CM Design updates

I'm keeping busy with lots of projects for my freelance business, CM Design. In the past, I've usually just had one project at a time to work on, but right now I'm working on four! It is very exciting to be working with some new people, and doing a broader range of work. Here's what I'm working on now...

WEDDING #1
Peacock-themed wedding stationary for Whitney and Anthony including save-the-dates, wedding invitations, maps, reply cards, wedding programs, and seating cards.

Whitney and Anthony will marry in Danville, Indiana next June.

WEDDING #2
Wedding stationary and styling for Brittany and Phil's with a vintage, earthy theme, focused on things like lavender, burlap, and wheat. I'll be creating their save-the-dates, wedding invitations, reply cards, wedding programs, and also helping with the overall look for the wedding - things like bouquets, boutonnieres, and decor for their big day!

Brittany and Phil will marry in Westfield, Indiana next August.

BIRTHDAY PARTY
I can't believe my nephew is already going to be one in October! We'll be celebrating with a vintage carnival theme. Elizabeth has all sorts of great ideas planned for the decor and food already.

I'm making:

• Invitation and envelope labels
• Food label cards
• Water bottle labels
• Tags for the party favors
• Welcome sign
• Photo booth sign

BUSINESS BRANDING

I'm working with Renee of Nay Baby Designs to create a logo for her new business. She creates custom embroidery and appliqued clothing for kids. I'll also be working with her to create business cards and shirt tags complete with instructions on caring for the custom clothing. 

To the right is a picture of a super cute shirt Renee created for Weston! Check out her site to see more samples of her work, and order something for the special kid in your life! 

EXPANDING...

The idea of CM Design being my entire job one day (way down the road...) is starting to seem a little more realistic. Before it felt like a dream, now I feel like I really could do this someday. It is very exciting!! 

I created a facebook page for CM Design to try and get the word out there more on my business. Check it out and "like" it! I've included pics of some of my recent work, and have lots more to upload. Please keep me in mind for any design need you have, or tell someone who you think could use my help! 

our backyard party!

James and I decided it would be fun to invite a bunch of friends over for a backyard party this summer. A lot of friends got to see our house who hadn't before, and everyone had a great time just hanging out. We got pretty lucky with the weather, except when a big storm came in around 9. Everyone moved inside and we continued the party until late into the night!

I designed an invitation for the party (seen above), food signs, and decorated to match the theme of the invitation. I spent the day before the party cooking lots of food for everyone to enjoy. We decided to go with a "taco bar" for dinner, so we wouldn't have to spend the time during our party grilling. We wanted to enjoy our friends' company and just be able to have fun, too!

First we had a choice of tortillas: corn tortilla, flour tortilla, or tortilla chips.

Then came the meats: Ginger Hoison Pork, Tikka Masala Chicken, and Mexican Barbacoa Beef. The pork was the favorite of the evening.

We had cilantro, red onion, tomato, green onion, and field greens for toppings. Then lots of sauce options: My homemade guacamole, mom's famous pico de gallo salsa, a homemade indiana corn salsa, salsa verde, mango-peach salsa, and Sriracha for those who wanted a spicier taco.

I'll post recipes soon for the meats, guacamole, and salsas.

a new obsession: pinterest

Pinterest is awesome! I've always have WAY TOO MANY bookmarks, screenshots, lists of things I want, lists of ideas, etc. that it becomes hard for even me, the organization freak, to keep track of. With Pinterest, it is so easy.

Some info about Pinterest from their website:

Pinterest is a Virtual Pinboard. 

Pinterest lets you organize and share all the beautiful things you find on the web. People use pinboards to plan their weddings, decorate their homes, and organize their favorite recipes.

Best of all, you can browse pinboards created by other people. Browsing pinboards is a fun way to discover new things and get inspiration from people who share your interests. 

Our goal is to connect everyone in the world through the 'things' they find interesting. We find that a favorite book, toy, or recipe can reveal a common link between two people. With millions of new pins added every week, Pinterest is connecting people all over the world based on shared tastes and interests.  

You can request an invite from the site, or let me know if you'd like an invite and I'll send you one! I've got quite a few boards going already. Click here to see them and follow me!