I can't believe I am already recapping another year on the blog! Last year I reflected upon the many changes that had occurred in my life, and while a few major events took place in 2015 it was also a year about settling in. Dale and I were married in June, and I have many happy memories not only from that day, but also from the events and showers leading up to the big day (and from our honeymoon in Greece). Professionally, I transitioned to a new team at Hallmark, participated in workshops for the Think.Make.Share. blog, went on a research trip to Chicago, and my love for hand lettering continued to grow. Dale is a year and a half into medical school, and I love our little home (apartment) in St. Louis. This blog has been continued to be a wonderful creative outlet for me, and I hope that I will be able to devote even more time to this little corner of the internet in the coming year! Here are just a few of my favorite photos from 2015:
Baby Blanket Lettering
Last year I created lettering for several Hallmark baby blankets! I'm excited to share that they are finally available in stores and online. Head on over to Hallmark's website to take a look!
Christmas Eve Photo Booth 2015
I hope everyone had a very merry Christmas! Here are a few snapshots from our annual Christmas Eve photo booth. This is the fourth year we have done this, here are some photos from last year and the year before. Taking these photos has become one of my favorite traditions!
Christmas DIY Roundup
I have been loving all the wonderful Christmas DIY ideas showing up this season! Here are a few of my favorites (I especially love how two incorporate crochet):
Holiday Lettering for Hallmark
It has been so exciting to see my lettering show up on Hallmark holiday product! My brush lettering is featured on the "bright tidings" and "be merry" cards in the first boxed card set, I created the "be totally, utterly, completely, absolutely merry" Christmas tree in the second boxed card set, as well as the lettering on the other individual cards. Links are listed below on where to purchase!
1 Ornaments/Snowflakes/Christmas Tree/Wreath Mini Assortment Boxed Christmas Card | 2 Noel Vertical | 3 Noel Horizontal | 4 Simply The Best Grandma Card | 5 NOEL/Snowman/Deer/Christmas Tree and Lettering Mini Assortment Boxed Christmas Cards | 6 Happy Hanukkah Card | 7 Joy Vertical Card | 8 Joy Horizontal Card
Chicago: Days Three & Four
The last two days in Chicago were a whirlwind. The Bridgeport Art Center was a wonderful location for Renegade, and even included a distant view of the city. (Take a look at Monday's post to see my favorite vendors.) After a long day exploring the fair we headed back downtown in order to make our dinner reservation at RPM Italian. It's as good as it sounds, definitely recommended. For dessert we tried More cupcakes, and along the way I discovered P.O.S.H. which couldn't have had a lovelier selection of holiday goods. I would love to visit again. The last morning included a stop at the bean, and then back to KC! This was such an inspiring trip, hopefully I will find myself in the Windy City again soon.
