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save the date

Julie — Thu, 26 May 2011 12:59:28 +0000

Good Morning to you sweet readers (this was actually Good Evening to me last night)…on the roof top of my building which is what I consider my “backyard” in NYC. It is just about the only semi-private outdoor space that I can claim my own. There is nothing like spending late night evening up here with friends, or enjoying my morning coffee as the sun rises over the East River.

This is my escape…a way to catch a quick breath of fresh air after the stuffing and sealing of our Save the Dates…this project is ALMOST at a closure, and for that we have yet another thing checked of the never ending wedding planning list. Cheer with me please!!!

And just for a teaser, I leave you with this.

a little rambling

Julie — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 21:06:35 +0000

First off, props to Mom for my birthday present “surpriseS” in the mail last week. Love them all – fit like a charm! They sure made packing easy. Pretty much packed up my new things in a bag and that was that.

Even my new fragrance is included (yes…it is less than 3 fluid ounces-I’m getting pretty saavy with all these traveling rules). Hopefully this will help mask the “airport smell” that sticks on you when you travel. It never fails. I will shower right before I leave for the airport, and when I get to my final destination I feel like I am literally coated in 3 inches of ICK-i-ness!

My birthday rambling goes on here for a minute, please bear with me. Oh I just love birthdays. You know what my favorite part is? The cards. I have a weak spot for creativeness, and when it comes to the birthday card; well, you’ve already won me over. The sweet I work with left this one outside my door last Friday. How adorable is that little birthday hat?

Now for the good stuff. This guy and I have a love-hate relationship. We have a pretty smooth relationship, but when it gets rocky…IT GETS ROCKY. I mean realllll bad! So today for the most part me was on his P’s and Q’s. He did just what I asked when I clicked print, and was rapidly obeying my commands. Praise the LORD. I only have 2 hours, and A LOT to get done.

So I pulled my “craft box” out of the closet. Prior to this picture I was neatly organized. I am things were stacked nicely and had a little order. Well I brought havoc upon that order. You see my cutting board was at the bottom. Neatly tucked beneath all of these other things. So in best attempt to “pull the table cloth off the table without messing up the place settings” move – I grabbed it from beneath, and things went wild. So you see this is what I got. For now it will stay like that because other things have higher priority in my life right now.

So I plopped myself down on the floor. Yes on the floor. That is where I work best. My family laughed at me ALL of my younger years because while working/studying/being crafty/whatever…you could find my indian-style on the floor. Concrete. Wood. Carpet. Pebbles. Tile. Doesn’t really matter.

And I busy. I took over those little crop lines and had at it. 50 invites later…

You got this.

To be sealed with a little, silver round address label. It’s a fun, little project for a Birmingham Entertainment Shower.

Oh no…It is 5:00. I think my cab awaits. Home Sweet Home here I come!

west elm holiday

Julie — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 03:23:50 +0000

They did it again. Yeap, West Elm made my heart race. Literally, you’d of thought I sprinted from the subway. So, I went in the store today just simple to browse “what’s new” and peak at their new collaborations. Well today I was in for a real treat because their holiday wrapping is in. I always anticipate the fabulous wrapping ideas for the holidays from various retailers (anthropologie, tory burch, west elm, neiman marcus, saks). For me, sometimes the wrapping makes me more excited than the actual gift…doesn’t take much to make me smile – just a fabulous design idea!

Today I bought a small gift, and the gal stocked my bag with ALL 3 gift tags and a fabulous little animal tag as well. We shared a few “studio” stories; she goes to Pratt and I have fond memories of late (and delirious) nights at studio while in architecture school.

Props to West Elm for another fab idea…

:: dreaming ::

Julie — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 15:27:51 +0000

…dreaming that this would randomly show up at my house via UPS today. someone want to pre-order for me? ha just kidding, but isn’t this a fabulous gift. especially for the “baking+cooking affectionados” out there!

via rifle paper co.

click & make a book

Julie — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:16:14 +0000

make sure you check out the etsy site for book bound bindery. click on the link in the side bar or right here.

Her love for collecting the things that inspire her, whether it be ideas, relationships, memories, or beauty—led to the exploration of the art of bookbinding, which led to these bookbinding kits:

that make pretty books like these:

and you’ll find other FAB things like these below:

make sure you check out this sweet gals ETSY site today!!

let it snow “baby”

Julie — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:16:22 +0000

With snow reaching as far to the South as Alabama this seemed fitting for the weather, as well as being equally as gorgeous as the blanket of white snow that covered the ground and rooftops.

via slideshow press [+]

a little color.

Julie — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:18:37 +0000

What a playful way to jazz up the nyc subway with these new MTA posters, designed by Julia Rothman!

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a valentine’s treat

Julie — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 23:20:22 +0000

…sweet, sweet treat. It’s a Valentine’s Day card download for you.

You can download the pdf version for personal use only. Click here!

Open the pdf file (2 pages)
Print a front + back copy of the 5″ square card; use paper you have and cut it to size with an exacto or choose from lots of colorful, cover weight flat card options here
add a handwritten note on the back
Stuff it in a regular envelope or for an added touch a petal envelope [or better yet, DIY envelope]
seal with with a KISS, mwahhhhhhhhh!!

birthday wishes!

Julie — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 22:55:20 +0000

I got this in the mail last October for my birthday, but forgot to share. Just this week my Mom got one too. Isn’t this just the most creative birthday surprise ever…

it comes “especially” packaged just for you.

It’s a “make a wish” birthday necklace…Happy Birthday from your friends at Anthropologie. This company never ceases to amaze me with their creativity and design inspiration. One of my many dreams=be a creative director at Anthropologie. The design of their corporate headquarters isn’t to shabby either, check it out here. Really check it is click worthy!! Oh and the very BEST part, the design concept sketches. CLICK HERE.

i LOVE invites

Julie — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 03:45:09 +0000

Give me a reason to design an invite, and I am ecstatic. As a matter of fact, I might even be known to make up a reason to design invites. This past weekend I worked on one for my dear aunt who lives in Arizona.

the occasion: a rendezvous of 5 ladies who flew together with American Airlines for years

what: their yearly weekend “FAB5″ getaway

where: tucson, az (last year: dallas, tx)

the invite: printed on a 5″x5″ white linen paper (80# cover) + rounded corners achieved with this tool

the delivery: stuffed with love into 5-3/4″ square envelopes from here, and mailed with a girlie pink hat + resort brochure