wedding bells are ringing!

This has been such an exciting month... Pink Dot Press has been putting the finishing touches on some of our favorite wedding sets to date! With each new season, we try our hand at BIG ideas always doing our best to push the envelope [no pun intended!] This season is no exception. It seems our determination for the distinctive and  the extraordinary didn't go unnoticed either. This fall we'll be featured in Exquisite Weddings Magazine [on stands this August] with yours truly dishing on the in and outs of invitation trends! How FUN! Be sure to pick up a copy... I'll be sure to post again when she officially hits the stands!

a very PINK-dot-press baby shower

I LOVE a good party - and I love babies even more, so when my sister-in-law Megan was due to be showered I jumped at the chance to rain down pink baby-ness all over her! It was a surprise [the best ones always are] so I wanted it to be an explosion - and lucky for me she's expecting a girl so a party drenched in pink was the perfect plan! The invitations went out asking family + close friends to help celebrate Mommy Meg and her sweet little Egg...

Being in San Diego throwing a swanky backyard bash is a piece of cake! We dolled up the back yard in lovely shades of pink and sprinkled baby shower bits and pieces through out. We kept it easy, simple and celebratory. The end result was nothing short of adorable - I like to think backyard-baby-chic! 

The shower was small and intimate allowing for a little bit of decadence! From the flags in the food to the Baby Megg Pop Quiz all the way down to the little babies nestled inside their pink eggs atop the brownies - no detail was spared! The entire process was brilliant fun and allowed for the inner party planner in me to par take in pure pink indulgence. I have always wanted to throw a baby shower and am so glad I was able to do it, pull it off with out a hitch and of course shower a marvelous-mommy-to-be! 

{eeeeek! I can't wait to be an Auntie!!!}

MAN shower

a MAN shower? Yes, a MAN shower! It might not be tradition, but in these modern times - anything goes. These invitations are simple - sweet - and to the point - no holds barred! I love them for all that they are and all that they represent : a modern attitude and a sprightly sense of humor. These were a delight to create and an absolute pleasure to bestow!

I need this, more than I need air!

Yes, that's right - more than air! It's 100% amazing in every way! Its the Chandelier necklace from jcrew - and I need it. It's the largest explosion of crystal clear bubbles faceted into wearable art that I have ever seen. This 'dazzling necklace featuring two strands of smooth glass and faceted acrylic beads with brass and crystal rondelles hand knotted on poly thread.'I bet it weighs ten pounds - and certainly the best ten pounds you could possibly tie around your neck. It serves many purposes today - not only has it inspired me big time, but, it has also landed it's pretty little self on my 'I need this for my 30th birthday list' I'm loving this right now - loving!

Rory + Lindsay : save the date

A most delightful little breath of fresh air! I just love this save the date - they're hot off the pink-dot-press and they're simply splendid! They've been paired with a brown kraft envelope and are the beginning of an amazing wedding invitation set to come. To be continued...

circus chic

I am loving this new concept I developed : circus chic! It's so fun, punchy, bold  and whimsical - it's my perfect recipe! I like to think I march to the beat of my own drum - circus chic is just that! Even more delighted that this will be the latest concept applied to a fabulous wedding set that is in the works! Stay tuned...

Design * Sponge Sneak Peek : Pink Dot Press

So totally tickled pink about our debut on design * sponge! Alas our awaited sneak peek is up! I almost fell over when approached about the feature and I have to say I am so pleased with the published product! I like to think that my house is an extension of how my mind works - and with the 'party all the time' mentality that I live by, the space in which we live is just that! Click here to see the entire feature... enjoy!

Inspiraition : pagoda umbrella

I'm inspired today!  What ever the occasion, there is nothing I love more than adding a little bit of drama to the ordinary, and this pagoda umbrella is dangerously dramatic! It's bold, it's fancy, it's glamorous and a little whimsical - which is my favorite recipe.  It's a little 'Suess-y' - and in my book - that's always a good thing! I'd love to look out my window everyday and see one of these posted proudly above my patio table. Upon first glance a million ideas and delightful inspirations come to mind. I love finding objects that serve more than their fare share of purposes. Although this lovely pagoda umbrella has little to do with graphic design - today it most certainly, certainly does!

Bishop

LOVING this sweet little announcement we just finished for the Foster family.  The long and skinny orientation compliments the series of snaps that mama wanted to use. I love the lightheartedness coupled with the simplicity. Such a breath of fresh air, and such a lovely way to announce an even lovelier little creature!

MTV Movie Awards Style Lounge

Here is the official layout of the sponsorship deck we designed for FMPR's MTV Movie Awards Style Lounge suite. The golden globe Style Lounge was a blast - and although we'd love to be at the upcoming MTV Style Lounge - we can't... but the deck sure looks good, doesn't she?

Happy Birthday, Baby!

I can't believe she's one today, my sweet isla fay! This little girl is the light of our life - pure sugar and spicey and everything nicey! Today is your day, happy-happy birthday baby-boo!

photo LOVE

Her images are clean, crisp and fresh. Her ability to capture the essence of love, life  and beauty is extraordinary. She is impossibly talented not to mention a marvelous woman. Her name is Carrie Cook and owner of urban baby photography. I had the absolute pleasure of working with Carrie this past summer when she shot my darling little family. I had seen her work a few years prior and knew that the second I had baby number 2, SHE would be the one to photo us! The second she came in the door her warmth filled the room. There's something about her that once in her company you can just go ahead and let your belly out. For 2+ hours she worked her magic and the end result was beyond my wildest dreams. I knew the photos would be lovely - but I had no idea that they would bring me to tears upon first glance. I know, I know, it's the mom in me - but she truly has a way of visually capturing moments, personalities and emotions in a way where you'd think she's known you for years. She has such great style and it shines  through in all her work. She posted a little ditty on her blog about our family shoot, and although I am partial to our special photos, every single image she takes is amazing!