New Design for Chicks Throwing Bashes

Let me know thoughts-- can't BELIEVE the stationery show is 3 weeks away...yikes to the nth power.

A few snaps of relaxation

I particularly love the shot of the plane wing, with the cityscape just underneath it at the tip.... and of evan's grandmother, lovingly looking up at him.

Back from Palm Beach!

Just had a wonderful weekend sunning and EATING (let me underline and emphasize that as well) at Grandma Wagner's beautiful home in Florida. I have honestly never been fed so well in my life. Unfortunately, while running on the treadmill this morning, I realized that my zealous over consumption made my morning routine feel as if I had added a 7 lb fanny pack...to my stomach.

The many moods of Sweet P.

Oh Hi. You have treat for me? NO?!? KThanxbye.

Fierceness.

I love this shot of ren. It seriously looks like an album cover for a band in which she is the lead vocalist.

Lean Cuisine and martinis

Last night, the gang (me, ev, rennie, jim, brian, and johnny) all went to il cantinori for dinner. Ev and I have been before, and honestly, have always had fairly decent meals. Unfortunately, last night, we did not even get that. Jim was served his dish-- still in the tin foil. He accurately described it as a very nice Lean Cuisine. So instead of eating massive mounds of pasta.... we drank. ALOT. So much so that I feel really quite nasty today. Here are a few pics from last night--- and of course, I HAD to showcase rennie's new louboutins. My jealousy over those beautiful kicks borders on unhealthy.

TGIF NUGGETS!

May you have as much fun as me this evening....I'm off to a 'tini happy hour with the rebeccas, and will hopefully not end up in front of my building later in a shopping cart.

Someecards

If you haven't been to someecards.com, then I'm afraid I can't be friends with you. Most of the humor is pretty crass... but here are a couple of PG ones for the nugget cantina crowd. That means you, mom.

VH1 presents: Behind the Photo

Nothing worse than when the video is on instead of the camera. It seriously makes for the most ridiculous footage ever. As if the Kayne West sunglasses weren't already taking it there. My favorite part is the pained smiley face that masako is making.

Nuggets of the Week

Crumster, Evan Nuggets, and Tiph

Lucky Dinner Party: Part deux

Last night we had another work sponsored event at Los Dados... a great little mexican restaurant down in the meatpacking (again). We had a very long day of "organized fun", so unwinding with some margaritas and salty chips was the perfect end to a hectic 48 hours. As the night wore on and the drinks set in, dancing ensued. Will try to post clip of it later on. Nothing like a small room filled with music and rowdy magazine girls to make a night memorable/scandalous.

Lucky Dinner Party: Part one

This past monday, our publisher treated us to a wonderful dinner at bagatelle in the meatpacking district. I had never been to the restaurant before... and the ambiance was phenom. Huge arrangements with cherry blossoms appeared throughout the main dining room. I had worked on the menus/placecards/table cards, so it was great to see everything come together.

Askew Design Mover and Shaker

Special thanks to my adorable/beautiful sister, ada, who keeps me on track and is the best business woman I know (at the tender age of 23).

Bringing a Little Memphis to the Atl

Lizzie is hosting a big Memphis in May party at her new home in Atlanta this spring, and has asked me to do the invite. Here is the first round. Love working with Memphis icons.

Stick it Sister

I LOVE the way the mama panda freeze frames, and then looks at the camera as if to say "please tell me the tapes were rolling and you got that"

The Wakeforest Posse

The finalized card characters: Beth, Lauren, Allison, Louise, and Catherine

Kitty Yoga

Signs of Spring

Even though Sunday was semi-dreary, the small buds forming on trees gave us a hope that spring will soon be upon us.

Pizza Pow Wow on the Upper West

OMG. The pizza festival held at the Geoffroys was beyond words. Delicious wines, eats, and sweets all around. Ren and I had a marathon-ish walk/run along the Hudson path earlier in the day-- only to top if off with a huge meal, which honestly, we deserved. Ev slaved away in the kitchen, making the dough, and preparing all the toppings. The final pizza of the night.... cavier marscapone! I've never tasted anything quite so amazing. Thanks to all for making the night happen.

Friday Night at Supper

It was so great to see all the Wakeforest girls.... especially the hilariously wonderful Louise Cherry. Dinner, drinks, and late night mayhem ensued.

TGIF NUGGETS!

Musty See!

While looking for apartments for sale in New York Times online real estate section, evan came across this gem. Here's the description they included:
"Parasites Awaits punning loft priced melow market in a gorgeous newd develop in one of NY's layout that includes a large master broom with private bath, premium custom kitchen, abundant closest, and to top it off - customer made windows. Musty see to believe!"

Parasites Await?!?!!? Holy bed bugs. Although..... it DOES include a master broom, which is pretty special. The lesson here: never mix a non-english speaking typist with spellcheck.

Saturday Pizzathon

Last weekend, Evan surprised and amazed me once again with his culinary skills. He made (drumroll)..... a pizza FROM SCRATCH (evidence above). It really was the most delicious thing I've ever tasted....so much so that I've had dreams of being reunited with it. And thankfully, thanks to Linda, I will be! The Geoffroys are having a pizzathon this saturday, where evan will delight the crowds with numerous homemade pizzas. Our job is to watch with wine glasses in hand, ooh'ing and ahh'ing.

Textural Treats

Found these gorgeous photographs of textures at istockphoto.com. Might have to buy them and blow them up for wall art.

Mood Boards

I haven't done a mood board in quite some time, and I have to say, once I started it (sort of begrudgingly) I really got into it. My favorite part of these photos is Jen holding the board, and just a little tuft of hair peeking over the top. What a doll.

No seriously...

Drunk dancing by yourself at a wedding reception is all the rage this year.

Is It Time to Go Home Yet?

Illustration brought to you by an extremely bored designer.

Nuggets Of the Week

Miss Katie J (aka, my bar twin) and T.J.

Santiago and spirals

Last Labor day weekend, my parents joined us at the Cape, and over dinner, Dad enlightened the crowd of the beautiful architectural feats of Santiago Calatrava. His ability to transform a space with a form that is both fluid and delicate, is truly inspiring. Because of his aesthetic, I have decided to try to incorporate spirographs in my design proposal for our yearly wrap kit. We'll see how it goes... here is a very quick start.

To view the breadth of his work, go to calatrava.com