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Blue Lace

another peek to tickle your senses...

blue quartz on 14k gold fill round chain & cable chain necklace.

WORKING ON

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Utterly Engaged

Been slammed BUT to totally make everything worth it, issue 08 of Utterly Engaged just made my day, week, month, year! :)  It's full of surprises, details, and lovely wedding tips for the 'Utterly Engaged' *wink*

Design Challenge Honorable Mention:
JL Designs, Joyful Weddings & Events, & Me!

I designed a modern stationery for this table (full post later!) and worked with the ladies my Design Team to set up and achieve the look we were going for!  What do you think??

Also, worked on a project that So Happi Together pulled together seamlessly and effortlessly...featured in section entitled The Dream is in the Details :)

I LOVE LOVE LOVE the stationery that I designed for this shoot!  It was so fun to do!  More details and a full post later!  Also, make sure you check out the video that Stereo Waltz Films (link below) put together for the shoot!

Vendors participated:

Event Design & Styling: So Happi Together, Nancy Park

Photography: Connie M Chung Photography

Videography: Stereo Waltz Films

Florist: Cesar Haro Custom Floral Design

Baker: Kayla's Kakes

Wedding attire & accessories: Tomato Weddings, Vivian

Rentals: Classic Party Rentals, OC

Beauty: Theresa Huang Makeup and Hair Design / Clara Kim Beauty

Chalk Artist: Monika Koyama

Models: Nicole Lemoine, Jama Rizzi, Yuyi Xie, Morris Blackman

I just want to say, I love my friend Nicole for helping us out with this project and am blessed to have her in my life!  She's a gorgeous girl, models, and is an amazing artist!  Check out her interview on Target.com! (Thanks Connie! I took this photo from you! )

photo credit: Connie M Chung Photography

drooling over

how lovely is this?? see you at h&m on 3/18!!

Sneak Peek

Earrings with Rough White Moonstone teardrops, Smoky Quartz teardrops, and Light Blue Aquamarine on 14K Gold Fill

Inspired by...

Current design inspiration for an upcoming project with Ever Ours and Lauryl Lane!

old world maps

modern yet antique flair on jewelry by Jessica Elliot

girly shoes with a kick ass shiny heel by Jean-Michel Cazabat

Loving now

Art Deco inspiration

here

here

pinch, dash

This etsy seller has the cutest little ceramic bowls for the kitchen-ista!

found H E R E

Jewelry

I used to study Jewelry Design for about 2.5 years in college.  I eventually graduated with a degree in drawing and painting BUT jewelry has always had a part of my heart.
Stay tuned for your jewelry finds and news in the upcoming weeks ahead...but for your viewing pleasure, a sneak peek:

WORKING ON

new illustration that I've been working on for a client

PUPPY LOVE!!!

This is completely unrelated to design, types or swashes...but SO deserves a post!
If you don't know, our doggies got it on and made puppies...cute ones at that!  They're West Highland White Terriers aka Westies.  I love these pups!  As loud, crazy, and sometimes annoying as they are, they still make me want to cuddle with them all the time.
They were born January 11, 2010 (2 days after we moved into our new home!!)

a little rat-like i know...but it just get better!

they're pros when it comes to sleeping...

...and more sleeping

at around 2 weeks, they started to form black noses and black paws

from the bottom up:

miss piggy (you can guess why)

bruno (b/c he's juneau's son and will only have UNO ball like juneau)

miss john malkovich (hunky hunky said that her profile resembled john malkovich when she was newborn)

NOW! @ 4.5 weeks! they're huge!! fatsos and cutie pies all in one! I'll keep you posted with growth updates and shenanigans! :) enjoy the totally unrelated post!

This is why I love Anthropologie

Window display: Anthropologie @ the Grove, used water bottles cut and sprayed for a springtime visual

Inspired by...

Ethereal & Whimsical

(Champignon)

(This is Glamorous)

(Seychelles Boy Short flats)

(Abigail Percy via Design Sponge)

(ffffound)

(Tous)

pinch me

I think I've had a dose of good luck serum this week!  2 features in one week!  Both with amazingly talented people!  I feel so blessed to be a part of such a great group of ladies all the time!  So let's start from the beginning:

For those of you who don't know or have been hiding in a closet for years, Style Me Pretty is a huge blog that attracts many brides, vendors, designers, wedding aficionados from all over.  They always have eye candy and great inspirational weddings and events that are featured.  So as I was dreaming away of possibly getting mentioned as Olive Hue Paper Goods on SMP, it happened!!  I was asked to be part of a photoshoot with a super-star team of Jessica Claire (Photographer), JL Designs (floral + event styling), Jesi Haack (Wedding planner), My Sweet and Saucy (Baker).  They told me what the design aesthetic was, florals, colors, location...I put together a cute little invitation with a cable knit sweater cozy + button, menus, and place cards.

