My new addiction..monograms and logos

I absolutely love a good monogram and logo. I love that you can use them on all of your personal correspondence and even on websites/blogs/Facebook/Twitter...etc. A good monogram tells those that see it, who you are; what you like, and can even give others a glimpse into your personality. If you're a business, a monogram or logo is vital when "branding" yourself..it's quite necessary to have the ability to take your logo and translate it into every aspect of your business.

Now, mind you, when I say monogram and/or logo, I'm not talkin the stuffy old fashioned kind...you know the ones. Ones that my grandfather had specially embroidered into his golf polo's. No. Not for me. Instead, I like chic, fun, colourful, not your average, and oh-so-cute monogram's and logos. These are just a few of the designs that I've come up with in the last few days. Have a look at these, and all the rest can be found in my Etsy shop.

You can purchase one from me on Etsy, for just $15.00. I will customize it with your name/address/text that you prefer, and the colour that you prefer. You'll receive 2 high resolution jpeg images, one in your choice of colours and the other in black and/or black & white. Use them on note cards, envelopes, letterhead, or even as a Facebook avatar, or blog heading..the possibilities are endless! And for only $15.00!!

Enjoy!
xoxox Autumn

PS. While you're there, you might as well peruse my selection of oh-so-unorthodox & quirky notecards!

March 2010 Australian Bridal Events

March 2010

Australian Bridal Fair
Every Wednesday - Sunday
211 Flinders St, Adelaide SA
Cost: Free
08 8232 4844, www.australianbridalfair.com.au

Campbelltown Catholic Club Bridal Open Day
6 March, 2010
Campbelltown Catholic Club - Camden Rd, Campbelltown NSW
Cost: Free
02 4629 7211; functions@cathclub.com.au

Dusk Bridal Fair 2010
6 - 7 March, 2010
Perth Convention Exhibition Centre, 21 Mounts Bay Rd, Perth WA
Cost: $15
08 9454 9390

Your Local Wedding Guide Bridal Expo - Gold Coast
7 March, 2010
Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre, Cnr Gold Coast Highway & TE Peters Drive, Boradbeach QLD
Cost: $10
07 3891 1299; expo@weddingguide.com.au

Midsummer's Night Bridal Affair
19 March, 2010
Mirra Private Dining & Events, 86 Bridge St, Fortitude Valley QLD
Cost: VIP invite only
Register to win VIP tickets: www.mira.net.au/bridalaffair

Old Government House Wedding Open Day
20 March, 2010
Old Government House, QUT Gardens Point, 2 George St, Brisbane QLD
Cost: Free
07 3138 4463; oghevents@qut.edu.au

Wedding Open Day
21 March, 2010
Middlebrook Estate, RSD 43 Sand Rd, McLaren Vale SA
Cost: Free
08 8383 0600

I do I do Wedding Expo
21 March, 2010
Bendigo Schweppes Centre, Marong Road, Bendigo VIC
Cost: $12
(03) 5440 6210

The Wedding Workshop
24 March, 2010
Villa Kula, 8/13 Blackly Rd, Yangebup WA
Cost: $65
08 9456 5992; Ido@theweddingworkshop.com.au

Queensland Brides Wedding Expo
26 - 28 March, 2010
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Merivale Street, South Bank QLD
Cost: $10
07 3217 4654

Parramatta Leagues Club Wedding Expo
28 March, 2010
Parramatta Leagues Club, 13 O'Connell Street, Parramatta NSW
Cost: Free
1300 66 3456

The Wedding Party - Bridal and Formal Wear Expo
28 March, 2010
Taree-Wingham Race Club, Bushland Drv, Taree NSW
Cost: $8
02 6551 2299

Belair Park Country Club Bridal Expo
31 March, 2010
Belair Park Country Club, Upper Sturt Rd, Belair SA
08 8278 8991; info@belairparkcountryclub.com.au

Yungaburra Bridal Expo
TBC March, 2010
Yungaburra Village Chapel, 33 Gillies Highway, Yungaburra QLD
Cost: $20

Novotel Northbeach Wedding Open Day
TBC March, 2010
Novotel Northbeach, 2-14 Cliff Rd, North Wollongong NSW
02 4224 3111

Lake Karrinyup Country Club Wedding Open Day
TBC March, 2010
Lake Karrinyup Country Club, 83 North Beach Rd, North Beach WA
08 9422 8237

Notecard Newbies

My little lovelies have finally arrived and can be found in my Etsy shop by clicking here. It's been a soul-searching-gut-wrenching-blood-sweat-and-tears process, but my new range of note cards are here! Perfect for someone who's a little "left of centre"..who just might have a wicked sense of humour, and a dirty mind to boot! Hallmark? No. Way. These are fun, outspoken, honest, and come with a side of sarcasm.

