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With the ever-changing world of printed goods and the economic window, we have to sadly say goodbye to beloved partners such as Mainio, The Happy Envelope and Blue Ribbon Design. They will forever be missed as a couple of my original collaborators and while the designs will no longer be available, the friendships will last [...]
Is your mom under appreciated or forgotten for all the wonderful things she may do for you on a daily basis or throughout the years? Well consider a stationery gift as a simple Mother’s Day thank you. Maybe a set of personalized note cards or notepads? A fun personalized stamp… …or sticker? Whatever the gesture, [...]
I have spent a great deal of time in the wedding world since I started my business. There are events to attend, emails that are sent, clients that rave and one popular constant has been DJ Carl. His playlists are legendary and you know when he is emceeing and running the event because he gets [...]
Though it is not strange for me to never meet my clients in person, I didn’t even have contact with Savannah until pretty far into the process. But her planner Brandee Gaar from Blush was very descriptive in telling me about this rustic elegance inspired wedding celebration and of course, Pinterest was also a big [...]
It has been many months in the works, but the 2013 Bella Figura wedding invitation line is up and available for purchase! Darcy Sang is one of the newest designers with two suite designs – “Rosecliff” and “Ashton“. The Rosecliff design was inspired the upcoming film “The Great Gatsby” and a recent visit to the [...]
It is the final sprint to complete holiday cards. While many are still in production, I thought you might enjoy some of the great ideas that have gone through the boutique in the past weeks. Everyone loves to show off a great photo to their friends and family. Many great milestones can be celebrated such [...]
If you are an actor living in Los Angeles, there is a good chance you have come across photographer extraordinaire (and longtime friend of mine), Blake Gardner. Blake grew up watching his father, a professional portrait, wedding and Vietnam photographer, create classically captivating photojournalistic imagery before developing his own ability to capture the true essence [...]
As the warm weather starts to fade, leaves turn brilliant shades of red, orange and yellow and the first hints of the holiday season begin to show through and we turn our thoughts to holiday celebrations, family photos and plans to ring in the new year! At Pearl Beach Paperie, it means time to think [...]
Do you have an upcoming celebration, business or personal need for paper products? Maybe you’ve searched high and low for just the right thing… a design you have envisioned, but can’t find it. Well, search no more, Pearl Beach Paperie offers custom designs for every occasion. Helpful hints in creating your paper vision: PLAN AHEAD [...]
I had the extreme pleasure of working with the “B” sisters and family to create their wedding paper from start to finish. Megan was the first to get married in June with a French country chic wedding celebration, while Whitney followed in November with a rustic Tuscan theme. Megan and Justin’s wedding took place at [...]
Enjoy another wonderful wedding trailer from Jeffrey Stoner of Kylie and Nathaniel’s Wedding at the Portofino Bay Hotel. More great Jensen Larson Photography photos and story to come on this grand celebration!
Newly engaged? Starting to plan your wedding? If you know the town where it will all go down, the people you want to alert and maybe started a wedding website – why not shout it out loud and let it all be known by sending out a save the date! Save the dates are no longer [...]
Cooling temperatures and falling leaves means autumn is upon us and the winter holidays are right around the corner. This is the year to step out of the box and choose non-traditional colors and designs to wow your friends and family. Choose from our 2011 holiday design lineup (many of the new designs are embellished by [...]
With summer comes the heat, busy beaches and signals of vacation. It is no different for me. Where do Floridians vacation? We head north! This year my travels took me to new places – Philadelphia, New Haven, Newport and Boston, which were all lovely…in the summertime. My first stop was Philadelphia, the city of brotherly [...]
I cannot say enough good things about Grace Edmands. She is just about the sweetest person you will ever meet. We met many years ago as we both started our businesses around the same time and shared tips of the trade with each other. Her love of the written word and affection and adoration for [...]
Father’s Day (June 19) is not the only time to think about the perfect gift for the man/men in your life. But it can certainly plant the seed of inspiration for birthdays and other holidays and special occasions to celebrate your man/men. Pearl Beach Paperie has a new line of personal stationery made just for [...]
In reading a magazine I discovered, I came across an artist with a fashion background creating a gem of a gift idea…wedding gown sketches. What a brilliant idea by Kristina Bailey, a new resident of Chicago. Not only is it a great first anniversary gift of paper, but also a wedding, bridal shower, birthday, significant [...]
Though she may not hold the title of “Princess”, Catherine Elizabeth Middleton (now Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge) certainly had her princess moment to shine on her wedding day to Prince William. This was a budding romance and fairy tale in the making of a young couple who met during college at the [...]