(photo: Jessica Claire)

Check out the entire post for Winter Wedding I & II on Style Me Pretty!

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Next, since this Sunday is the ultimate and official day of wining and dining + romance, I was asked to be a part of another shoot led by my dear Nancy of So Happi Together (Wedding planner).  She wanted to incorporate a specific design element and I worked with her on different ideas and pieces for the stationery, shot ideas back and forth and came up with THE CUTEST (i think!) design!  We also worked with AMAZINGLY talented ladies! Connie M Chung (photographer), Floral Elements throughout the day to come up with a great shoot!  Summer of Grey Likes Weddings (LOVE HER BLOG!) has a great eye for design, styling, and shoots so when she said she would feature this shoot, we were super happy!!

(photos: Connie M Chung Photography)

Make sure you hop on over to Grey Likes Weddings to see the entire feature AND make sure you read the reason why we picked the colors, design, and choice of food.  If you're Korean, you'll be intrigued!!

Ink and Button

I have short hair...really short, I-need-a-scarf-because-the-back-of-my-neck-is-cold short.  But I love wearing different hair accessories.  So I've resorted to headbands.  I got my last one at the Colab craft fair and have also started a collection of fabric flower clips but I just saw these and just about drooled over them.  They're super cute!!

aptly named: The Ella Headband (Concord Grape)

and this one is my fave:

The Beverly Fascinator (Sweet Pink)

Aren't they so cute! And the great thing is that you can wear them with so much stuff....well at least all my clothes!  Plus, how cute would they be for your bridesmaids or favors at a bridal shower or baby shower! Love it!  Anyway, stop by her etsy shop H E R E and support the handmade arts!

Colab 2009 @ Gallery Nucleus part II

This past December I participated as a vendor with my friend, Helen of Helen Oh Jewelry, in the Colab craft / art show at Gallery Nucleus.  Out of college, Gallery Nucleus was my first art job.  If you know anything about me, I'm an art snob and went to school for a degree in Drawing & Painting.  So when I interviewed for this job, I was so nervous!  But I soon realized all of my co-workers were like me! :) quirky and LOVED art.  I eventually moved onto another gallery soon after started my own business.  So when they asked me to be a part of this show, I was thrilled!

While I was roaming around taking a look at all the goodies, I came across this loverly shop...LovMely!  All her hair accessories are divine!  I chose one and made a vendor swap!  Love it!  I wear it all the time!  Visit her etsy shop!

This stationery co. sells letterpress cards and they're oh-so-cute!  I met the two owners of Fugu Fugu Press and they're oh-so-sweet!

and this is from my booth-mate, Helen!  Here jewelry is amazing and easy to wear as well as dress up.  Her pieces are unique and fresh.  Check out her etsy shop H E R E.

(photos above courtesy of Simply Green Solutions flickr)

Here's me with my stuff! 

with all my handmade flowers and display in their blooming glory...haha

For my second display, I had flowers all over it but I wanted to add something different too, so I took my exacto knife and eyeballed a butterfly wing pattern.  I don't recommend doing this though...I should have printed a pattern first.  

If you've ever been a vendor, this is the best of the best in craft show diets, tacos from Eat My Taco...We were spoiled with Helen's husband {Youkeun of Youkeun Oh Photography} bringing us goodies and taking the photos.  Plus there was a farmer's market going on behind the building so we got red velvet cupcakes and HONEY STICKS!  That plus my venti americano totally kept me wired throughout the day!  I wasn't able to get any sleep the night before due to a traffic accident with my dog (he's TOTALLY fine now, he's super dog), but the energy at the show helped me also.

If you weren't able to make it to the show, stop by my etsy shop and take a gander at my small stash of stationery!  I'm also starting to offer the paper flowers for clients...great for garlands, small or large ornaments, or just decorative pieces here and there! :)  Pictures will be up soon!

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Look out for the next issue of Utterly Engaged!  Photoshoot including my stationery will be featured!  The current issue is definitely a "Tear Jerker"...If you haven't subscribed for the first online wedding e-zine, sign up now!  You won't be disappointed!

