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Minted Holiday Party Challenge & More

04 Friday Jul 2014

Posted by melissaoconnor in Art & Design, News

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festive, forest, gold, gold foil, gray star design, haunted wood, holiday party, invitations, minted, minted challenge, nature, new year party, photography, prince edward island, trees

Hi all. First off, I hope you all have a happy and safe 4th of July! I wanted to announce that the Minted Holiday Party Challenge is now open for voting. Since I’ve been busy these past few weeks I was only able to submit two designs, both of which I really love. A little bit of glitz and glam on these, perfect for the festive holiday. Please feel free to check them out and vote if you’re up for it.

Minted Holiday Party Challenge & More

Minted Holiday Party Challenge & More

And now for some good news I am excited to share. The winners have been announced for the Eye of the Beholder Challenge, and my photograph ‘Haunted Wood’ was an editor pick! I am so excited for my first win on Minted and couldn’t be happier. Soon it will be for sale on their website, how cool is that? I am so stoked!

Minted Holiday Party Challenge & More

Minted Holiday Challenge: Part 2

18 Wednesday Jun 2014

Posted by melissaoconnor in Art & Design

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candy canes, christmas, christmas cards, christmas tree, gift of joy, gray star design, happy holiday, hat, joy, joyful holiday, love, merry, minted challenge, mittens, noel, peace, snowman, wreath

So, here we go again! The Minted Non-Photo Holiday Challenge is now open for voting and what an awesome variety of designs yet again. Minted really knows how to bring talented designers together to showcase their superb skills, for real. I am happy to be a part of another challenge  and share my submissions with you all. Voting is appreciated! You can do so by clicking on each design. Thank you! Don’t forget to check out the other submissions and share your vote for them as well.

Minted Holiday Challenge: Part 2 - The Gift of Joy

 

Minted Holiday Challenge: Part 2 - Joy, Love, Peace

 

Minted Holiday Challenge: Part 2 - Vintage Noel

Minted Holiday Challenge: Part 2 - Warm Cozy Holiday

Minted Holiday Challenge: Part 2 - Joyful Holiday

 

Minted Holiday Challenge: Part 2 - Chalkboard Cheer

Magnolia Rouge: Romantic Issue Faves

09 Monday Jun 2014

Posted by melissaoconnor in Art & Design, Events & Parties, Real Weddings, Weddings

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Alexander James Photography, Annabella Charles Photography, B. Dunlap, Brautmode Koln, Calligraphy, Chancey Charm, Emmy-Ray Design, Everbloom Designs, Fleurs de Fallon, floral, flowers, Greta Kenyon, Haute Horticulture, Jen Huang, Joy Proctor Design, Kelly Kaufman Design, Lavender & Rose, Leaf & Honey, Lily Deluxe Blumen, Lindsay Coletta, Magnolia Rouge, Miette, Odalys Mendez, Patisserie, Romantic Issue, Rylee Hitchner, Stephanie Kapra, Sweet Sensations, table settings, The Fozzy Book, The Scootabaker, Vicki Grafton Photography, Wayne Riley Flowers, wedding bouquet, wedding cake, wedding invitations, weddings

A little late, I know, but I just viewed the fourth issue of Magnolia Rouge and of course, I am inspired. I always share my favorites so expect to find tons of eye candy below. The Romantic Issue is filled with beautiful photographs, whimsy elements, and pages overflowing with talent. Enjoy!

Magnolia Rouge: Issue 4 Faves
Photography by Jen Huang | Floral Design by Fleurs de Fallon | Cake by Miette

Magnolia Rouge: Issue 4 Faves

Magnolia Rouge: Issue 4 Faves

Magnolia Rouge: Issue 4 Faves

Magnolia Rouge: Issue 4 Faves
Photography by Rylee Hitchner | Styling & Event Design by Joy Proctor Design | Floral Design by Kelly Kaufman Design | Calligraphy by The Fozzy Book | Cake by The Scootabaker

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Magnolia Rouge: Issue 4 Faves
Photography by Alexander James Photography | Styling by Lavender & Rose | Floral Design by Wayne Riley Flowers

Magnolia Rouge: Issue 4 Faves

Magnolia Rouge: Issue 4 Faves

Magnolia Rouge: Issue 4 Faves
Photography by Vicki Grafton Photography and Stephanie Kapra | Floral Design by Lily Deluxe Blumen | Cake & Desserts by Patisserie | Calligraphy & Stationary by B. Dunlap | Headpieces & Belt by Emmy-Ray Design | Dress by Brautmode Koln

Magnolia Rouge: Issue 4 Faves
Photography by Odalys Mendez | Design & Planning by Chancey Charm | Floral Design by Lindsay Coletta | Cake by Sweet Sensations

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Magnolia Rouge: Issue 4 Faves
Photography by Greta Kenyon | Floral Designs by Leaf & Honey

Magnolia Rouge: Issue 4 Faves

Magnolia Rouge: Issue 4 Faves
Photography by Annabella Charles Photography | Floral Design by Haute Horticulture | Styling by Everbloom Designs

 

Dolan Geiman + Night Owl Paper Goods

21 Wednesday May 2014

Posted by melissaoconnor in Art & Design, Featured Artists

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3-D assemblage, animals, collage, Dolan Geiman, earth, environment, fauna, floral, folk art, folksy, mixed media, nature, Night Owl Paper Goods, notebooks, painting, paper goods, southern style, stationary, Virginia, wood calendars

This week my good friends over at Night Owl Paper Goods shared with me a new collection they are offering and its really is something beautiful. They teamed up with mixed media artist, Dolan Geiman, and created a truly unique collection of paper goods, wood calendars, and notebooks. It makes sense that these two would collaborate since the earth and nature are on top of both their inspiration lists. With a passion for the environment, as well as floral and fauna motifs and modern-yet-folksy style, you can see how they can easily create a magical line of products together.

Geiman’s work is highly influenced by the outdoors and mixed with southern style, which is clearly shown through his folk creations. He is a trained artist in printmaking and sculpture and has a wide range of mediums from painting and collage to 3-D assemblage. You might have seen his work featured in various media like Fossil, Anthropologie, Pendleton and more. He is an advocate for green design and business and currently works in Chicago with his wife but was born and raised in Virginia. I highly recommend you check out his work, its beautiful.

Dolan Geiman + Night Owl Paper Goods

The big debut was this week at the National Stationary Show in NYC from May 18 to today and I am sure it was a big hit. Here is a little peek into the collection. Enjoy!

Dolan Geiman + Night Owl Paper Goods

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