Today I had the day off, so I thought I would start getting the decor under control...I'm trying to forget about more snow coming & focus on how close we are getting to spring!!

Above is the tablescape will be using. It was simple and affordable to put together. The candles, cake stands and & small egg shaped bowls were all purchased from the Christmas Tree Shops. FOr the mock-set up I used fake flowers from Michaels, but for the real thing I'm going with real tulips. I'll also probably cut them down a bit so they aren't so tall & probably use more of them per vase.

The flower holder is actually soup cans. I cut down 12x12 scrapbook paper to size, wrapped the paper around the can and hot glued it into place. I then used some left over sage green ribbon from my wedding to tie a quick knot around the can for a little something extra.

To add a little more color to the table & to opt out of a costly table runner I used pink Easter grass, also purchased from the Christmas Tree Shops.

At each place setting there are small egg shaped bowls, all in different colors. I put a chocolate bunny in each one. On the actual day I'll probably also fill it will jelly beans and other small candy.

For the menu, I'm planning to serve:

Ham

Scalloped Pineapple

A Salad

Bread

I'm still trying to decide on another side or 2 and dessert.

I'm also planning on having a jelly bean bar - a take on the oh so popular candy bar. Pictures of this still to come!

Happy Easter Planning!

Style Sunday: Summer Series: Beachy Casual

2010-02-21T18:26:00.000-08:00

I'm tired of this snowy New Jersey weather & just dying for summer to get here! I've been busy the last few weeks with all the summer brides trying to pick out their summer wedding items! So, I thought there is no better time to start sharing my summer ideas with you! Summer is probably the top wedding season, and there is definitely not a lack of options for the summer bride. I found so many fabulous items for you that I couldn't fit it all into one blog post...so, I've created the Style Sunday Summer Series. The next couple of weeks will solely be covering the summer month weddings.

This weeks focus is on beachy casual, bright colors, flip flops, sand buckets, fun colored drinks...everything you love about a beach day at your wedding...

Announce your wedding date with these adorable save the date flip flops! Step it up a notch with the invitation. These fun and different invitations are mailed in a great cardboard envelope which really makes it stand out - this definitely won't get lost in the mail. The thongs on the flip flops come in a variety of colors to coordinate with your big day!

Order the Save the Dates

Order the Invitations

Many wedding ceremonies feature a unity candle, but for a beach wedding a sand ceremony is much more appropriate! There are so many different colors of sand I'm sure you can find exactly what you are looking for.

The fun sand pail also comes in more colors than you can imagine. They can be incorporated into your centerpieces, hold flip flops for guests, decked out with petals for the flower girl, or be used as a welcome "bag" for your guests.

Guide your guests to their seats with these adorable colorful flip flop place card holders.

The teal seashell placemat would definitely add that extra pop to all your place settings.

There were tons of ideas for favors - there is the obvious lollipops, and playing cards...but I absolutely love the look of the drink mixes. The packaging is absolutely stunning and they would double as decor because they are just so fun. There is never anything better than sitting on a beach with a cocktail in hand - your guests will love them!

I also really liked the woven beach bag. The small scale play on the real deal is a great way for guests to tote home their little gift or candy.

Let's face it, most beach weddings are destination weddings...so you'll want to great your guests with one of these great terry cloth caddy welcome bags filled with all the goodies seen. Your guests will love you for the colorful and festive Chapstick & sun block, especially to save them a trip to the store - remember they can't fly with their Costco sized sunblock in their carry on these days - they'll be really thankful you thought ahead!

Order all other items

Mirka & Jan's Red Rose Theme Invitations

2010-02-20T19:57:00.000-08:00

Today I had the pleasure of meeting with Mirka about invitations. She was a breeze to work with because she knew exactly what she looking for out of an invitation. She came armed and ready to go with pictures of invitations she liked, this is so helpful to have when meeting with your stationery consultant because it helps us help you so much faster.

