I can't deny the complete joy I feel when the flowers end their hibernation and decide to bloom. It's magical. Leaving California for Portland summer, I thought I would miss out on a beautiful Spring but the flowers here in Portland are very dramatic. I'm loving every minute. And once my bouquets start to fade, I press the petals and file them into a box full of glassine envelopes to enjoy after the season has passed. 

A few of my own photos of flowers in and around Portland.

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One of my favorite invitation suites was recently featured on Magnolia Rouge. When I was invited to be part of this photo shoot, I knew it would a great chance to mix a bold watercolor pattern, elegant typography, and botanical illustrations. To hint at the safari theme, a gold giraffe silhouette sits atop the RSVP card and vintage postage stamps adorn the envelopes. 

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Graceline provided gorgeous calligraphy. | Olivia Leigh Photography was the woman behind the lens. | J29 Events coordinated and styled. | See the rest of the vendor list here. 

As we approach Spring, that lovely season of wedding celebrations, I want to share a handful of carefully curated invitation themes. My design process begins with collecting inspiration, then paring down until a few cohesive ideas for an invitation suite really shine. 

For this specific theme, I am imagining a Spring or Late Summer outdoor soiree. The light filters through the vines that grow along a lovely garden wall, and the background for the garden ceremony is a centuries-old French Chateau. This inspiration includes rich textures, flora, typography with a nod to vintage French ephemera, and a candle-lit reception. Picture the combination of symmetrical  architecture softened by the line of a blossoming rose: a perfect setting to gather and linger into the warm evening.  

I've created a handful of identities for great businesses over the years and I never tire of getting to know the best way to represent my clients through design. I'm also inspired by the beautiful identities other designers create for their clients, so I pulled together these favorites to share!  

Identity design is my favorite part of my job so I recently updated my website to include pricing for identity design, please take a look.  

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The holidays are right around the corner! I've hung an evergreen garland, unpacked the beeswax candles, and strung the twinkle lights. While I'm way behind on Christmas shopping, I am thrilled about these beautiful wrapping inspirations.  

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