Who are those lucky dogs with The Property Brothers?

Last night Jonathan Scott and twin brother Drew, aka "The Property Brothers" (HGTV) shared the "green" carpet with 2 other family members... little Gracie and Stewie! They were all attending the World Dog Awards (airing on Thursday January 15th at 8pm/7C on CW). I love these guys! Click here for some of Jonathan's tips on dog friendly homes, from moderndog.

Fresh Thoughts From "The Curb": Who Are Those Lucky Dogs with The Property Brother...

Fresh Thoughts From "The Curb": Who Are Those Lucky Dogs with The Property Brother...: There I am with Jonathan and Drew Scott and Gracie and Stewie, photo courtesy of JUMA TV Last night Jonathan Scott and twin brother Drew...

How Will You Be Wearing Radiant Orchid?

Taken inside the new 911 Targa at Princeton Porsche

Well, wearing it with a Porsche as an accessory isn't bad - even if it is just inside the showroom!

Click here  (sorry for the 18 seconds of ad) for suggestions on how to wear Pantone's color of the year... I personally love the first look! The jewel colors and the pattern are elegant and fun.

How will you be wearing Radiant Orchid?

Housing Trends eNewsletter- Jackie Orr

Let's see what the end of the year trends say...    Housing Trends eNewsletter- Jackie Orr

What is the Pantone Color of the Year? Radiant Orchid of Course!

Photo courtesy of Pantone

It is that time of year again when Pantone announces the color of the year. This year, on December 5th, a purple - more precisely - "Radiant Orchid"was selected. It is described by Pantone Executive Director Leatrice Eiseman as "An enchanting harmony of fuchsia, purple and pink undertones, Radiant Orchid inspires confidence and emanates great joy, love and health. It is a captivating purple, one that draws you in with its beguiling charm.”


I have already seen pictures of a Radiant Orchid Keurig - how fun is that?! 
For home interiors, this color will create drama used liberally and at the same time, when used sparingly, is just delightful. I love it with, gray, gold for a sophisticated look; with yellow or turquoise for a more relaxed feel and pair it with red for some interesting energy.For home interiors, this color will create drama used liberally and at the same time, when used sparingly, is just delightful. I love it with, gray, gold for a sophisticated look; with yellow or turquoise for a more relaxed feel and pair it with red for some interesting energy.

For stationery, this would look great engraved with gold, or printed with deeper purple .
On a layered card, love it with silver or navy blue - so many options!

For the fashion minded, click here for the spring runway trends.
For the official announcement, click here

Honeycomb Chic

Honeycomb patterns are chic right now, from the runway to the mailbox to the table. Loving it in black and gold - enjoy!

Image from WHOWHATWEAR

Box set of 6 for $14 from Smock

Insanely gorgeous from Luscious Verde's new Wedding Album - a honeycomb wrap in gold

 Throw back for some:

Post Cereal

Great texture!

What's Your Letterhead?

If the font looks familiar to you, it is inspired from Chateau Marmont.

both photos from Chip-NY.com

I recently came across a great new site and had to share - it's called Letterheady and has a fabulous collection of images showcasing letterheads of those in the business - look for Lena Dunham/Steven Spielberg/Marilyn Monroe/Rolling Stones/Ghandi  - worth the time to peruse and it is so much fun! See if it inspires you and your personal paper style...

Sweet Feet

One of my favorite baby announcements, created for a special little girl... using Luscious Verde papers with raised pink feet and matching liner. Pink and cream papers with chocolate font (no calories).

Some Things I've Meant to Say

Well, it has been a while! I took a little break last August with the intent to pick up right as the kids went back to school. That didn't happen. I took a longer break and then again extended my time away from Fresh Thoughts... but here I am. Did you miss me? I heard from some of you that you did, that was so nice.
Anyway, so here are some of the things I might have posted on:

Pantone color of the year - 2013 - emerald green - love it for paper and jewels! And I might need to pick up this head to toe emerald green BR look I just came across...

Silver Linings Playbook - Fabulous and Bradley Cooper is too good looking.

Golden Pheasant reopens! Love the font menu (of beers). Yes, my friends own it but I would rave regardless!

Madison, Wisconsin is so colorful in the fall - Farmer's Market - and cheese curls are something to ponder.