Mirka and her fiance are both from Slovakia - half of their guests speak only Slovak and the other half speak English, they also have a small guest list of only about 50 people. Because of this I instantly recommended that they do a custom invitation. Printing companies have such high set up fees that to have to have them set up 2 different invitations and then tack on a foreign language charge would put the price of their invitations a ridiculous high price for only 50 invitations.

Mirka also requested a unique invitation size. Traditionally in the US invitations really do not start any smaller than 5x7, however as she explained to me, in Slovakia guests traditionally keep their invitations and they like to put them into photo albums, so their invitations are generally no larger that 4x6.

Because of all of these unique factors, custom design was truly the best scenario.

This was one of the inspiration invitations that Mirka showed me that she liked...

This is how I recreated...this is a rough draft, client's personal invitation was blocked for privacy.

This was another inspiration picture Mirka shared with me, her only request was that flower have color.

This is what I created for her..

We thank the photographer at freedigitalphotos.net for use of his red rose photo.

Image: FreeDigitalPhotos.net

30%-40% off Great Wedding Accessories - limited time only

2010-02-16T17:03:00.000-08:00

Spread the word...

I'm currently getting an order together for another bride who is getting the favor boxes from Hortense B. Hewitt & Co shown above. I was able to find the exact box she wanted and was able to save her money off of many of the other websites out there. However, there is a minimum order in dollar figures that has to be reached in order to avoid additional fees.

So, I'm looking for any other brides that might want to order anything so that we can reach the amount. We are looking at prices that are about 30%-40% off of regular retail.

Hortense B. Hewitt Co offers a great selection of wedding day accessories (cake toppers, flower girl baskets, ring bearer baskets, favor packages, decorations, toasting flutes & servers, unity candles, guest books, etc.) If you are interested please check out their website!

If you are interested in any of the items simply click on the link below and then fill it out (you can input HBHWedding for the Sunday Style Question) and then I'll price out the items for you.

Order Items

I'm not sure yet when the actual order will be going in, most likely in the next 2-3 weeks, so if you are interested please let me know so that I can check back with you before placing the order. Let me know if you have any questions! Please pass this along to any other brides out there planning!

Thanks!

Style Sunday: A dozen red roses for you!

2010-02-14T17:18:00.000-08:00

Happy Valentine's Day Everyone! Hope everyone was showered with red roses from their loved one. In the spirit of the holiday I'm pulling together some red rose inspiration for your upcoming wedding or event.

The red rose invitations, the red stationery and the red accessories are all from Carlson Craft. Check out their links below to order your own!

Red Rose Invitations

Red Wedding Accessories

Red Wedding Stationery

Rose Petals & Rose Ball Candles can all be orderd from Kreative Event Services!

Thrifty Thursday: Win a $100,000 wedding & Other great prizes

2010-02-11T07:54:00.000-08:00

What's thriftier than a free wedding or Crate and Barrel gift cards?? This is a great contest and I'm happy to kick off Thrifty Thursday with it!

I'm a little jealous this contest crate and barrel is sponsoring wasn't offered when I was engaged! C&B is one of my favorite stores to buy centerpiece items, favors & of course furniture. I can always find something fun and different!

So if you are planning a wedding make sure you enter to win! Let us know you entered so us and our readers can vote for you!

Here is some information I swiped from their site

The Prizes

Grand Prize

The Ultimate Wedding with a whopping $100,000 value. And to make it even sweeter, this day of perfection will be organized by A–list planner extraordinaire Jo Gartin.

2nd Prize

One $7500 Crate and Barrel Shop Card.

3rd Prize

One $2500 Crate and Barrel Shop Card.

Honorable Mention

15 winners will each receive a
$1000 Crate and Barrel Shop Card.

Popular Vote Winner

The highest vote–getter will receive a
$500 Crate and Barrel Shop Card.

The Contest

The Planner

Your big day will be in the savvy hands of A–list planner Jo Gartin, who's planned the nuptials of stars such as Kate Walsh and Tori Spelling, and now maybe you. Known for her impeccable style and unique ideas, Gartin will make your affair one to remember.

