http://www.bellinvito.com/ BellInvito RSS Feed - Blog en-US Thu, 09 Sep 2010 01:05:03 GMT http://www.bellinvito.com/Blog.aspx?Id=34 Here's something that will add a little "spring" to your step: complimentary envelope liners for your custom stationery! From April 7 - April 14th, all personalized stationery orders get a swanky upgrade to lined envelopes. For more information email Lauren at lauren@bellinvito.com or call (214) 741 - 1717. What a great way to save more than $400.00! Which will be even better news once you see how amazing our custom callings cards look... Write Often!   Wed, 07 Apr 2010 04:33:11 GMT http://www.bellinvito.com/Blog.aspx?Id=34#Item0 http://www.bellinvito.com/Blog.aspx?Id=33 Paula West was the first bride who came to me for an exclusive eco-friendly affair.  She and her then fiancée, Todd Minnis, would marry on the sandy shores of Riviera Maya in an intimate celebration celebrating–among other things–their love of travel.   Paula’s invitation suite consisted of cotton and post-consumer papers, elegant silk-screen envelope liners, and soy-based inks. The crowning touch was an exquisite envelope liner, which so perfectly set a visual tone for the elegant festivities that awaited each guest.   Once we knew the direction of the invitation set, our next order of business: create a monogram. Paula chose a monogram design that complimented the feel of the Riviera, and would fit perfectly later for personal touches aro Tue, 16 Mar 2010 09:02:33 GMT http://www.bellinvito.com/Blog.aspx?Id=33#Item1 http://www.bellinvito.com/Blog.aspx?Id=32 This past Friday marked two month's time since the devastating earthquake pummeled Haiti. Since then, more disasters have stretched humanitarian resources beyond what they can handle. Still, efforts continue because of amazing people who we will never meet or have the privilege to thanks personally. We give what we can when we hear about a crisis, then we move on. For me personally, it's always a challenge to stay involved and give back. Charities, ministries, fund-raising–all these take a time and commitment that may be too weighty for young professionals juggling work, home and family already. Not giving, however, just doesn't sit well. So while I hope you'll reach out, take a moment, or sacrifice something you may simply want in order to pass along a larger gift; I hope you w Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:20:37 GMT http://www.bellinvito.com/Blog.aspx?Id=32#Item2 http://www.bellinvito.com/Blog.aspx?Id=31 When graphic designer-turned-yogi, Allison Vieger decided on the details for her wedding to her beau, musician, Taylor Vieger, her vision was clear: minimal bliss. The gown she chose was a stunning Angel Sanchez with a beautifully embroidered bodice. The location, the Dallas Museum of Art. When it came time for the invitations, we had much to live up to. Allison’s idea of using the embroidered detail from the front of her dress as an icon for the evening was perfect.     A big fan of Sanchez gowns, I was bent on finding the right mix of simplicity and elegance. Allison and I worked on the design together. I made the crest and she resolved the layouts. Her choice of black and white (colorless impression) was a perfect compliment to her sophisticated affair. &nb Wed, 24 Feb 2010 03:51:23 GMT http://www.bellinvito.com/Blog.aspx?Id=31#Item3 http://www.bellinvito.com/Blog.aspx?Id=30 It is easy for me to tell you to write letters, send a thank you, invite with paper…write often. It could be perceived a bit self-indulging given my situation. Beyond that, however, wherever you purchase your paper, I hope you will take a moment to write. I rarely reference my personal blog, as it serves mostly for family and friends, but I would be remiss to pass an opportunity to be personal about something that, at it's core, is such a personal gesture, even in its professional applications. Writing, more so than typing, speaks volumes.  