Syd Design is a custom stationery company based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. As a small business, we strive to promote and support the local community while working towards a healthier planet.Tumblr (3.0; @syddesign)http://blog.syddesign.net/<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kycx59E9iU1qzvywlo1_400.gif"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kycx59E9iU1qzvywlo2_500.jpg"/><br/> http://bit.ly/aUDN0T<br/><br/> <img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kycx59E9iU1qzvywlo3_500.jpg"/><br/> http://bit.ly/caqlxZ<br/><br/> <p>If you have a moment, and love to look at stationery, you should check out the <a href="http://www.stationerytrendsmag.com/trendies/gallery/?p=trendys_home">Trendy Awards</a> that are being put on by <a href="http://www.stationerytrendsmag.com/">Stationery Trends Magazine</a>. The voting process is much like Grand Rapid’s <a href="http://www.artprize.org/home">ArtPrize</a> with a “thumbs up” or “thumbs down” option to narrow down the entries. The first round of voting goes until March 12th, then you will be able to vote for one of the top 10 to be the grand winner.</p> <p>Syd Design submitted in two categories. We submitted a <a href="http://bit.ly/caqlxZ">flowery pochette invite in bridal</a> and one of the designs from our <a href="http://bit.ly/aUDN0T">“Naughty Midwest” line in greeting cards</a>.</p> <p>The naughty greeting card is available on our new <a href="http://shop.syddesign.net/Products/115-ill-never-forget-our-first-time.aspx">online shop</a> to purchase!</p>http://blog.syddesign.net/post/409358617http://blog.syddesign.net/post/409358617Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:41:00 -0500trendy awardstrendysstationery trendswedding stationery<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kxygdzdeZm1qzvywlo1_400.png"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kxygdzdeZm1qzvywlo2_400.gif"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kxygdzdeZm1qzvywlo3_400.jpg"/><br/> The Pantlind Ballroom<br/><br/> <img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kxygdzdeZm1qzvywlo4_400.jpg"/><br/> The Gerald R. Ford Ballroom<br/><br/> <img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kxygdzdeZm1qzvywlo5_400.jpg"/><br/> The Imperial Ballroom<br/><br/> <p>I know it seems like we’ve been inundated with bridal shows here in West Michigan (which, even vendors agree, we have), but I must share with you what looks to be one of the most unique shows this season!</p> <p>It’s called <a href="http://www.grweddingexperience.com/Home.aspx">The Wedding Experience</a>, and instead of being in a big hall with rows of seemingly unrelated booths, it will be held at the Amway Grand Plaza with a host of superb <a href="http://www.grweddingexperience.com/Vendors.aspx">vendors</a>! (including myself!!)</p> <p>The show is taking over all of the main ballrooms and the foyer. Attendees will get the experience of a real wedding set up in these separate rooms where vendors will be scattered around.</p> <p>Also fun ~ <a href="http://www.amwaygrand.com/gp_sports.html">GP Sports</a> has special discounts on food & drinks (great for grooms & dads!), plus attendees are welcome to tour the Amway’s Honeymoon Suites.</p> <p>If you aren’t bridal-showed out yet, or just recently got engaged, I highly suggest attending this unique show. If you do attend, I look forward to meeting you! I will be handing out Syd Design goodies in <a href="http://gogrand.com/Portals/GRWeddingExperience/files/weddingExperience/theReception.html">The Gerald R. Ford Ballroom</a>.</p> <p>Save the date for the show: Sunday, March 7th, 2010 {12pm - 5pm}</p>http://blog.syddesign.net/post/394804862http://blog.syddesign.net/post/394804862Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:28:34 -0500amway grandbridal showwest michigangrand rapidswedding experiencegp sportswedding show<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kxj4u8n6lM1qzvywlo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kxj4u8n6lM1qzvywlo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kxj4u8n6lM1qzvywlo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kxj4u8n6lM1qzvywlo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kxj4u8n6lM1qzvywlo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kxj4u8n6lM1qzvywlo6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kxj4u8n6lM1qzvywlo7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kxj4u8n6lM1qzvywlo8_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kxj4u8n6lM1qzvywlo11_r1_500.png"/><br/> <br/><p>“Up North” is a common saying around Michigan which translates to skiing, snowshoeing & ice fishing in the winter; lilacs, wine tours & a Mackinac Island bike ride in the spring; beaches, boating & salmon fishing in the summer; and of course deer hunting & color tours in the fall.</p> <p>For this couple, <a href="http://www.syddesign.net/Gallery/Christina---Duncan.aspx">Christina & Duncan</a>, it means a vow of marriage. The couple was wed at one of my very favorite places, <a href="http://www.boyne.com/ConferencesAndWeddings/index.html">Boyne Highlands</a> in Harbor Springs. Their guests actually had to ride the chair lift up to the top of the mountain where the ceremony took place at a quaint log cabin chapel called Graham Chapel. The celebration continued back down the mountain at the lodge. Boyne hosts weddings all year round and can provide various settings for every type of wedding style.