orange and turquoise

Orange and turquoise. I love, love these two colors together for any invitation. I have seen these colors all over the place this summer, especially in home decor accents!

bad-to-the-minton

I don't know about you, but I don't think I have played the game, Badminton, since I was a young lady in the 80's with tight-rolled jeans and curled bangs held up with extra-strength hairspray. Lovely image, I know. I've played lots of tennis (me = horrible at tennis) since then, but no badminton.

I was so excited to design a badminton tournament invitation recently!

What a great group of parents that got together and brainstormed a fun, graduation party, but with some flare! And what better than a tournament... because whether we admit it or not, we all like a little friendly competition now and then!

It's all in the details when it comes to parties and designs. The tournament was being hosted on a crisp green lawn overlooking Mobile Bay. The invitation was printed with a racquet pattern background and an abstract shuttlecock displaying the graduates school colors. And everyone invited to the fabulous party was asked to wear white attire! I don't know about you, but I get so excited for any party that asks to provide a particular attire, especially when it's not Halloween.

I'm sure these special guest of honors had a blast celebrating while striking a feathered shuttle over a net! I wonder who won?

bbq

Who doesn't love a bar-b-que? If not for the food, definitely for the togetherness. A laid back, all American approach to celebration of family and friends. These invitations remind me of holidays, especially the fourth of July, which happens to be right around the corner! Gosh, is it almost July already?

au pair

I designed this postcard for a customer looking to attract clients with children. Amelia had a great idea of what she wanted the design to look like, but just couldn't actually design it on paper. So after an initial meeting we shared ideas and this is what we came up with.

Amelia is a temporary au pair. She will stay with your kiddos for weekends that your husband may steal you away on a surprise get-a-way or during the weeknights when you have an out-of-town conference to attend. She wanted postcards placed at gift stores, children's clothing stores and also to hand out that spoke to both the parent and child. I was very happy with the end result, as I think Amelia was as well! I know if I saw this postcard sitting on a checkout counter, I would have to pick it up and see what it was all about :)

low country boil

How much fun would it be to have a low country boil for Father's Day this weekend? Sounds like a good time to me. Although I don't love shrimp, I do love a reason to get together and celebrate!

Whether it's Father's Day, a birthday, graduation, wedding shower or a farewell send-off to college, a Low Country Boil always seems to be a good way to celebrate.

fiesta

If you know me personally or my family, then you know we are down for a visit to the local Mexican restaurant any night of the week (sometimes we have been known to frequent twice a week - once on a week night and once a weekend!) Obsessed, much? Even Bennett loves chips and salsa and LOVES cheese quesadillas! So I was so excited to have two different requests for Mexican Fiesta Invitations! My love of ritas and fajitas could come to life with my love of design - and my two worlds collide :)

honey-do

How great is this? A honeycomb honey-do list!

gifts

Check out this adorable tag Whitni chose to attach to the One Thousand Gifts book... her hostess gifts for her baby shower. What a great gift to receive from someone. And all tied together with a potted plant too!



Image is courtesy of Amazon.com

ladies night

What a way to celebrate a bachelorette party... NOLA style. Play, Shop and eat Beignets!

rice designs lately

Looks like it's already been a month since I have posted anything on the blog... time flies when you are busy, which is wonderful news for me and Rice Design followers, as I have many new designs to share!

Below are a few Bachelorette Party invitations. One last fling before the wedding bells ring!



Below are a few custom Birthday Party invitations. Whether it's pajamas, pirates or picnics, Rice Designs can custom create your perfect invitation!





Below are two Baby Shower invitations for both boys and girls... One being traditional and the other modern!



Below are two Miscellaneous invitations I designed for fundraising events. Let me know if you ever need creative work to promote a special event in your area!



And last for this post, but definitely not least... A few custom Save the Date cards for upcoming weddings. Once we have the whole wedding stationery suite designed, I will post all the materials together : ) Also, the last Save the Date card has a coordinating custom map for the wedding weekend!

girls' night out

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun! Below are a few Bachelorette Invitations Rice Designs has created. Whether it be a weekend at the beach, a dinner and cocktails or a night on the town, a custom invitation can be designed for your party!