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Fun for the Bride to be!

media — Fri, 28 May 2010 18:10:19 +0000

I brought the bride to be a goody bag, stuffed with fun things for our girls’ weekend away!

a bit of bubbly with personalized, waterproof wine labels…

plastic cups to SHARE her bubbly…

a 6 pack of “Go Girl” energy drinks…

a 4 film favorite CD collection from Target, only $4.99!

some sassy, Liberty of London (for Target) lingerie…

all wrapped in tulle to make the gift feel very bridal. such fun, can’t wait for the big bash on Saturday!

Married in Fiji, Party at my house!

media — Tue, 25 May 2010 21:12:50 +0000

My best friend (since I was born!) just eloped to Fiji! We were sad to not attend the barefoot on the beach ceremony, but now excited to host a rippin’ reception at our home this weekend! We have been in home improvement modefor weeks, and everything is finally coming together at the last minute.
As mentioned in a previous post, we are remodeling a bathroom that will literally be done the day before the big fun. We are printing the wallpaper in my shop today and a pro will be hanging it tomorrow!

After the paper is hung, my handy man is coming back to install the fixtures, including my fun sink/vanity that I designed from scratch. I need to add a third coat of paint tonight, these “ball” legs are not easy to cover but I think the end result will be worth all the labor.

I will post photos after the big party, but have a sneak peek of an Outdoor Canvas we are printing for the newlyweds!

We are printing it now and will coat it with a UV Protectant so it can hang outside for years to come. A great way to personalize a pool area or balcony, i think the couple will be surprised and thrilled to take home this party favor.

the clock is ticking…still so much to do!
~erin

All Men are Created Equal!

media — Fri, 14 May 2010 17:11:02 +0000

There is sooo much craziness going on over in the Erin Condren Design studio! We are working extra hard to have all kinds of AMAZING things our for you this summer!

Right now, I am so EXCITED to introduce our BRAND NEW MENS COLLECTION!

We have personalized notecards which would be sure to set you apart from the pack!

Contact Cards that are sleek, and will surely leave a lasting impression!

So if youre looking for a smart branding, trying to land a new job, a recent grad trying to make an impression, or just like stylish things, we have a TON of AWESOME stationary made just for MEN!!!

Save a Tree, Forget the Wrap!!

media — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 18:53:18 +0000

Okay, i might be bragging a bit, but our shipping boxes are just too cute to cover up!
besides, since Earth Day is coming, we can save a tree and forget the wrap. My new favorite gift for
kids is a pack of thank you notes & gift labels, with a darling lap desk by Room it Up.

I first heard about them on the fab trend site, CoolMomPicks.com
This gift is a hit with the birthday girl and their mother (earth) too!

No More Tears

media — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 19:17:42 +0000

I’ve decided in my next “phase” of life, I will get back into cooking. My husband and I used to really enjoy our time together in the kitchen, but 2 kids, homework, sports, and both careers leave little time for more than Trader Joes in a bag! My daughter loves to help out and we often chop up things to add to the “bag”, but no one likes to chop the onion…until now.

Actually, kate said one day: “mom, we should where goggles to chop onions!” I thought it was such a brilliant thought, but obviously someoneelse beat us to the punch. This pink pair of “onion goggles” from Sur la Table are fun to wear and help to block out the “reflex tears.”

Oh my….MOZZA!

media — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 17:31:27 +0000

My husband is in the restaurant biz, and we have long been addicted to all shows on The Food Network, especially IRON CHEF. My kids love it too…the suspense of the “secret ingredient”, the drama created by host, Alton Brown and chairman, Mark Dacascos. When Mario Batali opened his L.A pizzeria called, MOZZA, we could hardly wait to go! Well, we have been trying to get a reservation for over a year…nothing ever available until after 10:00pm at night, and we are typically long asleep by then

This past weekend we had the pleasure of celebrating a friend’s birthday at MOZZA and it was sure worth the wait!The appetizers were insane…the Brussel Sprouts (yes, Brussel Sprouts) were divine and the Mozza Caprese was the best I’ve ever had. Not to mention the Brushette…oh my, MOZZA is amazing. Wondering if Mario will consider opening one in my town of Hermosa Beach.
I’ve got the perfect name for it: Her-MOZZA!

Personalized fun!

media — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 21:20:55 +0000

I couldn’t help but fall completely in love with the new personalized bags and pillows offered at Jonathan Adler! I’m particularly smitten with this khaki/ pink combo cross pillow.

This tote bag is just too much!

I love all things personalized, and these would look great covering my house from top to bottom design your own pillows and more!

A special night with Kelly Corrigan!

media — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 18:42:17 +0000

I’ll never forget the first time I watched the “transcending” clip on YouTube. My sister had called me and told me that I had to watch it, and I’m so glad that I did! I sat at my desk, laughing and crying, not wanting it to end.

I had met Kelly Corrigan at a book signing last year, and we instantly made a connection. I was honored with the opportunity to work with her on the promotion of her new book, LIFT. I sponsored the event at a fabulous new book store in Manhattan Beach called PAGES.

I wish you all could have been there! Kelly did a reading from The Middle Place, and also from LIFT and we all just sat mesmerized by her strength, eloquence and hysterical sense of humor. She is such an inspiration and I was honored to be associated with her that night.

She signed a zillion books and we handed out sample packs of BOOK PLATES as party favors.

For those of you who could not attend (and those of you who did) we want to offer BUY ONE GET ONE FREE from our BOOK PLATE collection.

Just order both packs and enter the following code when you check out to deduct $25 from your cart:

BOOKSMART

I had such an incredible experience working with Kelly Corrigan. I can hardly wait to hear more about her next venture… her first screenplay is complete and another book is in the works! Stay tuned!

great to be KING!

erin — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:54:06 +0000

We were so honored to work with the LA KINGS to come up with a special way to show appreciation to the women & wives in their organization. We created a pack of personalized Gift Labels for each gal, but then decided it would be best to LET THEM CHOOSE from the collection. Our new “too legit to quit” GIFT CARDS are the perfect gift for anyone this season. Choose our “enjoy” card or let us create something custom for your organization. The $50+ cards come in a fabulous collapsible gift box.

My team and I went to the LA KINGS game that week and had an absolute blast…I had never been before and I am seriously hooked! The music, the hype, the action on the ice…my kids loved every minute too. We proudly displayed our entire Breast Cancer Awareness collection and donated sales that night to HOCKEY FIGHTS CANCER.