I know it may seem strange to put stationery and earth day (April 22) together in one sentences, but you can print responsibly and be kind to the environment! Of course, there is recycled paper, but there is also paper made from renewable, sustainable and recycled waste. Have you heard of elephant poo paper? It [...]
You might have seen Jennifer and Cole’s wedding featured on the Fall 2010 issue of Weddings Unveiled online or on newsstands. It was an absolutely awe-inspiring , gorgeous event (photos provided by the fabulous Jensen Larson Photography). My story with this couple started with a meeting Sarasota, Florida as Michigan bride, Jennifer, visited for a [...]
Details, details, details…It is the personal touches that make the difference in any event. It can be fun to imagine, create and especially rewarding when your guests feel special attention paid to them in being a part of your celebration. There are many ways to add that personal touch. It can start with custom postage [...]
With the New Year upon us and many newly engaged couples, the place to be is the “I Do” Downtown Bridal Crawl in Orlando, Florida. Visit seven possible downtown wedding locations in one day and countless wedding vendors at each stop. This is the 2nd year of the event and last year was a hit [...]
The last minute rush for personalized gifts has begun. There are many ideas to choose from for every one on your list – mom, dad, brother, sister, best friend, aunt, uncle, son, daughter, grandparents, pet-lover cousin, neighbor and teacher to just name a few. Some of our new products might be just the ticket. Personalized [...]
Branding is creeping into every aspect of our lives, why should weddings be any different? Creating the look and feel of your wedding can be just as time consuming and as arduous as starting a business and crating an image. The ever-increasing popularity of wedding logos adds a special touch that you can carry throughout [...]
Over the years, Jeffrey and I have crossed paths at industry events and parties, but more than anything we have shared numerous clients – probably more than we realize, since our paths rarely cross at the actual events. Since my previous work background was in film and television, I have a soft place in my [...]
In 2009, Kelly and James were one of the first couples that I worked with long distance. It was a learning curve for sure, but it opened the flood gate to many successful destination weddings (including international orders) for Pearl Beach Paperie. Kelly, thank you for your patience and visionary capabilities to make this a [...]
With the release of iPhone 4, I thought I would do a little digging on available wedding Apps. The perfect place to start is on my very own iPhone 4! PS…it’s fabulous! I had a moment of downtime and let my fingers do the walking for you. Below you will see my findings to help [...]
Kimberly & Michael from Renaissance Studios on Vimeo. I try not to take calls when I am on vacation, but my gut told me to take a call last summer. I was in the middle of nowhere on a road trip to Washington, D.C., when I chatted with Kimberly for the first time. There was [...]
1. Do your research. It is okay to shop around for different options, packages, prices and services, but some times cheaper does not always mean better. When it comes down to it you might consider your gut feeling to make your final decision. For me, I know when I make a decision where my gut [...]
This couple is very near and dear to my heart. They were one of my very first clients and I’m not sure why it took me so long to showcase them other than being afraid of not doing them justice. They are one of the most genuine, witty and loving couples I have had the [...]
I know I have mentioned Jennyfer Mancino of The Sugar Suite previously because I helped her with her logo and she helped make my table a hit at a promotional event with some fabulous cupcakes. Jennyfer is the owner, head baker and designer of The Sugar Suite. When we worked on her logo, she knew [...]
These are not your mother’s stamps, which only had one purpose, but quite multifunctional. The newest technology allows you to have one base and switch out designs or motifs to match the season, your mood or for special occasions. In addition to changing designs, it is just as simple to change the ink cartridge to [...]
It is at the end of each year and the start of another that we all start pondering and celebrating life, which lead me to the topic of this blog. It is a one-year birth celebration of Miss Elizabeth. I have had the profound pleasure of being a part of her printed life starting with [...]
Andrea and Kahlil are two of Central Florida’s finest educators who have energy and spunk to spare. We first met during their summer vacation to plan for their October wedding. Kahlil was MIA for the first few minutes of our meeting because he was in line at a local electronics store to score a coveted [...]
That is right, the holidays are officially upon us! Time is running out to indulge in mail-stopping adorable holiday cards and party invites. No matter what or who you celebrate, for business or personal, we can help you to choose the perfect card or invitation to express your thoughts for the season or just give [...]
My first encounter with Kirby, the bride, was over a year before she said, “I do.” Lisa Konecny of E-Events, her planner, introduced us as we met on the sun porch of their picturesque lakefront home to start their search for the perfect save the date to announce their winter wedding. It was clear from [...]
This quote, of course, refers to the ever popular bleeding armadillo groom’s cake from the heart-warming movie ‘Steel Magnolias.’ There are so many memorable moments throughout the movie, but one never to be forgotten is the agreed upon horrible groom’s cake. It is fitting the groom’s cake is a wedding tradition that has its roots [...]
