August 6, 2009

a Visual Journey into WV past

I thought it would be fun to take a look back at where our branding started for Wiley Valentine and where we ended up today. It's fun to see how our style has changed/developed. Emily and I both seem to always like to design something fresh and new, which has led us to change our logo slightly almost every year since we started!! Here is the visual journey... Here are how some of our business cards have looked throughout the...READ MORE

May 19, 2009

National Stationery Show {part 2}

Greetings from the National Stationery Show! Today I wanted to show you a few really great, and humorous letterpress greetings we are launching: The first one is one of my favorites! The perfect apology card, "Sorry I've Been an Ass" with a donkey face. The next one says "It  must be hard being so perfect", and lastly an anchor card perfect for just about...READ MORE

April 17, 2009

Enchanted Forest

There is something about an enchanted forest that instantly makes me happy. This inspiration board is filled with enchanted forest fairy tale imagery that I would love to see all together as a wedding.  The photos from the top: 1,2,3 } are all my dear favorite Punam Bean of course! {4} the amazing mushroom cake via MS {5} the moss covered couch via the amazing Alison Events {6} custom invites yours truly {7} escort cards from Emily's wedding via...READ MORE

April 13, 2009

Victoria Magazine

We were blushing when we saw the new Victoria magazine and the beautiful feature they did on us. Thank you...READ MORE

February 25, 2009

Hawaii Inspired

Several of you asked to see my pictures from my trip to Hawaii. I hope you enjoy these. There is something about Hawaii, and really travel in general, that can offer invaluable inspiration. Being in a new place, surrounded my new things and new people, its amazingly inspiring. From sushi, to beautiful beaches, to killer Shave Ice at Matsumoto , the images are very inspiring to me. I am in love with the butterfly shot. I literally followed a bunch of...READ MORE