Looking to restock on all of your personal stationery? Now is the time to do so... JW Impressions and Paper Concierge is having a Two for One Deal on 25 or more stickers, calling cards, flat stationery or note cards from Whitney English and Hicks Paper Goods lines. Make sure to write "25 cards, 25 free" in the special instructions section on your order. This is for personalized orders only. For orders that have 50 quantity ordered they will be billed for 50 and shipped 100, etc. Sale ends June 16th.
Click below to see what's available!
Whitney English - http://jwistationery.paperconcierge.com/search/brand/1006///Whitney_English
Hicks Paper Goods - http://jwistationery.paperconcierge.com/search/brand/1010///Hicks_Paper_Goods
Friday, June 4, 2010
Friday, May 7, 2010
The Paper Concierge
Drum roll please.... I have waited several months to be able to unveil this super fun, cute, fabulous stationery supplier where easy meets amazing! JW Impressions joined forces with this company and became an idependent consultant in February 2010.
Together we offer many of the exclusive lines you will see in your local boutiques offering everything from personalized note cards to wedding invitations. Some of the lines offered are; Whitney English, Hicks Paper Goods, Lilly Pulitzer, Twist Paper, French Blue Designs, Dabney and many more! You can order online from my consultant site or contact me directly and I will assist you through the order.
On a side note, for those of you who are friends and family, be on the look out for an invite to my Open House I am planning for summer 2010. You will get to see all of these fabulous lines in person along with the rest of my work, not to mention have some seriously fun girl time with drinks and appetizers! (Can you even imagine how excited I am about it!!!)
Ok, enough already... I give you Paper Concierge!! Click on the link and browse through all of the adorable collections. Don't forget to check out my faves noted on my home page.
Together we offer many of the exclusive lines you will see in your local boutiques offering everything from personalized note cards to wedding invitations. Some of the lines offered are; Whitney English, Hicks Paper Goods, Lilly Pulitzer, Twist Paper, French Blue Designs, Dabney and many more! You can order online from my consultant site or contact me directly and I will assist you through the order.
On a side note, for those of you who are friends and family, be on the look out for an invite to my Open House I am planning for summer 2010. You will get to see all of these fabulous lines in person along with the rest of my work, not to mention have some seriously fun girl time with drinks and appetizers! (Can you even imagine how excited I am about it!!!)
Ok, enough already... I give you Paper Concierge!! Click on the link and browse through all of the adorable collections. Don't forget to check out my faves noted on my home page.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
JW Impressions with Carlson Craft Stationery
I wanted to share with you another side to JW Impressions. Besides creating custom, one of a kind looks for my clients, JW Impressions also has access to many stationery lines that have their own amazing looks and designs too! The one stationery company I wanted to highlight in this post is Carlson Craft. This stationery line has so much to offer in regards to social stationery and gifts, from wedding ensembles to graduation announcements. Carlson Craft really does it all! They have price conscience as well as high end options, so either way you are bound to find something that fits within your budget.
The most exciting part of this is you can now browse on JW Impressions's very own dealer website that showcases EVERY product Carlson Craft has to offer! Unity candles, you got it! Baby shower invites... coming right up! Matches... go ahead, just type it into the seach bar. Take a peak and see if anything suits your fancy for your next event. I would be happy to assist you with the specifics on a particular item, provide you with samples, and of course order for you as well.
They key of ordering any Carlson Craft item through JW Impressions is... well JW Impressions! Because stationery is what JW Impressions is all about you can put your trust in me and know that whatever it is that we may be ordering together through this line, JW Impressions will make sure to dot all of the "I"s and cross all of the "T"s for you.
So go ahead, check out the latest from JW Impressions's "Exclusive Lines" (make sure to scroll down on this page by using the arrow). Thank you!
The most exciting part of this is you can now browse on JW Impressions's very own dealer website that showcases EVERY product Carlson Craft has to offer! Unity candles, you got it! Baby shower invites... coming right up! Matches... go ahead, just type it into the seach bar. Take a peak and see if anything suits your fancy for your next event. I would be happy to assist you with the specifics on a particular item, provide you with samples, and of course order for you as well.
They key of ordering any Carlson Craft item through JW Impressions is... well JW Impressions! Because stationery is what JW Impressions is all about you can put your trust in me and know that whatever it is that we may be ordering together through this line, JW Impressions will make sure to dot all of the "I"s and cross all of the "T"s for you.
So go ahead, check out the latest from JW Impressions's "Exclusive Lines" (make sure to scroll down on this page by using the arrow). Thank you!
Saturday, February 27, 2010
JW Impressions - The Website
JW Impressions is pleased and ecstatic to announce the launch of JWIstationery.com! Need I say more!?! I should warn you all that it's still under construction is some spots, but it's live and in action. Check it out, bookmark it, live it, learn it, love it! A special thanks for my dear friend, Monica, for helping me with my fabulous pictures! So without further adieu I give you www.jwistationery.com!
