Here is a quick outline of some of things you can check back in for over this week. Tuesday:  Holiday traditions from Smitteners Wednesday: A little fine art Thursday: The best of wrapping ideas Friday:  Holiday freebie hand drawn delights   And for today, the cookie hit-list. Christmas cookies are a big deal for me.  I mean a big production– we’re talking about hours in the kitchen, flour everywhere, mixing bowls stacked high in the sink.  Last night I made  the list for the year, the chos...

We’re only a couple days away from Thanksgiving and I’m sure most of you have been planning your menus for weeks. Scouring the web for all sorts of goodies and new recipes to try out. While searching for a new recipe to try this year, I came across this recipe for pumpkin cupcakes. Pumpkin pie is already an all time favorite of mine and now these are on that same list. I hope all of you enjoy the recipe. It’s super simple and of course, delicious. Especially if you add the chopped toasted p...

Last, but certainly not least we introduce to you our beloved office companion, Oliver. Q: What trend setting things do you see happening in 2012? A: I hope to see more couples using pets in their weddings. Sometimes a loyal pet makes a great ring bearer. Just sayin’…   Q: What is your favorite invitation you’ve designed for SOP? A: I’m not the most computer savvy daschund around so I leave the designing to the SOP designers, but my favorite wedding invitation has to be the one pictured bel...

Q: What trend setting things do you see happening in 2012 A: People who aren’t designers are getting more and more savvy about design.  Which is so exciting, and really opens up the door for more contemporary and interesting work. Q: What is your favorite invitation you’ve designed for SOP? A:  It’s a kind of sweet country-feel invite that could work for a barn wedding or a modern wedding. Q: What do you hope to bring to our readers? A: Showcase interesting and new ways to bring design in...

  Q: What trend setting things do you see happening in 2012? A: I love when couples really take the time to infuse their personalities into their invitations along with exploring alternative printing techniques and ways to put their entire suite together. It’s so fun to see an invitation become more than just a piece of paper.   Q: What is your favorite invitation you’ve designed for SOP? A: The Plantation Floral Wedding Invitation is my absolute favorite. There is something so classic an...