Out to Lunch

Check out these whimsical brown bags from Bee Things on Etsy. A fantastic idea. These screen printed beauties come in packs of 10. Lunch may have been a bit more interesting if my mom had packed my Little Debbie's in these!




Images from Bee Things

Won't You Be Mine?

I must admit that when one of my clients rejected my awesome heart concept for some packaging they needed, I felt a bit defeated. Lucky for me, I was able to reconfigure the pieces to fit a more appropriate piece—A Valentine's card for Minted's latest challenge. A Valentine that won first place, I might add. I guess it's true: one man's trash is another man's treasure.

Thanks to all who voted! I am pretty thrilled to have won such a high honor. You can purchase this card now at Minted.

They DO Exist!

One of the things I loved about design school was the freedom instructors gave to be as creative as possible without worrying about budgets or needing a client's approval. I do feel I was a bit duped though. I graduated expecting to get the go ahead on all my ideas, no matter how complicated or unnecessary they were in the grand scheme of things.

Not so much.

What I learned instead, was that paper is expensive. And printing, binding, di-cuts, belly bands (if you deigned), and tip-ons—are even more so. Details—those pretty little, smart little, awesome little add-ons that make everything better—get tossed. And you are often left with a very pared down, barely recognizable version of that initial fabulous idea that drove you to design in the first place.

That said, I couldn't have been more elated to get this birthday card in the mail from Anthropologie. This beautiful little hand assembled piece not only serves to wish me the happiest birthday ever, but it's a coupon for 15% off AND that sweet little candle thingy....a necklace. Now that's smart.

So kudos to you Anthropologie and all you grand companies out there that get it right. Thank you for taking the time and effort (and money) to do your job with excellence. I will be seeing you soon!

Dashing Through the Snow!

Well, it's official...the Push Papers online store is ready for you Holiday card orders! If you have any questions or special requests please don't hesitate to contact us. We hope you like what you see!

Above Image: Script Holiday Card

Hoochie Mama

I was thrilled to be asked by The Nature Conservancy to work on this year's Hoochie invitation package. For Atlantans in the know, this event (formerly know as The Hoochie on the Coochie) is one of the largest and most fun all year. And it's an awesome event to be designing for! We finally have the logo finalized. The one they ended up going with is the last one. Thought you might enjoy seeing the process!

It's A Wrap!

To/From Wrapping Paper by Design Army

So, can we just talk a bit more about the upcoming holidays? It's hard not to think about the packaging potential this holiday season, especially when I spied these gorgeous papers from Felt & Wire Shop.

Paris Tour Wrapping Paper by Bridgetown Papers

Inari Wrapping Paper by Loop

Rudolph Wrapping Paper by Design Army

Type-O

House Industries is hosting an exhibition of prints, products, installations and sculptures based on their alphabetical forms. These limited edition serigraphs (25 of each) will be on sale there. Oh, how I love that "M." Click here for more info.

And speaking of House, if you were able to acquire one of these nativity scenes influenced by Alexander Girard before they sold out, consider yourself one of the lucky ones. These are just spectacular.


images from House Industries