tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33016938365794328802024-03-13T14:55:57.676-04:00Lovely Piecesdesign, pattern, illustrationAshleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01175939516408302581noreply@blogger.comBlogger416125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3301693836579432880.post-69068809509353272132013-03-11T15:07:00.000-04:002013-03-11T15:07:03.281-04:00Big news!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hey guys, I know it's been a little time since the last post - but, BIG news, we have a <a href="http://finedaypress.com/">brand new website</a>!! I'm pretty darn excited about it.<br />
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It's cleaner and more streamlined than the old site, so the colorful products really pop. It's also a much more comprehensive site, with a built-in blog, design studio, and e-commerce shop. Now, in addition to the etsy shop, you can also buy our products right on our site.<br />
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The other big, big news is our new <b><a href="http://www.finedaypress.com/wedding/">Watercolor Wedding Collection</a></b>! The invitation designs were created using my colorful, textured watercolor illustrations, and pair with modern typography choices that you can mix and match with the different watercolor designs. The other super cool thing is that you can order these invitations right on our site! (I know!)<br />
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A lot of time was spent carefully crafting the user experience for ordering the watercolor wedding invitations. You can select quantities, color, type style and add in all of your event information easily when placing your order. Take a moment to visit our site and let me know what you think! I'd LOVE to hear your feedback.<br />
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Lastly, this will be the final post at this location. Future traffic will re-direct to the blog on our new site, where we'll be posting news, inspiration and other fun stuff from now on. <a href="http://finedaypress.com/blog">Go there now!</a><br />
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Thank you for taking a look!<br />
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Stock up on Valentines, birthdays, thank yous - or pick up our metallic pocket journals - all at 20% off in the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/finedaypress">shop</a>! Enter coupon code "VAL2013" when you checkout.<br />
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Yay!Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15443330745479082794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3301693836579432880.post-3084488911014592522013-01-05T17:05:00.002-05:002013-01-05T17:10:58.081-05:00Happy 2013<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Welcome to 2013!<br />
(a few days late, I know... It was a busy week!)<br />
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I've set some pretty big goals for this year; among them:<br />
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• launching our new website with e-commerce (I'm super excited about this!)<br />
• launching our new series of wedding invitations<br />
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• preparing a new collection for this year's National Stationery Show (my fourth time exhibiting!)<br />
• possibly some bigger life changes down the road later in the year?<br />
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While I work toward these projects (and keep up with my freelance clients and all the craziness of the day-to-day), I'm resolving to try to work from a place of JOY, not stress. I'm so thankful to have a creative career that I love. The goal is not perfection, but just to keep moving forward and keep putting positive vibes out there (allowing for occasional grumpypants days of course).<br />
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I wish you all a joyful new year!<br />
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P.S. If you want the heads-up when our new watercolor wedding collection launches, please sign up for our mailing list on the website. (we won't spam you, promise.)<br />
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(above image copyright Fine Day Press) Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15443330745479082794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3301693836579432880.post-63734850966043482732012-12-21T10:50:00.001-05:002012-12-21T10:50:19.531-05:00Tomorrow!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Last minute shoppers, unite! Come and visit me and a bunch<br />
of awesome vendors (plus food + drinks) at <a href="http://www.littlefieldnyc.com/">Littlefield</a> tomorrow<br />
for Brooklyn Craft Central's <a href="http://events.brokelyn.com/event/view/Qufp1zG5xcU=/new-york/littlefield/brooklyn-craft-central-5th-annual-holiday-market">Holiday Market</a>!<br />
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It's my last holiday event before some much needed R & R. Looking<br />
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Come and join me tonight at Brooklyn Art Library's holiday extravaganza!<br />
<span class="userContent">Holiday crafting + wine, what could be better? I'll be giving a demo and </span><br />
<span class="userContent">you can learn all my magical collage secrets....</span>Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15443330745479082794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3301693836579432880.post-10149512493817412732012-12-13T14:03:00.001-05:002012-12-13T14:03:34.502-05:00Bright Little Things<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Cute, bright things to stuff in your stocking, from top to bottom:<br />
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<a href="http://www.marcjacobs.com/marc-jacobs/womens/bags-and-accessories/c3122417/anabela?sort=">Anabela wallet</a> by Marc Jacobs, <a href="http://shop.hammocksandhightea.com/category/dopp-kits">Chevron striped dopp kit</a> (via <a href="http://paperhounds.blogspot.com/">Paper Hounds</a> blog),<br />
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Have you sent out holiday cards yet? I haven't!! It will happen ... it's just that December always sneaks up so quickly. One minute it's Halloween and then next thing you know, BAM!<br />