The Announcement

All entries must be in by 11:59 pm CST on March 31, 2010. Couples are encouraged to run their own marketing campaigns, as the 50 finalists will be those with the most votes. A panel that includes Jo Gartin, along with judges from Crate and Barrel and Daily Candy will then select a winner. We will notify the lucky couple and the 18 other winners and post all winners on crateandbarrel.com/ultimatewedding in April 2010.

The Celebration

The planning will begin once the announcement is made. Gartin will be at your beck and call to bring your Ultimate Wedding to life, from designing invitations, choosing a locale, and setting the scene to creating a menu, picking a band, and coming up with favors.

Time is money, so hop to and register.
It’s vow or never!

Sunday Style: Pink & Hearts

2010-02-07T20:16:00.000-08:00

Valentine's Day is right around the corner - so I thought I'd share some of my favorite pink & heart themed items to get us all in the spirit! The pink invitation is from one of my favorite albums, TRU Expressions! The tiara sized invite comes in a variety of colors and can be coordinated with your colors.

I really liked the wired cake topper - it is unqiue and funky! It would definitely add that extra special touch.

I also found the "hugs and kisses" band aids absolutely adorable!

If you are interested in ordering any of these items or would like helping finding something that would coordinate with your upcoming event, please feel free to contact me!

Favorite Favor & Party Item Finds from the New York International Gift Fair

2010-02-06T18:20:00.001-08:00

Last week I attend the New York International Gift Fair! I discovered a lot of great new vendors & products that will really add that extra special something everyone is looking for when planning an event. Below are some of my favorite things I found! Feel free to contact me for more information on any of these products or to order!

Photo Credit: Julia Baker Confections

These adorable and delicious chocolate favors make a stunning wedding or party favor. There are even options to personalize colors and add an initial to the chocolates to add that special touch.

San Saba River Pecan Company

This Texas based company makes the most delicious pie pie filling. If you are having a nice down-home, southern style wedding or just want to surprise your guests with a taste of texas and pure deliciousness then you'll definitely want to give that this as a favor or gift.

Photo Credit: Allsop Home & Garden

These are actually plant tags, but I see them as place cards! Pair them with a small potted plant for a great favor/place card combo or assemble them all in a big pot. Great for a spring or garden party theme event.

These items above were one of my greatest finds at the show this year! I just loved the items that they offered and they really do provide some unique favor ideas. I received a free sample of their pina coolada chapstick - yum! Their cocktail chapsticks would make a great favor at a stock the bar party or girls night out event.

They also have chap sticks with monograms or with th

e word Thank you.

Having a beach destination wedding? They have some great looking sunscreen that would make an excellent addition to the welcome bags or cute favors.

Photo Credit: His Hands Laser

I loved these little cake ta-da's. They would be so cute at a kids birthday party or topping of a cupcake tower. The toppers come in a variety of Letters, numbers, and designs.

Photo Credit: Party Partners

This company had some great cupcake sleeves and toppers as well as fun cancles that spelled out Lost Count?, Thirtyish, Forever Yound, and Birthday Queen.

Photo Credit: Fred & Friends

Have a wild time & Protect your identity! These black bars would make great conversation starters at your next party! You and your guests can have a great time and not worry about embarrassing pictures being posted of you on the internet ;)

Photo Credit: Fred & Friends

Cupcakes at a tea party couldn't get any cute then if they were baked in these!

Style Sunday: Winter Wonderland Theme Inspiration

2010-01-30T18:53:00.000-08:00

Last night's little snow shower inspired today's Sunday Style Theme - Winter Wonderland. There is always something magical about a fresh snowfall, so I think it would be a great theme for any winter event. I managed to scrounge up some really sweet "winter wonderland" pieces to make your wedding or event sparkle.

