tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7966947137042714162024-03-18T21:30:06.769-07:00Flush DesignsFlush Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17892268289055708249noreply@blogger.comBlogger135125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-796694713704271416.post-33699398154375159502011-08-23T18:31:00.000-07:002011-08-23T18:52:22.358-07:00Cat + Jonah's invite {New work}Not only did I have the pleasure of shooting their wedding (check out their engagement session) I also designed their invite. I love how this turned out. All one color to keep costs down but with that fun zig zag chevron pattern on the back, it just gave it that little more quirkiness. The beautiful letterpress was printed by Sharon at Papermum Press.
Flush Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17892268289055708249noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-796694713704271416.post-28226751180195248402011-03-08T12:57:00.000-08:002011-03-08T13:08:12.550-08:00The Pressroom & Co. {check it out}I have the honor of working with the new Pressroom & Company online letterpress shop. I am so excited to have some of my newest designs featured through them. There are so many cool designers that are a part of this. They offer affordable letterpress that is also awesome. A few of my designs are exclusive to them and can be only ordered through them so go check it out!!Below are 2 of my Flush Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17892268289055708249noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-796694713704271416.post-10276480846589785602011-01-08T21:37:00.000-08:002011-01-08T21:47:01.973-08:00Christmas DinnerErin and I had our first "Orphan" Christmas together. Just us and enough food for 10 people. It was a nice excuse to go to the flower mart and set a lovely table. :)Flush Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17892268289055708249noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-796694713704271416.post-29598195974874408372010-12-04T21:26:00.000-08:002010-12-04T22:10:48.079-08:00more floral crown{why not}I processed this more funky.... I debate whether I like funky or simple. I think each pic to its' own. It depends on my mood or the mood of the photo...Flush Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17892268289055708249noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-796694713704271416.post-27121122748687742592010-11-21T23:10:00.000-08:002010-11-21T23:18:03.098-08:00Fall Floral CrownPhotography has taken over my life... in a good way. But I still love to arrange flowers to keep myself creative. So I made a floral crown for a recent engagement session. What do you think?Flush Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17892268289055708249noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-796694713704271416.post-31444979032871659832010-11-10T10:05:00.000-08:002010-11-10T10:12:02.412-08:00AlchemyEverything she touches turns to gold. I am dying over this arrangement. It makes me want to start my secret project now!Flush Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17892268289055708249noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-796694713704271416.post-1814415133720320242010-07-26T18:33:00.000-07:002010-07-26T19:20:37.635-07:00Bali {iphone pics}Busy bee's we are. We just finish our 5th destination wedding in a row last wednesday the july 21st. Starting in Keystone Colorado, on June 10-14th then off to Tahoe,CA 17-20th, then to Bali, Indonesia, June 22nd- july6th, then up the coast to Solvang, CA, July9th-11th, then to Kauai, Hawaii July 14th-july21st... we are tired but had a blast and now have to edit a million pics. I have a Flush Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17892268289055708249noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-796694713704271416.post-41772525403106172042010-05-26T23:05:00.000-07:002010-05-26T23:12:40.067-07:00Where am i?I've been updating our photo blog so much I just have been ignoring my own... I have a project I am thinking of right now in the world of flowers... but trying to find the time to do it might be a hard one. I went on a hike today with Erin and saw the most wonderful wildflowers that I might just go out again tomorrow with some cutting shears and cut myself enough to make a bouquet. Just for fun.Flush Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17892268289055708249noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-796694713704271416.post-1099788072183043082010-04-07T18:42:00.000-07:002010-04-07T18:56:46.263-07:00Photo collage {save the dates}Our photo biz has taken off! But I still need to be designing or I would go a bit crazy. :) Recently we have been eyeball deep in engagement shoots. Editing and shooting.... go check out some recent ones on our blog A few of the couples have asked me to make them a collage (since they know i am addicted to making them) for their save the dates from the engagement shoot we shot with them. One Flush Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17892268289055708249noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-796694713704271416.post-83274248023390486152010-03-21T09:44:00.000-07:002010-03-21T11:29:11.902-07:00Some new projects {and my cat}I have just finished up a few projects for a couple different brides. The first one is a fun Bridal Shower invite with some confetti and glitter bling. using the inspiration from the brides Manolo Blahnik wedding shoes and the fun Neiman Marcus location, I was excited to go a bit crazy with the girly feel. I made custom labels to go on the vellum envelope, exposing all the custom confetti insideFlush Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17892268289055708249noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-796694713704271416.post-29153609938416696252010-02-10T10:04:00.000-08:002010-02-11T12:48:20.472-08:00inspirational {art}I have been so swamped with wedding shenanigans that I have seem to have lost my way in my own love affair with art. I am behind on my current artists, and haven't been to a gallery or museum in over a year. Yesterday I was just introduced to the works of Jacob Hashimoto. I realize he has been exhibiting his works now for years but he is new to me. I am just in love with the depth of his piecesFlush Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17892268289055708249noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-796694713704271416.post-57828757747950376032010-01-13T16:49:00.000-08:002010-01-13T17:16:29.918-08:00When I am feeling blue {all I have to do}...is look at this picture. I don't know this girl but I love the feel of this photo. Her content smile in her eyes, the soft light, the open field behind her, her rosy cheeks and the apple that matches them, the sweet blouse that reminds me of one of the pillow cases buried deep in my mom's lenin closet from her 70's bedroom that had been washed over and over so it is so soft. I just love this Flush Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17892268289055708249noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-796694713704271416.post-9556885825845988712010-01-05T09:29:00.000-08:002010-01-05T09:42:16.431-08:00Mary + Stefan {collage}Hope everyone had a happy holidays. 