A Meaty Surprise
Kathleen of Twig & Thistle created a fun invitation with a meat theme for her husband’s surprise 30th birthday party. Using a faux bois stock and some crafty kraft paper, she made a set that would certainly leave a unique impression with it’s recipients. The link above is Part I, which means there’s more to come! Aren’t they great?! Read More
Saucy
I’m turning thirty-one in a few short months, and I want to be a little saucy – red that is. I found this amazing dress on ModCloth called Miss Issippi, and these shoes on Zappos. I’m thinking this would be the perfect outfit for the one night where I get to celebrate being me. Read More
In Progress: Party Invites
I’m working on some pretty fun invites for a birthday party and thought I would share my process throughout. So here are some of the thumbnails and sketches I’ve been working on. I’ll write more posts of work that’s in progress. I think it helps explain what a designer does from day to day, ideas don’t just flow from our heads to the computer and then to the printer (at least not ALL of us). Some have a tried and true... Read More
Birthday Gifts for Home
So, I’ve been posting gifts that I would like for my 30th. Here is a list of things that I would love to add to my home. Sun Yellow Slant Bowl from Etsy user slumptown, $20 Calhoun Glass Pendant from Pottery Barn, $149+$9 for the Filament Bulb. And I’ll take the Bedford Project Table Set (shown right) while we’re at it, $949 – Yikes! $299, desk from Ikea shown in White. Since the desk set from PB is outrageously expensive,... Read More
Birthday Gifts
So what does a gal turning 30 want for a gift? Well I’m not sure about most, but here are a few things on my list. Pen Case Leather from Craft Design Technology. $110 Medium format film from Lomography $45 for a 10-pack This adorable red Alarm Clock from Pedlars. $65 The Fraulein Tote from Moop on Etsy. Currently Sold Out, Oval Locket and Chain from Tiffany & Co at a whopping $425! I want one, but not at that price. Oval Key Pendant... Read More
Working towards 30
So tomorrow marks the one month countdown until I’m 30. No one is planning a party for me, so I think I’m going to do it myself. Which is probably good that I get to do it, because then it will be something that I really like! Here is the outfit that I plan on wearing, hopefully it’s not freezing cold! I’ll be posting about my birthday wish list and I’ll be designing my very own invites and party, so stay tuned for some... Read More
74.365 – Party Time!
74.365 – Party Time! Originally uploaded by nikilynn Wow, this gal is super-talented! And this picture reminded me of how much I want to have a great party for my 30th birthday coming up in October. One part of me wants a huge bash with all of my friends and family and the other part of me just wants to be swept away with my main squeeze on a private vacation. I think the big bash side is winning me over. Photo is by nikilynn on Flickr. Read More
DIY Birthday!
Cody It was my little guy’s (Cody) birthday party this weekend and it was a blast! We had a movie night birthday bash. Originally it was going to be a backyard movie night bash with an outdoor movie theater but since the weather forecast was calling for rain we had to go to plan B. (It did not rain at all by the way on Sat. or Sun, thank you very much weather folks.) lollipop cookies We set up a digital movie projector in the basement and projected... Read More
Cody’s Bday
Cody My little man’s birthday is in one week and the invitations are awesome! I’m a promoter of Etsy so I listed the poster project on Etsy and chose to work with Darren Andrew who gave me amazing posters to use. With the red envelopes and gold tickets that I created, this set looks great! I’ve been getting tons of compliments and can’t wait for our Backyard Movie Night Birthday Bash! Read More