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
My 15 Minutes of Fame!
Let me share a little snippet about my fun little fifteen minutes of fame! I normally wouldn't bore you with personal details but this is one of the very few exceptions I had to make.
My very own wedding was last year on July 3rd. My husband and I were married at the Merion Tribute House located in Merion Station, PA. The grounds and venue are just simply stunning! We couldn't have been happier with the choice we made to have the most important ceremony of our life at this beautiful, castle like, historical spot on the Main Line.
One of the many fantastic spots to take pictures at the Merion Tribute House is their very grand front door! When I saw it in person I knew I had to get a picture with it as my backdrop! Our photographer, Suzanne Collier Photography, and I knew this shot was a "must"!
Clearly the Merion Tribute House thought the same as they contacted Suzanne Collier Photography about using her work in a magazine ad they were looking to place. The magazine is Main Line Today, a local magazine that features articles on dining, shopping, people and events surrounding the infamous Main Line (Philadelphia, PA).
So here I am! Or at least the back of me! Thanks to Suzanne Collier Photography and the Merion Tribute House for making the memories of our wedding a little bit more special!
My very own wedding was last year on July 3rd. My husband and I were married at the Merion Tribute House located in Merion Station, PA. The grounds and venue are just simply stunning! We couldn't have been happier with the choice we made to have the most important ceremony of our life at this beautiful, castle like, historical spot on the Main Line.
One of the many fantastic spots to take pictures at the Merion Tribute House is their very grand front door! When I saw it in person I knew I had to get a picture with it as my backdrop! Our photographer, Suzanne Collier Photography, and I knew this shot was a "must"!
Clearly the Merion Tribute House thought the same as they contacted Suzanne Collier Photography about using her work in a magazine ad they were looking to place. The magazine is Main Line Today, a local magazine that features articles on dining, shopping, people and events surrounding the infamous Main Line (Philadelphia, PA).
So here I am! Or at least the back of me! Thanks to Suzanne Collier Photography and the Merion Tribute House for making the memories of our wedding a little bit more special!
Sunday, February 7, 2010
What's the Difference Between Escort & Place Cards?
For most, these terms are two of the same, but this is actually incorrect. These are not interchangeable words and have two separate purposes. Yes, both Escort Cards and Seating Cards inform your guests where they are assigned to sit. Where these are displayed are completely different!
Escort Cards are usually displayed in a common area that all guests will see and pass by before they are asked to be seated. These Escort Cards have two pieces of information on them; the guest's name and table they are seated at. There are many creative and absolutely beautiful ways to present your escort cards, and for many it is a main focal point during the cocktail hour. Here are some stunning and truly creative ideas of Escort Card displays. (JW Impressions Secret Fact: The Escort Card display is actually my all time FAVORITE wedding detail to work on! Over table centerpieces, favors, cakes, dare I say invites too!?!?!)
There is also a new trend that is becoming more and more popular with every wedding I work on... Seating Charts! I am currently working on two of these and I must say it's a pretty cool concept and I am very excited to see the finished product of both! The idea behind this concept is to eliminate the Escort Card all together and have one big chart that lists all of your guests names next to the table they are assigned to. You can display this on a table or floor stand, usually in a frame. Here are some examples of Seating Charts.
Last but certainly not least, the most traditional element of informing your guests where to sit is the Place Card. Place Cards are in most cases never used in weddings today, but if you want to go completely over the top in formality this is a really inexpensive and classic touch. A Place Card has the guest's name on it and that's it! These cards designate each seat for each guest.This will require a very specific seating chart sketch for your caterer/wedding coordinator. Yes, it could be a lot more work then you may want to do on top of everything else you are doing. With that said; the impression left with your guests will go miles! If you decide to do Place Cards, you will need to do either a Seating Chart or Escort Cards to direct your guests to the correct table before they start searching for their name at each place setting. Below are some examples of Place Cards.
As always, thank you for reading! 'Til the next time!
Escort Cards are usually displayed in a common area that all guests will see and pass by before they are asked to be seated. These Escort Cards have two pieces of information on them; the guest's name and table they are seated at. There are many creative and absolutely beautiful ways to present your escort cards, and for many it is a main focal point during the cocktail hour. Here are some stunning and truly creative ideas of Escort Card displays. (JW Impressions Secret Fact: The Escort Card display is actually my all time FAVORITE wedding detail to work on! Over table centerpieces, favors, cakes, dare I say invites too!?!?!)
