I cannot believe this couple has already celebrated their 1 year anniversary – Congratulations!  Their envelopes were so much fun to work on with the tall layout and customized font to match the new married monogram.  It is so much fun to do something a little different – what do you think of this layout?

I was looking through my photograph files (and trying to organize) and found this photo of personalized note cards.  I just love the simple lettering, each by hand and original with a color coordinating duplexed paper for the back.  So they were extra heavy and you could feel the texture of the ink of the paper.

A set of these would be such a lovely hostess gift or for a child learning to write (and value) thank you notes.  A set of 25 in a style and color of your choice on white or ivory paper with corresponding envelopes for $100. (email me to order!)

Wow – back in the June 2011 issue of Traditional Home Magazine I had a few great shots of my calligraphy partnered with the lovely paper stylings of Orange Spot Pink Nose.  (pages 64 and 66 if you have the print copy!)

L.A. based event planner Rachel Hollis put together a refresh of the white china chosen years ago with new bold service plates and linens.  This inspired a lovely rich and warm new look for the dining table.  You can see my hand lettered menu and place cards that hang on the back of each chair rather than at the head of the place setting.

I love the look and functionality of this – frees up valuable space on the table for all the plates, glasses and silverware! You can also see a little hand lettered tag for a sweet take home treat – perfect end to a evening with friends.

On a side note – you can also see my menus used by Rachel for a TV segment on Fox 5 San Diego talking about Valentine’s Day on a Budget :-)

Wow – eight days of pretty pink love inspiration!  Hope you are all in the mood to celebrate Valentines with your love.  Today is the last day and I thank Catie Ronquillo for getting the details and helping organize the event!

Many thanks to the people who made it happen!

Bride: Prianna Staley
Bride and Groom: David and Corbin Baxter, Soulbox Productions
Cake: Sugar Bee Sweets
Engaged Couple: Ebony and Jovan Wordlaw, Ebony Peoples Events
Flowers: Bows & Arrows
Hair: Ashley Bristo
Makeup: Something You… Makeup Artistry

Ring Bearer Bowls: Paloma’s Nest
Suit: D. Jones Tailored Collection
Stationary: The Left-Handed Calligrapher
Planning/ Production: After Yes and Catie Ronquillo
Venue: The Shoppes at Brownstone Village

Ashley Lynn of Live.Laugh.Photograph wrote 3 great blog entries for her beautiful pictures here, here and here if you want to check out more of her work.

Many thanks to the people who made it happen!

Bride: Prianna Staley
Bride and Groom: David and Corbin Baxter, Soulbox Productions
Cake: Sugar Bee Sweets
Engaged Couple: Ebony and Jovan Wordlaw, Ebony Peoples Events
Flowers: Bows & Arrows
Hair: Ashley Bristo
Makeup: Something You… Makeup Artistry

Ring Bearer Bowls: Paloma’s Nest
Suit: D. Jones Tailored Collection
Stationary: The Left-Handed Calligrapher
Planning/ Production: After Yes and Catie Ronquillo
Venue: The Shoppes at Brownstone Village

Takiyah Wallace of Sweet Photography shared some wonderful images with great detail shots!

Many thanks to the people who made it happen!

Bride: Prianna Staley
Bride and Groom: David and Corbin Baxter, Soulbox Productions
Cake: Sugar Bee Sweets
Engaged Couple: Ebony and Jovan Wordlaw, Ebony Peoples Events
Flowers: Bows & Arrows
Hair: Ashley Bristo
Makeup: Something You… Makeup Artistry

Ring Bearer Bowls: Paloma’s Nest
Suit: D. Jones Tailored Collection
Stationary: The Left-Handed Calligrapher
Planning/ Production: After Yes and Catie Ronquillo
Venue: The Shoppes at Brownstone Village

Natalia of Natalia Zamarripa Photography shared these fantastic images for the winter shootout – I love the first one!

Many thanks to the people who made it happen!

Bride: Prianna Staley
Bride and Groom: David and Corbin Baxter, Soulbox Productions
Cake: Sugar Bee Sweets
Engaged Couple: Ebony and Jovan Wordlaw, Ebony Peoples Events
Flowers: Bows & Arrows
Hair: Ashley Bristo
Makeup: Something You… Makeup Artistry

Ring Bearer Bowls: Paloma’s Nest
Suit: D. Jones Tailored Collection
Stationary: The Left-Handed Calligrapher
Planning/ Production: After Yes and Catie Ronquillo
Venue: The Shoppes at Brownstone Village

More details from the winter shootout session, thanks to Izehi Agboaye for capturing more of the pretties.

Many thanks to the people who made it happen!

Bride: Prianna Staley
Bride and Groom: David and Corbin Baxter, Soulbox Productions
Cake: Sugar Bee Sweets
Engaged Couple: Ebony and Jovan Wordlaw, Ebony Peoples Events
Flowers: Bows & Arrows
Hair: Ashley Bristo
Makeup: Something You… Makeup Artistry

Ring Bearer Bowls: Paloma’s Nest
Suit: D. Jones Tailored Collection
Stationary: The Left-Handed Calligrapher
Planning/ Production: After Yes and Catie Ronquillo
Venue: The Shoppes at Brownstone Village

I do love the work of Del Pino Photography.  Such a wonderful job getting some of the details (which I love!) :-)

Many thanks to the people who made it happen!

Bride: Prianna Staley
Bride and Groom: David and Corbin Baxter, Soulbox Productions
Cake: Sugar Bee Sweets
Engaged Couple: Ebony and Jovan Wordlaw, Ebony Peoples Events
Flowers: Bows & Arrows
Hair: Ashley Bristo
Makeup: Something You… Makeup Artistry

Ring Bearer Bowls: Paloma’s Nest
Suit: D. Jones Tailored Collection
Stationary: The Left-Handed Calligrapher
Planning/ Production: After Yes and Catie Ronquillo
Venue: The Shoppes at Brownstone Village

Continuing from yesterday’s photoshoot photos – you can see the lovely work by bows & arrows and how beautiful the soulbox team is.

by Noel Salazar

Many thanks to the people who made it happen!

Bride: Prianna Staley
Bride and Groom: David and Corbin Baxter, Soulbox Productions
Cake: Sugar Bee Sweets
Engaged Couple: Ebony and Jovan Wordlaw, Ebony Peoples Events
Flowers: Bows & Arrows
Hair: Ashley Bristo
Makeup: Something You… Makeup Artistry

Ring Bearer Bowls: Paloma’s Nest
Suit: D. Jones Tailored Collection
Stationary: The Left-Handed Calligrapher
Planning/ Production: After Yes and Catie Ronquillo
Venue: The Shoppes at Brownstone Village