Calling All Brides

I'm so proud to announce that my mom, Cristal Smith, has started her own small business doing special event hair and makeup.  Not that I'm at all biased, but she has such an amazing talent doing gorgeous up do's and makeup...so if you're a bride CALL HER!  Plus she's a lot of fun to have around!  Here's her postcard...photo thanks to Clark Berry!

Cristal Smith | 803.360.6520 or cristalsmith@gmail.com

Manuel Wedding

Here are the pieces for the wedding of Brandi Boney to Todd Manuel.

Mostly American

This is a poster design for the USC Symphony Orchestra.  They didn't pick this design - but I thought it turned out great - so I'm posting it anyway!

Simply Southern Classics - Available at Finleaf Gallery

After taking orders from friends and family, my cookbook is now in the hands of at least 50 people!  I'm so excited to share my family's recipes with others - so I can't wait to hear the results of other families trying out some of our favorite, famous dishes!  For those of you who were unable to place an order - and are still interested, Finleaf Gallery on 2323 Devine Street will be selling copies for $25.  Take a trip to see them - they have amazing gifts - since Christmas is just around the corner!  

Finleaf Gallery - 2323 Devine Street | 803.254.8327 | www.finleaf.com

Taking Orders! Now - September 26th!

I am taking orders for the cookbook, so anyone interested, just let me know!!

Oswalt Programs

Simply Southern Classics

The cookbook is finally finished and the first two copies are in my hands!  As you can see to the left there's a link if you'd like to view the first 15 pages.  I'm so excited with the product and I think my grandmother is going to love it!  Thanks for everyone's support and encouragement to finish it!

Pupcakes Calendar and Postcard

Here are some pictures from the Pupcakes Calendar - all proceeds benefit LLS.  Go by Pupcakes to pick up a copy today! Only $25!

Inspiring Fitness

This is the logo for Lori's new personal training business. 

This is her very first ad - to be featured in Beauty Today Magazine:

 

Collaboration with Adrienne Levy

TAGA Makeup Artistry

This is a logo for two makeup artists who are launching their own company.  Contact them for really beautiful work.

Kasi Mya Photo

This is the new logo design for Kasi.  Her initials are KMK and the logo makes this a really clever icon for her work.  

Contact Kasi

tbg Surface Design

Here is the business card for tbg Surface Design.  Thersa Giffin is a very talented artist who can turn your plain white walls into a masterpiece.  I had a great time working with her.

Contact Thersa 

Dano's Pizzeria - Kids Menu

This was a really fun project to work on.  I hope all the kids of Columbia enjoy it as much as I do!

Cohn Construction Ad

This is also an ad for the SC Philharmonic playbill - also worked with unlimited marketing solutions for concept development.

PHTS Ad

This is an ad for the new SC Philharmonic Playbill.  Collaboration with unlimited marketing solutions - concept development | Brad Allen - High Contrast Studios - photography.

Melinda Ann Photography

This identity is for a photographer who specialized is children's photography.  The whimsical design is perfect for her target audience.

Plant Shop at Old Mill

Here is the identity for the Plant Shop at Old Mill on State Street.  It is the cutest neighbor friendly plant shop for all the Avenue residents.  I got some Pesto Basil there - and you wouldn't believe how wonderful it smells!  You really need to check this place out!

Bachelorette Party

Here are some cute invitations for a Bachelorette Party.  You will be able to buy these off my etsy shop very soon :)

Quinn Wedding

 This is the program front - They were glued onto a wooden handle to produce a fan.

This is the back of the program.

Menu Card

Seating Chart

I had the pleasure of working with Jennifer Quinn on her wedding pieces.  Her colors were brown, green and pink.  She needed several items and wanted them all to relate and this is what we came up with:

Oswalt Wedding Invitations

Here are the invitations for Jennifer Oswalt's wedding.  They have raised ink, with a beautiful swirl theme.  The inner envelopes are beautifully lined in pearl.  

A New Home for Graphically Inclined Design

I have had the amazing opportunity to move into an office within the unlimited-marketing solutions office on Devine Street.  It is located on 2740 Devine Street, Suite 4.  Here are few pictures.  Please come by and visit!  I love company!

Cookbook Cover -

Here's an idea for the cover of the cookbook.  This is one of my favorite shots, but there are so many that were awesome that I just don't know what to do.  I'll keep you posted.

Linen and Lace

One of the great things about graphic design is the ability for full customization of any project.  This is an example for Bridal Showers.  My friend, who was throwing a linen shower, wanted to show a bed with a monogrammed pillow and her favorite colors of the season: navy and Kelly green.  So she drew out an idea of what she wanted, and I took care of the rest.  Pretty cute, huh?

Sneak Preview

Here are a few pictures from the shoot yesterday.  Kasi did SUCH an amazing job!  I'll be sure to post the details of laying out the cookbook.  Anyone interested in purchasing one, let me know!

Cookbook Photoshoot

Today was the highly anticipated photoshoot for my family's cookbook. My entire life I have been obsessed with food, growing up next door to my grandmother who was a caterer probably played a role in that. From then on, I have loved watching cooking shows and drooling over as many cookbooks as I could get my hands on. So why not make my own?



There was no real way to make the masterpiece I envisioned until my friend Kasi, who is an amazing photographer (and happens to be just as obsessed with food and food photography as I am) suggested we get the ball rolling.



After contacting all of my family members, as well as my husband's, I was able to quickly assemble about 50 tried and true, delicious southern classics. I decided what food we should shoot, and began dividing up the menu to family members so we could collaboratively get this thing together.

After lots of preparation, collecting napkins, tablecloths and even a trip to the antique store for some gorgeous plates, we were ready to shoot. With my time line in hand, sketched out thumbnails of my vision for each food and the stored memory of the thousands of portraits of delicious food I've admired over the years, I was ready to style my own family recipes.



The light today was perfect, and Kasi's eye was as always phenomenal. I'll be sure to post some photos as soon as I can. Until then check out her website (http://www.kasimyaphoto.com/)