Monthly Archives: February 2010

Design Project: Charity Auction

Posted on February 16, 2010 by peacelovere

In addition to all the after-hours fetes, I do a fair bit of event-related graphic design work for my day job. Recently, I’ve been working on a super fun invitation project for one of my clients, an all-boys Catholic high … Continue reading →

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One Day Project: Wedding Card Box

Posted on February 10, 2010 by peacelovere

After searching high and low, Michelle just wasn’t satisfied with her options for card-collection at her wedding, so she commissioned me to create a custom card box that fit her elegant fall-themed nuptials. So off I headed to JoAnn Fabrics, … Continue reading →

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Kristen’s Bachelorette Party

Posted on February 10, 2010 by peacelovere

Nothing says “classy” like a bachelorette party…right? Right! We set out to make this one fun, flirty, and festive with just a hint of the bawdiness that makes these shindigs worth their while. We rented an amazing house on the … Continue reading →

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Chris’s Office

Posted on February 2, 2010 by peacelovere

With great bones already, Chris’s family office was in need of only a simple REfresh. So we swapped out some dated prints and set to create a memento wall to display some of the colorful little bits of history left … Continue reading →

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Sara’s Surprise 40 (1/2) Birthday

Posted on February 2, 2010 by peacelovere

So when exactly did celebrating your half birthday become passe? The answer? It didn’t! Amy proved that this year when she decided to throw her sister, Sara, a surprise 40th birthday party…six months after her 40th birthday. Mexican fiesta was … Continue reading →

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Chris’s Bathroom

Posted on February 2, 2010 by peacelovere

Roosters and brass fixtures and faux finishes–oh my! This main floor bathroom was in need of an update, and one that would appeal to potential buyers for Chris’s soon-to-be-for-sale family home. With no time or budget for a major overhaul, … Continue reading →

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One Day Project: Bookshelves

Posted on February 2, 2010 by peacelovere

I. Love. Books. I love them everywhere and all over the place: lining shelves, propping up things, stacked on tables, piled on floors. I wish I lived in a library. And not just because I love to read–but because I … Continue reading →

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Aimee’s Bedroom

Posted on February 1, 2010 by peacelovere

After a couple of years away at college, Aimee was eager to transition her bedroom back at Mom and Dad’s house to a more “adult” space. We wanted to work with her existing black furniture, so we honed in on … Continue reading →

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Michaela’s Baby Shower

Posted on February 1, 2010 by peacelovere

Early on in her pregnancy, we took to calling Michaela’s baby-to-be “The Dot.” So, when the time came to shower her with the requisite gear every mama needs, polka dots were a fitting theme. It started with the invitations, and … Continue reading →

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Noah’s Nursery

Posted on February 1, 2010 by peacelovere

This one was a family affair, my baby-to-be present to my darling sister Michaela. Now home to my nephew Noah, the nursery came together as a perfect combination of both our styles–and a bright fun place for Noah to spend … Continue reading →

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