Snowflake Ornament Order Now
Items: EB2129
Price: $1.50
Give your guests a favor that marks your winter wedding perfectly with these self-standing cards adorned with classic metal snowflake ornaments. Everyone will be able to cherish and remember the splendor of your event year after year when they make these snowflakes part of their holiday ornament collections. Plus, for a thoughtful place card and favor in one, these make for a win-win selection.Each card is imprinted with a matching snowflake background design and ready to be customized with names, dates or a special note using our personalized labels. Ornament - 2.5" Card - 4" x 5"
Personalization: Max. Characters per line (including spaces):
Line 1: 22 Characters
Line 2: 18 Characters

"Snow Flurry" Flocked Glass Ornament Place Card Holder Order Now

Item # KA27023

Price: $1.50 each (Bulk pricing available)

Additional Info: Must be purchased in increments of 6

Drifting down like delicate bursts of white, winter’s unique gift provides a lovely motif for gifts of the season. The “Snow Flurry” Holiday Ornament Place Card and Photo Holder is a snow-lover’s delight inside and out, making it the perfect favor for your winter wedding or holiday party. Features and facts:

The outside of the clear, snow-globe ornament is adorned with white, flocked snowflakes
Inside the globe is “drifting” snow
Set of six includes matching place cards
Ornament measures 3 ½” high with place card
Without place card, ornament measures approximately 2” high x 1

Don't forget to order a few extra to holder your table numbers & fun pictures of the happy couple!

Snowflake Gel Candle Order Now

Item # KA20068

Price: $2.00 each (Bulk discounts available)

Picture glittering snowflakes floating to earth from a clear-blue winter sky, then magically becoming an astonishing winter wonderland. That dream-like image comes enchantingly alive in Kate Aspen’s Snowflake Gel Candle, making it a “must-have” favor for any winter event. The ice-blue gel, sparkling with silver glitter, fills a uniquely shaped glass container with a dazzling, silver-studded snowflake embedded on the front. This 3” x 2.75” x 1.5” gem is an ideal illustration of winter’s majesty and your distinctive style. The clear gift box arrives complete with a lovely silver-and-white organza ribbon and "For You" gift tag.

Snowflake Cake Top Order Now
Item # TRUPBK1499P
Price: (Personalized) $30.00

Top your cake with this clear acrylic keepsake featuring a snowflake design in white. Personalize with your names or names and wedding date. 4" x 4".

Etched Toasting Flutes Order Now
Item #TRUPBK379613RP
Price: (Personalized) $45

These toasting flutes feature a captivating etched design. Personalize the flutes with your names, names and wedding date or a three-letter monogram with the last name initial in the middle. 8 3/4" tall.

Silver-Plated Knife and Server Set Order Now
Item # TRUPBK6518
Price: (Personalized) $61
Add elegance to any cake-cutting ceremony with this server set featuring sculpted, silver-plated handles. Personalize the blades with your names, names and wedding date or a three-letter monogram with the last name initial in the middle. 8" knife blade; 6" server blade. Charms sold separately.

Enchanting Snowflake Invitations Online Ordering Available, ORDER NOW
Item # CC-BBF12652-73
This white and pearlescent invitation with an eye-catching snowflake design holds coordinating enclosures in a pre-cut slot. Open the tri-fold invitation to reveal your wording inside.
Folded: 7 1/4" x 5 1/8"

Style Sunday: A Pink and Brown Cherry Blossom Affair

2010-01-24T15:41:00.000-08:00

Nothing says it is spring better than Cherry Blossoms! I've always wanted to attend Washington DC's Cherry Blossom Festival - I just haven't made it yet - so I thought I'd bring the festival to you and me! I've done some searching for the best Cherry Blossom items out there - you'll definitely want them at your spring event!

Cherry Blossom Place cards Order Now
These stylish cherry blossom themed place cards have an eco-friendly secret, they are plantable! Part of Event Blossom’s Please be Seeded™ line, these decorative cherry blossom inspired place cards double as a wedding favor and place card all in one! Each place card printed with a branch from a cherry blossom tree also has a pink seed paper cherry blossom attached at the top that guests can easily remove and plant. Instructions on how to plant and a list of flowers are beautifully printed on the back. Each card is also cleverly printed with the phrase "Please be Seeded", sure to spark up some good conversation among wedding guests!

The best part is that this favor is environmentally friendly: The tent style place cards are made from recycled paper, and the detachable seed paper shapes grow into wildflowers. Your guests will love to plant and care for these wildflowers and will remember your special day each time they water them. Going "green" has never been so unique!

