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 June 6 & 7 exclusively at the Lynn Mitchell Group Showroom in LA! See you there!
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---| HAPPY NEW YEAR!

"Just because you start the day with a plan, doesn't mean you have to follow it..."

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DEATH OF PRINT MEDIA?

Heartbroken, laying in piles of my Gourmet subscriptions that date back to the last 10 years-there are more, but these are the most accessible at this moment-I can't believe what I just read.... "Conde Nast Closing Gourmet Magazine". After 68 years one would think about a bi-monthly subscription or ask the subscribers to pay a little more per subscription before just saying good-bye altogether? I left Bon Appetit for the new direction of Gourmet years ago, so I guess my remaining subscription will go back to a very basic BA. Soon, what will become of print media with all of these closures? With nothing left to print, are printers next? From where I stand, which most of the time is behind a century old vintage Letterpress, I certainly hope not.

Alas, Gourmet, you will be missed in my kitchen.

YES, WE DO WEDDINGS...

We live in the world of unique, different and anything is possible. We design with all aspects of your special event in mind. We thrive on intriguing first impressions, subtle details and the phrase, " I have never seen anything like this before..." and we love it when our clients smile. Our residence, no question, is outside the box.

For more information....

{ Project Wedding }

{ Wedding Wire }

{ Martha Stewart Weddings }

{ Best San Francisco Weddings }

EARTHBOUND FARM CHEF WALK...

Earthbound Farm kicked off their annual Chef Walk in Carmel Valley today. It is always wonderful to get out in the "dirt" and harvest. If you are not familiar with the Chef Walk, it goes like this. A guest Chef, {in this case my husband Craig} and farmer Mark {a fellow hillbilly} escort guest to the fields to walk, talk, learn and harvest what's in season. The Chef then demonstrates a dish or two with the bounty for all to enjoy. You leave with a new recipe, your produce and a "thing or two"'' about healthy organic growth as Earthbound Farm celebrates 25 years of Food to live by. Today the menu was based around Baby Gem Lettuces and Savoy Spinach resulting in 2 amazing salads! {even if he is my husband...they were great!} For the recipes click the links below although it takes a few days to post. What does this have to do with Letterpress you ask? Countless Inspiration for new eco-friendly Wedding Invitation designs and recalling a wonderful idea for Wedding Parties. The Idea comes from a conversation at a local Bridal event with Janice Twomey, the catering sales manager at Carmel Valley Ranch. Why not arrange for a "Wedding Party Chef Walk" as part of the celebration with family and friends? I think it is an amazing idea for the perfect "green" addition to your wedding celebration.

http://www.ebfarm.com/

BACK FROM NEW YORK...

A tattered feed sack was my inspiration for 2009... weathered ticking stripes, blind letterpress, faded ink impression, stiching and cottage florals. Just got home and getting reorganized after the New York Stationery Show. Check out the Greetings ETC May/June 2009 issue...Letterpress article included Fresh Heifers Letterpress in a very timely article by Joann fink ...Affordable Luxury.