Christmas time.<br />
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We're having a super duper 40% off sale on ALL of our <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/finedaypress?section_id=7454342">holiday cards</a> - singles, boxed sets, letterpress, you name it. Check out the holiday section of our shop <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/finedaypress?section_id=7454342">right here</a>.<br />
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I'm also running dangerously low on <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/113059414/2013-wall-calendar-12-watercolor">2013 Wall Calendars</a>, so if you've had your eye on it, better pick one up before they disappear!<br />
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Here are some ooey gooey grilled cheese sandwiches I found via Pinterest:<br />
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From top to bottom: <a href="http://www.acouplecooks.com/2012/04/spinach-artichoke-grilled-cheese/">Spinach grilled cheese</a>, <a href="http://bsinthekitchen.com/jalapeno-popper-grilled-cheese-sandwich/#more-2057">Jalapeno grilled cheese</a>, <br /><a href="http://www.closetcooking.com/2011/12/mushroom-grilled-cheese-sandwich-aka.html">Mushroom & thyme grilled cheese</a> <br />
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Above: Fun, brightly colored felt ornaments via the <a href="http://www.purlbee.com/the-purl-bee/2012/11/27/a-trio-of-felt-ornaments.html">Purl Bee</a>.<br />
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Below: Modern & cute DIY Advent calendar "town" by <a href="http://www.mrprintables.com/christmas-advent-calendar-street.html">Mr. Printables</a><br />
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We're delighted to be a part of this <a href="https://www.onekingslane.com/sales/17303">special sale event</a> on One King's Lane today! <br />
The sale includes some fabulous gift wrap, ribbon, gift tags & holiday cards <br />
(including our mod holiday tree and candy cane cards, above), so check it out...Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15443330745479082794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3301693836579432880.post-62882610731576829642012-11-16T13:12:00.001-05:002012-11-16T13:14:29.096-05:00Friday eye candy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Beautifully drippy paintings by <a href="http://www.gilligangrantgallery.com.au/g1/album11">Arite Kannavos</a>. Have a great weekend! <br />
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I hate saying no. I don't know why, if it's some kind of innate people-pleasing thing, or not wanting to miss out on anything. I have a hard time with that word. As a small biz owner who works with a number of different clients, my initial impulse is to say "Yes, yes yes!" to every project that comes my way.<br />
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But, over the past few years on this journey, I've learned that this isn't always the best thing to do. Trust your gut. It's really easy to ignore the tiny little voice of intuition, that so often gets drowned out with the din of everyday life. When I've gone against it, I've found myself in situations that are less than ideal. I've been able to look back on a few occasions and realized that my intuition was there all along, I just didn't hear her.<br />
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I've had two situations recently where I've had to flex that "No" muscle (it gets stronger the more you use it). In one case, a client was continually pushing for work beyond the scope of our project, but did not want to pay for the additional services. So I said no. The client then wanted a refund on the services already completed - Again, I said no. <br />
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Let's say you go to the dentist and get a cleaning. Then, after the cleaning, you decide you want braces, too, for free. The dentist (logically) refuses. Would you then expect a refund on the cleaning that's already been done? I don't think so.<br />
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The second situation was a little different. This one was a more of a gray area, and I struggled with my decision (again, listening to that tiny voice). The project was for a good cause and a bit more high profile. But it's completely pro-bono. As a still-struggling small business, I wasn't sure I had the resources to take on the project. Additionally, in order to do the project well, it would take a fairly significant time investment during what is already an incredibly busy time of year for me. But I think the biggest factor in the decision was an intuition thing, that I just wasn't sure the client valued my time or input, and when it's pro-bono you need to be fully committed. So I said no, somewhat reluctantly.<br />
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In both of the above situations, I provided the clients with alternative solutions they could move forward with.<br />
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Keep in mind the big N-O is a powerful tool, to be wielded with care. You'll know when you've used it correctly because you'll feel that a weight has been lifted. And you'll create more space for other more positive opportunities to come in. I still say yes <i>most</i> of the time! And I've been fortunate that the majority of my clients are a true pleasure to work with.Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15443330745479082794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3301693836579432880.post-69132344641327168212012-11-06T09:15:00.001-05:002012-11-06T09:15:40.611-05:00It goes without saying, but....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I found myself next to <a href="http://www.lovenaturenyc.com/">Love Nature NYC</a> at a craft market over a year ago and<br />
immediately fell in love with their all-natural body scrubs, soaps and candles <br />(as did my mom). <a href="http://www.lovenaturenyc.com/j/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=50&Itemid=172">Jared</a> recently launched a new line of beautifully packaged<br />
