Tools of the Trade

So to start out this year, I am starting a segment called Tools of the Trade. It could be things I use in my own studio, things that make design life easier, make me a better designer, make me a better business woman, or things that I dream about having in my studio.

Today I am dedicating this post to the guy who keeps things moving around here… sorry, hubby – not you, this time.

Its my 2006 15” Mac Book Pro.

I’ve had this computer since 2006, and these are my modest stats:

Hardware Overview:
Model Name:    MacBook Pro 15″
Model Identifier:    MacBookPro1,1
Processor Name:    Intel Core Duo
Processor Speed:    2.16 GHz
Memory:    2 GB

I’ve upgraded a few things over the years, more RAM, new battery and run OS X 10.5.8, but by far my favorite feature, and why I probably won’t upgrade computers for a while is the MATTE SCREEN. — Call me resistant to change, but I love this screen and I’m keeping it as long as I can. My desk is next to a window with great south-facing light and a shiny screen would probably blind me.

I’m starting 2011 with a big THANK YOU to my trusty MacBook Pro laptop for keeping things running around here, and supporting all the external devices I load it with – additional monitor, two printers, external hard drive, speakers, media card reader, funky ergonomic mouse, wireless keyboard, scanner

What piece of equipment is your unsung hero? either at home or in your own office?

Bride’s Choice Award!!

I’m so excited to announce that we were chosen to recieve the Bride’s Choice Award 2010 from the folks over at Wedding Wire!

“This award recognizes the top 5 percent of local wedding professionals from the WeddingWire Network who demonstrate excellence in quality, service and professionalism.”

Thank you so much to my clients who gave such glowing reviews! We love that! Keep them coming!

Thank you, Wedding Wire!

http://www.weddingwire.com

Hitting 2009 Running!

Happy 2009 All*

A week after ringing in the new year, things are back to normal! Which means getting ready for the Spring/Summer weddings, and the Knot-sponsored Bridal Show @ Aladdin Shrine Center, near Easton in Columbus on Sunday, January 18th! I hope you all can make it! Its a great show and not nearly as overwhelming as the two-day event @ Vets Memorial last weekend.

I’m REALLY excited to show you the new postcards we’ll be handing out at the show (before they go on sale on ETSY!). You may remember the Off The Market postcards from the August Bridal Show. If not, don’t worry, we’ll have those at our booth too!

Who could say no?!

I hope everyone has an exciting spring with wedding/graduation/mitzvah planning abound! ‘Tis the season for joyous occasions!

I’m also really excited for the brand spanking new Sping/Summer The Knot Ohio magazine that just came out since it has our ad! Its beautifully printed and filled with weddings to drool over and information to file away. This is going to be a great year!

LOOK FOR US!

THE KNOT SPONSORED – COLUMBUS BRIDAL EXPO

• SUNDAY, JANUARY 18TH, 2009
  NOON – 5PM
• ALADDIN SHRINE CENTER, EASTON
  3850 Stelzer Rd , Columbus, Ohio
• COST: $8 PER PERSON, CONTACT ME FOR A COUPON!
• FASHION SHOWS:
  1:00pm – Bridesmaid and Mother-of-the-Bride Dresses
  3:00pm – Wedding Gowns

What Matters Most To You?

Whether you’re looking for classic, quirky, modern, off-beat, stylish, unusual or romantic invitations and stationery pieces, the thing that I enjoy most in designing your wedding stationery pieces are each of your ideas in what you want to achieve in your ensemble design. So I’m putting it up to you now!

It is official! Soft launch of Print Julep website

After months of brainstorming, thinking and researching, the expanded Print Julep website it officially up! So if you are looking for wedding invitations in Columbus, Ohio or elsewhere (the internet is an amazing tool), check it out today! And keep checking back for new invitation designs and updates.

VISIT… WWW.PRINTJULEP.COM

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