The day was cold and cloudy, but it was a tropical wonderland inside the Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park. The structure is so cool (look at the floor detail!) and the flowers are an explosion of crazy shapes and textures. conservatoryofflowers.org
Posts By: A Day In May
NY Train Project
We’ve had so much fun browsing through the NY Train Project website. The interactive catalog is a fantastic display of all of the tile work in every subway stop in New York City, showing the detailed colored mosaics and typography along with historical tidbits. This was such a great reminder to us that type and… Read more »
World Cup Fever
We’re loving the intensity and passion of the 2014 FIFA World Cup… and, yes, we admit, we’re also loving the uniforms and colors! Here’s A DAY IN MAY’s own FIFA World Cup…
Sausalito Home Remodel – The Playroom
The room I had the most fun decorating in my new home was the attic which we turned into a playroom for my young daughter. With it’s slanted ceilings, small nooks, and playful porthole windows, the room just needed some carpeting and a splash of color to create a warm and inviting space for kids…. Read more »
Women Who Inspire – Holly Carter
HOLLY CARTER FOUNDER, BYKIDS a celebration of risk taking ladies WWW.BYKIDS.ORG DONATE HERE TO BYkids DESCRIBE WHAT YOU DO FOR A LIVING. I am passionate about making Americans smarter about the world, especially young people who are hungry to engage with the world around them. I started BYkids with the belief that we can understand… Read more »
Sea Ranch Invitation
We love this invitation for a seaside wedding up north in Sea Ranch, CA. On the save the date we printed the wave in a bright blue and on the main invitation it became more subtle through a blind hit pattern behind the text. The recurring wave image was perfect for this wedding overlooking the… Read more »
Ottoman Lust
Kurt and I popped into the HEATH store in Potrero last Saturday night, pre-dinner. My mouth fell open when I saw this Ottoman by Olli. It’s at the top of my wishlist… I can dream. www.heathceramics.com www.ollitt.com
Spring Neutrals
We’re working on some new wedding invitations that elegantly combine soft tones of browns and whites. They are a beautiful celebration of neutrals and remind us that sometimes color can be overrated. Below are some of our favorite spring looks embracing the browns, the tans, the creams, and the whites.
Bella Italia
Working with this client was extra special because the bride was an old college friend of Lesley’s – plus the wedding took place in Italy – double fun! Alison tapped into her Italian roots and planned her summer wedding in the hills of Tuscany. Set in a gorgeous villa surrounded by olive trees and vineyards,… Read more »
Sausalito Home Remodel – The Study
Our new home has very tall ceilings, tons of windows, and is filled with sunlight, but it had one very heavy room with wall to wall dark stained mahogany. It stood out like a sore thumb compared to the rest of the bright, airy house. We didn’t want to remove the wood altogether, and we… Read more »
Homage to Massimo Vignelli
The design world lost an icon earlier this week. The Italian-born, New York City-based Massimo Vignelli past away on Tuesday, leaving behind a legacy of influential work. Below are just a few of our favorite contributions from the late, great modernist graphic designer. Thank you, Massimo! photo credit: bloomingdales, knoll, subway map, american airlines, calendar
Window Shopping at Chronicle Books
Our studio is located in the lovely Cow Hollow neighborhood of San Francisco. One of our favorite neighbors is Chronicle Books – a gem of a bookstore. For those of you that don’t know of Chronicle Books, they are an independent publisher in the Bay Area that make beautiful, imaginative, charming books and games. I… Read more »
Bourbon Tasting Party
There are few things I love more than a dinner party. We celebrated my husband’s birthday this year with a Bourbon tasting for 20. I don’t know who had more fun: Kurt tasting his bourbon or me designing the graphics!
Lonny Magazine
At Lonny Magazine, they believe in making design choices that lead to personal happiness. And we couldn’t agree more. We’ve always loved the monthly online magazine for it’s inspiring features on lifestyle and accessible home decor, but we love it even more now with their big design relaunch (especially with Cindy Crawford as this month’s… Read more »
Spring Has Bloomed
If your garden is anything like mine, you’ve realized that spring has officially sprung. The flowering vines are taking over the walls, the ferns are reaching for the sky, and the maple trees have never been more vibrant. I do believe this is cause for celebration. Check out this party invitation celebrating the arrival of… Read more »
Sausalito Home Remodel – Lighting
Remember those ugly sconces from my Staircase Renovation post? Well, we found a perfect replacement: The Altamont Wall by The Urban Electric Company. If you recall, the original sconces had ornate brass patina fixtures and avorio glass shades that created an unfortunate faux antique look (to match that terrible wrought iron staircase). They were the… Read more »
The Tipping Point
We’ve long been supporters of the Tipping Point for it’s unwavering efforts to fight poverty in the Bay Area. Their mission is undeniable, but they also happen to have a great logo, informative and inspiring infographics, a well-designed website, and, most importantly, a very powerful impact. Last week, they stepped it up another notch with… Read more »
The 2014 Met Gala Gowns
The gowns on the red carpet from the Met Gala last week were a sensational display of color. They reminded us of some invitation designs from past years… photo credit: Karolina Kurkova, Sarah Jessica Parker, Liu Wen, Emma Stone, Arizona Muse
Seashells by the Seashore
Last month, we hit Florida for a family spring break. My heart is firmly in California, but those East coast beaches have us beat. The white sand looked like sugar, the water felt like a warm bath, and the shells! Oh the shells. The shoreline was covered with millions of beautiful seashells in shades ranging… Read more »
WOMEN WHO INSPIRE – MOTHER’S DAY
BARBARA HATHAWAY AND JENNY BILLIG MOTHERS EXTRAORDINAIRE a celebration of risk taking ladies WORDS OF WISDOM AND INSPIRATION FROM EVE & LESLEY’S MOMS ON MOTHER’S DAY LESLEY’S MOM – BARBARA HATHAWAY CHEF, GARDENER, ART-LOVER, ARTIST, VORACIOUS READER AND GRANDMOTHER EXTRAORDINAIRE WHAT ARE YOU MOST PROUD OF AS A MOTHER? I am most proud of how my… Read more »