Idea: Write out your guests names neatly on each place card, or print on clear labels (not included) and affix them for a classy look! 12 place cards per package. Size: 2.5" x 4".

Place cards are $1.50 each and must be purchased in sets of 12.

Cherry Blossom Silk Fans: Order Now

In Japan, the cherry blossom is seen as a symbol of prosperity and good luck. It's also a way to symbolize love through a language of flowers. These are a few of the many meanings that cherry blossoms have symbolized throughout the years, but let's not forget that they also are stylishly smart and sophisticated, and make a chic statement at any wedding.

This practical Asian inspired accessory will keep your guests cool and comfortable as they watch your ceremony, attend your reception or enjoy your bridal shower. Each bamboo fan is covered in white silk and hand painted with a delicate pink cherry blossom design.

Shown here with our Cherry Blossom Square Labels (not included).

Size: 8" in length.

Price: $1.75 each

Cherry Blossom Scented Soap Order Now

As fragrant and delightful as a warm spring breeze. "Cherry Blossoms" Scented Soap celebrates the flower's delicate beauty and the beautiful moment you're sharing with family and friends. Send them home with as many memories as there are petals on a cherry tree in full bloom. Features and facts:

Round, light-beige soap embossed with cherry blossoms nestled in a bed of shredded, natural raffia

Soap measures ½" h x 2" in diameter

Gift box has a chocolate-brown base, a cream-colored top adorned with a delicate pink and pale-gray cherry blossom motif, the words "Cherry Blossoms Soap" and a chocolate-brown ribbon and bow

Gift box measures 1 ½" h x 2 ½" square

Price: 1.75 each

Cherry Blossom Branch: Order Now

Add that extra special touch with a Cherry Blossom Branch. No branch is the same, all branches are real and vary is shape and size. I got the directions and the inspiration from Martha Stewart, but added my own spin. The Cherry Blossom Branch makes a great addition to any place card table or makes an attractive and affordable centerpiece. DIY - Buy all the supplies for $15 and 2 hours, IDI4U $15 and zero hours.

Cherry Blossom Invitations:

Your invitation wording is gracefully surrounded by a rich mocha wrap and pink pastel cherry blossoms. A white invitation is layered on top of a blush background. Enclosure cards are available to complete this ensemble.
Closed: 5" x 7 3/8", Open: 5" x 13". Order Now

A Green and Brown Fall Affair

2010-01-06T20:06:00.000-08:00

All designs and creations were done by Kreative Event Services. Photography was done by Jill Anne Photography.

We are now an affiliate of Photoworks.com!!

2009-12-31T11:12:00.000-08:00

I've been using photoworks.com for the past three years to create my photo books, photo gifts, and of course to order prints of my photography. I'm very excited to announce that I am now an affiliate of photoworks.com! So - if you find yourself in need of printing photos or create a gift then be sure to click through my banner to get there!

A Sweet Idea!

2009-12-08T14:36:00.001-08:00

Hosting a holiday party or family get together? Don't forget this sweet idea, peppermint bark favors! Label can be personalized with a Holiday Greeting, or Thank you. These sweet favors can also be customized with each guests name (and table number) to act as place cards. Not hosting a party this year?? They make great gifts for all those people you just want to say thank you and Happy Holidays to; the mailman, your children's teachers, co-workers...

Price as shown: $2.00 +Shipping
Price as a place card: $2.25 +shipping
Minimum order is 24.
Looking to save some green this season? Split the minimum with a friend! Forgo the label or the candy cane!

E-mail Me at shkleier@gmail.com to Place your order!

Tie in your wedding colors with these pocket-fold invitations

2009-12-07T16:18:00.000-08:00

Shonette and Terrance have picked one of my favorite types of invitations, the pocketfold. I love how all the enclosure cards line up real nicely in the stacked arrangement - easy to find whatever information you need at a real quick glance! This is essentially the invitation that they have picked - however they have chosen to replace the gold shimmer card stock with a bright fuscia in order to pull in their wedding colors. This invitation is from Carlson Craft's pocket line and it is part of their pocket ensembles line which has paper color, layout, and other options for a more personalized look.

