Navy Friday

We're packin' up and movin' out. Back to Ithaca tomorrow! Have a great weekend everyone!

Birthday Stationery

I made some stationery for my friend Margaret's birthday today. (different Margaret from the other day... it just so happens that two of my closest friends are named Margaret!) She's a teacher so I thought she could use these to write notes to her students or their parents.

SweetAmb's Cookies

Beachbungalow8 posted about these amazing cookies yesterday and I just had to share them with you. I have to say, that I know a thing or two about decorated cookies. I used to work across the street from Eleni's, the premiere designer cookie bakery in NYC, and we used to get cookies for events all the time. Then, when I worked to Brides, we would give away bridal themed decorated cookies to our clients. However, SweetAmb's cookies are the most exquisite cookies I have ever seen. The others just pale in comparison. She has an amazing talent...look at those incredible details! And her price point is much lower than most designer cookie companies. For $18 you can give the most beautiful gift, too good to eat!

Fashion Documentaries

I'm dying to see these two fashion documentaries: the juicy, real-life version of the Devil Wears Prada, The September Issue with Anna Wintour and the sumptuous over-the-top life of Valentino portrayed in Valentino: The Last Emperor. There's something about the glamorous lifestyle of fashion that I can't get enough of!

Karen Bartolomei of Grapevine

My mother-in-law just called to tell me about a great article in the Boston Globe last week about Karen Bartolomei, the founder of Grapevine. She creates couture wedding invitations for couples that want unique and memorable wedding stationery and will spare no expense. I've known about her for some time now... I think I discovered her website back when I was working at Brides, but it's great to see her progression. Her client list includes John Henry, owner of the Red Sox and Giuliana Rancic among others. I love her work and visit her website often for inspiration.





All photos from Grapevine.