so i've been m.i.a. these last few thursdays putting energy into a yoga event for haiti. hoping you can join us if you are near the connecticut shoreline this tuesday.
during these last few months i've also been rethinking our blog. so on this the anniversary of bespoke, i am excited to announce we are undergoing a refocus and redesign. excited to launch and share with you.
in the meantime, happy birthday bespoke, farewell to this last post of 'ideas take shape when they are shared' and. . .cheers to love today. hope you can unplug and spend it with your favorites.
ox
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just a sneak a peak at what's to come with our team's style me pretty challenge. . .i fell in love with this quote, used it for inspiration when creating the stationery, then decided to typeset it. lucky me, steve depino captured it with his lens.
stay tuned. more eye candy to follow.
[above image courtesy of steve depino]
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here are some great promos from industry friends that are just in time for valentine's day. . .
master jeweler peter indorf is running a beyond fabulous valentine promotion for the truly creative romantic: bring your handmade valentine to the store for a chance to win a $500 gift card. there are two categories to enter: most beautiful and most romantic, let your creativity soar so you'll have double the chance to win. i'd love to take a chance, but pretty sure we're disqualified as they've asked us to design some special promotional materials. but you can learn more here.
and the lovely chamard valentine event and fashion show is this saturday. a few seats are still available so reserve your spot today. for details and to rsvp please click here.
and did you hear. . .dailycandy.com that online phenom that was around when the blogging world was still in diapers is launching dailycandy weddings! [thanks ab for the heads up] you can sign up here, and while you are at it they've partnered with crate & barrel to give away an ultimate wedding—one with a $100,000 budget—to one lucky couple. more of the sweet contest details are here.
and speaking of giveaways, we were featured on style me pretty yesterday as part of the design team for their deserving couple giveaway organized by jessica's country flowers. in just one day jessica has received over 70 entries. we excited to be a part of something so amazing. read more about it here. and we'll be sure to keep you posted as details unfold.
[above images courtesy of each company's site]
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i've always loved valentine's day, so when roxanne coady of rj julia booksellers fame asked us to design valentine packaging for just the right book [jtrb], we jumped at the chance. understanding that this gift program is a premium service or a 'selected purchase' we needed compelling packaging—something experiential with a dash of the unexpected.
with that in mind, we based our packaging concept on japanese furoshiki, the ancient art of fabric wrapping that just exudes a quiet elegance. i first experienced furoshiki 16 years ago when i registered for wedding gifts at felissimo in nyc—in those days that clodagh-designed townhouse at 10 West 56th Street was a refuge for me during lunch hour.
furoshiki marries a luxurious feel with an eco-friendly sensibility. it was a perfect fit for JTRB. once the concept was approved, we enlisted the undeniably talented joanne schmaltz [did you catch our earlier post on joanne?] to capture the essence of the design. everyone raved. and now you can find it all together online here ! it really makes a great valentine gift for the one you love.
below is a closer look at the final packaging. would love to hear what you think. . .
the outer package, a two piece box sealed with custom wax and a woven two-toned ribbon
the custom wax seal and ribbon detail—"medicine for the soul" attributed to library at thebes
inside the box you'll find the furoshiki | japanese fabric wrap
the tip on with embossed logo and custom valentine insert which includes instructions on how to reuse/retie the furoshiki
and the lovely books with hand-made chocolates from our favorite confection shop given.
[all images courtesy of joanne schmaltz photography]
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wanted to share this upcoming trunk show at the white dress by the shore. fashion designer anne barge will be visiting our neck of the woods. pretty cool, right? read below for the details and make an appointment to meet this wedding industry icon.
[image created by stonington design+paperie]
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