Fairy Tale Invitation for a Princess!

Invitation by Orrganics, photography by Ken Stoudt

Deer Valley Celebrity Skifest doesn't disappoint - love Deer Valley and Melissa Etheridge rocked the house.

Saturday night private concert at The Montage for JUMA's  Celebrity Skifest, benefiting Waterkeeper Alliance

Mountain Yoga

This is an amazing burst of flavor - I had to stop myself at 2

On Wisconsin! Trip to the Rose Bowl was fun even though our team lost... Rose Bowl Parade floats are glorious up close! Seeds and flowers - colors are so pure and vibrant!

Kate's expecting! Simply glowing in red.

American Psycho style business card - fun project! 

Business card designed by Orrganics

Again, Obama's girls rock the jewel tones at the Inauguration - Mama has some awesome boots!

NOLA! Superbowl was fabulous and blackout will be remembered.

My MVP!

Is this my future?

Worth every single bite, Cafe du Monde

Isn't it obvious?

It's good to be back!

A couple of great things...

I have missed you all! So busy with invitations and life that I took a little break -- but now I am back. And today it is just about love... in fact, I have recently learned that someone who makes a career out of married couples has become a big fan - thanks so much for the attention Ms. N!

Anyway, so as we come into the last quarter of 2012, we are looking at a lot of couples stationery... don't miss out! Here's one we did for a new cool couple who just tied the knot! The other photo above is just an homage to my guy...

xoxox
jackie

Oh No... the Holidays Already??!

It's a wonderful summer, fast and furious! As we head thru August, here come the Holidays. Oh NO!!!!! But for those who are prepared and have no fear...we have some great promotions coming your way... here is one from Luscious Verde.

Casual June Wedding Invitation

Cream paper with red paper layer image. A coordinating liner completes the look.

This June bride came to me just a few weeks ago - could we get something down fast enough for her June 23rd wedding? Absolutely, I would never let done a bride - love brides!

Hers is a casual backyard wedding and she wanted to incorporate nature, keep it elegant and not too feminine. I think we accomplished all that!

I love texture!

Loving New York in the 1930s in Paris in 2012

 On a recent trip to Paris, we happened upon a wonderful exhibit at the Jeu de Paume Museum. It was a real treat, a retrospective on the American photographer, Berenice Abbott, who spent many years in Paris, in the 1920s, socializing and working with many of the great intellectuals and artists of the time. To quote from the program description:

 The exhibition also features a substantial selection of images form her Changing New York project (1935-1939), for which she is best known. This undertaking was Abbott’s own initiative but was financed by the Works Progress Administration, part of Roosevelt’s New Deal efforts to combat the Great Depression. Conceived as both a record of the city and a work of art in its own right, this ambitious government commission focuses on the contrast between the old and the new in the rapidly changing city.


 I love the subject and her images are an incredible record of the City during the early 1930s.

And, of course this invitation was eye catching - an 1926 exhibit of her portrait work.

Jean Cocteau , poet and more, was one of her subjects

The exhibit is currently in Toronto thru September 19th.

Viva Las Vegas! Billboard Music Awards Back in Town.

The fabulous invitation is housed in an onyx metallic portfolio

Rehearsal

See, just like us ordinary folk!

A favorite stop of mine in the MGM GRAND

A seating chart you can really visualize

Carrie Underwood in dress rehearsal - gorgeous even though the photo doesn't do her justice

Yes, I am a wedding stalker

Cinnamon Monkey Bread, signature dessert at craftsteak - so yummy that I forced it  on everyone at our table before our private Kelly Clarkson concert

Decor at Kelly Clarkson Concert - MGM Ballroom

The seating here was white leather but the lights reflect green

Like watermelon

               Kelly Clarkson, singing "Dark Side"... she was even better than expected!

Day of run thru

My husband and I are ready to go

Tickets and the after-party invite on silver metallic paper

The Whitney Houston Tribute was wonderful - Jordan Sparks amazing! The crowd was given little finger lights to use during this moment

Cee Lo Green never disappoints - love the white with crystal bling Adidas warm ups

With Carson Kressley at The Mirage, my new BFF who happens to have a fabulous calling card, see below!

Ecru card with black and gold ink, engraved - classic!