Blog Slacker

I've been seriously slacking on my blogging responsibilities. Unexpectedly, my February turned into a crazy month for wedding invitations. I am very excited about the new invitation creations. I've been able to design invites to beach weddings in Maui (wish I was going) and fun, colorful, yet elegant invitations to a wedding at the Botanical Gardens. I can feel Spring coming when I design baby and wedding shower invitations. I will post photos as soon as I have them.


Don't forget to visit the new website at http://www.flossystylishdesign.net/ and feel free to leave comments on either this blog or the website. Also, remember to vote for your favorite Arizona vendors for the annual "Best of" awards for Arizona Bride Magazine. You need to vote for at least six vendors at www.arizonabridemag.com. Look for “Best of Bride” on the tab. You can vote one time. I would appreciate your vote for invitations (Kelsey Murrietta of Flossy Stylish Design) and a vote for Sandy Walker of In Awe Weddings for best Wedding Planner. Voting closes March 1st, 2009. If you need help choosing other vendors, just e-mail me and let me know!

The Shopping Mama

One of my favorite new clients has an absolutely adorable blog called The Shopping Mama. She finds great deals and cute stuff and blogs about it. You should definitely check it out! Yesterday she featured some thank-you notes we designed for her son and said some very nice things about Flossy :). I know it will be a blog that you look at often!

Arizona Bride Best of 2009

Arizona Bride Magazine gives annual “Best of” awards for wedding vendors. In order for your favorite vendors to be nominated, you must vote for at least six vendors at www.arizonabridemag.com. Look for “Best of Bride” on the tab. You can vote one time.

I would appreciate your vote for invitations (Kelsey Murrietta of Flossy Stylish Design) along with a vote for Sandy Walker of In Awe Weddings for best Wedding Planner. Voting opened on January 1st and closes March 1st, 2009. Winners will be announced this summer and appear in the Fall/Winter 2009 issue of Arizona Bride. Only Arizona vendors are eligible. If you need help choosing other vendors, just e-mail me and let me know!

Thank you!

Jenna Catherine Photography

I love to work with people who are just starting a new business. I remember the difficulties I faced, and I appreciate all of the people who helped me along the way.

Jenna Campos is passionate about photography. She loves taking photos of families and babies, as well as doing maternity shoots and weddings. She commissioned me to help her with a logo and business card design, and together we created something that reflects her personality and vision for her business.

Check out her blog at http://www.jennacatherinephotos.blogspot.com/.

***On a side note, I update my new website often... so make sure you check out www.flossystylishdesign.net. There are some cute Valentines! Let me know what you think.

Showing your Appreciation

Merry Christmas Eve!

First off, I just want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas. I pray that it will be a special and blessed time with family and friends.

I wanted to remind everyone of the importance of showing your appreciation for those who have taken the time to give you a gift... whether it was a plate of cookies from the neighbors or fancy jewelry from your hubby, everyone loves and deserves to know that you are thankful for the gift they gave you.


I think thank-you notes are important, and I haven't done the best job of sending them out in recent years. I hope you'll agree that writing a quick note of thanks is important, and I am writing this blog as a reminder to myself to send them out. You can find thank you notes at the dollar store, you can make your own, or I can design some for you.


Thanks to all of my wonderful clients for ordering Christmas Cards and gifts. I really appreciate your business, and I look forward to working with you in the future. You are a blessing to me!

Apple a Day

So I've been a slacker on posting gift ideas these past two weeks. Wedding Season was in full swing and I couldn't stop for fear of falling behind.

My gift of the week is something that we use frequently in my house: our Apple TV. No, it's not an actual television, it's a little silver box that magically links to your iTunes. It not only plays your music through your TV but also allows you to upload your photos and displays them in a slideshow.

The thing I love about it the most... you can buy and rent movies. Pretty much any movie I've ever wanted to watch is on there. It's the best. Plus, you can watch Utube videos. Check it out on the Apple Website.

Gifts for Pet Lovers

If you know me, you know that I LOVE dogs. I have two Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, and I think they're the sweetest dogs in the whole world. Pudge and Ellie would like everyone to know that they're working on their bad habits. They can't help it that they like to lick legs... you all make it very hard for them to restrain themselves when you wear that smelly good lotion. They are also trying not to jump on our guests. Here is a photo from our Christmas card shoot last year. Ellie is showing off in her Mrs. Claus costume.

I know that you are probably close to someone who adores their pet, so I thought I would post some gifts that they would love to receive for Christmas. Petsmart has tons of stuff online that you can't find in stores. They have mugs, t-shirts, key chains, socks (for humans and dogs), ornaments, calendars, journals, and the Monopoly Dog Lovers' Edition for only $29.99! They also have Charity Wrapping paper with Kitty Cats on it... proceeds go to charity! I love the little Cat photo holder for only $9.99!

Wrapables.com has this super fun Dachshund Salt & Pepper Set for only $14.95. SO adorable. They also have these unique Pet Stockings for the same price! If I had a cat, I would want the Diva Delights Fashionista Apron. SO cute! So are the Cattitude i-Pots!

If you want to buy your dog a Christmas present, I would go with any treat from Three Dog Bakery. They even have a Holidog Sampler full of Christmas cookies! Their treats are Pudge and Ellie approved!


I also highly recommend Mrs. Meyers Clean Day pet products. Her Oatmeal Pet Shampoo and Odor Removing Carpet Cleaner are my favorite products. Oatmeal is an important ingredient in pet shampoo in order to keep skin moisturized. Her products are environmentally friendly and have a refreshing scent. Currently, they are giving away their Peppermint Candles with any $30 purchase!