Recent work . Patty+Wendell

(photos via best of NJ, Anna Mae Dinio)

Beautiful, historic Prallsville Mill in Stockton, NJ is the remarkable setting for my cousin Wendell and his lovely fiance Patty's October wedding.  Struck by it's history and inspired by feed and flour sack graphics, I couldn't help but do a bit of research.

(photos via flicker)

Some trivia...

I had no idea that during WWII, the simple cotton fabrics used to package flour was often used by housewives to make clothing for their family.  The manufacturers began seeing the marketing opportunity and started creating patterned sacks to lure the crafty housewives.  

Although I am definitely intrigued by the patterns, I chose to focus on texutre and tones for this simple straightforward invitation.

A minimalist at heart, I found myself drawn to these images for inspiration.

(photos via Jayson Home, Three Potato Four, etsy via Marley&Lockyer)

I found actual flour sack towels and instead of rubber stamping, I tried letterpress printing the wedding icon ... and yes, it prints amazingly well!  (hmmm, the possibilities!)  Anyway, these fabric panels will then be sewn on by the bride herself.  Postcard reply and direction insert will neatly tuck behind and be bound with cotton twill ribbon.

Below are some production shots.  Final details to come...

This is completely different for me, so thank you Patty and Wendell for the unique inspiration and meaningful honor to create this for you.  xoxo

photos via modern press

Recent work . Lillian + Chris

I think we all have that friend...no matter when, how, where, she always looks perfect.  Impeccably dressed, hair always in place.  Maybe she works really hard at it, maybe she just wakes up that way, maybe it's just breeding (Sharon, you know i am talking about you!).  Regardless, she has the gift.  We all have that friend!

I can say this because one of my recent invitations was for a dear family friend, Lillian.  Classic, clean and perfect! 

Recent Work . Water-filled Invitation

Ellen Futterman, one of my favorite retail clients over at Proper Notice, recently called me and said "I've got a first birthday, nautical theme... what have you got?"  For years now I've owned this amazing bag sealing contraption that I purchased for these very cool real sand and shell save the dates I used to do.  I always knew I wanted to try a water filled one but have patiently been waiting for an excuse to actually create it!  This was my chance.  These fun invitations were designed, produced and mailed in 5 business days.  I'm still amazed that i did it!

Recent Work . Blue Hill Bride

One of my favorite restaurants of all time is Blue Hill at Stone Barn.  My first time there was on a way-too-infrequent date night with my husband.  Wow!  Every bite was so delicious and so so thoughtful...from preparation to presentation.  And it's spectacular property and architecture was simply breathtaking.  I'm a sucker for rolling hills and farmland so this place really hit home for me.  Heavenly...

So when I met my client and found out she was getting married there, needless to say, I was very excited!  Here are some images of the completed project.