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pattern and material, never overdesigning and always creating something covetable. Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15443330745479082794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3301693836579432880.post-91700181335680486112012-10-22T09:47:00.002-04:002012-10-22T13:34:32.809-04:00Fall Finds<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Our gold foil and citron letterpress thank you card is featured in the most recent issue of <a href="http://stationerytrendsmag.com/">Stationery Trends</a>, along some other wonderful stationery design talents.<br />
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Hi there! Introducing are our newest art prints, the Mod collection!<br />
The <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/finedaypress?section_id=10172421">Mod Animal prints</a> can be personalized or blank, and make a fun<br />
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We're participating in a smashing stationery sale over at <a href="https://www.onekingslane.com/sales/16282">One King's Lane</a>,<br />
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I have been buried under a pile of work - <i>buried!</i> Finally digging my way out and seeing <br />
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Here are some colorful gems from NY Fashion Week, part of J. Crew's spring 2013 lineup. <br />
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It's been a busy August so far here at Fine Day Press!! Getting ready for our fall calendar orders, plus a few fun and demanding design projects, have kept my hands very full the past few weeks.<br />
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Smoothies are super easy to make when you have the ingredients on hand and ready to toss in the blender; this one makes a filling breakfast on a busy day.<br />
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We've been buying lots of summer fruits at the farmers market - especially peaches right now, yum. They're all so perfectly ripe that it can be hard to eat them before they go bad - I like to cut them into chunks and spread them out in the freezer in a large ziploc bag. Then you have fruit to use in smoothies all week.<br />
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Put in blender:<br />
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• half of a banana frozen - cut it into chunks before you freeze it for easier blending<br />
• handful of peaches<br />
• handful of strawberries<br />
• handful of spinach (trust me, you won't even taste it) <br />
• 1/4 cup plain greek yogurt (approximately - I just scoop a hunk in)<br />
• tsp chia seeds<br />
• 1/8 cup rolled oats (adds texture and fiber)<br />
• tbsp of honey or a little less <br />
• plain almond milk (just enough to cover the fruit - you can add a little more as you blend if it's too thick)<br />
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Enjoy!<br />
<br />Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15443330745479082794noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3301693836579432880.post-79842126146629266752012-08-01T14:34:00.001-04:002012-08-01T14:34:38.221-04:00healthy & delicious<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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(image via <a href="http://gourmandeinthekitchen.com/">Gourmande in the Kitchen</a>) <br />
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After a decadent weekend at the beach (hello, ice cream and fried clams! not together<br />
though, ew), I was looking for a delicious and simple summer salad. I love zucchini<br />
and use it all the time in stir frys, etc. I have had a "zucchini carpaccio" dish a few times<br />
at restaurants, and at the time, it seemed to me to fancy to whip up at home. Wrong!<br />
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This recipe on <a href="http://gourmandeinthekitchen.com/2012/zucchini-ribbon-salad-recipe/">Gourmande in the Kitchen</a> is easy and so delicious. I substituted basil for mint.Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15443330745479082794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3301693836579432880.post-17307039858994839892012-07-26T18:09:00.002-04:002012-07-26T18:09:52.398-04:00Montauk-bound<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm taking the day off tomorrow to head out to one of my favorite places, Montauk! <br />If you've never been there, it's a special place definitely worth the effort it takes <br />to get all the way to the very tippy top end of Long Island (3+ hours from NYC).<br />
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We go once a year with a big group of friends and it's always beyond fun. This year <br />will be a little different because my husband is bringing along his new friend - <br />a surfboard! He's excited to test it out, while I will lounge on shore with a stack of <br />magazines. Unless it's really hot out, I can't get more than my big toe into the <br />ice-cold Montauk waters. And with temps forecasted in the upper 70s this weekend, <br />it's not looking like a super sweaty weekend. We'll see!<br />
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For more pics, check out my <a href="http://pinterest.com/finedaypress/montauk/">Montauk Pinboard</a>.<br />
Bon week-end amis!<br />
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I am obsessed with these whisks by product design gurus <a href="http://www.ding3000.com/en.html">Ding3000</a><br />
for Normann Copenhagen that I first saw in House Beautiful:<br />
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One of my least favorite kitchen tasks is cleaning egg goo (or a thick<br />
roux, etc..) off all those curvy, intertwine-y parts on a traditional whisk.<br />
This design totally eliminates that problem, AND when they're not<br />
in use, you can make them nice and skinny. Space savers are always<br />
appreciated in NYC apartments. Now, the only problem is that the<br />
great color combinations make it hard to decide which one to buy!!<br />
I'm definitely leaning towards lavender or mint. <br />
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You can buy one right here at <a href="http://www.gretelhome.com/">Gretel Home</a>!<br />
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