Baci Designs | Ilario's 30th Birthday {Akron, Ohio}

One year ago today we celebrated my amazing hubby's 30th birthday - wow, time sure flies and it's better late than never to share these with you all!!  We started off by designing graphic grey and white invitations printed in-house on white linen, completed with a dark grey envelope hand-addressed in white.

We held the party for family and close friends at The Tangier Wine Cellar - a gorgeous venue with an awesome staff - and decorated the king's table in black linens with clear and mercury glass candle accents.  My mom brought along the fun Transformers cake to surprise the birthday boy!!

Here's wishing a very happy 31 to my loving husband and soon-to-be Daddy, Ilario!!!  Cheers :o)

Baci Designs | Lexy's 30th Birthday Party Floral {Hudson, Ohio}

Working on floral projects for friends and family is always such a joy!  When our dear friend, Sam, came to me about floral and place cards for his wife Lexy's upcoming 30th Birthday Party I was thrilled.  I took the need for both and combined them creating these beautiful floral place cards.  I was in absolute love with the final result!

Images by Arielle Doneson Photography

A baci Update | Northwest Ohio Stationery, Event Design + Planning

Hello there!  Amanda here giving a very much needed update on what's been keeping us busy.  We apologize for the lack of posts recently, but we promise to return things to normal this week. . . and you'll probably get a few bonus posts that we meant for last week, but didn't make it because we were running around like crazy people :o)  Well, here's what we've been up to:

1}  Not only did we say au revoir to Intern Brittany at the beginning of May (did you wish her a huge congratulations on graduating?!?!?), but we've also been slowly saying goodbye to Caroline, our Assistant Designer/Planner and Photographer.  Caroline took on more responsibility at her full-time job (you go, Girl!) so sadly she had to leave baci :o(  We wish both Brittany and Caroline the best of luck and have been so happy to work with them both!

Image by Caroline Hardoby

2}  In more graduation news, our own Ilario finished his Master's Program at The University of Akron at the beginning of May!!  I couldn't be more proud of my handsome hubby :o)

3}  We recently released our brand new shirley | edith Father's Day Card (and will have another new release in a few weeks!) - don't you just love it?!?!

The gorgeous Rachel and I at the NOTO Fashion Show!

4}  On Saturday, May 5th, I attended the NOTO Fashion Show with a few friends and had the seriously the best time ever!!!  Shirley | edith even made an appearance in the swag bags at the show!

Tea Party Family Photo Shoot by JaNicki Photography

5}  The following day, I assisted Margaret of JaNicki Photography with a super fun Tea Party-themed family photo shoot.  I designed some fun stationery and helped Margaret style the set up at Indigo Lake - it turned out amazing and we had a wonderful time!!

6}  Last week we wrapped up our first wedding stationery of the season - Lyndsi and Wesley's beach-themed suite is gorgeous and I can't wait to share!  In the meantime, I hope you enjoy this little sneak peek ;o)

Sketches from our Styled Bridal Shower Shoot - Image by JaNicki Photography

7}  I also put baci's very first coordination of a styled shoot on the books last week with Arielle Doneson Photography, JaNicki Photography, Studio MC, MC Hair Consultants, NOTO, Hodge Podge Vintage Rentals and West Side Bakery (plus 6 gorgeous models!!).  Being able to work with so many talented and amazing local women was a dream come true - I absolutely can not wait to share everything with all of you!!

8}  I've been busy working with the talented Lindsay of Lindsay Marie Photography on a new look for her brand - I can't wait to see what we come up with!

9}  This past weekend we celebrated my Mom's 50th Birthday and Mother's Day with some of my favorite women (Shirley and Edith - lol!).  I feel so blessed to have so many inspiring ladies in my life :o)

Just a quick recap of what we've been working on, you're bound to see a lot more details on these fun projects soon!!  Thanks for your patience :o)

baci special | Happy Birthday Mom!!!

As you all have already heard from previous posts, twitter, and facebook from my sister and I...... our mom rocks!!!!

Amanda and I with mom at our cousin's wedding.

Today is our mom's 50 birthday!!!!!

I don't want to sound modest or anything, but our mom is one of the best out there!!! She has seen us through everything and has never given up on us!!! There are three of us...two girls and a boy, how could she not have wanted to throw us out of the house once or twice, ha. 

Christmas 2011

My mom is probably one of the most generous people I know. She is dedicated.....Has/is still going to all our sporting events (she even makes it out to my husband softball league a few times).  She is caring....Will always be a listener no matter what. She is creative......Best cake decorator I know and I still go to her when I need something drawn because I didn't get that ability from my mother, ha!! She is loving.....Celebrates our birthday's every year and even makes us our favorite cake, STILL!! She is passionate....Will help you out any time even with her crazy schedule. Last but not least, she is our mother.....the dedicated, caring, creative, loving, and passionate women!!!