Offering 30% off Photo Holiday Cards & Invites

2009-12-02T19:07:00.000-08:00

Having a holiday party? Sending out Christmas Cards? I'm sure you are! Sweet Pea offers a delightful line of holiday invitations & holiday cards! Check out their line! I am offering 30% off* original retail price for all orders placed before December 10! Quick Turn around!

Contact me if you see an invite or holiday card you like and I'll tell you how to order!

*Discount does not apply to shipping costs!

Fall in Love with this invitation!

2009-04-26T16:30:00.000-07:00

Stefanie fell in love with these fall wedding invitations for their upcoming October wedding. The metallic leafs are unique and really add the special touch! They picked a matching penny color lining and matched it all to mocha ink...It is really going to pop!

New Releases! Simply Sensible Budget Invitations

2009-04-22T09:04:00.000-07:00

New invitations have been added to the Simply Sensible Budget Invitations Line! Who says you cannot be chic when you are watching your pennies! View the complete line of invitations. Prices range from $36.90-$165 for a 100! What a deal!!

Sneek Peek at New favors for 2009!

2009-04-03T08:21:00.000-07:00

Our new favors are really cute! Check out our brochure to get an idea of what's new!

A perfect solution for hard to match wedding colors...

2009-03-31T19:39:00.000-07:00

Wenda and her finance are having a July wedding, and have chosen silver and orange as their wedding colors...to say the least there are limited invitations in this color combination. In cases such as this we suggest using a neutral/simple invitation in white or ecru and play off the colors in font selection or ribbon, but Wenda really wanted a pocket fold.

Luckily, our new album called Paper Duvet, gave her the opportunity to mix and match pieces to create a unique look...they offer the largest selection of paper choices out of all the companies I carry! (Not all options available online) The picture to the right shows the style of the invitation, but her colors are a silver pocket fold & orange paper.

Another Black and White Theme

2009-03-31T19:32:00.000-07:00

The black and white theme is in this season! Corey choose this invitation for her upcoming August wedding in Salem, Virginia. Her reception will be held in the Wortman Ballroom at Roanoke College, my alma mater!

Even if you do not live in New Jersey, Chicklet Invites can help you get the perfect invitation for your wedding! Simply browse our online catalogs. Several of our companies are available to order through the websites, so that is an option...but for more personalized service or more options feel free to contact me to place order directly. By not using a website you have more choices for customization...more font combos, layout, motifs, ribbon...

A Black and White Wedding...

2009-03-28T12:40:00.000-07:00

Many brides love the classic look of a black and white wedding. It is stylish and sleek, making it a wonderful theme to work with. Donna, who will be married in October, found many options in just one of our albums that played off the black and white theme, but this was her favorite!

2009-03-20T08:30:00.001-07:00

For Invitations Erin picked a more traditional and elegant invitation that set the stage for a formal and elegant fall wedding.

Erin will be celebrating in October 2009 at The Reception Center at PNC Bank Arts.

Amy Loved This Invitation! BUT, it did not really match the tone or formality of her upcoming wedding. So....she used the RSVP card to create Save The Date Cards that were fun, different and actually more affordable then traditional save the dates!

The colors and leaves set the stage for a fabulous fall wedding! Have fun with your save the dates!

Phew, I'm a little behind in my blogging....

2009-03-20T08:05:00.000-07:00

Wedding season is right around the corner, and that means it's time to order those invitations! I've really noticed a transition this year...the past few years invitations have been bright colored, bells and whistles, and pockets! This year, maybe with everything going on in the economy, brides seem to want to take it simple, keep it traditional and classic and have thus, picked out some of these beautiful invitations.

To the left is a gorgeous invitation picked out by Jessica for her black tie wedding at the Palace at Somerset Park in July. This elegant invitations will definitely set the perfect tone to her truly memorable wedding.

Aloha Wedding Day!

