Seed Factory

Bridal Show

Patti — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 22:21:09 +0000

sorry for my absence lately! busy busy and everything seems to be moving non-stop. i was part of a bridal show this past weekend at the Hilton in Mystic as a wedding stationery vendor. excited to start working on invites for some new couples. the process is so fun, but i especially love the beginning getting to know the couple and learning the flavor and essence of their dream wedding.

i was torn about the best way to show all my work in a little tiny space besides an album which I did for my first show. i wanted to do something that would draw people in and i always had this vision of displaying everything on a birdcage. the daisy fabric gave it a backyard/garden look. I also had a white mailbox but couldn’t fit it on the table : ( next time. captured a few pics on instagram.

so excited about my new letterpress business cards with zebra print backside.

Styled // Get Graphic

Patti — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:03:21 +0000

when i have nothing to wear or can’t seem to get together, dresses are always my savior. they are so easy to just throw on over leggings or with tights or sandals. the weather here in connecticut has been alternating how it wants to be. one minute it is hot and i am packing way my boots and tights and the next thing you know i am so cold i have goosebumps.

not all days are bright and playful. somedays i like to be a bit more muted color wise…

everybody loves a graphic patterns. they really draw your attention even if the colors aren’t bright. this dress was from a little shop in westport,ct. I forgot the name : ( The brand is millau. It seems a bit hard to find, but my research shoes that LF stores has a large selection of millau clothing. mix it with some pinstriped tights and shell-toed heels or flats and your ready to go! easy—right?

a bit too high for my everyday but if i need to dress it up, these shoes from baker’s are perfect.

and if you get cold a little cape coat is always good to have on hand. this heather gray one is from forever 21.

as always all photos are by my fave pola esther.

Would love to hear what your go-to pieces are in the morning when you just can’t get an outfit together? leave in comments!

Why I Love

Patti — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 07:00:37 +0000

the spring/summer 2012 charlotte taylor collection

The Madness

Patti — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 03:01:30 +0000

i can not believe i went 10 days since my last post!!! i feel like i have committed a sin. wish i could say i was on vacation but i am just enjoying the madness for now and will be back with posts on wednesday : )

image via pinterest

Styled // In the Studio

Patti — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 20:06:36 +0000

thought this week i would share my current workspace in my home studio apartment and my typical work outfit {skinny jeans, tee with flats}. this desk is where i spend most of my time working and creating. i am outgrowing the space a bit and i am packing up some things and moving into my new studio space in the next few weeks. just a few coats of floor paint and its moving time : ) but i will always remember my first “official” personal workspace.

yellow rewind skinny jeans // striped tee and red flats H&M // snakeskin j.crew belt similar to this one & the best chair EVER!

i love to fill an inspiration board up with things i collect and find. always fun to rearrange & layer.

i change like to switch up my computer wallpaper often. frankie magazine has some good ones.

if you have some office inspiration please comment & share any links. i am grabbing all the ideas i can get for the new space!

hope you have an awesome weekend!

all photos taken by pola esther

ephemera

Patti — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 07:30:35 +0000

did you get your daily does of vintage? saturday morning vintage on etsy has some super collections. makes me want to make a trip to hit up some flea markets.

vintage labels & price tags // red, orange & yellow stamps // vintage folding ruler // vintage bird prints // vintage children’s illustrations // air mail pack

just love it

Patti — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 11:45:28 +0000

penny stock 2012 lookbook

Loved March

Patti — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 09:25:08 +0000

it was a busy one but enjoyable. saw some beautiful days and enjoyed a lot of time with family <3 captured a bit on instagram.

ROW 1

• made it to a few of my nephew’s tournament hockey games in MA. this was a winning celebration pic. it was also my birthday : )
• participated in my first bridal show. this is one of my invitation collections. can’t wait to get my website up to share all the collections and work i have been doing.
• these are some finished save the dates for a late july wedding.

ROW 2
• the usual bloody marys and brunches.
• Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
• we had a corned beef and cabbage dinner at my sister’s house and it was delish. my nephew logan and niece greta got to get together and mingle. they are too cute!

ROW 3
• bridal shower season begins…i’m ok with that as long as cake is involved. nom nom <3
• this creepy leprechaun was a gift for my bday from my boyfriend’s mom. i love it!
• my nephew logan turned 2 years old on the 20th. we celebrated with some monkey cupcakes.

ROW 4
• lovely birthday card from a good friend.
• finished up some magnet save the dates for a september wedding couple. LOVE every chance i get to be a little playful. photograph by the talented michelle gardella.
• spring came and it is amazing!

Living Colorfully

Patti — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 06:45:32 +0000

happy monday! a few months back i came across joyhey’s pastel and dreamy photographs on flickr. as a daydreamer i instantly connected with her whimsical photos. she is always adding new work and keeping it fresh. she kindly gave me permission to share her work. enjoy the magic : ) visit joyhey and say hello.

now i want popcorn, maybe later. Which one is your favorite?

Styled // Leisurely Dressed

Patti — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 07:00:31 +0000

happy friday! remember the other day when i mentioned i need some much need leisure time? you see—my magazine subscriptions have stacked up and i thought it was time to catch up on the latest. sometimes it is hard to just take sometime to yourself and relax—i am the worst at remembering how important it actually is until i make the time to do it and the ahhhhhhh feeling settles in and it’s like how could you forget?

well this is a style post right?—above : thigh highs are from target, flower headpiece from forever 21

one of my favorite things to do is scour magazines for ideas and to keep up with the season’s trends. haven’t switched over to the iPad quite yet—not ready for it. my current subscriptions are Martha Stewart Living, Everyday Food, Country Living, Entreprenuer, Marie Claire, Lucky, Whole Living & Glamour.

above: the big pillow is from anthropologie and the little matching ones are from home goods. outfit: dress from bcbg, cardigan from express and necklace was thrifted.

did i mention that beautiful diptych painting that fits perfectly in the corner of my bedroom is a painting by my sister? she is super talented and i am lucky enough to have some of her paintings—check out her beeswax birdies—you will fall in love with each one.

hope you are inspired to take some time to yourself—maybe this weekend? what titles are in your stack of magazines?

thanks again to pola esther for her amazing photos. see all the styled posts here.