I have been inspired by Kinfolk’s enviable posts and publications for quite some time now. Naturally I’m loving their dinner series tour. Their first series event was held in Portland, Oregon. The folks at Kinfolk partnered with some great local businesses and looks like the event was exceptional.
www.kinfolk.com
Those photographs are so dreamy. I’m loving them…. To see more visit here.
L’OFFICIEL PARIS. MERLE BERGERS by Peppe TORTORA. Styling: Alexandra ELBIM. via Let’s Go Nice
Let’s start this morning with this beautiful Spring Lookbook from Shop Ruche – one of my favorite place to shop! Ruche just launched their newest lookbook and I’m completely enchanted. Gorgeous photography taken by Elizabeth Messina is so dreamy and romantic, I feel like I’m being wisped away to fairy tale… sweet, simple, vintage inspired style yet so fresh… Check out the entire lookbook here!
I’m loving this visual identity for the 2012 Expo Cosmética from João Ricardo Machado. Color and typography is so fresh and bold yet elegant. Exactly what inspires me lately. You can check out his work here.
I thought I’d pop in and share with you a sneak of this brochure! Just got it back from the printer and I’m thrilled to finally have it in my hands. It’s so bright and colorful and sooo different than anything I have done in the past. It’s been my life for the last few months – in the making since September! I promise to take more photos and published them here soon. See ya!
I’m totally obsessed and very inspired by the hand-lettering of Dana Tanamachi! Her work is phenomenal! Dana creates custom chalkboard masterpieces that look like they stepped right out of the turn of the century. Currently, Dana works full time as a custom chalk letterer and has been commissioned by clients such as West Elm, Rugby Ralph Lauren, Google, The Ace Hotel, Adidas, EveryDay with Rachael Ray, Lululemon Athletica, Garden & Gun Magazine and recently O Magazine.
To see more of her typographical loveliness check out her website!
Take a look at a new project I just wrapped up! This custom website was designed for clients that wanted to showcase their beautiful home located in Tacoma, Washington. This custom built in 2009 home is an entirely green, fully self-sustaining habitat and is currently for sale. Check it out!
The website reflects the aesthetics of their home, it is clean, simple and easy to navigate. The contact form makes it easy for visitors to get in touch and there is plenty of beautiful images in the gallery.
Art Direction and Design: Iwona Konarski // Photography: Angela & Evan Photography // Visit website: verdanthometacoma.com
A sneak peak at what I’m working on today… I promise more details soon.
Hello friends! Check out this beautiful post featuring my ombré wedding stationery on Style Me Pretty.
I am honored to be featured on Style Me Pretty blog along with some of my favorite Seattle vendors. This shoot was designed and styled by the amazingly talented Rachel of Finch and Thistle Events and documented impeccably by Angela and Evan of Angela & Evan Photography.
For this shoot, I drew inspiration from a muted summer color palette with pops of reds. The subtle pink ombré effect with a gorgeous floral vine pattern was applied to all wedding stationery including invitations, rsvp and thank you cards, mailing labels and table signs. The round menu cards were designed to fit on each plate perfectly. The ombré was also picked up in the purple skirt of Chelsea’s beautiful one-shouldered Wai-Ching gown that she accented in a modern fashion with several diamond necklaces layered for effect.
See the full post with lots of other beautiful details here.
Here is the entire paper suite for the shoot… Let’s chat if you’re looking for custom invitation suite for your own wedding or event!
Design, Stylist, and Floral Design: Rachel Bowes of Finch & Thistle Event Design / Photography: Angela and Evan Photography / Stationery: Iwona Konarski / Cake: Baked / Custom Pillows: Plum Cushion / Dresses: Wai Ching Studio + KT Jean Couture Design / Make-up + Hair: Teryl Hawk / Hair Piece: BloomGirl / Models: Caleb + Chelsea of TCM / Jewelry: Alvin Goldfarb Jeweler / Venue: Wine and Roses Estate
Have you heard of split ink? I haven’t until a few months ago when I spotted some inspirations on Pinterest. Of course, I had to try it! Ombre has been such an influence in fashion I had to try it on paper. Perfect project came along and voila! The most awesome ombre gala invitations are here. They are slightly larger than standard invitation (A8) as I felt the floral illustrations and the amount of text needed some room to breath.
I designed the invitations to be printed with a split ink fountain using yellow and red inks which blended to a bright orange in the middle – check them out below, the results are stunning. To maximize the drama I paired them with orange vellum envelopes and really love how they grab the the attention.