Engagement Photos: This is not an area that I typically experience, but the ever-growing popularity cannot be ignored. Save the dates with photos are proving to be a great and playful way to show your friends and family your personality, show off the wedding location or reconnecting with your roots. Within a week of each [...]
I have mentioned them before, but now it is time to spotlight husband and wife photography team, Jensen Larson Photography (Jennifer Sens and Eric Larson). They are an unstoppable force in any realm they seem to find themselves in whether it is a portrait session for a national magazine, traveling to the other side of [...]
It has been said before, but never so boldly. Sarah Hanna, calligrapher extraordinaire and I (Darcy Sang, owner of Pearl Beach Paperie) are simply put “A Perfect Fit!” It was an easy answer to a simple question. Sarah was approached by Solutions Bridal to be a highlighted vendor inside the shop and asked who she [...]
For one day only, Sarah Hanna and myself will be occupying space at Solutions Bridal in Winter Park, Florida on August 22. If you are in the area, please stop by and chat with us. We will have samples of our work and ready to answer any questions you may have. We look forward to [...]
The setting: La Playa Beach & Golf Resort in Naples, Florida. Enough said. Beach wedding, my favorite! This story begins with me setting up an appointment to meet with Amanda and Bret at her office. I was early, as usual and enjoyed a little chat with Amanda’s secretary before being greeted by the lovely couple. [...]
Inspiration comes from many people, places and things. Before I meet with a client, I like to know as much about them, the location of the event and/or a personal story or item that has sentimental meaning to them to get my creative juices flowing. More than anything, I love to pull ideas from architecture. [...]
Everyone is familiar with the resort chain, The Ritz-Carlton. But did you know that the resorts are family owned, with many owners owning multiple properties? It is a quaint and luxurious resort at it finest…you can even live there! They offer impeccable service and are stuffed to the gills with amenities. While many of the [...]
A logo is a graphical element paired with text created to brand a company’s name and image for immediate recognition. Think about all the companies that you associate an image or color and spot it a mile away. Whether it is the Nike “swoosh”, the Apple with a bite taken out of it or the [...]
I love Manhattan in the morning…the stillness with a hint of chaos. I was the lone Floridian in PBP light blue in a sea of black and muted dark colors. I was also the only one in short sleeves surrounded by trench coats, scarves and sweatshirts. I soaked in the cool weather, that in Florida [...]
Amy & Tom enjoyed picking out their wedding invitations over Starbucks coffee with me. It was a Saturday morning half way between Orlando and Gainesville where we spent time getting to know each other and picking out the perfect invitation for their wedding. The date was set for a church ceremony and country club reception [...]
Anyone that meets Lee Forrest of Lee Forrest Design knows what a wonderful person he is. Lee is kind, talented, hardworking, spirited and always willing to lend a hand. Not many people can say that they knew what they wanted to do in life at five years old, but somehow he knew. He would pick [...]
By the time that I met Brittany, she already had her invitations, but she was focused on the wedding ceremony and reception items. That is where I came in…to add a little non-color (as Brittany puts it). Her colors were ivory, taupe and a touch of gold. Brittany was extremely organized, knew what she [...]
Calling all brides! I assisted in putting together a wedding show this Sunday at Tuscawilla Country Club! There are 25+ vendors to book just about every aspect of your wedding experience and beyond. If you are in Central Florida, please stop by to see some of the best the area has to offer from 11am [...]
I recently came across a brilliant businessman, Paul Pape. He is a one-man design, paint, pack, ship, webmaster and overall genius of Paul Pape Designs. If you need a cake topper, chocolates or just a fun figurine of your Mii or any other custom sculpture design, this is the place to go. My dad [...]
One of the hottest trends in wedding stationery right now is custom postage. You can choose an engagement photo or fun design for your Save the Date. It can express the location, wedding colors, monograms or a great engagement story tie-in for starters. Think outside of the box! Create something unique that ties in with [...]
Shannon and Kevin were married in November 2008 at the Dr. Phillips House at The Courtyard at Lake Lucerne in downtown Orlando, but Shannon and I started creating their invitation suite long before that. In the sweltering June heat, we met up and chatted for two hours over frosty blended coffees. Time flew as we [...]
We recently worked with Shayla and Kyle Farnsworth to create a custom invitation. The bride came to the table armed with ideas and it was our job to pull them all together. The groom is an avid hunter, which they conveyed on their save the date and wanted to carry over to their invitation. Pairing [...]
Thank you for diving into our new Blog, “A Day at the Beach“! We hope to provide some great inspirations, real wedding photos, links to our favorite vendors and so much more. Keep checking back for new content to help you navigate through the paper maze. “It’s time to re-appreciate the original software: PAPER” – [...]