My Story is Art – Engage!12 at the Mandarin Oriental Part II
So I have a story for you and not the kind of story you might expect to hear after I’ve been at a fabulously orchestrated, glam conference in Las Vegas. As on onlooker you may think our days are filled with all that is beautiful, creative and just plain wonderful. I must admit, I have […]
Inspirations – Blueberries, Firewood and Thoreau
Spoke with Emily today who along with her finace is drawing inspiration from so many places… many wonderful places. Rich natural textures, scenic landscapes, literature and even a tree spirit or two. I’m enamored. Inka Essenhigh Artwork, Papers, Abstract Watercolor Wedding Invitations, Thoreau Quote
My Story is Art – Engage!12 at the Mandarin Oriental Part I
Every year, twice a year I head off to some lovely location to mingle with industry friends at the legendary wedding symposiums called Engage! The experience of Engage! goes far beyond mingling, to a higher place where like-minded artists get to let their hair down, speak freely and get to the heart of what it […]
Inspirations – Laduree Wedding and Swirls
Laduree mint has become a color icon. Just spoke with Assma who loves the Laduree palette and our Versailles Swirls Wedding Invitation. What a lovely combination! Laduree, Papers, Versailles Swirl Wedding Invitation
A Real Momental Wedding – Elizabeth Messina at Beaulieu Gardens
Sharing this wedding was a long time coming, but hopefully worth the wait. Elizabeth Messina is an icon in our industry. One who has the gift and magic of capturing light through her lens. She seizes time and crystallizes heartfelt moments with a click and the charm of her gifted eye for composition. When our […]
A Peek into the Studio – Suzani Pattern, Poppies and Watercolor Stripes
I pulled two designs from the production table this week first for their wow color and attention grabbing textures. Two very different approaches to color here, but both equally as impactful. Melanie’s Poppy flower save the date incorporated her love of color and punchy Suzani inspired pattern. Killer combination; delicate blooms and bold pattern… After […]
My Story is Art – Patterns, Films, Trellis and NYC
I won’t belabor the reasons why this is my first and last post of the week but just the same I’ve missed you dear blog!! This time of year is infamous at the studio as we are in high season, preparing for Engage! conferences (this year in Vegas) and managing various other projects. May of […]
Behind the Scenes – A Parisian Bridal Shower in Bridal Guide Magazine Part II
Back today with more from my best friend’s wedding shower seen in Bridal Guide Magazine! There were so many personal touches that turned into moments I will never forget. From the gold squirrels on each menu to the caricature artist capturing me and Amy’s favorite phrase “Ocean Now”, it was a day that I cherish… […]
Inspirations – A Preppy Garden Party Wedding
Fresh off the phone with Britney and the ideas are flowing for her Preppy Garden Party Wedding Invitations…just picked watercolor blooms, a garden gate and sweet illustrations are the story here, all wrapped up with a twist of prep.
Behind the Scenes – A Parisian Bridal Shower in Bridal Guide Magazine Part I
I wrote this post, what seems like forever ago when knee deep in plans for my best friend’s wedding shower last year. Here we are exactly 1 year later and I’m over the moon to share the whole party as seen in the newest issue of Bridal Guide Magazine, on newsstands today!! Cover This snapshot […]
Behind the Scenes – Very Southern Wedding Invitations
A while back the ladies at Southern Weddings got in touch with a request. Their invitation was for me to design 4 distinctly southern stationery suites. Well how fun, I thought! Nothing inspires romance quite like the thought of a ride on a tree swing or sitting in a garden full of blooming pretties – […]
Meet Kristy and "Trellis" at the National Stationery Show
Learn more about Envelopments’ newest pattern named “Trellis” created exclusively with my watercolor paintings! Meet Trellis and me Tuesday May 22nd at the National Stationery Show. We’ll be guests at Envelopments’ booth (#2462), showing off some of our latest creations with their newest pattern! Hope to see you there!! XO