2009-03-05T08:23:00.000-08:00

The subtle hibiscus flowers is the perfect accent on these summer wedding invitations! The texture of the paper & the flowers pull in the season of the wedding and create anticipation for what is to come. Erin & Dan will be celebrating their wedding in June.

Don't forget to Save The Date!

2009-03-01T08:16:00.000-08:00

Don't forget to let your guests know that you've set a date! Lori had a couple requests when it came to her save the dates, especially the fact that she wanted to tie in her color scheme to her invitations. She picked the above invitation because she liked the look of the circled date, and because this save the date was available in a blue color scheme, which matched her colors!

It's never too early to send out save-the-dates! As soon as you have a date set it's ok to go ahead and send them! Generally this happens at 6mo-8mos out.

Subtle & Elegant Invites

2008-08-25T13:22:00.000-07:00

Subtle & Elegant...These invitations are sure to set the tone of a fabulous event! A textured pearl border shimmers in the light, revealing a subtle floral and vine pattern. The bright white invitation card is also distinguished with slim embossed borders.

This beautiful invtations was chosen by a Dawn & Gerard, a couple working with one of our favorite event coordinators, Heidi, from Entertain Me! Event Planning.

Those couples working with any of the event coordinators at Entertain Me! receive a 15% discount on invitations & stationery if they purchase through us!

Announcing the sweetest baby girl!

2008-07-21T14:09:00.000-07:00

I was extremely excited by my college roommate's bundle of joy, Riley! The new mom obviously turned to me to pick out some adorable announcements to show off the new baby! I love the polka dots!

A Simply Elegant Invitation

2008-07-21T13:52:00.000-07:00

Yesterday I met with a extremely nice couple who are planning an elegant wedding at The Grain House in Basking Ridge for November! They picked a simple and elegant invitation that truly complemented the tone and style of their wedding.

Ayesha & Asher's Wedding

2008-07-02T19:07:00.001-07:00

Saturday, June 29, 2008

Curt and I did photography for my friend Ayesha's wedding at the Rosoii Indian Restaurant in Monmouth Junction, NJ. It was a really unique experience and Curt and I enjoyed doing photography for this wedding as it was an awesome chance to experience a new culture. It was an Indian-Muslim wedding, so it was unlike any other wedding we have done photography for.
I'm limited in the pictures I can share out of respect for their culture, but all I can say is the bride looked beautiful & the all the colors of the woman's clothing just made a beautiful backdrop.

The picture above is the bride getting ready and the jewelry just kept being put on. The Henna on her hands and feet was so gorgrous, it must have taken hours to do!

Maine 2008

2008-07-02T18:52:00.000-07:00

Curt and I joined his entire family in Maine for the week where we enjoyed playing with our camera! We got some fabulous pictures & it was a great way to practice to get up back in photographing shape for the wedding we had the following weekend. We stayed a nice resort on Rangeley Lake where we enjoyed boating, s'more making, fishing, biking, hiking, and of course shopping at all the adorable boutique shops on Main Street.

Our first order at our new location!

2008-07-02T07:16:00.000-07:00

I'm excited that invitations at the new store are ready to go! Although we do not have regular hours set yet I am ready to take appointments! Mainly we aren't open fulltime yet because we have no one to work the store in the afternoons & on the weekends, so if you know anyone interested please have them give me a ring!

But, I did have a walk in the other day who wanted to check out the store! She was excited since she used to work in this store years ago when it was the Millstone Workshop and she just couldn't wait to see what we had done with the place! When she got in there and realized we did invitations she was even more thrilled since she needed invitations for her daughter's upcoming bridal shower. Since her daughter is getting married on the beach we found an adorable beach themed invitation for the shower!

New Website

2008-05-21T22:02:00.000-07:00

When I got home from work today there was an e-mail from my sister-in-law that she updated her website (www.entertainme-de.com) and for me to check it out. Visiting her remodeled site inspired me to get back to my webpage and spice it up a bit...I don't think the fonts on the old site ever worked.....so I finally got my butt in gear and redid the site....Now it is 1 Am and I must get myself to bed because I am going to be EXHAUSTED tomorrow!

Anywhoooo enjoy the new site! I know I am!

-S