I don’t reminisce over emails or texts, but finding a letter from years ago will always make me pause. So make an appointment with yourself to stop and write to someone. I promise, just that small gesture will go a very, very long way Tue, 23 Feb 2010 10:26:25 GMT http://www.bellinvito.com/Blog.aspx?Id=30#Item4 http://www.bellinvito.com/Blog.aspx?Id=29 Bell'Invito bride, Natalie Erwin, came to us with a very special request. Her wedding would be simple and elegant. She envisioned massive beautiful frames capturing the beauty of nature in the garden surrounding their ceremony, and wanted her invitation to set the tone for the visual story. I met the beautiful Natalie Erwin in my store in Dallas. She was an accomplished artist at an early age, and we were hosting her in our art gallery as the featured artist for the summer. The challenge was set to create something beautiful for an artist with clear vision. I designed a few frames, hoping we were headed in the right direction. Before long we had a lovely creation that was made just for Natalie and Ryan. It's always a thrill to see your own design carried over into other Wed, 03 Feb 2010 10:04:36 GMT http://www.bellinvito.com/Blog.aspx?Id=29#Item5 http://www.bellinvito.com/Blog.aspx?Id=28 Two days into a very exciting collection debut at the New York International Gift Fair, and our new designs are being so well received. New stores in London and Japan are among the dozen or that will be added to our list of distributors once the week is over. Take a look at a couple that are shaping up to be show favorites...  Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:42:34 GMT http://www.bellinvito.com/Blog.aspx?Id=28#Item6 http://www.bellinvito.com/Blog.aspx?Id=27 After a day of obstacles, I finally arrived in NYC on the latest possible flight. I am ready to watch the new Bell’Invito collection come to life. Sunday morning, Buyers will see the new pieces for the first time. This little Batik frog was one part Polynesian inspiration (are you ALL getting married in a tropical paradise these days?) and one part childhood memory. I grew up in Houston, Texas. As far as I know, there aren’t many of tree frogs in the subdivision I called home. Nevertheless, one found its way in through the front door and onto the dining room wall. I watched curiously, all of 9 or so years old, as the pretty strange thing stared back at me. Eventually my dad captured the wayward little guy and sent him packing, but I remained curiously enamored wit Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:15:03 GMT http://www.bellinvito.com/Blog.aspx?Id=27#Item7 http://www.bellinvito.com/Blog.aspx?Id=26 I love the koi design from the 2009 collection. Thankfully, so did you! So much, in fact, this season we've extended our fine friends into a new color way, being revealed next week in NYC. In the meantime, I ran out of stationery. Of course, just in time for the rush of January brides and much needed thank you notes to go out from the holiday gift fest. Finally, my place in the printing line came up. Here's some shots of my new writing sheets. And as a Pisces–how fitting! Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:33:39 GMT http://www.bellinvito.com/Blog.aspx?Id=26#Item8 http://www.bellinvito.com/Blog.aspx?Id=25 Bell'Invito was featured in Vanity Fair's "Holiday Hot List: Stationery for the Write Occasion".  Our Crab stationery was chosen for its summery style to "warm up a midwinter message". View more designs from our Studio Collection's Nautical line.   Crab stationery $65 for 15 cards and envelopes.   Tue, 15 Dec 2009 01:01:47 GMT http://www.bellinvito.com/Blog.aspx?Id=25#Item9 http://www.bellinvito.com/Blog.aspx?Id=24 MoS Giveaway: Bell'Invito Letterpress Studio We are so pleased to announce that Matters of Style has partnered with Bell'Invito Letterpress Studio for this week's fantastic giveaway. One very lucky MoS reader will win a set of 12 Don Carney Zodiac Cards from Bell'Invito's newest...read more Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:01:56 GMT http://www.bellinvito.com/Blog.aspx?Id=24#Item10 http://www.bellinvito.com/Blog.aspx?Id=23 Bell'Invito's Annual Die Sale has now begun! Save $200 on your custom orders with Bell'Invito and also at our fine Boutiques located throughout the US and Europe. Call 214.741.1717 for more information. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 02:34:24 GMT http://www.bellinvito.com/Blog.aspx?Id=23#Item11 http://www.bellinvito.com/Blog.aspx?Id=22 Make sure to pick up the latest issue of House Beautiful, now on newsstands, for their feature "35 Ways To Say Thank You". Two of Bell'Invito's Studio Collection designs: Architectural Spring Roman Villa and Valet Pencil were included in this of collection of finely printed stationery. Thu, 08 Oct 2009 03:43:24 GMT http://www.bellinvito.com/Blog.aspx?Id=22#Item12 http://www.bellinvito.com/Blog.aspx?Id=21 Bell'Invito has been featured in Elle Decor's What's Hot! Product, October 2009! Click Here to read the full article. These pieces were created exclusively for Elle Decor readers. Call our studio for more information on how you can obtain these bold, limited-edition pieces of stationery. 214.741.1717 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 01:02:50 GMT http://www.bellinvito.com/Blog.aspx?Id=21#Item13 http://www.bellinvito.com/Blog.aspx?Id=20 Thanks to Luigi Tadini at PaperMag.com for the feature on Bell'Invito's bespoke stationery. Read more here from the latest Word Of Mouth blog post discussing Bell'Invito's ability to create "customizable handcrafted product to satiate your stationery fetish". New York based Paper Magazine and PaperMag.com is your resource for fashion, pop-culture, nightlife, music, and film. Wed, 26 Aug 2009 03:33:26 GMT http://www.bellinvito.com/Blog.aspx?Id=20#Item14 http://www.bellinvito.com/Blog.aspx?Id=19 Dear Friends, I'm very proud to be part of www.Gilt.com (Gilt Groupe) this week. It is a huge milestone for our stationery shop to be included on this site with all the best designer brands available today. It's also a great chance to get stationery from Bell'Invito for 50% off. You may not be in the market for paper, but you should definitely look at the calendar to see the designers coming up - look for your favorites. The sales are amazing. 50-90% off retail on a really great selection. The sales only last 24-36 hours. You have to have an invitation to shop, so here's yours! Tue, 18 Aug 2009 11:52:59 GMT http://www.bellinvito.com/Blog.aspx?Id=19#Item15 http://www.bellinvito.com/Blog.aspx?Id=18 Bell'Invito Owner, Heather Wiese Alexander, was recently interviewed by InStyle Weddings for their feature, Style School, highlighting celebrity wedding trends, tricks, and tips. Read more here to find out Heather's best advice for bridal stationery and her favorite styles. Mon, 03 Aug 2009 03:18:22 GMT http://www.bellinvito.com/Blog.aspx?Id=18#Item16 http://www.bellinvito.com/Blog.aspx?Id=17 To all those who love gorgeous letterpress, here's a link for you. Drum up a fashionable fare at Neiman Marcus! Mon, 27 Jul 2009 10:55:22 GMT http://www.bellinvito.com/Blog.aspx?Id=17#Item17 http://www.bellinvito.com/Blog.aspx?Id=7 Welcome to Bell'Invito Letterpress Studio blog 1 In the Italian language, this contraction literally translated, means, “beautiful invitation.” Dopo aver ricevuto il bell’invito volevo attendere la festa: I was intrigued to attend her party when I received the beautiful invitation. We are: 2 A dallas-based design studio housing highly trained experts in the technique of hand-fed letterpress, superior quality materials, balance in design, and the art of creating an enchanting customer experience. "For all of my social needs, my choice of stationer is Bell’Invito."   Visit us: website facebook twitter! Thu, 23 Jul 2009 09:56:31 GMT http://www.bellinvito.com/Blog.aspx?Id=7#Item18 http://www.bellinvito.com/Blog.aspx?Id=9 When DWeddings producer Jamie Laubhan Oliver and stylist Jan Jones contacted us for D's recent editorial spread on table settings, we were more than happy to oblige. This particular feature was for the Marie Antoinette tablescape. Set in an outdoor European Garden, the place setting was brought to life with inspirations of robins egg blue Sevres plates, a coordinating Italian cotton tablecloth, pastel macaroons, and splashes of color from pink and yellow botanicals. Our Bell'Invito teal chandelier table cards completed the setting for the outdoor soiree with calligraphy from Boo Owens. Read more here. Thu, 23 Jul 2009 09:51:32 GMT http://www.bellinvito.com/Blog.aspx?Id=9#Item19