</p> <p>The couples stationery reflected the location with a mountain landscape, a chair life “seal” and best of all a chair lift ticket. The lift tickets were made with a real wicket and sent out with the invitations. The tickets had different times and served the purpose of keep the line at the ski lift flowing smoothly. I loved working on their details and creating fun ski-related design concepts!</p> <p>My husband and I visit Boyne Highlands at least a couple times a year and never tire of it’s beauty & scenery, plus the staff is accommodating and very pleasant. I highly recommend this location for any Up North wedding, and hope I can work with more Boyne brides in the future!</p>http://blog.syddesign.net/post/393310449http://blog.syddesign.net/post/393310449Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:03:05 -0500ski wedding,mountain wedding,boyne highlandsnorthern michigan weddingski lift wedding<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kwvy7ctzWy1qzvywlo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kwvy7ctzWy1qzvywlo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kwvy7ctzWy1qzvywlo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kwvy7ctzWy1qzvywlo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kwvy7ctzWy1qzvywlo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kwvy7ctzWy1qzvywlo6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kwvy7ctzWy1qzvywlo7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kwvy7ctzWy1qzvywlo8_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kwvy7ctzWy1qzvywlo9_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kwvy7ctzWy1qzvywlo10_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>I am so excited to share <a href="http://www.syddesign.net/Gallery/Meghan---Bradley.aspx">Meghan & Brad’s</a> wedding with you! The couple came to me looking for something swanky that included their silhouettes & colors. Using images from their engagement session, I created their silhouettes and they chose a damask pattern to finish the design.</p> <p>It was all in the details for this bride, as we worked together to create escort cards, place cards, programs, favor tags, a wish book, rehearsal invites, thank you cards and even cute bridesmaid notes that she sent along with their dresses! This was a truly inspirational couple to work with and I’m happy to have their beautiful silhouettes forever in my portfolio.</p> <p>These amazing images are by Grant & Leandra from <a href="http://www.grantisaacstudio.com/index2.php">Grant Isaac Studios</a>. I especially loved the kiss on the dance floor - adorable!</p>http://blog.syddesign.net/post/378172692http://blog.syddesign.net/post/378172692Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:00:57 -0500<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kwvv37yk6w1qzvywlo1_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kwvv37yk6w1qzvywlo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kwvv37yk6w1qzvywlo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kwvv37yk6w1qzvywlo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kwvv37yk6w1qzvywlo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kwvv37yk6w1qzvywlo6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kwvv37yk6w1qzvywlo7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kwvv37yk6w1qzvywlo9_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kwvv37yk6w1qzvywlo10_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kwvv37yk6w1qzvywlo11_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>This weekend I was honored to host (along with friends!) a baby shower for a very special girl friend. The mom-to-be is having a baby girl and has decorated the nursery with a Tiffany Blue and Chocolate Brown, inspired by Restoration Baby’s <a href="http://www.rhbabyandchild.com/rhbc/catalog/category/category.jsp?navAction=jump&navCount=8&categoryId=rhbc_cat115024">nursery gallery</a>.</p> <p>The shower was held at <a href="http://www.teacozyindy.com/">The Tea Cozy</a> in downtown Indianapolis. Our very pleasant tea mistress walked us through tea time with some tea history, games, three yummy pots of tea and a tier of pastries. It was a unique and special experience - I would highly recommend Tea Cozy if you are looking for a private party venue around Indy or if you are just looking for some stellar tea.</p> <p>I must point out that the cute little cupcakes came from <a href="http://crumblescupcakery.blogspot.com/">Crumbles Cupcakery</a> in Grand Rapids. They were a chocolate-orange flavored cake and received raving reviews from all the guests!</p> <p>I was delighted to create the invites, game cards, baby memory book, dotted decor, cootie catchers and cupcake flags. Thank you, Zoe, for being preggers so we could shower you!</p>http://blog.syddesign.net/post/355319894http://blog.syddesign.net/post/355319894Tue, 26 Jan 2010 21:18:00 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kw3dffcnZi1qzvywlo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Thank you to all who attended the <a href="http://www.bunnytuxedos.com/html/bridal_show.html">Annual Bridal Show</a> this weekend at DeVos Place. This was my first time to do this particular show, and I think it showed some good quality. I hope all attendees enjoyed their time. And, of course, I hope you enjoyed my booth! Looking forward to a fun 2010 wedding whirlwind!