Gilligan's Island

Thanks goes out to Lee over at LeeLeesCloset for including my "Nautical Save The Date" in her recent Etsy treasury collection. I thought the theme, Gilligan Would Like it Here, was super cute and creative. I was instantly drawn to the two pendant necklaces also included in the grouping. Check out these stores for some really cute jewelry items: Lauren Blythe Designs and Verbel + Fox.

Etsy Love

I was happily surprised when Betty over at Bombshell Bettie's Vintage included one of my Keg Design letterpress cards in her Etsy Treasury collection today. It's always nice to be loved! :)

Etsy Wishlist

Just a few items that I'm loving on Etsy this week...

Happy New Year!

For Auld Lang Syne...

Oh my goodness, another year, come and gone...I can't believe it's already 2010! The 90's feel just like yesterday. Here's hoping that 2010 is a wonderful, happy, healthy year for everyone. Let's make this decade better than the last. Happy New Year's Eve! I hope you have a blast...


Nautical Save The Date - Now on Etsy!

Tying the knot next summer? Now is the perfect time to send out your save the dates. This fresh and totally sophisticated nautical design will have your guests excited for your big day. Each card is personalized with your wedding information and comes with a matching A6 envelope in the color of your choice. Check out the Etsy listing for pricing and other details.


New Keg Designs!

Since the wedding (3 months ago now!) I've been working nonstop. I'm really excited to share all of my new creations with you...I just need to find the time to photograph them. My goal is to get a handful of new designs and cards on Etsy by the end of October. As always, I'm available for custom work, just email me at kelly@kegdesign.com.

Shrugs I LOVE

Sigh. I love boleros, especially these wedding beauties below (from Etsy), but I won't be wearing one for my wedding. My dress isn't strapless, my wedding is in June... and I just know a shrug wouldn't look right with the overall style I'm going for. Needless to say, I've been drooling over this gorgeous silk shoulder wrap by Modern Romance for months. 

If you're a bride looking for a unique and beautiful wedding bolero, I'd definitely check out these Etsy stores. Most of the featured designers will do custom orders as well. If you wore or are going to wear a bolero or wrap on your wedding day, I'd love to hear about it or see pics! 

Vintage Marriage License

I bought this darling little "Marriage Certificate" on Etsy a few weeks ago. It came from Cindi's BrassPaperclip store. I bought it to use as a source of inspiration for my wedding as well as a cool item to frame after the big day! I've always thought that vintage pieces seem to be way cooler than their current day counterparts. The "Vintage Marriage License" is no exception - today's are boring, modern and, well, not very romantic. They used to have character and style like the one below. Some license's even came in full color with illustrations. Check here for more vintage wedding inspiration.




Chicago Cubs Save The Date Postcard - Now on Etsy!

One of my current goals includes stocking up my Etsy store. It's not going to happen overnight, but I added a new item to the mix this weekend - the Chicago Cubs (Wrigley Field) customized Save The Date postcard. This item has been quite popular among Chicago brides. My last client got numerous calls from family and friends asking them when their names had been on the Wrigley sign (yeah for believable retouching!). Check out the Etsy posting for price and details.



Also, if you're not a Cubs fan, but like the digital sign/sports idea, custom designs are available. Send me a photo of the sign you want to use (Yankees, Red Sox, White Sox etc.) and we can discuss options.

Absolutely Stunning



Check out this vintage beauty! Unfortunately, it's already been sold, but those sweeping pleated ruffles are gorgeous. The dress was found on Etsy at BrassPaperclip. Needless to say, BrassPaperclip is one of my new favorite Etsy shops! Check out more photos of the dress here.

New KEG Designs on Etsy!



Check out my new letterpress Thank You cards on Etsy. Go here!

A Big Thanks to Veiled Vows!

I'm still new to this whole "blog" world...and learning as I go. So far, the few "hellos" I've sent to some of my favorite fellow wedding bloggers have been kindly received. I wanted to send a special thanks to Emilia over at Veiled Vows & Auburn & Ivory for featuring some of my work and putting my blog on her site. Thank you! Please check out her blog(s) and amazing handmade jewelry on Etsy. Happy Friday!

Hand Stamped LOVE Necklace; Sterling Silver $15.00