It is impossible to go wrong with this color combo.
Kathleen Deery is an extraordinary floral and event designer in San Francisco. She always wows us with her attention to detail and her design expertise. Eve found this delectable and delightful package on her Sausalito doorstep this weekend. A gift from Kathleen ensuring that this Thanksgiving everyone’s dinner table will look as good as her own. Thank you, Kathleen!
Eve threw the chicest of baby showers in her gorgeous Sausalito home for Lesley last month. The shower was complete with lavender letterpress coasters honoring the little one who will be the fourth daughter at A DAY IN MAY. Check out the images below to see some more of Eve’s wonderful touches from the colorful macaroons to the homemade fig tarts. The guests enjoyed all the wonderful fare while soaking up the view of Sausalito’s marina. Judith Berliner, A DAY IN MAY’S letterpress printer extraordinaire, also joined in the fun at the baby bash.
A couple that were both born in the year of the dragon celebrate that bond on their wedding invitation.
A sample invitation from our Signature Collection which combines masterful calligraphy from Barbara Callow, letterpress printing, gorgeous felt papers and of course top-notch design.
What a charming little piece!
We worked with the very talented Karen Bussen on this wedding. Check out her website to see more of her amazing event planning work, books, recipes, etc:
www.karenbussen.com
We created this 40th birthday party invitation years ago and it has always remained one of our favorites. There is just something about the clean, modern “40” typeface printed in a blind hit (no ink on the letterpress), the fun orange envelope liner, the edgy typography running along the bottom of the invitation and the wonderfully playful icons. It has stood the test of time in our book.
We needed a folder (where we conveniently printed a cool map of Mexico) to house all the fun invitations for this Mexican wedding weekend.
We loved the final result of this wedding suite. We wove together a very accessible, warm look with vintage looking vines, an antiquated French typeface, hand-written calligraphy, and wonderful farm illustrations. Pair these printed pieces with a view of the Hudson River and voila you have one gorgeous wedding!
Don’t know about you, but we would be pretty darn excited if this packet of information on Positano was waiting for us upon arrival …
On a recent trip to Buenos Aires, Lesley toured Teatro Colon, the famous Argentine opera house. The architecture and history was amazing, but the highlight of the tour was stumbling upon a ballet rehearsal of Sleeping Beauty. Lesley was able to watch as the ballerina and her gentleman prepped for their evening performance. If you find yourself in South America, Teatro Colon is definitely worth the trip!
The bride and groom’s photographer did such a good job capturing the feel of this letterpress invitation suite. During the design process, we wove together a custom map of California, hand calligraphy and a beautiful neutral color palette. Follow the link below to view more of the very talented Jesse Leake’s photography:
We love just about everything on the Mrs. Lilien blog. Check it out ….
Check out this save the date that was not only bright and beautiful, but also choc full of information!
And FYI, we worked with the lovely Laurie Arons, Event Planner in San Francisco, on this particular piece. We always LOVE those collaborations!
www.lauriearons.com
It’s a tall order to honor a couple that have been married for 50 years, but we tried our very best with this anniversary party invitation.
Recently Stacy McCain, a sensational event planner in San Francisco who also services clients all over California and beyond, did a write up on the girls at A Day in May. You’ll see features of our work along with an interview. Follow this link for the full story:
http://stacymccain.wordpress.com/2012/04/24/vendor-spotlight-a-day-in-may-2/
and for more info on the very talented Stacy McCain:
http://www.stacymccain.com/
We love working with Spike Greens in Philadelphia! They are such talented floral designers. Their logo, designed of course by A Day in May, has been wowing folks for quite some time, and now we are in the beginning phases of designing their website. In the meantime they are busy finalizing their floral design vision and sent us these recent arrangements …. perfection!
Check out this sensational splash of color! Eve soaked up the Mexican lifestyle this summer during a trip to San Miguel de Allende with her family. Here’s a peek into her festive vacation … enjoy these shots around town as well as some pics of her daughter and sister.
BRIDGET BROWN
FOUNDER, BELLA BRIDESMAID
a celebration of risk taking ladies
We are honored to have Bridget Brown launch our Women Who Inspire campaign. Both of our businesses, A Day in May Design and Bella Bridesmaid, started around the same time and we shared studio space in a San Francisco courtyard in the early days. We often found ourselves comparing notes, our entrepreneurial frustrations, and offering support to each other’s fledgling businesses. In the short time that we asked Bridget to fill out our Women Who Inspire questionnaire, and before we launched this campaign, we are happy to report that Bridget has sold the Bella Bridesmaid franchise! Not only did she build her business from scratch, she successfully franchised it, and now has sold the franchise. To the girls at A Day in May, she continues to impress and we look forward to following the next phase of her career which we have no doubt will be equally inspirational. In the meantime, we raise a glass to Bridget and wish her some rest and relaxation so she can pat herself on the back and soak up her impressive feat.
DESCRIBE WHAT YOU DO FOR A LIVING.