</p>http://blog.syddesign.net/post/328941836http://blog.syddesign.net/post/328941836Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:50:00 -0500Annual Bridal ShowBridal Show Grand Rapidssyd designbunny tuxedo show<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kvscm4Jefz1qzvywlo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kvscm4Jefz1qzvywlo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kvscm4Jefz1qzvywlo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kvscm4Jefz1qzvywlo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kvscm4Jefz1qzvywlo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kvscm4Jefz1qzvywlo6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kvscm4Jefz1qzvywlo7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kvscm4Jefz1qzvywlo8_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>I would like to share with you an August wedding that I was happy to design for. This wedding was located at the <a href="http://www.laketown-center.com/">Laketown Golf & Conference Center</a> in Saugatuck and photographed by Andrew & Tiffany of <a href="http://www.marc-photography.net/">Marc Photography</a>. The dark berry and lime green colors made me feel like I was designing a fairytale invitation. Yet, their very real wedding was a beautifully elegant event with small splashes of those very vibrant colors. Carefully selected details, like spider mums, escort cards, chair shashes and ties brought the color of this wedding to life. My favorite part of Leah & Brian’s big day is that they had a coldstone ice cream station in lue of cake!</p> <p><a href="http://www.marc-photography.net/blog/cochran/">More images from Marc Photography’s Blog.</a></p>http://blog.syddesign.net/post/318367945http://blog.syddesign.net/post/318367945Tue, 05 Jan 2010 12:58:00 -0500<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kv2ipwRRF71qzvywlo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Merry Happy from Syd Design!!!</p> <p>& thank you, Santa!! <a href="http://www.someecards.com/card/i-really-dont-feel-like">http://www.someecards.com/card/i-really-dont-feel-like</a></p>http://blog.syddesign.net/post/300671548http://blog.syddesign.net/post/300671548Fri, 25 Dec 2009 22:16:55 -0500syd design<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kucdu0r7Y21qzvywlo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kucdu0r7Y21qzvywlo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kucdu0r7Y21qzvywlo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kucdu0r7Y21qzvywlo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kucdu0r7Y21qzvywlo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kucdu0r7Y21qzvywlo6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kucdu0r7Y21qzvywlo7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kucdu0r7Y21qzvywlo8_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kucdu0r7Y21qzvywlo9_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kucdu0r7Y21qzvywlo12_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Back to orange & fuchsia<br/>I am so excited to show you this vibrant August wedding. Not only does it look like a beautiful event, but the couple was fortunate to have <a href="http://www.kellysweet.com/">Kelly Sweet Photography</a> there to capture these amazing images, from the brightly-colored decor to the fun, beautiful couple! Thank you for working with me, Jennifer & Jason! I truly enjoyed exploring in your fantastic color combo!!</p>http://blog.syddesign.net/post/293333666http://blog.syddesign.net/post/293333666Mon, 21 Dec 2009 08:16:00 -0500orangefuschiareal weddingkelly sweetaugust wedding<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kupbekQjeS1qzvywlo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kupbekQjeS1qzvywlo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>UICA Holiday Artist’s Market ‘09</p> <p>Thank you, UICA for accepting me into your market this year. I had a very nice time, meeting customers and highly talented local artists! I very much look forward to next year’s market at the new building, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/posted.php?id=117769737510#/pages/Grand-Rapids-MI/The-Gallery/117769737510">The Gallery</a>!!</p> <p>Here are just a few of my favorite vendors at the show:</p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BethBFowler">Beth B Fowler</a> (painter & sister-in-law!)<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/redhydrant"><br/>Alynn Guerra</a> (lovely & fun printmaking)<a href="http://www.robynkane.com/"><br/>Robyn Kane</a> (sleek metal jewelry)<a href="http://www.jacquelynkroll.com/"><br/>Jacquelyn Kroll</a> (yay for beautiful stationery!)