12 June 2009

Silk Boxed Invitations > Pure Opulence

There is nothing like an invitation.  And with texting, emailing and blogging getting an invitation in the mail - yes, the mail ... you know that silver box thing-y on the corner ... the one where only bills and junk mail reside - is a pure simple luxury these days.  An invitation is the first glimpse to your event and really sets the expectation for the type of event awaiting your guests.  

These silk boxes are pure elegance and I can guarantee your guests haven't seen anything like this before.  Even if you decide not to get one for every one of the 100+ guests on your guest list - they are an incredible gift to give important relatives (like yourself, mom's & dad's and your grandparents), maybe a few select close friends and your wedding party.  

The boxes are made in your choice of 100% Dupioni silk or a poly blend silk (pictured above).  I actually prefer the feel of the poly blend.  It's super smooth and really soft to the touch.  There are an infinite number of silk fabrics & ribbon colors to choose from - and the bejeweled embellishments are simply to die for.   The bejeweled embellishments come in a wide range of themes, colors and styles - brooches, buttons, buckles, closures - and themes from very simple shapes to the beach inspired to vintage victorian.  Oooo, and the boxes come in a bunch of sizes and styles - gate folds (pic 5), box style (pic 1-4), folios (think folded card), mini favor boxes.  Sizes range from 5x7, 7x7, 6x9.

The designs pictured above, including: Custom Design, Poly Blend Style Box, Multi-Layer Invitation, Reply with Return Addressed Envelope, Bejeweled Embellishment (simple),  Satin Ribbon Embellishment, Mailing Box, Guest Address & Return Address Outside Label start around $65 per complete invitation (minimum order of 25 applies).

01 June 2009

Sale > 50% off Dupioni Silk Handbags

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SALE!  Dupioni Silk Handbags on sale for $22.50 each (plus applicable sales tax for California residents & shipping).  The bags are regularly $45 each - what a fabulous deal!!!

Great idea for bridesmaid gifts and for your flower girls to carry rose petals in down the aisle.  Super cute!!

To order:
Indicate Quantity
Style Number (Item #1 thru 9)

13 May 2009

Workshop > Dynamite Weddings & Real Weddings Magazine

This Sunday, May 17th Dynamite Weddings and Real Weddings Magazine will be hosting The Wedding Class & Workshop at The Citizen Hotel in Sacramento.  

This is not your ordinary wedding show.  Vendors are on hand to give you advice & direction with your wedding plans - not simply sell you on their services.  Visit the Dynamite Weddings or Real Weddings Magazine websites above to register.

There will be food & wine samplings, industry professionals leading workshop discussions and much, much more!  A sweet SWAG Bag for each bride, too - who can resist??   And if you have not had the opportunity to check out The Citizen Hotel - it redefines the hotel experience.  Lavish and trendy decor are just the tip of the iceberg!

Swing by ...
Sunday, May 17th
11am -to- 3pm
The Citizen Hotel, Sacramento
Tickets are $25 for the bride & one guest

Hope to see ya there!

21 April 2009

Favz > HipChick Designs

So ... my friend and fellow "Bootcamper" Dana Cunningham with HipChick Designs is so creative and talented!  She creates handmade accessories for little girls and us, grown up girly-girls.  Her accessories are a spectacular idea for special events like weddings, picture days and well, any day.  Hello ... I'm wearing a yellow daisy alligator clip today!!  So, cute.

You can view HipChick Designs at Dana's website and purchase clips & accessories at select Nordstrom stores.

Wishing you continued success, Dana!!

Table Cards > Blooms by Martha Andrews




I think by now you realize I have an affection for table cards and making them special.  Usually there are fewer than 20 tables at an event - so making them creative and interesting doesn't take a huge chunk out of your budget.  It's these little details & touches that make your event really something to talk about!

My uber-talented friend and office-mate, Martha from Blooms by Martha Andrews, asked me to create some special table cards (pictured above) for an intimate wedding show participated in a few months back at Le Rivage in Sacramento.  These table cards coordinated with the theme of each table (or floral design concept) she created.  Check out Martha's blog for pics on the table-scapes.

Pics > New Photos Up

New invitation pics up on my SJD Facebook Page.  It's a quick way for me to get new pics up to share - updating my site takes a while!  

15 April 2009

SJD Ramblings > SJ the Paparatzzo

Photography business on the horizon?  Not likely.  I do love photography and would really like to keep it as my hobby - a way to relax, unwind and be purely creative.  I had the absolute pleasure of photographing my (well, sort of) niece's senior portraits a few weeks ago in Old Sacramento (the very same night I realized that I was coming down with chicken pox!).

Without going into a long story - I have known Ashli since the day she was born (and, yes, that makes me feel old) and am thrilled to see her grow into the creative, passionate, responsible young lady she is today.  Ashli is also my son's "numero uno" kidsitter and my occasional assistant around the studio.  I am so excited for her as she takes the next steps in her life when she graduates from high school this year.

Happy Graduation, Ash!!

09 April 2009

Alison Ulshoffer {New Logo, New Site}

New site & logo for the fabulous Alison Ulshoffer of Alison Ulshoffer Events & Design!  And, yes, my friends, logo created by yours truly.  Alison is flirty, girly and together with her team of event consultants pulls off incredibly polished events.  She wanted a logo that conveyed both her personality and the polished nature of her work ... what do you think??

Yep, here at SJD I not only create wedding invitations & custom stationery but offer business graphic design services as well.  It's not something I advertise on my site but I enjoy taking on creative business projects when they come my way.  

Blogging about soon ... a very exciting gourmet food project I have been working on with a hush, hush client.  And a new logo & business feature about one of my interior design clients.

Congrats on the new site Alison!  I know it's been a labor of .... 
let's just say l-o-v-e.