a little dose of color on a sunless day

It's been less than sunny here in big sky country. I have found myself daydreaming about warmer days which leads me to memories of San Diego late last year. Yesterday I ventured outside to take a photo of some planted pretties and when I looked at this picture, I immediately thought of the hibiscus bushes in my photos from San Diego. Don't you think they look related? I read that petunias originated in central and south america and the only color they are not available in is orange. I love petunias- a perfect dose of color on a sunless day.

bleu dahlia personalized stationery

More lovely notecards that will be going to volunteers at my neighborhood elementary school. Nice of the teachers to treat them, don't you think? These styles will be available soon at bleu dahlia.

scenic montana

More fun at bleu dahlia! My clients are moving and requested a happy announcement to let all their friends and family know where to find them. They are inspired by vintage signs, coca-cola red and shabby chic. This postcard will bring its message to each mailbox in a clear envelope to protect the red glitter heart marking the location of their new home on a map of Montana.
Cost- $60 design fee, $3 each card

signature item

Personalized stationery is really a great gift- perfect for teachers! This time of the year is busy at bleu dahlia, creating lots and lots of brightly colored florals, stripes and geometrics that are lucky enough to end up in the hands of very special teachers. At the affordable retail price of $23 for a box of 8 cards- it's perfect for your budget, and really- does the teacher want another apple? {If so- I have some really cute apple stationery}. Limited but super stylish collections are available online, if you have something else in mind, simply e-mail me and I'll fill your gift giving needs before the last day of school and with free delivery in the Billings area!

preppy birthday table

Saturday morning we celebrated the beginning of birthday week for my daughter. Birthday week begins with big breakfast at our house. I pulled out the LuRay Pastels, Fiesta and McCoy to create a preppy color story for the morning. started collecting the LuRay about a million years ago. I mixed the pink plates with my green fiesta plates. I'm not a fiesta collector, the products just makes sense with a family. It's so sturdy and the colors are fantastic. Forgive me for not knowing the name of this green- I'm thinking chartreuse? Anybody out there know for sure? My son gave each placesetting a hat made out of an IKEA green napkin. The coffee cups and bowls are mid-century McCoy, and I do love them. Mixing and matching is a good thing.

birthday girl airlines!

This is really fun. Inspired by a "ticket jacket" given to me from my friends in Seattle. The jacket arrived in the mail and was filled with my birthday itinerary of fun in Seattle and of course gift cards for coffee on the way.

This derivative is a birthday card that sets the mood for a surprise trip to Vegas for a 65th birthday, staying at Paris Las Vegas Casino. A super special trip between sisters!
Remember when you actually had to have a ticket when you traveled?
This ticket is for a flight on Birthday Girl Airlines, the actual travel itinerary is tucked behind.
I'm sure there will be plenty of champagne and good times.

day to evening challenge

My client requested an invitation for her sister. It needed to be two things in one, an invitation to the bridal shower and an invitation to the bachelorette party, both on the same day. Needed to be fun and promise of the good times to come, but Gramma was also going to see it, so it couldn't be to...too- if you know what I mean. Came out well I think...
Cost: $60 design fee, $10 each.