2009 was a pretty good year. Hoping that 2010 brings even more greatness with new adventures... I will try to be more diligent about posting more over here, even if it is of stuff that I didn't make but what I like. Thought I would post the collage I made from this ridiculously cool wedding. All the photos are now up on our Blog Go now over there!Don't you Flush Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17892268289055708249noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-796694713704271416.post-76701109714468900142009-12-12T00:34:00.000-08:002009-12-12T00:44:04.236-08:00sweet and simple {wedding invite}I just am in love with this invite. A photography client of ours asked if I could help them with their invites as well. The groom drew the 2 sweet pictures of them and helped put together the design for them. The invite is just so perfect for them. Simple, sweet, delicate and just stunning. They are just about the nicest couple ever and we couldn't be more excited to photograph their wedding in Flush Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17892268289055708249noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-796694713704271416.post-81844317307090845782009-12-10T15:03:00.000-08:002009-12-10T15:18:16.867-08:00Wild Bachelorette party {the collage}Here is the collage I made of the shoot we did for Utterly Engaged online Magazine. Styled and Designed by the lovely Kelly and Paige it was nothing short of fabulous. To see more of the shoot go to our blogFlush Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17892268289055708249noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-796694713704271416.post-56386240655146605252009-11-16T15:14:00.000-08:002009-11-17T11:09:42.714-08:00Fabric boutonniere {WBWTWAFA part II}I made this out of some scrap fabric.... what do you think? I know you're thinking 2 posts in one day? What?it can be worn in the pocket...or on the lapel... although smaller I think for this.Flush Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17892268289055708249noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-796694713704271416.post-70463405379422230892009-11-16T13:59:00.000-08:002009-11-16T15:23:34.475-08:00Winter Wonderland {the invitations, menu, program cover}I am delighted to finally share with you this invitation suite and matching menu, & program cover. You can view the save the dates here. I am so excited as we will also be shooting this wedding in Whistler, Canada and enjoying a week long vacation as well.All the pieces are designed by me and letterpress by my favorite peeps over at Spark Letterpress.Flush Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17892268289055708249noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-796694713704271416.post-64752278693466631012009-11-12T00:14:00.000-08:002009-11-12T00:25:39.532-08:00Collages and Inspiration {fun}I know it has been a while since I have posted. I want to be like a ninja, jumping in here when you least expect it. ...So we have been pretty darn busy with the photography!! which is wonderful, but I got lots going on in the stationery world too. If I only could find the time to photograph my own projects. In the mean time I have been finding therapeutic comfort in making collages of our Flush Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17892268289055708249noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-796694713704271416.post-87122562052601495022009-10-23T15:49:00.001-07:002009-10-23T15:52:50.163-07:00a small vignettewe have been playing with the video part of our camera lately and really enjoy it. Here is a tiny piece we made. Flush Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17892268289055708249noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-796694713704271416.post-54444603644078956662009-10-02T14:09:00.000-07:002009-10-02T14:19:41.981-07:00Creative outlets {where out thou?}I am missing you right now. come back. image via 31experimentFlush Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17892268289055708249noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-796694713704271416.post-30200179675124907452009-09-28T18:32:00.000-07:002009-09-29T15:58:52.509-07:00Maine wedding {styling, photography, flowers}As I mentioned a few posts back here in the sneak peek. Erin and I went to Maine to help style, arrange flowers for the reception, do the table scapes and well... photograph our great friend's wedding. We had a blast!! :) I wanted to share with you some photos. You can see the whole story of the days and more pics from the wedding and day after shoot we did over on our blog here and here. Some Flush Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17892268289055708249noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-796694713704271416.post-78926429427532151282009-09-22T10:50:00.000-07:002009-09-22T11:00:02.069-07:00I die! {recycled fabric baby boots }weddings...babies... it all fits together...right? So first off I love this blog. then I saw her featuring these baby boots. Ummmm... please stork bring me a baby. I think I will buy all of them for my new niece then she can hand them down to her cousin... when ever that day comes. Quick go buy all of them here so she will keep making more so I can keep buying all of them. I mean men's suit Flush Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17892268289055708249noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-796694713704271416.post-78705659890408086162009-09-22T00:29:00.001-07:002009-09-22T00:50:55.637-07:00Maine wedding {sneak peek}I can't wait to share this wedding with you. Remember these invites? Well, I helped style the wedding and did the reception flowers and tablescapes. Here is a little behind the scenes of me working. After all the set up the day before and morning of, we {erinheartscourt} also photographed it. The photos will be up soon. here is a sneak peek on our blog.Flush Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17892268289055708249noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-796694713704271416.post-31310429042114031392009-09-01T16:26:00.000-07:002009-09-01T16:44:41.728-07:00When I Close My Eyes {a photo story}Our friend and photographer, Mimi Ko, just updated her wonderful website and I was presently surprised to se this.I had completely forgotten she took these pics of me and this was the first time I had seen them. I am missing my black bedroom wall. She also took this amazing shot of Erin and I. Go take a peek at her website.Flush Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17892268289055708249noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-796694713704271416.post-27427345000498667772009-08-31T19:21:00.000-07:002009-08-31T19:44:18.644-07:00a bit slow {hang in there}Things have been slow in the world of paper but it could be because I have been putting all my focus in our photography business, Erin Hearts Court. So my own business has taken the sideline. Sorry for lack of paper products. I am trying to brainstorm the best way to do both the wedding photography and invitations and push both just as equally with advertising and blog coverage without dying and Flush Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17892268289055708249noreply@blogger.com2