I’m the founder of Bella Bridesmaid….we are a nationwide company of over 40 boutiques specializing in chic, modern and wearable bridesmaid dresses. We work by appointment to give the bride and her maids a memorable, enjoyable and stress-free experience! We carry an assortment of designers and styles for all budgets and tastes.
I started Bella Bridesmaid in San Francisco in May of 2000 when I saw a lack of chic bridesmaid dresses in the industry, and franchised the company in 2006.
WHEN YOU WERE YOUNG, WHAT DID YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GREW UP?
A lawyer. (I went to law school). Or own a dress boutique. Check and Check!
NAME THREE PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS THAT HELPED YOU GET TO WHERE YOU ARE TODAY.
Loyalty
Kindness
An ability to read people…I’ve got a great first impression, gut instinct!
HOW DO YOU DEFINE SUCCESS?
By how many trophies and medals you have won? Kidding! There’s no “bridesmaid” Oscars…….
I’d have to say success for me is defined as having it all (whatever your “all” may be!), appreciating that you have it all, and enjoying it. For me that means being grateful for what I do and waking up each day excited to see what happens. And for meeting my husband…who has led me down an incredible path the past 12 years into a life filled with excitement and joy.
HOW DO YOU DEFINE FAILURE?
Ohhh wow. I think I’m supposed to say “there are no failures because otherwise you wouldn’t have successes” but I think every small business owner knows it’s hard to NOT to accomplish something you’ve set out to do. I’ve always tried to look at failures as a necessary evil. I wouldn’t have been able to successfully franchise my business, which is essentially teaching someone the secrets of your success, without making a lot of mistakes to know what pitfalls to avoid!
HAVE YOU EVER MADE A MISTAKE IN YOUR CAREER?
Singular? More like mistake’S…plural. Sure, lots. I learned early on that I had to trust my gut. The times I didn’t were mistakes.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE YOUR 21 YEAR-OLD SELF?
Take it easy! I went straight from college to law school…I thought that was the norm. When I showed up to my first day, I was one of the youngest ones there by a long shot and every – one else had life experiences, or had traveled and explored the world. I thought it was a race…I know now it’s about the journey.
WHO IS YOUR HERO OR HEROINE? AND WHY.
My mom. She’s such a kind and lovely person and makes time for everyone important in her life. She’s smart, beautiful, and is so great at showing people that she cares. I aspire to be more like her every day.
WHAT TRICKS HAVE YOU LEARNED TO BALANCE LIFE AND WORK?
Next question……….
I struggle with this daily. The right answer is to turn on the email and phone at a certain time each night, right?
I *do* try to get a few classes of Pilates in each week, mainly for an hour free time-frame where I can rest my mind. Ok, and for Madonna arms. I also think it’s key to have a notepad and pen on your bedside table and write down any worries or thoughts you have at the end of the night. It alleviates the fear of forgetting something important and allows you to shut down!
IF YOU WEREN’T DOING THIS AS A CAREER, WHAT WOULD YOU BE DOING?
Something that involves being surrounded by puppies, pretty dresses, interesting fonts, and lots of time to scroll through Pinterest.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CHILDREN’S BOOK?
I still have my favorite childhood book on my bookshelf. It’s called “Bridget’s Growing Day” and for obvious reasons I thought it was written for me. And because I’m 5’1. I didn’t grow that much but it gave me something to aspire to!
DESCRIBE YOUR PERFECT VACATION.
Beach…books…booze.
1) Copenhagen, Denmark
My husband and I are fans of most Scandinavian countries, but Copenhagen is a favorite. We visited in the dead of winter, December, and it was bone-chilling cold, but every bar and restaurant had candles in the windows and a warm and cozy ambiance. They even have a word for it…”Hyggelig”..which translates to “comfortable and snug”.
2) Barcelona, Spain
This city has it all….culture, amazing food and nightlife, and a laid back attitude. It’s so easy to walk the entire city and take it all in.
3) Ambergris Caye, Belize
Hard to get to and a very recent introduction to cars on the island (we only saw a few!) make this a true getaway. Our favorite memories are an island with only iguanas for inhabitants and amazing snorkeling/diving o the barrier reef.
4) Stockholm, Sweden
Another top Scandinavian destination….the land of beautiful people, literally! Everyone is 6 feet tall, blonde, and incredibly stylish. We visited for New Years Eve and took a boat ride around the archipelago…one of 30,000 islands and islets! (most are tiny and uninhabited…..)
5) Paris, France
Enough said. In the words of Audrey Hepburn, “Paris is always a good idea”.
The house that Bridget built … Bridget along with the entire group of Bella Bridesmaid franchise owners, including the new owners of Bella Bridesmaid.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY NICK BROWN
We are happy to report that Lesley (and her fabulous husband Pablo)’s wedding was featured on Style Me Pretty. Follow the link below to view the photos … it was a terrific weekend spent in Colorado with family and friends (and some fantastic printed materials, of course!)
