Peppermints and Foil

A design I'm working on for next year's holiday invites-- oh yes, Tiffanys is getting uber organized. Hoping to engrave our blue, but then foil the red, for a little pizazz. It's interesting how the peppermints practically have dimension-- all thanks to working with negative space.

Happiness

Hooray! from Nugget Cantina on Vimeo.
Is seeing your train shooting through the tunnel to come take you home after a long day at work.

Working away on my Xmas Card

Yes, Lucky Magazine Ladies, I saw that fab holiday card you did and wanted to do a sophie-version. The use of a retro-fun tree was genius. Anyway, more to come.

Stamps for RB

Possible contenders to use as zazzle postage on the fun and adorably chic save-the-dates that Rebecca B helped dream up. That lady has a great nose for design.

Baby Announcement Options for Virg

So Virginia's precious little chicken nugget needs a proper introduction to the world-- I've been working on make a fun announcement for her. Here are some preliminary options.

Sweetpea Can't Believe Her Feline Eyes

She never thought she'd see the day.

New York Going Nuts

Celebration in the streets from Nugget Cantina on Vimeo.
When it suddenly flashed on the screen last night that Obama had won, Kimmons, Crumley and I erupted into spastic jumping and shouting--- only to find that we were not alone. At one point, we looked out the window, and EVERYONE was shouting out their window with joy. I captured this shortly afterwards-- but the roar in the streets, the cars honking, all of it was just such an incredible celebration.

THANK GOD

What an amazing night.

My fav picture of the night

Jen and Barbs, talking politics over vino.

Lucky Reunion

Last night I grabbed drinks with good friends-- amazing designers that I worked with during my days at Lucky Magazine. We headed over to the posh Bar 44 in the Royalton Hotel. It has superb lighting coupled with modern interior design-- the perfect place to lavishly unwind after a long day at work-- all in front of chic, oversized fireplaces. It certainly hurt our wallets a bit, but it was worth it.

Turkey Time

Last Thursday night, the NYC alumni of St. Mary's got together. It was wonderful to see old classmates (Sigrid and Jessica)--- and to meet all the younger graduates (so bright-eyed and bushy-tailed). Impressively, out of our graduating class of 44 (people, not year, geesh), we have 5 SMS'ers in the city. Now if only we could create some sort of senior den-like haven for those days when we want to wear pajamas and binge-eat cookies. Maybe it could be a little apt somewhere in the city?

Oh, and did I mention that Virginia brought her precious little newborn peanut? She was tiny. So, so tiny. Like burritos from Chipotle are bigger than her. If she had a little honey mustard sauce on her, I might have mistaken her for a chicken nugget. THANKFULLY I did not.


*photo courtesy of Sigrid

Napkins for Ren's Shower

I love fun design details for an event.... even down to the napkins. Here are a few options for the big baby shower.

RSVP'ing

A little friendly email reminder I sent out yesterday to those who have not responded. I know personally I'm always so bad about Rsvp'ing to events-- it will be on my list of New Year's Resolutions this year. That, and breaking my french fry addiction-- although I might have to check into rehab for that. I wish I could quit you, you little fried sticks of heaven.

Askew Family Christmas Cards

For the last two years, I've been designing our family card, and am looking forward to starting on this year's look. Obviously, the silos must stay (and be updated), but am hoping to change around the format a little more. And yes Dad, I promise to get them to you ON TIME this year...

The Apartment Blue Print

Almost in it's final stages... a few changes to come to the layout, courtesy of Papa Askew. I will have to find the original-- we definitely are changing ALOT of what is already there. But when it's done (in like 5 years from now) it will be amazing.

My Night, in a Nutshell.

Have a wonderful weekend! Ev and I are off to buy lobsters (the TODAY show claimed they are cheaper than baloney) for our delicious dinner.

Apple Pickin': The New Contact Sport

Apple Picker Extraordinaire from Nugget Cantina on Vimeo.

For All You Procrastinators Out There...

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Gatsbyish Event

An invite revamp for a Junior League event to be held in Memphis this winter. Wanted to keep it modern, sophisticated, and formal feeling. Bickham typeface to the rescue!

Blue Hill-- continued

A few more views of the restaurant and premises. If you haven't been, save your pennies right this second, and call and make a reservation. It's beyond worth it.