Girls Day Out!

I'm proud to say that I have such an amazing and beautiful friend dedicated to a foundation providing women with resources to empower themselves for a successful future.  I've known this girl since our days with the Study Abroad program through our Cal State schools.  We lived in Italy together, laughed, played, and got to know each other better throughout these years.  She has always had a huge heart and this time around, she's organizing a benefit for the Catholic Big Brothers Big Sisters of LA presented by the LEAP foundation.  This isn't her full time job, so putting on an event like this just shows how dedicated she is to this organization!
It's an afternoon of spa treatments and shopping!  What more can a girl ask for? All in one place together!
Get your TICKETS now!

I'll also be there as a vendor!  I'll be there with boxes of stationery for you!  Letterpress and flat printed!

There will be spa treatments, food, and an array of shopping vendors!  As an added bonus, 20% of all my sales, as well as the other vendors that day, will be donated to the Big Brothers Big Sister LA...so come out and relax while supporting a good cause!  I'll be so happy to see you!!  I might just do a happy dance for you! :)

**REMEMBER TO GET YOUR TICKETS!**

Sunday, February 21

12pm - 5pm

@ Randee St. Nicholas Studio

528 N. La Brea Ave.

LA, CA 90036

bad jane, bad!

Lately I've been a horrible horrible blogger and haven't posted much!  Being busy is such a blessing and I grateful for all the work that has come my way this early in 2010!  But I think I need to manage my time better to blog regularly! eek!

After our photoshoot in early January, I was invited by Bonnie Tsang to join her, Adrienne Gunde, and Trini Randazzo for "Real Talk over Real Food".  It's being started by Bonnie Tsang as one of her own personal goals this year to meet people in our industry and discuss issues and questions within our industry.

It was such an eye opening experience with these talented ladies!  Check out the blog for the questions asked and our candid answers.  An added bonus of Bonnie's wonderful photography during our meeting!

Utterly Engaged Party

Calling all brides, newly engaged, wedding enthusiasts....I know I mentioned this before but if you haven't gotten your ticket, whaddya waiting for?  RSVP here!

(via utterlyengaged.com)

puppies and par-tay!

I am so blessed and excited for all the things going on in my life!  For one, we just moved into a gorgeous condo in LA!  We are now living in the windsor village of hancock park area...there's a park right across the street, bank at the top of the street and all the great LA eateries right at our fingertips!  I'm especially thankful for my hunky hunky who is working full time and yet, has the energy to put up with my shenanigans!  I know it's a longer drive than before so I'm really glad that he loves our new place and enjoys it!  We have so many things that we're going to do to make it our home so stay tuned!

NEXT:  Our little Everest...

did this with Juneau (our other rascal):

(yes, that is hunky hunky being silly and posing with his butt against those two...they're stuck because they just did the dirty dirty)

And had these:

puppies!!! 4 to be exact, but one died so we're left with 3.  They're the cutest rat looking puppies I've ever seen!!  They're 3 days old today, so we're super excited when they can open their eyes and play with us!

Next up...remember this post?  Well, after months of planning, it finally happened!  We were SO happy of the outcome and all the little details!  Here's to a great team! *muah* (imagine a "Dating Game" kinda kiss! lol!)
Nancy of So Happi Together pulled together an amazing shoot that lasted all day with TONS of great images!  Unfortunately, we can't show them yet but they are being edited as we speak...er...write!  Hopefully, these will be a feast for your eyes!!  Can you tell that I can hardly wait?

Then to bring things to a close....the Utterly Engaged team is throwing a huge 2010 kick off party!!  If you were unable to celebrate the New Year, just want to continue the celebration, getting married, engaged, or just a wedding enthusiast...this is DEFINITELY the party for you!  There are 14 teams of planners, florists, stationers, bakers, etc...that are formed to design a tablescape.  The team that I am going to collaborate with for the paper goods are Courtney of Joyful Weddings & Carissa of JL designs!  SUPER talented ladies that I'm humbled and honored to be a part of!
This friendly competition is a fun way to find the best of the best tablescape that goes along with the theme of the party.  If you want to see the theme or check out all the amazing tablescapes, make sure you register for a ticket and come!!  Bring you're friends, husbands, wives, fiance's!!  Also, if you're engaged and need to find vendors, this is the PERFECT party for you!
Hopefully, we see you all there and have a great time together!

xoxo,
jane