I’m starting this week feeling a bit overwhelmed. You know….when your to-do list seems to just keep getting longer and longer, and takes over your sanity.
So, to combat this state of overwhelm, I created this inspirational print as a helpful reminder to live in the present moment (not my future to-do’s). I can be quite intense, so being intensely conscious meshes well with me. But then I have to remember to enjoy the beautiful moments in life, so that is why the end of the quote says “let it go, and soak it in.” Because life is quite amazing; don’t let it pass you by while you are checking off things from your to-do list.
Happy Monday.
Intensely Conscious by Hand-Painted Weddings. I took this photo in the gardens of a castle in Budapest.
If you follow me on Instagram, you noticed that while I was posting on the blog last week, I was actually across the ocean in Budapest, Hungary! I don’t think I have mentioned it here on the blog, but I am currently enrolled in an MBA program. Through this program, our class travels to two different countries (one emerging economy; one developed economy) to explore and learn about the economies and visit businesses. Budapest is considered an emerging economy.
I think Budapest is such an unappreciated European city! I was surprised to see how ornate the buildings were and how beautiful the view was from across the Danube (on both sides). It was so romantic! The nightlife was very lively! They do not use the Euro currency, so the prices were fairly cheap for American travels. I highly recommend making a trip to this city. It has such an interesting history and culture. I loved the city!
Also for me, it was such an accomplishment to be able to travel with my injury. As you know, I broke my leg in March and was having a very slow recovery. At many times I wasn’t sure if I could join my class for this trip, but I kept myself enrolled and used this trip as motivation. I had only gotten off the crutches 4 weeks prior and I can’t say I was the fastest walker in the group, but I was stubborn and climbed stairs and hills to tops of castles and cathedrals. I wasn’t going to let my injury inhibit me and I am very proud of that accomplishment. Also, because of all the exercising I endured, my leg strength has progressed much more rapidly than if I hadn’t pushed it.
What better way to celebrate the Fourth of July than to have a wedding! Well, a couple of months back I was lucky enough to be involved in Styled Shoot that was themed around the Fourth of July in the most appropriate place, the Independence Visitor Center in Philadelphia. The venue is right across the street from the Constitution Center and the Liberty Bell!
I am so excited to announce that this shoot was featured on 100 Layer Cake, wedding blog extraordinaire! It is such an honor to be on 100 Layer Cake. I remember when I first heard about 100 Layer Cake; I was on the original mailing list announcing its launch.
This photoshoot was a lot of fun. It gave me the opportunity to design all of the paper elements of a wedding from invitations to table numbers to escort cards to menus to dessert table signs and signature drink signs. The fun challenge about working with a couple on all the paper elements of a wedding is that the graphics become part of a more robust theme which grows and develops throughout the varying pieces. For instance, the red and blue color palette as well as the font choices in these pieces are consistent but the graphics vary from windy ribbons, to straight, uneven ribbons to cherries and stars and sparklers.
I was so lucky to get the opportunity to work with some wonderful, talented, local wedding vendors on this shoot. I recommend all of them! All of there information is below.