Last but certainly not least, the most traditional element of informing your guests where to sit is the Place Card. Place Cards are in most cases never used in weddings today, but if you want to go completely over the top in formality this is a really inexpensive and classic touch. A Place Card has the guest's name on it and that's it! These cards designate each seat for each guest.This will require a very specific seating chart sketch for your caterer/wedding coordinator. Yes, it could be a lot more work then you may want to do on top of everything else you are doing. With that said; the impression left with your guests will go miles! If you decide to do Place Cards, you will need to do either a Seating Chart or Escort Cards to direct your guests to the correct table before they start searching for their name at each place setting. Below are some examples of Place Cards.
As always, thank you for reading! 'Til the next time!
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Wedding Save the Date Etiquette
Looking to send out the perfect Save the Date for your perfect wedding??? This is your "how to" guide of what to do and when to do it, and of course the what NOT to do's as well!
First things first, make your guest list. This is the hardest and most important task of sending out Save the Dates. Depending on your venue or budget you may need to create an A and B list. I like to call this the "MUSTS" and "MAYBES". Make sure that all parties that are financially contributing to the wedding have agreed and are happy with this list.
Once you have your date and ceremony/reception location set in stone you can move ahead with picking out the perfect Save the Date. This is where all of your planning of theme, color and "feel" will come together on paper. A lot of couples like to have their picture on their Save the Date, so if you wanted to do an engagement shoot with your photographer, now is a good time to set that up. If you are working with a stationery expert, like me, this is the time you would want to get in touch with them if you haven't already.
Try to keep in mind the overall look and design of your wedding stationery as a whole. This is a great start to your stationery theme and will most likely set the tone of what to expect later down the road. So in other words... make it good!
Don't get too caught up with formality of what to include or how to say it. The nice thing about Save the Dates is that it's not a "formal" invite! That will follow, so make sure to note that on the card somewhere, "Formal invitation to follow". You really just need your names, the date (HELLO MCFLY!), and the city the ceremony will take place in. If you are having a destination wedding include travel and area information ie. Resorts, flights, phone numbers, group booking plans etc. Lastly the latest trend is to include your wedding website for your guests to receive the latest updates in preparation to your big day. Do NOT include your registry information, this is considered very poor taste.
Save the Dates can come in many different shapes and sizes. It's all about your style as a couple and how you want your guests to perceive your wedding! Are you going for funky and fun, traditional and elegant, or maybe modern and contemporary? One of the fun things about Save the Dates is you can really get creative with your wedding theme, if it's a destination maybe make a scroll placed in a bottle, or a decorative shell, or even a passport look-a-like!!
Last but not least, when should you send these fabulous little wedding announcements out? The timing of when to send out Save the Dates can be debated for sure. Anywhere from 1 year if you are having a destination wedding down to 6 months prior for a local wedding. And remember, Save the Dates aren't necessary but they are becoming more of the "norm". That about wraps it up, you officially know almost everything you need to know about wedding Save the Date etiquette! As always, thank you for reading! Below are some cute ideas for Save the Dates.
Once you have your date and ceremony/reception location set in stone you can move ahead with picking out the perfect Save the Date. This is where all of your planning of theme, color and "feel" will come together on paper. A lot of couples like to have their picture on their Save the Date, so if you wanted to do an engagement shoot with your photographer, now is a good time to set that up. If you are working with a stationery expert, like me, this is the time you would want to get in touch with them if you haven't already.
Try to keep in mind the overall look and design of your wedding stationery as a whole. This is a great start to your stationery theme and will most likely set the tone of what to expect later down the road. So in other words... make it good!
Don't get too caught up with formality of what to include or how to say it. The nice thing about Save the Dates is that it's not a "formal" invite! That will follow, so make sure to note that on the card somewhere, "Formal invitation to follow". You really just need your names, the date (HELLO MCFLY!), and the city the ceremony will take place in. If you are having a destination wedding include travel and area information ie. Resorts, flights, phone numbers, group booking plans etc. Lastly the latest trend is to include your wedding website for your guests to receive the latest updates in preparation to your big day. Do NOT include your registry information, this is considered very poor taste.
Save the Dates can come in many different shapes and sizes. It's all about your style as a couple and how you want your guests to perceive your wedding! Are you going for funky and fun, traditional and elegant, or maybe modern and contemporary? One of the fun things about Save the Dates is you can really get creative with your wedding theme, if it's a destination maybe make a scroll placed in a bottle, or a decorative shell, or even a passport look-a-like!!
Last but not least, when should you send these fabulous little wedding announcements out? The timing of when to send out Save the Dates can be debated for sure. Anywhere from 1 year if you are having a destination wedding down to 6 months prior for a local wedding. And remember, Save the Dates aren't necessary but they are becoming more of the "norm". That about wraps it up, you officially know almost everything you need to know about wedding Save the Date etiquette! As always, thank you for reading! Below are some cute ideas for Save the Dates.
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