The Most Wonderful Time of the Year!

So the countdown to Christmas has begun and all of my gifts are wrapped and ready to go. I had a couple of ideas for Christmas wrap themes this year but the one I decided to go with was a winter wonderland which is quite fitting as it doesn't look like we're going to have a white Christmas. The gifts are wrapped in all white banner paper, the ribbons are neutral yarns and white ribbons, the tags are un-embelished kraft tags and the embellishments are feathers, birds and glittery ornaments.  

Hope you like the photos and that it inspires any last minute wrapping you have to do. Merry Christmas. Happy Holidays!

Sullivan & Bleeker At The Underground Food Market

A couple of weeks ago I had the opportunity to experience a new edition to the Toronto food scene - The Underground Food Market. I was able to because of a friend and client – Sullivan & Bleeker. It was a fantastic experience. All of the food was incredible and the cupcakes of course were tops. The Underground Food Market allows the newest and brightest on the food scene to show off there latest tasty bites to the most "in the know" foodies. 

Sullivan & Bleeker's table was fantastic! It was hard to miss and hard to resist all of the pedestals full of their unique cupcake flavours including my personal favourite – S'more. It was such a pleasure to be invited and to see all of their hard work being appreciated by so many eager customers.  

Check out my Portfolio page to see their full brand and check out their website to see all of their delicious confections.

I know that it's been a while but I'm back! I have lots of news and ideas for Christmas and some wedding tid bits to update you on.

Chewie's Family Photo

I'm so excited to share this photo of Chewie and I with all of you.  Chewie is a new addition to our family. She has been with us for about six months and as we all know there is no better way to welcome a new family member then with a photo session. 

This gorgeous photo was taken by a fantastic photographer named Kerry Shaw.  Make sure to check out her website and portfolio.

Ideas, Ideas, Ideas

As the wedding planning moves along the ideas have started to come together.  With the wedding about ten months away we've picked a date, a theme, a venue, I've got my dress and the save the date cards are almost done.  I've also picked a colour palette - yes a whole palette not just a colour or two.  And this palette of greys, pinks, oranges and purples, along with our vintage modern french theme (inspired by our style and venue) has started the ideas flowing.

And I've started gathering supplies and inspiration.  Above, a delicious grapefruit soda that has a hint pink colour makes me want to serve sodas with striped straws, the grey and white twine will function in a few different ways, and the candy in all the colours of my palette will add a bit of fun and whimsy.

This candy makes me think of beautiful jars filled with sweets and served up with scoops and tongs, with something for everything it's like a self serve candy store.

I don't want to give it all away but a couple hints won't hurt. I hope that other brides and those looking for some fun summer party ideas find inspiration in my palette and ideas.

Working on a Wedding

As some of you know I got engaged in January and it has been a whirlwind ever since. As a graphic designer and stationary addict the idea of planning a wedding and designing invitations is an exciting one but there were things to do first. You have to set a date, find a venue, and design the feeling you want your wedding to have.

So...how do we find inspiration? And what do we have to consider? At this point you have to look at where the wedding is going to be, what time of day, how formal, the dress and most important what do you love. After answering all of these questions and considering my ring and dress and time of year I have decided to describe it as

MODERN. VINTAGE. FRENCH.

My inspirational group of items include - french macaroons, Jane Birkin and Serge Gainsbourg, le labo, vintage florals, pops of bright color, and a little glitter. This took some time, we're getting married next spring so the colors of macaroons mixed with grey seemed like the perfect colour palette. My style is a mix of vintage and modern from my clothes to my cocktail ring collection. I want the type on the invites to be modern with some vintage floral illustrations to add romance and whimsy. And lastly I have always loved Audrey Hepburn, Funny Face, Fred Astaire and Motown.

The colors have been chosen and the invitations are in the concept phase. I have a couple things to try will keep you up to date with all of my DIY ideas without giving too much away. What would your dream wedding concept include?