first street gallery 9th annual handcrafted ornament show

One of my favorite retailers is having a wonderful annual event starting this weekend. I would like to encourage all of my fellow Jacksonville friends to visit this adorable shop if you haven't already.

One of my cards even made the flyer! Merry Kissmass! :)

a few good things

Here are a few good things I've come across lately.


I found this little Mr. T doll randomly and LOVED it! You can find this creative artist on Etsy. Below you'll also see a vintage "crayfish" diagram from Three Potato Four, an unique door stopper, and words to live by.

NEW WEBSITE!

I am SO excited to announce my new shopping cart website. Now you can view and purchase my cards online. YEAH!






























Be sure to check back often and look for the CARDS JUST ADDED button for new stuff!

send some "THANKS" this thanksgiving!

These designs now available online.
Be sure to look for the CARDS JUST ADDED button for new stuff!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

north beaches' art walk

Just when you think you really don't like something anymore and there is no good left, you find your way to the the North Beaches' Art Walk. Well, that's what happened to me anyway. 

I have felt so very uninspired in Jacksonville lately . . . until tonight. Tonight I decided to stop by one of the local shops that carries my stationery, First Street Gallery. (By the way, they are a wonderful little shop with the greatest women working there. If you have the chance you should stop by! www.firststreetgalleryart.com) On my way there I welcomed by live music, food, drinks and people everywhere. I had found my way to the monthly North Beaches' Art Walk. Apparently every 3rd Thursday of the month Neptune Beach and Atlantic Beach hold an Art Walk. All the local shops are open while independent artists are spread out along the streets. It was one of the coolest things I've ever seen in Jax. All I could think was "why didn't I know about this?!?" and "how do I get involved?!?" I plan to get some more custom pieces ready for next months event. 

My quick visit to the shop turned into a very relaxing 2 hour stroll through the streets of the beaches. It was a great evening and just what I needed to again be inspired by these beautiful beaches I have come to call home.

For more info on all the shopping and events going on at the beach visit:

www.beachestowncenter.com

now that's culture!

I often find myself truly missing the culture that New Orleans and Louisiana has to offer. I was reminded of that recently when a friend of mine from New Orleans introduced me to an amazingly talented jewelry designer. Her pieces are each one-of-a-kind and use items such as vintage glass beads, lockets, brooches and textiles.  www.dejarnettenola.com

i heart paper . . . and i'm not the only one!

I seriously love paper. I mean, I could just sit around marveling at stationery ALL day EVERY day. So when I find a unique, modern, culture-driven shop that also loves paper, it motivates me to keep on keepin' on. This beautiful little shop on Magazine Street does just that. Scriptura has beautiful New Orleans style notepads, stationery and invitations. Here are a few of my favorites. They are all wonderful though. For those of you who don't have the luxury of taking a stroll down Magazine Street, visit them online to see more. www.scriptura.com

recent custom baby designs

warehouse sale jacksonville

www.warehousesalejacksonville.com

I was asked to be the exclusive stationery vendor at an event in Jacksonville called Warehouse Sale Jacksonville. It is a warehouse event that sells high end children's clothing at a discount. It was advertised all over Jacksonville and even appeared on the local news. It was a great event. I got several orderes and I made lots of connections.

visit my new online store!

www.evincedesign.etsy.com

I am SO excited about my new online store. Etsy is a wonderful site for Handmade artists come together to sell their work. Anyone can browse and buy!


I've only had a presence there for about a week. In one week I've gotten about 200-300 hits and was invited to take part in a local Craft House Party. A buyer from Jacksonville found me on Etsy and invited me to attend her party. She invited 7 other local artist. We each get to have a table set up with our products to take orders and sell. Love it! She is expecting around 30 guests. I am hoping this will generate some local business for me. If not, it will be a great networking evening. I'll keep you guys posted with how it turns out! =)

just a few new designs . . .

People are always asking me for new designs. It seems as though I've been creating more and more lately! So here are some that I have not had a chance to add to the website yet.

new inviations

Recently designed custom invitations

sticky notes + notepads

updated website!

I now have a page of "unique gift ideas" as well as invitation samples on my website at evincedesign.com!