Pretty little things...Before and After

I recently had a chance to work on a food label design in which the product was moving from the farmers market arena into the higher end food market arena.  The label had to go from the previous farmer friendly look I designed to a more sophisticated polished feel. I had the option to scrap previous illustration branding and really bring in a cleaner look. Check out below for some of the final products...

Before

After...

Pretty little things...Logo

I recently had the opportunity to work with a crazy talented chica on her branding. The Bridal Stylist is a service in which a bride can hire a stylist to ensure that they look absolutely fabulous from head to toe on their wedding day. The overall feel of the brand was to be chic and elegant, and to def stay away from the usual tacky wedding logos that you see out there. Below are some of the options that I presented in the early design stages...

And the winner is....

Latest.....Poster Design

The other night I had to come up with a quick poster for a dinner and music night happening at a restaurant that I do some design work for. As usual it needed to be done yesterday. The specs were basically Italian food, acoustic guitar music and send me something asap. Below is what I came up with. I case you were wondering I was listening to Bob Dylan at the time. lol who says music doesn't influence art!

Ridiculously Great...Christmas Gift

This is what happens when you tell me you want money for Christmas. Some may say "you have too much time on your hands", but I say "thats putting thought into your gift!"

Pretty little things...Logo

One of my great friends recently approached me to help her create a brand for herself. Given how talented she is I was really excited to help. Cia Saldutto is a make-up and hair artist based out of Toronto who's work has graced the numerous magazines, runway shows and commercials. Below you will find the final products we created for her brand...

You can check out more of her site at...www.ciasaldutto.com

Pretty little things...Homemade Birthday Invitations

So after my expedition making macaroons I decided to take them to the next step and actually share them with people...so with a Birthday coming up I made custom personalized invitations that incorporated my new love for macaroons with my long time lover, design. Check them out below and let me know what you think.

In Love with...French Macaroons

So i have recently fallen in love with french macaroons. Everything from the flavors to the colours to their cute little bite size shape has me dreaming about them at night! However, their is one downfall to these cute little cookies, that being that they are ridiculously expensive! So a few nights ago I attempted to create them myself. And with the help of Martha Stewart I was some what successful at this mission. Please note that this is two attempts, one you tube video and a quick call to mom later! lol

Check out the step by step process below...

Here is the link to the recipe in case you would like to try this for yourself and below is my final product! Not to bad for a first try. Enjoy!

In Love with...

This is why I love McQueen. This is such beautiful Photoshop work. Jealous!

Ridiculously Great...omg dsquared!

Ok so I know i have been m.i.a. and i apologize but here is something to cheer you up! If these are not intense I dont know what is. I would totally rock these all over T.O! This is why dsquared rocks! LOVE!

Ridiculously Great...Banksy in Toronto!!!

Hey check out these new graffiti images that appeared in Toronto over the weekend by U.K. street artist Banksy.  Banksy was said to be in Toronto for the opening of his film Exit Through the Gift Shop, a documentary in which he appears in disguise. check out more of his great work here...

Ridiculously Great...Spring Shoes

This spring shoes are all over the map. Anything from clogs to platforms to classy stilettos.  If you were a shoe which would you be?? I personally would choose to be the Burberry strap up platform with trouser socks.  oh spring I am so excited you are finally here!!!!

Ridiculously Great...Chiquita Banana Brand Refresh

Images Courtesy of Dieline.com

Ridiculously Great...Mustache Parties!

Last weekend my sister threw a random dinner party with a theme. That them being mustaches! Ya that's right.  I have to say that I can totally rock a mustache. They make everyone's face much more interesting. I think there should be a national mustache day. Oh and instead of mustache it should now be pronounced moustache...emphasis on the moo!