As promised, here is Part Two of my Royal Wedding Happy Listening, and this one proves how much of a TLC junkie I am. Yes, TLC (The Learning Channel) and all of their sugary sweet reality dramas about parenting, baking, weddings, and family-run businesses. I can’t get enough of it! So of course they increased...
Hello everyone! My name is Sam and I am a freelance graphic designer in Toronto, specializing in stationery for special events. My passion for design, art and crafting has been growing ever since I was a little girl. I would grab any opportunity to jump on my grandmother’s sewing machine or pick up a paintbrush....
Have you ever been to a Broadway show? Those amazing set pieces, the extravagant costume attire, and the carefully choreographed scenes? It seems that weddings these days demand the same amount of detail not unlike a Broadway show. Decades ago, when our parents/grandparents had weddings, they usually weren’t nearly as lavish unless you were a...
Posted by Sam from Have & Hold Design In love again, with Monique Lhuillier’s Fall 2011 Bridal collection. The inspiration seems to be feathers, flowers, and antique glam. I can never get enough of this stuff. {photos from MoniqueLhuillier.com} Until next time… Sam Have & Hold Design | Hello. I’m Sam. I created Have &...
So, let’s start at the beginning (a very good place to start) – if you’ve decided that you want custom invitations, how do you choose a designer? *Much of the information below was taken from the Envelopments Blog, which I highly recommend* Location It’s a small world after all – at least these days it...
Vera has done it again! I have fallen in love with her new spring 2011 collection. Check out all the frills and thrills here. {photos from Vera Wang}
Okay, consider this a public service announcement from Hip Ink: Proofread carefully to see if you any words out One of the most important aspects of the invitation process is proofing – making sure everything about your invite is exactly the way you want it, spelled correctly and so on. Strangely, it seems to be...
Bad news… Unfortunately I am ill again. I have been down and out with a painful cough and fever since Friday. Luckily the fever has diminished now, but I still have the joint and muscle aches, stuffiness, etc. Doctor’s office… here I come again. In the meantime though, I owe you a Friday Wrap post...
Today we’re talking about the most common mistakes that couples make when purchasing wedding invitations – whether from an online or local stationery store or a custom designer, these are universal issues that we’ve all seen happen too many times. Without further ado, 1. Working with an unrealistic budget/expectations Unfortunately, this is a big one....
