November 20, 2009

Let them eat cake!

Ok so I have a huge obsession with Ladurée macaroons. Ever since clients of mine brought me a box home from their honeymoon in Paris I have had a major weakness for these light and airy, delicious masterpieces. I was on their website the other day and became insanely inspired by their storefronts. The decor, details and the brilliance is so amazing I want to transform this into a wedding immediately. It's very Marie Antoinette with a touch of...READ MORE

November 16, 2009

What is Inspiring me Right Now

Here is a little peek into what is inspiring me right now... The top four whimsical photos are by the fantastic Liz Ham. I adore the oversize cutlery and stationery. Very Alice in Wonderland (my weakness). This gorgeous cuff by Badgley Mischka via Instyle. This absolutely amazing image of these gorgeous lilac shoes underneath a cloche is actually so beloved by me it has a permanent spot on my inspiration board, via Shana Faust. That amazing bouquet of...READ MORE

November 4, 2009

Cozy Winter Inspired

With all the custom holiday cards we are designing lately I am completely inspired by cozy winter whites, rustic charm with a bit of modern whimsy. This inspiration board I think showcases perfectly exactly what is inspiring me right now. (never mind it's 80 degrees in Southern California right now!) Think white cashmere blankets, handmade marshmallows, and a creamy white hot chocolate...sigh! From the top that amazing paper deer head and that adorable...READ MORE

November 3, 2009

Branding Crush {Moomah}

I first spotted this amazing branding over at Unruly Things (a fabulous blog read FYI). The company behind this design genius for Moomah is Apartment One. The whimsical style of this branding is so brilliant! It's completely reflective of a child's imagination which is a perfect match for Moomah, a café/art studio for kids + adults. I love the concept of this place, a sustainable café offering fun organic food, an environment that promotes creativity,...READ MORE

October 29, 2009

Packaging Crush {Kraken Rum}

I came across this fabulous packaging over at the creative genius that is notcot the other day. The people of notcot showcase the press kit from this fabulous rum called Kraken Rum and WOW! The attention to detail on the packaging and on this press kit are unparalleled. The box is gorgeously printed and sealed with a custom wax seal and black ribbon. Inside the box lid there are silhouettes of each item included in the package. There was custom printed...READ MORE