Open!

The Fleur Couture + Greenstar space is open with regular hours! We had our grand opening soiree last friday and it was fantastic! The very talented Amanda Hein was on hand to snap some amazing shots and we couldn't be happier with the results.

Hours: Wednesday-Saturday from 11am-5pm.
We happily accommodate appointments after hours and on the weekends.

Come and visit us for some fabulous goodies like Lucia candles and swanky greetings!

Thursday - March 11th

Girls Night Out in Downtown Downers Grove! You can check out the Fleur Couture space which is my new HQ.

5-9pm with oodles of shops participating. Discounts galore.

4956 Main Street
http://www.downtowndg.org

See you there!

Complimentary wedding inspiration!

RSVP here

sherbert colors and paisley goodness

This wedding invite ensemble was a joy to work on, the color palette alone brightened up dreary winter Chicago days. I am definitely feeling a trend toward coral/tangerine shades. This paisley envelope liner and backing stock is just icing on the cake!

first birthday cuteness

Thanks to my good friend Nanette for letting me create something for little Abby's first birthday. I could not be happier with the way these turned out, glitter and cupcakes? What's not to love?!

a Blissful Affair

Do not miss this event.



RSVP through the website : www.ablissfulaffairevent.com

Some of chi-town's most amazing vendors are going to be there:
Calihan Catering
Amanda Hein Photography
Honey Bee Weddings
Fleur Couture


And of course Greenstar will be providing some delightful paper goodness!

welcome 2010

We've neglected the blog in the last few months, but we are back on track for 2010. The studio is feverishly working on loads of new designs for brides and a completely new approach to a custom designed invite. We have also decided to ditch one of the enclosure companies....because we are manufacturing our own enclosures! Yay!

So here's a sneak peak at a new design, enjoy.

b+w+a shot of red

This invite was sleek and stylish with our one shot of red there on the tag backing. We printed this with black thermo (raised) and it looks amazing. Love the pattern paper backing inside the enclosure. This white shimmer paper has a luxurious dimpling texture that's just lovely! As one of the assistants said while we were assembling these, can I just curl up in bed with this paper! Love that....

Final piece for Jack's bar mitzvah. We used the JK logo on just about everything from the save the dates to the sticker that went on the goody bag.

Fall Splendor

Kelly and Jason chose a Classic Greenstar Design, but added their own twist.

We did a cherry blossom branch design element which wraps around the exterior of the invite.

Inside boast color as we were able to incorporate two beautiful fall colors.

funky thank yous

Just wrapped up these thank yous for a fabulous bride who wanted nothing ordinary for her wedding!

we did that fab b&w pattern stock with the hot pink stripe and apple green shimmer envelope. thank you notes should always be this fun, it might make them easier to write!

Monti's Masquerade Wedding

This wedding is definately not your typical affair. That's what made working on this project so fun. The wedding is actually taking place on Halloween at an amazing venue here in Chicago. The bride and groom are hosting an masquerade ball for their wedding. We created the invite using eggplant and silver with loads of victorian inspiration. The invites are truly a Halloween Treat to recieve in your mailbox. Look for additional paper goodies to come that will make an appearance at the ball.

Tiffany's Tiffany Blue Wedding

Finally paper accessories for Matt and Tiffany's big day

Champagne tag, place cards and programs.

Note the Super Sassy One Liner on the place cards!

Attention! 1154 Bridal Sale

1154 Lill is an amazing Chicago company that lets you choose the fabric and shape of your very own custom made hand bag!

They are amazing, I have 2! Anyhoo, brides out there might want to take advantage.

green baby goodness

love that great shade of green and super cool geometric liner!

for any font junkies out there like me . . .

A very interesting article from TIME here.

music...

new project by Pete Yorn & Scarlett Johansson, The BreakUp Album.

Amazing....love the sepia soaked video.

lauryn + mike

eggplant paper with silver ink.

add the peacock feather and this invite might be one of my favorites.
love the cards in the pocket, creating one design, but each stands alone.

lauryn + mike are a true pleasure to work worth, they had so much great input along the way, congrats you two, the wedding is going to be fabulous!

this is really neat!

yes I said 'neat'

MadMen yourself....
http://www.amctv.com/originals/madmen/madmenyourself/

This is me: the nose is way off, but it will do...
Loved playing with the accessories! SO much fun.

sneak peak

we have been very busy bees over here and I love what's brewing! we are in the throws of developing an e-commerce site, let's call it Greenstar Creative's little sister for the time being. On there will be everything but our custom wedding invites.

-Baby shower Invites with coordinating Thank Yous
-Bridal Shower Invites with coordinating Thank Yous
-Personalized Stationery - offered in LETTERPRESS and DIGITAL!!!!
-Boxed thank yous

AND the most yummy part, everything is coming with a patterned envelope, yup that's right PATTERED envelopes, although subtle enough to write over for addressing they are truly special and will look fantastic arriving in mailboxes.

Stay tuned for more.....