Enjoy!

Sneak Peak

Don't say I didn't warn you! Here is the tiniest of tiny sneak peaks of what's to come when my new range of personal stationery and correspondence is launched. Think unorthodox; whimsical; and maybe a little daring...Can't wait...not long to go now! :)

Lisa & Anthony

One of 4 of my newest clients, Lisa & Anthony are a couple getting married in May. They came to me the week before Christmas to hire me to complete their wedding suite. I, of course, was only to happy to oblige. They are both so sweet, and I wanted to make sure they got exactly what they wanted.

With a colour palette of very pale yellow, cream, and off white, I wanted to give them an invitation that was delicate, yet beautiful, and one that reflected the lightness of the colours they chose. Lisa will be wearing pearl jewelry & her wedding dress is highlighted by beautiful off white lace, and I wanted to mirror that in the invites.

I can't wait to deliver them on Friday to the soon-to-be-Mr.-&-Mrs. :)

IZZY Magazine

It's here!

The official launch of San Francisco's premier online bridal magazine, IZZY Magazine, has finally made it. It's modern, fun, sexy, colourful, and is FULL of information that can help the brides of today easily make decisions to help them plan and execute their own perfect day!

Okay, I'm a little biased. Why? Because Melissa, the Editor in Chief/Publisher, graciously contacted me a few months back and asked if I would be happy to have a piece written on me, and The Paper Couturière. What? Are you kidding? Of course! So I set off to design a special IZZY invite and RSVP and answered the interview questions. You'll find my interview on story on page 77.

Thank you so much to Malisha Maupin for your excellent piece you wrote on me and The Paper Couturière. Your talent and love for the written word shown through! :)

Melissa Bagley, Editor in Chief/Publisher Extraordinaire, thank you so much for your support, encouragment, and positive energy that you continuously send to me via trans-pacific energy waves! The magazine is breathtaking! Your determination and hard work have really paid off!

Enjoy & Happy Reading! :)

My Wedding

A little glimpse into my wedding... {Seelbach Hilton Louisville, KY. 19 August 2006}

"Mama's little helper"..thank you Korbel. I've had some mighty fine times with you.

Our Mad Hatter...blueberry on top and bottom tier {think blueberry, as in one ginormous blueberry muffin}, with orange and cherry in the centre tier. Okay. I got married in Louisville KY in the middle of August. Anyone at all who has spent anytime there during the summer knows how hot and humid it gets. I was not trying to have a heavy; weighty cake that was layer upon layer of thick icing and cream and fondant. So, we went light and fruity and it was the most devine cake..ever.

The Tim Tam. If you're an Aussie, keep reading cause this will not hold any importance to you. I used individually wrapped packets of Tim Tams as my favour. Now, I'm sure you American's know what a Tim Tam is by now, seeing as how Kroger is carrying them via Pepperidge Farm. Let me just say that if it's not by Arnotts, and Pepperidge Farm is not Arnotts, then it's not a Tim Tam. I digress. TT's are a staple in every respectable Aussie cupboard...like Nutella {yuck} or Vegemite {double yuck}. They are crisp and creamy in the centre..full of chocolately goodness. If you haven't tasted an Aussie Tim Tam, you've not lived. Which is why they were my favour. My favour tag?: "From the land down under, for you a treat. It's a chocolate Aussie Tim Tam, and it's so yummy to eat." {Okay, typing that out, I realized just how corny that is.}

"Ain't No Mountain High Enough". Ain't no ocean great enough either because R and I endured 14 months of seperation while he was in Australia and I was in the US. Our entire relationship was spent living apart. Nothing was going to seperate us, which is why we chose that song as our processional.

My sister and I. I love her. Nuff said.

My sweet precious Hunter.

Posed? Yes. Still love the photo.

In all my tattooed-tattered- friendship- bracelet -that- Hunter- made- me-a-million-years-ago goodness. Holding my baby's hand. Yes. It was the perfect day indeed.