Happy New Year!

2011 was a pretty good year for JPress (and I have no plans to slow down!) I was picked up by Joss and Main for a short sale, featured in Brides magazine and I increased my overall business by about 60%! Thank you to everyone who supported me this year and to everyone who checks in with my blog from time to time. I have LOTS planned for 2012 - so be sure to stay tuned! Happy New Year!

Merry Friday!

Well, I'm off to Kentucky for some good ole family fun and I absolutely can not wait! I'll be gone for close to a week, so until then have a super safe and happy holiday!

Featured in Brides!

I am so excited! A (totally stylish and fun) client of mine told me today that her wedding (which I did the invitations for) was featured on Brides.com as one of The Best Real Weddings of 2011!Kc and Justin were married in a private ceremony (with only their parents in attendance) and surprised their guests with the news during their "engagement" party! How fun!

3 months after the wedding, they hosted a reception aboard the Cherry Blossom riverboat.

Custom illustration of Washington D.C. by yours truly

Kc was such a super fun and creative bride to work with! Congrats Kc and Justin!

For a full list of Brides Best Weddings of 2011 click here.

New Designs!

Aside from all of the Holiday Card orders that I have been receiving, I have also been busy working on some new designs! Look for them in my Etsy Shop (coming soon) Enjoy~

Random Trends: Holiday Edition

Bacon

Bacon is so hot right now - and EVERYONE loves bacon (well, not everyone - but most people who aren't restricted by religious or dietary preferences do). Even The-Hardest-Person-in-the-World-to-Shop-For (probably) loves bacon. If you do have to accommodate your vegetarian or jewish buddies this Holiday season, you can always spring for the Bacon Bandages or Bacon wallet or Bacon toothpaste (although I'm not so sure about that one...) Do I like it? Nope - I LOVE it! Will I sport it? Yes - One of my friends recently made bacon, peanut butter cupcakes recently and I MISSED it - so disappointing! Do I think it will last for a while? I don't really see bacon going out of style, but the novelty items will probably die off sooner rather than later.

Fur

You can't walk into a store or go online without being tempted by a fur something-or-other these days. Thanks to PETA its generally not REAL fur, but it is soft and luxurious either way! Do I like it? I do. Will I sport it myself? Ya know - I don't think I have enough panache to pull it off and I definitely don't have enough fun place to wear it, so I guess (like capes and booties) I'll just have to appreciate this look from far.

Tribal

I love the whole tribal thing going on right now. It is such an interesting way to add some pattern and texture to your personal style. It could be something as simple as a necklace or a new pillow on your couch! Do I like it? I just said I did - pay attention! Will I sport in myself? Absolutely, actually (since I have kind of taken up archery) I have my eye on that arrow necklace.

Sparkles

With New Years approching fast - it's always nice to have a little sparkle on hand. I love this long gown, but (with a $2,300 price tag) I might have to settle for a top or skirt. Do I like it? Yup. Will I sport it myself? Yup - already have my eye on something and I am seriously considering the Toms - sparkle and comfort - I don't think I could ask for anything more!

Crazy-ass shorts

I have no idea how shorts are trendy in Winter - but they are. Do I like it? Yes, on supermodels or other mythical beings who are malnourished and legs literally look like sticks. It's not a look for the everyday girl... Will I sport it myself? Um, nah - like I said, it's too tough of a look to pull off - but- hey - good for you if you do/are able to! Rock on!

It already looks a lot like Christmas!

Back to our regularly scheduled Holiday orders! It's still not too late to order yours!

Happy Friday!

Flash Giveaway!

The first person to tweet me (@JPressSusan) wins their choice of 2012 Desk Calendar! Go!

Real Weddings - Caroline & Paul

Let's take a small break from Christmas Overload and check out an awesome beach wedding...

My good friends Paul & Caroline were married in Florida this past fall. I (unfortunately) was unable to go, but it appeared to be a super fun time and a beautiful wedding. Let's review!

Rehearsal Dinner Invitation

Clearly, Paul and Caroline have bad-ass senses of humor! They wanted an airbrushed invite and I was more than happy to oblige! Caroline specifically asked for the two dolphins kissing - hilarious!

Wedding Invitation

They wanted something sweet, relaxed and beachy - but not too beachy.

Love the soft colors for the bridesmaid dresses and the different yet coordinating Matron of Honor dress.

Love her dress!

Caroline also wanted her wedding stationery to coordinate, but not look the exact same as her invitations. I decided to keep the same color palette and incorporate a fleur de lis design (Caroline loves fleur de lis ). She absolutely loved the design!

All in all it looked like it was an amazing trip and I'm super jealous that I was unable to go! Congratulations, Paul & Caroline! I wish you a lifetime of happiness!

It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!

It's definitely not too late to order your Holiday Cards! To order your cards, please visit my Etsy Shop (click here) or email me your request at info@jpressdesigns.com. Check out a few of my most recent orders below!

Also, JNoPie, don't forget to gove me your info so I can get you your desk calendar! Congrats!