It’s still amazing to me, almost six months after the fact that my home and work space was featured on Apartment Therapy. Every year instead of making a New Year’s resolution I try to make a list of ten goals for myself for the year. Some are semi-attainable like “visit a new country” and some are kind of a stretch like “pay off student loan.” They are work-related, personal, financial, anything goes, as long as it gives me focus for the year ahead. One of the goals that I wasn’t sure was possible last year was to get my apartment published. After living here for a year and spending all of it scouring thrift shops, painting, refurbishing and hanging things I was pretty proud of my 1,000 square feet of urban living.
classic handmade bicycle anniversary invitations
I recently had the pleasure of creating some save-the-dates for a 50th anniversary party happening this summer in upstate New York. Inspired by a photo from Anne & John Fay’s 1963 wedding in County Kildare, Ireland I designed the piece to take a page from a photo album of yesteryear. Using a whimsical font, black and white photo prints, photo corners and luxurious letterpress we certainly set the mood for what will be quite the celebration. A #10, fig, paper source envelope and wraparound mailing labels completed the package. The Fay’s have been known to tool around town on their bicycle built for two and have enjoyed a bit of notoriety for it, so we paid a little homage to this most amazing pastime. Hope you like them as much as I do!
The Fay’s celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in upstate New York at the end of July. Here’s how the rest of the invitation suite turned out. Mighty fine, I’d say!
And they lived happily ever after!
DIY island-inspired backyard bash
It’s that time of year again. Dust off the patio furniture and light up those tiki torches. Inside the glossy pages of the June 2013 issue of Marie Claire magazine, I plan your summer soiree for you! Dig that coconut bra and grass skirt out because you’re having a tiki party and it’s going to be the most fun. Invite me why don’t you? xo, AE
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forget me knodt flowers grand opening party
A week ago today my dear friend Janessa held a grand opening party for her new flower shop Forget Me Knodt. I had the pleasure of coordinating for her and spent the day in the store getting it prepped for the literally hundreds of guests who showed up, packed the store and poured out onto the sidewalk. Everyone I talked to that night kept commenting on how many people showed up (in the pouring rain, no less) to show their support for Janessa, so you know she’s obviously going to be a super successful megastar.
The lovely folks from Fig Catering brought in delicious snacks and an amazing Forget Me Knodt cocktail garnished with a fresh flower that everyone had at least four of. Neil Dixon Smith provided some tunes that sounded amazing even though I crammed him onto a stool in the corner and Janessa’s friends at Baker & Nosh sent over delicious desserts.
As I am wont to do, I hitched a bit of my wagon to her shooting star. She placed the very first wholesale order from Bad Loo Loo and I couldn’t have been more ecstatic about it. I really can’t believe that an adorable boutique like hers carries my prints, pillows, mugs and tea towels. It’s starting to make me think….
I’m lucky to know such a wonderful person who I get to work with and also call my friend. Congrats on your amazing success Janessa and I really can’t wait to see what’s in store for you next. Hopefully a day off and a very long nap! xo
marie claire feature: april 2013
We’re at it again, buying multiple copies of Marie Claire magazine just to see that sweet, sweet byline in print again! And yes, the lady at Target is still giving us looks about it.
Pick up a copy and throw a little “email incineration” party to spring clean your inbox. Unless of course, you’re Elizabeth’s mom and none of your friends have laptops. #partyfail
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