merry everything!

Merry everything to you + yours!

It's been a tough ten days for my family, and while everyone is safe and okay, there's nothing I want more than to spend some time with my family away from screens, emails + technology.  I am so looking forward to enjoying Christmas with most of our family, and hope you're able to do the same.  Have a very merry, cozy, warm + comfy (and SAFE) holiday!

hello, bird. is taking a winter break from december 23, 2014 to january 1, 2015.  we'll be back in the studio on january 2.  thanks for your patience + understanding.

Behind the Scenes: details in the making

A messy studio full of pretty is always fine, right?  I love the beauty of the piles of things in progress. I usually keep my behind-the-scenes secret to not spoil surprises, but now that these pieces are no longer secret, I can share. 

1 - brush lettering some signage for emerging designers featured at the philly mag shops event.  this year's event was curated by maggpie vintage rentals.  (They built a gorgeous fort!)

2 - letting arrows dry before writing the rest of the escort card information

3 - reception elements drying and cocktail flag escort cards waiting for table numbers in my favorite color palette for everything. 

4 - names and wedding date added by hand to digitally printed menus, all lined up to dry.  That moment where everything is drying is usually when I like to take a quick snap of the stacks.

Day-of details: Bridget + Andrew

Congratulations to Bridget and Andrew! I created some fun day-of details for their Philadelphia wedding this past weekend including a great chalkboard-style bar menu featuring their signature cocktail, the Ginger Giraffe.  I also created small signs that were framed for their reception area, and a giraffe illustration that was copper-foil printed onto stirrers for their Ginger Giraffe drinks!  So looking forward to seeing more of their wedding (planned by Confetti & Co., photographed by Love Me Do Photography) soon!