<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/alljanes"><br/>Jane Kropewnicki</a> (hats & dolls from recycled sweaters)<br/><a href="http://www.jasonrood.com/">Jason Rood</a> (fun, unique illustrations in a modern display)</p>http://blog.syddesign.net/post/287471035http://blog.syddesign.net/post/287471035Thu, 17 Dec 2009 08:10:36 -0500beth fowler,uicathe galleryholiday artists marketalynn guerrarobyn kanejacquelyn krolljane kropewnickijason rood<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kucf4uuW2z1qzvywlo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kucf4uuW2z1qzvywlo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kucf4uuW2z1qzvywlo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kucf4uuW2z1qzvywlo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>As the winter season has officially began, and snow is on the ground, let’s start thinking about that beautiful dark green spring grass that is only a few months away! Which brings me to Ashleigh & Steve’s wedding. I love the way they used various colors of green throughout their details (starting with blades of grass from their invitation). Everything correlated nicely, but didn’t seem to “matchy matchy.” <br/><br/>I’d like to point out the unique detail of the table number holder. Most reception halls will provide a stand for your table numbers, but it’s always fun to see some other ways of showing off table signs. <br/><br/>These cute & fun images are from Shelley LaLonde at <a href="http://www.facephotography.com/">Face Photography</a>.</p>http://blog.syddesign.net/post/284734656http://blog.syddesign.net/post/284734656Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:04:17 -0500grass,face photography,green weddingnatural weddingreal wedding<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kucc8pyFgT1qzvywlo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kucc8pyFgT1qzvywlo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kucc8pyFgT1qzvywlo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kucc8pyFgT1qzvywlo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kucc8pyFgT1qzvywlo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>An Irish-inspired wedding<br/><br/>I would like to share with you a March wedding that was inspired around the Irish. As you can see, we used a simple, elegant 4-leaf clover illustration to carry throughout the stationery. <br/><br/>Why did they choose an Irish theme? The couple had their first date on St. Patrick’s Day, and with the Irish origins from McCracken the whole idea fit well. She said that since it was a March wedding, they actually had a really good turn out, since the summer months are usually pretty busy for everyone.<br/><br/>Here are some of the other ways that Mr. & Mrs. McCracken shared their heritage: hunter green bridesmaid dresses; green shamrocks on the garter; the groomsmen and ushers wore green vests and ties with their tuxes; lottery ticket party favors with a penny and a saying on the escort card that wished the guests “luck” and included an Irish poem; the ceremony programs also contained an old Irish poem; and the couple served green beer at the reception!</p> <p>All images above provided by the talented (and beautifully named) Abby at <a href="http://abbyrosephoto.com/">Abby Rose Photography</a>.</p>http://blog.syddesign.net/post/274775073http://blog.syddesign.net/post/274775073Tue, 08 Dec 2009 10:55:00 -0500march wedding,abby rosereal weddingcloverirish weddinggreen wedding<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ktxfztFEou1qzvywlo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://uica.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=Page.viewPage&pageId=588">UICA Holiday Artist’s Market</a></p> <p>You must come check out the UICA this weekend where about 70 artists from the region will be selling their artwork. This is a wonderfully unique shopping experience, especially for holiday gift buying! Admission and parking are free, and there will be snacks, beverages and a children’s workshop.</p> <p>I am honored to say that I will be there with some yummy stationery goods and info to pass out if you’re a 2010 bride or groom! {Be sure to also seek out my sister-in-law, Beth Fowler, a local, mighty-talented painter!}</p> <p><a href="http://uica.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=Page.viewPage&pageId=588">Holiday Artists’ Market:</a><br/> December 4, from 5-9PM<br/> December 5, from 10AM-9PM</p>http://blog.syddesign.net/post/263533908http://blog.syddesign.net/post/263533908Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:52:41 -0500<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ktd9g3qkAi1qzvywlo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Naughty Elves are in!</p> <p>A2 size, inside reads “Happy Elfing Holidays,” comes on white shimmery paper with matching shimmer envelopes.<br/><br/>$2.95 each or 8 designs for $20</p>http://blog.syddesign.net/post/249797236http://blog.syddesign.net/post/249797236Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:19:13 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kt9qc8V7N41qzvywlo1_500.png"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kt9qc8V7N41qzvywlo2_500.png"/><br/> <br/><p>I just made this card, while working on my own personal holiday cards, and thought I would share! Hmmm… I wonder where I got the inspiration for this one? {you know who you are}</p>http://blog.syddesign.net/post/247490296http://blog.syddesign.net/post/247490296Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:33:44 -0500holidayschristmasgreetingcardinappropriatefunny<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ksygx76tjw1qzvywlo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ksygx76tjw1qzvywlo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ksygx76tjw1qzvywlo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ksygx76tjw1qzvywlo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ksygx76tjw1qzvywlo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ksygx76tjw1qzvywlo6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ksygx76tjw1qzvywlo7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Mountain/Urban Celebration</p> <p>I’m sharing with you an August wedding that had the perfect Colorado mix of nature and urban. Rebecca & Chad decided (which I wish I would have done in my own engagement) to have separate wedding ceremony and reception celebrations.