Sometimes I like to blog about random non-calligraphy related topics. And this would be on of those times. Kurt Vonnegut said it best when it comes to art...
Friday, February 10, 2012
Monday, January 9, 2012
New Year, New Beginnings
It's been about a year since I have blogged about...well, anything. Truth be told, 2011 was one of the most memorable and beautiful chapters of my life. It gave me a breath of fresh air. A sense of strength, courage and love. An array of creative ideas.
You must be on the edge of your seat wondering what happened in 2011. I'll have to share that some other time. But for now, as I start my 2012, I feel confident that this streak bliss will continue.
With that said, Happy New Year!
Monday, January 3, 2011
New News: Wedding Chicks Feature - Is It Spring Yet?
Check out the latest feature on the Wedding Chicks! Erin Hall of Hall Weddings & Events organized a beautiful bridal shower photo shoot for you springtime brides. Are you thinking about a garden theme? Full of flowers and greens? Laces and sweets? This might be the inspiration you are looking for. The photos were taken by San Diego based photographer Bryan N. Miller Photography. Oh, and I created the lettering (but of course!). =)
Here are some additional photos of this event...
And lastly, here is the full list of the talented vendors...
Venue: The Villa San Juan Capistrano
Coordinator: Hall Weddings & Events
Photographer: Bryan N. Miller Photography
Flowers: The Vine's Leaf
Cupcakes: Chew Chew Lew Cakery
Lettering: Sayeh Studios (yours truly!)
Hand Stamped Silverware: Anvil Designs
Venue: The Villa San Juan Capistrano
Jewelry: MDKM Artz
Rentals: Duane Spicer (Raphael's Party Rentals)
http://www.raphaels.com/ / duane@raphaels.com / 619.247.5315
!!!Happy New Year!!!
It's been quite awhile (ok, a really long time) since I've Blogged. But the time was spent wisely on designing, organizing (which never seems to end!), updating and working on some exciting last minute requests. I'm thrilled knowing what is in store for me in 2011 as much as I'm looking forward to my upcoming endeavors. Cheers!
Friday, October 29, 2010
New News: Wedding Chicks Feature - Bridal Shower Ideas From Hall Weddings & Events
In this profession, you get to collaborate with some amazing wedding vendors. Not only are they inspiring, but they are so much fun to work with. A few months ago, I met with Erin Hall from Hall Weddings and Events who invited me to participate in an upcoming photo shoot for a bridal shower. The theme - antique typewriter with the warmest fall colors combined with an array of aged decor. The outcome - being featured on the Wedding Chicks.
You can view the feature here...
And don't forget to check out the other talented vendors who were involved...
Coordinator: Hall Weddings & Events
Photographer: Bryan N. Miller Photography
Flowers: The Vine's Leaf
Cupcakes: Chew Chew Lew Cakery
Lettering: Sayeh Studios (yours truly!)
Hand Stamped Silverware: Anvil Designs
Venue: The Villa San Juan Capistrano
Jewelry: MDKM Artz
Rentals: Duane Spicer (Raphael's Party Rentals)
http://www.raphaels.com/ / duane@raphaels.com / 619.247.5315
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Get*N*Spired: Top 10 Reasons To Hire A Wedding Coordinator
As the wedding season enters it's calm and newly engaged couples begin hunting for the best-of-the-best vendors for their wedding next year, I can't help but to notice that some hesitate when it comes to hiring a wedding coordinator / event planner. Whether it's a day of or someone who guides you through the entire process, this is the one vendor who is thought to be "unnecessary". But are they? Well, believe it or not, they are one of the most important vendors you could and should hire for your wedding day. Not only are they instrumental in the process we call wedding planning, but they lead the team of vendors in making your day transition into one of the most memorable days of your lives. Here are my top 10 reasons why you should hire a wedding coordinator / event planner. Some of these might be funny to read, but in all seriousness, this is serious business. Seriously.
Hit it Dave...
10. Your mother, aunt, sister, cousin, best friend, etc. might offer to help during your wedding planning, but that doesn't mean they want to be working for free on your wedding day as a wedding coordinator.
9. Would you perform your own surgery? No. Then there is no reason to coordinate your wedding day.
8. If the florist's car broke down, you really don't want to drive across town in a tow truck wearing your wedding dress to rescue them.
7. If the bartender runs out of ice, are you really going to run to the local liquor store (in your wedding dress I might add) to buy ice? Though that would be a funny sight to see...
6. Your wedding day should be remembered as one of the most memorable and beautiful days of your lives. Not a day that you ran around in your wedding dress coordinating all aspects of the day.
5. DIY is a fantastic idea. DIY wedding coordinating is not.
4. "Here comes the brides...! Wait, where is the bride? Oh there she is, coordinating the table settings." This is not a scene your guests want to remember you by on your wedding day.
3. Picture this. A bride. Dressed in an elegant white gown. Flawless makeup. Whimsical hair. Yet, with a walkie-talkie in one hand and a binder in the other as she gets a status report from the vendors.
2. If the DJ needs help getting his extension cords and equipment down to the cocktail hour, are you planning to gracefully help carry them in your wedding dress? I hope not!
1. Save yourself the headaches, stress and time. Hire a professional and experienced wedding coordinator / event planner so you and your soon-to-be spouse can enjoy the biggest celebration honoring your lives together.
And if you're still not convinced, read this:
Monday, September 27, 2010
Get*N*Spired: Shoes! Shoes! Shoes!
After a long hiatus, I'm back!! Um, how about some excitement and cheers?!? Anyway, I've been very busy making great connections, working on some fantastic opportunities and getting involved in some amazing mock photo shoots with many talented vendors. Sorry, but I can't divulge any details yet.
So I thought I begin my new blog entry with one of my favorite subjects - shoes. Why? Well, it's one of those items we wear everyday. While they offer protection for our feet and allow us to perform certain activities without too much strain, they are also a must have fashion accessory. Just ask Carrie Bradshaw!
As for weddings, though usually hidden under the dress, shoes have become a highly photographed item. Hence why more and more brides are showing off some fabulous and eye catching shoes that are not your typical white/off-white matchy-matchy shoes. While some incorporate theme colors such as this wedding (I just love this color!)...
Others like their personalities reflected in their shoes...
The Punk Rock Ballerina Bride
Yet other brides want a great pair of shoes that they can wear with every outfit reminding them that these are the shoes they wore on their wedding day...
And now I will end this blog entry with some wise words from my grandmother...
"There are 2 things in life you should always buy the best quality - skin care and shoes. Skin is irreplaceable and you need to always moisturize from your forehead all the way down to your neck. Never forget the neck or you will have lines going across like lines in a book. With shoes you should never buy anything cheap nor consider a pair that hurts your feet while you're trying it on. Because when you get older, bad quality shoes will end up causing problems in your back and knees. And that's a pain you don't want to deal with as you get older."
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