Wrapping It Up

Here we are, in the middle of the holiday season and things are getting all wrapped up.
Gift paper - sustainably offset printing on 100% post consumer recycled paper.
Letterpress gift tags can also be used as seating cards. From Smock.

FAIRCHILD in Wonderland

Orrganics Blog was there, in NYC, to hear about the exciting things happening at the Fairchild Fashion Group (part of the Condé Nast media family) and to enjoy some holiday eats and drinks. Can you spot part of me in my favorite NARS nail color - Tokaïdo Express? It was a winter wonderland in the midst of NYC... Look for some exciting and innovative things from WWD, a Fairchild Brand.

Speaking of WWD (Women's Wear Daily) , do you have your winter stationery wardrobe yet? Winter whites in lovely organics cottons, silver chain link accents, lush velvet embellishments and black ink of course.

I just love keeping warm by the fire and watching the snow fall, click below and you can enjoy it too.

Happy Hanukkah

Happy Hanukkah, skylight menorah from Jonathan Adler. Cool.

Train to Deer Valley

I am so happy to have done the invitation for JUMA's Deer Valley Celebrity Skifest this year (see above). That project had me thinking about this event weekend for a while (see prior post on Anticipation). Of course, it was a fabulous weekend full of skiing (with past Olympians!), racing, eating, chatting, celebrating and enjoying a private concert by Train - great NEW album. There was also an auction evening to benefit Bobby Kennedy's environmental organization, Waterkeeper Alliance. There are a few photos from the weekend above. Click on the photo below for a sampling of Train's song "Save Me San Francisco".

For more (professional) on the Event - past and present go to www.dvskifest.com/main.html

Anticipation

One of my favorite spots, Deer Valley, Utah. Tomorrow, the mountain opens for the season.
Can't wait.

A Penny For Your Thoughts, Literally

I don't know about you but when I do a mailing, whether it is an invitation or a holiday card, I am picky about the stamps I use as postage. I have used the services for customized stamps as well as lingered over the selection at the Post Office. So, being Holiday time, I got to thinking about stamps. Above is the first issued adhesive stamp (so I've been informed) - a British Black Penny stamp from Great Britain. Created by Rowland Hill in 1837, it was first used May 6, 1840. The profile is of Queen Victoria's head; this was on all British stamps for the next 60 years. Nice to see we have more options today.

Do You Have One of These in Your Attic?

Sir Henry Cole is credited with creating the first commerically produced Christmas card.
England, 1843. He commissioned the art work from English painter John Callcott Horsley.

Look closely to see the small child in the center drinking wine. What is that about?