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Welcome to the world, little Parker!

My baby had a baby! Welcome to the posse wee grandson.

Momentous for many reasons, this birth announcement commission from my daughter (no charge) takes me full circle in my career. Initially designing the birth announcement for my son, Noel, in 1990 (press-type, pre-computer!), then following soon after with a cute rabbit-themed announcement for my daughter, Hallie, in 1992…following with the grand finale of daughter Corey’s 1995 jack-in-the-box illustration (computer!), my life as an illustrator and designer really kicked off when I became a mom. Now, 33 years later, I am a grandmother and pleased as punch to illustrate baby Parker’s birth announcement, and matching thank you notes.

Ain’t life grand?

Slightly distracted as I plan the logistics of a really cool project across the pond.

love springs eternal

This project took the cake for cultured and cool! Inspired by the delightful architectural details of the famed Alfred DuPont Building in Miami, it wasn’t a stretch to collaborate with this clever bride to steer the color story to glittering gold!

Sketching the building was a triumph: the Art Deco proportions were perfect for the Save The Date card. The former bank vault was to be the site for a cocktail gathering, and fascinating to draw. Finally, the ornate grillwork of the lobby itself inspired the heading for the invitation. Some say, less is best, but in this case, more is best!

Ready for more wedding commissions, send them my way.