What a beautiful 4th of July we had this year. The fog held off and summer was going strong here in the Bay Area with bbqs, parades, fireworks, picnics… And we just love the patriotic colors everywhere so we were inspired to look back at all of our red, white, and blue designs from years… Read more »
Posts By: A Day In May
Colorado Treehouse
My family spent the 4th at our home in Colorado. Hands-down, the coolest spot to hang-out is in our treehouse. Check out the youngest member of our clan catching up on some reading.
Geometric Design
We’ve been loving the new trend of geometric patterns in design lately. The straight cleans lines of jewelry and furniture design and the colorful shapes and patterns in housewares and fashion bring a certain level of edge and fun to any piece – including stationary pieces, party invitations, and business logos!
Together: Kindness Unites Us
“Together: Kindness Unites Us”. This is the mantra behind T KUU, a California-based yoga company whose identity we designed. The founders allowed us to take their look in a modern direction, agreeing to forgo an icon and focus instead on a strong, simple font in a warm palette. The letters fill up the space on… Read more »
Summertime inspiration
I love a simple centerpiece on my dining room table – flowers in a single color, a collection of rocks that my girls pick up on the beach … or plums from the tree in our garden. Paired with a pretty bowl, it turns my table into summer.
Kate Truesdell
Kate Truesdell Founder & Director, Greenwich Dance Studio a celebration of risk taking ladies www.greenwichdancestudio.com DESCRIBE WHAT YOU DO FOR A LIVING. I own a dance studio in Greenwich, CT. We have 350 students, and emphasize versatile training in various dance styles. Like most small business owners I wear lots of different hats – some… Read more »
Maps
Summer break is here and we’re ready to plan our next getaway! Belize, Hawaii, Europe, SoCal? Here are a few of the fun maps we’ve designed for invitations past…
Herringbone
We are embarking on some new fireplace surrounds and hearths at my house and I’m thinking of going with a herringbone tile pattern. Check out my recent inspiration boards…
China Registry
There are so many gorgeous china patterns to choose from these days that narrowing down the options can be a bit overwhelming. Below are some of our favorite designs on the market right now – from the beautifully rustic to the classically ornate to the simple and modern. We hope this helps inspire your registry!… Read more »
Deya’s Gluten Free Flour
Before gluten free went mainstream, Deya Warren started mixing her own flour blends at home in search of the perfect gluten free cake, bread, and sauce flours. We had the privilege of working with her to design her very first flour package as well as some promotional pieces, business cards, and a website to support… Read more »
Mirth Studio
I’m going crazy over these wooden tiles from Charleston-based, Mirth Studio. Inspired by cement Moroccan tiles, they lend color and pattern to any room. I’m imagining the “Poppy” floor tile in my daughter’s room, the “Café” riser decal for my stairs, and the “Harmony” wall tile for a powder bathroom backsplash. mirthstudio.com
Beach Towels
One of my fondest childhood memories is choosing which fun towel I get to use for a day at the beach. Beach towels have always been colorfully designed, but lately we’ve noticed a heightened interest in them by high-end brands and designers who have reimagined the bright and bold possibilities. Here are some of our… Read more »
Wedding Featured on Brides Magazine
We were honored to be featured last month on Brides.com for the gorgeously understated wedding of Lauren and Alexander. The couple’s wedding day was rustic yet romantic with a clean, neutral color palette that blended in perfectly with their wine country surroundings at Beaulieu Garden. Subtle pops of classic navy blue appeared throughout the invitation suite… Read more »
Dandelion Chocolate
My husband and I are always in search of the perfect after-dinner chocolate. Our newest discovery is Dandelion Chocolate (don’t you love that name?) made right in the Mission District of San Francisco. For all you health enthusiasts, who eat chocolate, the bars are dairy and gluten free. The packaging is wonderful, too. They have… Read more »
The Jealous Curator
The Jealous Curator is a fabulous source for the latest in contemporary art. Danielle Krysa writes and curates daily, showcasing talented artists and beautiful work from around the world. We love the idea of this – not only because the work is so fabulous, but because this is such a great example of how artists… Read more »
Jay Goodrich Photography
Years back, we designed some promotional pieces for nature and adventurist sports photographer, Jay Goodrich. Jay’s images are spectacularly awe inspiring – so with the simple use of a bright white background and framing, his photographs just pop. See his full portfolio at jaygoodrich.com or follow him Instagram for a daily dose of “Wow”.
Kiwi Crate
One of our favorite home activities has to be doing a “kiwi crate”. It arrives once a month – a little box of kid-craft-heaven that makes my girls literally bounce with excitement. I’m a sucker for the clean, bright design and I’m blown away by how terrific the actual product is. They have thought of… Read more »
Lucy Muellner & Erin Johnson
Lucy Muellner & Erin Johnson owners, fork & anchor a celebration of risk taking ladies Www.Forkandanchor.com What is Fork and Anchor? Fork & Anchor is a small general store located in East Marion, NY, a blip of a town, on Long Island’s North Fork. In all it’s iterations, the location has been serving local customers… Read more »
Santa Lucia Preserve
It’s hard to not swoon over any wedding held at the picturesque Santa Lucia Preserve in Carmel, California. But when you bring together the talented work of event planner Laurie Arons and florist Kathleen Deery, with the the gorgeous photography of Jose Villa, and add in an adorable couple dressed in black tie, it gets… Read more »
GAN Rugs and Poufs
I am fascinated with this Spanish company, GAN, specializing in rugs and poufs. The designs are so original and chic. With a two year old at home, I am constantly finding myself sitting on the floor playing tea party, blocks, you name it, and I’m always looking for something to lean against. My husband and… Read more »