</p> <p>Their wedding was literally in the mountains, in White River National Forest. So much so, that their small gathering had to hike in to the location of the ceremony (see image). Two weeks later, they had a reception at <a href="http://www.milehighstation.com/">Mile High Station</a> in downtown Denver, a hip, urban paradox to their ceremony.</p> <p>A mix of city/nature is found in the heart of many people, and it was inspiring to feel that energy while working with Rebecca & Chad on their stationery. For the ceremony we did a more rustic invitation with a forest design on matte, textured papers, and for the reception we had shimmery papers with a ribbon detail. Their reception location has beautiful modern chandeliers that I immediately noticed when preparing their samples. I imitated these chandeliers into a design, which they chose and then carried throughout the rest of their stationery.</p> <p>All ceremony images above are from the talented, Denver-based photographer, Julie Kemerling from <a href="http://www.afinephotographer.com">A Fine Photographer</a>.</p>http://blog.syddesign.net/post/242530312http://blog.syddesign.net/post/242530312Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:02:29 -0500mountaindenvermile high stationstationeryweddingcoloradourbanreal wedding<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ksa9r5DRWJ1qzvywlo1_400.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ksa9r5DRWJ1qzvywlo2_400.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ksa9r5DRWJ1qzvywlo3_400.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>NOVEMBER GARDEN ROOM SALE</p> <p>The lovely and talented floral designer, Ann Forrester from <a href="http://www.forresterfarm.com">Forrester Farm</a>, is presenting her last 2009 Garden Room Sale. After attending the last sale and being pleasantly inspired by the local influence and handcrafted goodies, Ann and I started talking about stationery. We met over coffee at Schulers and shared some similar outlooks on life, business & art. I am so very excited to say that I will be sharing some of my product at next week’s sale! Other local artists will be selling gift, home decor, seasonal items, antiques and repurposed goods, herbal soaps, painted furniture, Christmas ornaments and more!</p> <p>Rumor has it that items go quickly, so if you can come earlier in the sale, you might have more to choose from. Here are the hours and location:</p> <p><b>Forrester Farm<br/></b>4554 Pettis NE, Belmont, MI 49306<br/>616-874-3453</p> <p><b>Thursday, Nov. 5th {9am-6pm}<br/>Friday, Nov. 6th {9am-6pm}<br/>Saturday, Nov. 7th {9am-3pm}</b></p>http://blog.syddesign.net/post/227026113http://blog.syddesign.net/post/227026113Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:59:29 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ks4j26hMWd1qzvywlo1_250.png"/><br/><br/><p><b>SAVE THE DATE! </b></p> <p>My husband (Mac Fowler) and Aaron Schaap, owner of Elevator Up, are opening a coworking space in Grand Rapids, called <a href="http://workthefactory.com/">The Factory</a>. I am excited to share this hip addition to downtown GR, and invite anyone who is interested in checking out the space to the Grand Opening event.</p> <p>Grand Opening: <br/> Tuesday, November 3, 2009<br/> 6:00pm - 9:00pm<br/> 38 W. Fulton, Suite 320, Grand Rapids, MI 49503<br/> (the 3rd flloor above San Chez!)</p> <p><a href="http://tiny.cc/ssKFz">Check out the official facebook invitation.</a></p> <p>Also get a <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/cofactory">sneak peek of the space.</a> (notice the swanky Steelcase furniture, more cool seating is coming in this week!)</p> <p>Hope to see you there!</p>http://blog.syddesign.net/post/223813097http://blog.syddesign.net/post/223813097Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:34:00 -0400<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_krhg6l8gTa1qzvywlo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_krhg6l8gTa1qzvywlo2_500.png"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_krhg6l8gTa1qzvywlo3_500.png"/><br/> <br/><p>Elegant, Simple Christmas: <br/>A2 size, 6 colors, blank inside, comes on jute paper with matching colored envelopes.<br/><br/>$2.50 each or all 6 colors for $13<br/><br/>please email me to purchase: syddesign@gmail.com</p>http://blog.syddesign.net/post/212483830http://blog.syddesign.net/post/212483830Tue, 13 Oct 2009 22:27:57 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_krhg2wX8pq1qzvywlo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_krhg2wX8pq1qzvywlo2_500.png"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_krhg2wX8pq1qzvywlo3_500.png"/><br/> <br/><p>Holiday Crystal: <br/>A2 size, 4 color combos, blank inside, front has a swarovski crystal detail, comes on white high-shimmer paper with matching shimmer envelopes<br/><br/>$3.25 each or all 4 designs for $11<br/><br/>please email me to purchase: syddesign@gmail.com</p>http://blog.syddesign.net/post/212482215http://blog.syddesign.net/post/212482215Tue, 13 Oct 2009 22:25:43 -0400