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I'm currently in the full swing of things at work and am pretty much digesting corporate design day in and day out. I'm definitely missing working with clients whose design aesthetic is usually similar to my own; I'm taking a mini break from my freelance and VPD work while I do a little thing called getting MARRIED. I'm so super excited for our wedding, but I'm definitely looking forward to getting back to work after our honeymoon designing all kinds of pretty things. In the meantime, here's a little inspiration board to keep the creative juices flowing for 'ya.

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Free download >> April desktop calendar

3 things I've been missing lately: conan, pinterest, and my blogroll. What is it about seeing hundreds of unread posts that gives me a little anxiety attack? It's like I'm so far behind that I might as well just throw in the towel on even trying to tackle my reading list. Being busy is overrated. Stay inspired my friends.

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Engaged cuties

In gearing up for our engagement pictures, we knew we wanted an overlying theme that would tell our story and be representative of this time in our lives together as a young, engaged couple.

When Matt and I first met, we lived a little over an hour apart from each other. During the week we would talk on the phone and Skype and when the weekend hit we would take turns packing up our bags and stay at each other's houses for the weekend. I'd hit the winding roads of Sonoma County with Penny in the passenger's seat while the Rent soundtrack killed time (and killed my vocals) and would spritz some perfume at the 10 mile mark all in anticipation of seeing my hunky guy.

So it seemed only appropriate to us to make our photo shoot roadtrip inspired! We borrowed my step-dad's 1957 Thunderbird convertible and scurried over to some country roads outside our home. We had so much fun posing in the streets (with the occasional Wayne's World "Car!...Game on" from my parents) and being generally smiley and in loooove. Our super talented and all around cool gal photographer, Danielle, captured it all and I'm so obsessed with them. The anxious butterflies for the big day are seriously kicking in!!!

D.Lillian Photography

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Something about March makes me think of sunshine and happiness...maybe because March is the month that Matt and I first met! I'll never forget that nervousness jumping off the bus in San Francisco and doing a quick makeup check in a parked car mirror before strolling in to that diner to meet "the hot scientist house-flipper" from the internet. It's funny to think that he was once just a stranger on the other end of a computer and now he's about to become my husband! Funny what can happen when we push ourselves outside of our comfort zone, huh?

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New in the shop // Bridesmaid card printables

Let me tell you, planning a wedding is no easy feat. I seriously have a new appreciation for all the swoon-worthy weddings plastered all over the blogosphere that I've been oogling over for the past few years. It's really been an uphill battle to pull this wedding together from venue restrictions {no balloons, no candles, no suspended decorations...} to caterer rental items {I have to rent each and every damn utensil from you people??? REALLY?! Praying to God that no one drops their fork on the floor} and of course the fact that I bought my dress 4 months ago only to find that now it no. longer. fits. Things are just peachy over here.

One thing I was sure not to overlook though, was the proper invitations to my lovely ladies to be members of my bridal party. Afterall, they'll be the ones on the big day that will convince me that the "stuffed into my dress" look is hot, and that the paper pom poms at eye level are totally how they'd do it too.

I put together boxes for each of my girls filled with adorable gifts like this super soft leather pouch, and this tiny gold bar friendship bracelet. I included information sheets about their dresses, the venue, the rehearsal, etc. I finished them off by designing a "Will you be my bridesmaid" card and wrote sentimental messages in each.

And right now I'm offering the cards in my online shop as printables! You can print them on your own cards, or maybe even on coasters or balloons...whatever! Each set comes with bridesmaid, maid of honor and matron of honor graphics, so you can have a matching bridal party set.

Happy planning, ladies! Hopefully y'all are having an easier time than me. xo

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There's just something about the cold of winter that begs for stark black and whites paired with rosy hues and the giddy glee of love. Have an inspiring month, friends. xo

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This concludes my inspirational art quote gifts! Do something special for your loved ones every day. xo