New 2010 Calendar Styles...

So, we just had to put some shots up of our new 4x6 jewel case calendars... they are fab! (we are probably biased though!) We wanted to have a larger format calendar than our minis and business card versions that still didn't require a frame, etc. so, here we are! It's actuall a 6x4 calendar if you want to get really technical since it's a landscape version. We'll have them online in our store in the next few days - they are a steal at only $10 before the shipping, tax (if applicable) etc. and it's only 51 days until 2010 starts if you can even believe that. These calendars would make a great present for guys as well as gals since they are not frilly... and pink... they would mail really easy to your far-away friends (we'll even do that for you if you like!) and everyone at our shows have loved them!

Have a great week! More cool stuff to come soon!

Happy November!

Seriously, can it be November now? We'd like to report an instance of time moving at warp speed, please. Just like everyone else in the US, I woke up not sure what time it was today... but the sun was shining brillantly - a welcome sight in Nashville lately. I have been waiting for a glorious blue sky to take a few photos of a maple in the front yard before I have to pick up all of the leaves... so off I go. Except... on the way, I get sidetracked by the dew on some other plants and flowers. So, I thought while I was working on a new post, I'd share what Nature's idea of bling is. (and I'm pretty sure it rocks more than a lot of other bling does.) It's amazing how it just hangs on to the very edge of these plants... all perfectly spaced and shining so brillantly.

Happy November! Soon there will be some new calendar designs that we've just finished in a brand new style!

We'll be at Wedding 101 Tuesday Tasting!

It's almost the weekend and next Tuesday (October 13th) it's another Tuesday Tasting at Wedding 101. Here's the details:

Tuesday Tasting- An Exclusive Bridal Event Tuesday, October 13th, 6-8 p.m.Wedding 101 studio
At this tasting, brides and their guests will learn all about serving a signature drink at their affair with the help of Wedding 101's VIP Bartending and Jan-Bo's On the Rocks.

Other Featured Wedding 101 Vendors to meet:

Chef Penelope's Catering

Designs in Paper

Olia Zavozina Custom Gown Designer

Mint and Sage Photographic Artists

Bridal Opulence Weddings & Events & Favors

Brocade Design Arts (Floral Design)

Classic Party Rentals

Street Tuxedo

Renee Rathburn - Remax Realtor

So register and we'll see you there! We have some great paper products planned for the event - you'll have to come and see them!

It's a Special Pink Announcement!

It's October - and that's Breast Cancer Awareness Month... and we're proud to announce a special partnership with the Greater Nashville Affliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure®. If you're planning your wedding and trying to figure out what you can do for favors - and really don't know, we have a great solution! Make a donation in honor of your guests in lieu of favors... it's for a great cause. We've designed three different favor card options that you can purchase and we, in turn, donate 75 cents for every $1 for you. We've included a few shots of them below as well as our special edition 2010 pink calendar - which will keep you tickled pink all year!

Some important things you should know:

• 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime
• Breast cancer has no boundaries of age, gender, socio-economic or geographic location
• The key to survival is early detection - including regular mammograms, clinical exams and breast self-exams.

If you are in the Nashville area and looking for something fun to do next Saturday (the 10th), it's Race for the Cure day! For more details go to http://www.komen-nashville.org/ and don't forget the Pink Boutique is open for another week!

SO, instead of having to worry about what do to for favors, just give us a call, we'll have samples for you of our products or you can check them out at Wedding 101 in Franklin on our display. It would be an honor for your friends and families as guests at your wedding.

Pantone Spring 2010 Color Trends....

It's that time again - fashion week, new colors to think of for next year... and Pantone has released their color report for Spring 2010. We've got the colors --- and then we've paired them together for a few thoughts of inspiration as you are planning away... Enjoy!

See Designs in Paper.....

If you haven't checked out the Pink Boutique and you're in the Nashville area, you gotta go! It's open between now and October 9th --- we have cool special PINK edition calendars and notecards there and there's more pink that you can imagine! Also, grab your girlfriends and sign up for Race for the Cure on October 10th! Remember 1 in 8 women are diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime and early detection is the key to survival.





On Thursday night, we'll be at the Franklin Bridal Ball... come see our booth and check all our newest invitation styles, ideas, and just say HELLO. We're sure to have some awesome giveaways


And if you haven't been into Wedding 101 yet at the Factory, check us out there... or give us a call and we'll meet you there and talk about your event!

Friday Fotos...

This past weekend, Designs in Paper was present at the Enchanted Brides Show at Cheekwood... In fact, we were in a fabulous spot right in front of the fashion show, so we enjoyed the entire event! If you haven't been to Wedding 101 yet, you probably haven't seen our cool fabric ideas... so we thought we'd do a little view of them on this post -they're in the bottom right hand photo. If you want to see them up close and personal, check out the ones at Wedding 101 in the Factory or come see us at the Franklin Bridal Ball on Thursday,September 24th. For the brides who did see us at Cheekwood, THANKS for coming! We had an awesome business card/giveaway this time around --- and the Franklin Bridal Ball will be fabulous as well. (now if THAT doesn't have your curiosity up!) We'll post closeup shots of them soon as well, but for now, just wanted to put a few shots up from Cheekwood... Come see us at the Franklin Bridal Ball, get a cool business card and check out the incredibly fabulous ideas we have for your event... whatever it is!