HAPPY  BIRTHDAY MOM!!!!!!

@ Ilario's 30th Birthday Party

baci designs | Megan's 30th Birthday Invitation {Canton, Ohio}

In honor of my birthday today (29, not 30 - let's not rush this, lol!), I wanted to share a beautiful custom birthday design we created for our friend Meg's birthday :o)  Meg LOVES Burberry so I used the company's iconic design as inspiration for the invitation to the gorgeous party her husband was hosting.  A khaki-color invitation printed in-house then layered with red and black stock and placed inside of a matching black envelope with white handwritten addressing and Katherine Hepburn postage - it couldn't be more classy or elegant!!  This is one of my top ten favorite designs ever!!

{Images by Brandy J Photography}

My Birthday Wish List

As every woman approaches the fast growing age (of 25) she begins to ponder what things she could possibly need (besides more shoes). She could ask for something mature (like an alarm clock for her big girl job--but she won't) or maybe even something for her happily married self (like a new blender, but what's the chances of using that). 

So as this girl turns 25 today, she will ask for more items she does't necessarily need but TOTALLY wants :)

1) Under Armour Fleece Capri's from Finishline- $34.99 - I have been on a huge kick with checking out Under Armour on Finishline's site and I love everything!!!

2) Nikon Coolpix Camera from Best Buy- $229.99 - I want a good, small camera that I can take to concerts or the bars. I have heard good things about this camera, so hopefully it won't let me down. 

3)Apple ipod touch from Best Buy - $189.99 - A new and improved ipod would be lovely, especially for lunch breaks at work, I could listen or play on my ipod. 

4) Under Armour Full Zip Jacket from Finishline - $55.99 - I love Under Armour, nothing more to say :)

Happy 4th Birthday to baci!! {And a New Release AND a Giveaway - Today ROCKS!!!}

January 2012 (seriously, how is it 2012??) marks the fourth year in business for this lovely little company I get to call my own.  Sometimes I forget how lucky I am to have a job that I love where I get to make the world a little prettier each day.  Sometimes I forget that I used to work for a bank for God's sake.  And sometimes I forget to change out of my pajamas. . . but that is neither here nor there ;o)  It's times like this - baci's 4th birthday - that remind me how great life is and how far I've come, all because of people like you!

Never in a million years did I imagine baci would become the company it is now - growing from a small, part-time custom stationery business to what is now not only a full-time custom stationery boutique, but a planning and event styling studio as well.  It's amazing where life takes you and I feel very blessed to have my husband, my sister and a very special friend by my side every step of baci's way :o)  If it wasn't for Ilario, Jami and Caroline I would have lost my mind a very long time ago!

We have a lot of amazing things planned for 2012 and we're happy you're all on this journey with us!  Stay tuned this year for awesome announcements and maybe even a new look for baci this year :o)

In the meantime, we're pleased to release our newest shirley | edith occasions card - "heppy berf dey"!!  This comical happy birthday card, along with all of the cards in the shirley | edith couture kraft occasions line, is made from 100% recycled brown bag paper. The card comes with matching 100% recycled brown bag envelope. {Each Card Size is 3.5" x 5" with 4 Bar Envelope}

Purchase our new "heppy berf dey" card (or any other design from our current listings!) from our shirley | edith Etsy Shop before the end of the month and receive Free Shipping (on all orders - both domestic and international) with code HB2BACI!!

2010 shirley | edith birthday card - "birthday defined"

2011 shirley | edith birthday card - "birthday cake"

And there's more :o)  Receive not only our new "heppy berf day" card, but both of our previous Birthday Card designs from 2010 and 2011 when you enter our Happy Birthday to baci Giveaway!! The contest will be a quick one - with a deadline of 11:59 PM EST Tuesday, January 31st.

Here's how to enter:
1}  Visit our shirley | edith Etsy Shop then come back here and comment about your favorite s | e card!

Bonus Entries for (Please leave a comment below for each entry!):
1}  Becoming a follower of baci's blog
2}  Liking baci's Facebook Page
3}  Following baci on Twitter

Good luck!!  A winner will be chosen at random and announced here on baci's blog Wednesday, February 1st!  And thank you again for making it possible for us to celebrate baci's fourth year - it's going to be a good one :o)

baci's babies week!

While we tend to focus on weddings here at baci, we do love switching things up and working on stationery and events for other fun occasions life brings along.  Our favorite - anything to do with babies!!!  So we're dedicating this week to all things baby - up today are some super fun and creative stationery we've had the joy of creating for some of our favorite clients.  Enjoy all the chubby cheeks and giggles this week!!

P.S. We will interrupt once this week with an awesome announcement - stay tuned!!

Baby Shower Invitations

Birth Announcements

Birthday Invitations

All Images by Brandy J Photography