a night at the derby

fiesta invitation

city-bound weekend

Looking forward to a fun-filled next few days. Heading to Bloggy Boot Camp on Saturday in Philadelphia with my ever-s0-glamorous friend, Beth. Then off to NYC with two more darling friends of the industry for the National Stationery Show. The photo just seemed to fit the bill for the end of this week. Taken in NYC by Kevin York on one very magical evening in Jan 21012.

identify yourself

When beginning a new design project, we find it our job to integrate your essence and personality through design. Here’s a new logo for a darling photographer in sunny Florida. ~ Melissa Serra Photography

Are you living by your own design?

If you’re not certain, well, that’s what we’re here for. We design to honor your mind, body and soul. Your true style.

A few years back we established a brand for the sensational, Emily Weiss, a photographer in the Washington DC area. Our job was not complete until we allowed her true style and authenticity to shine. Emily calls on us from time to time to create printed material.  Now when she’s in need of a postcard, etc. we can get right down to the business with her already-established look. Through soul searching via the initial design process our clients magically become family. It’s what makes our job so rewarding.

We believe that visually communicating who you are is one of the most powerful things you can do for your business…and yourself!

 

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anniversary invitations

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Never, ever a dull moment. Happy Mother’s Day Mom!

be who you are

Here’s a friendly, mid-week reminder (and free printable)  that you are perfect just the way you are!

a collection of QR codes

Are QR codes a fad or here to stay?

Here are some “qr”eative uses that we used them for at Silverbox.

1. New Year’s Card ~ Year in Review video montage.

2. QR buttons that go to our website.

3. Birthday invitation with QR code that take you to the party destination and directions.

4. New Year wine bottle label at takes you take you to a video of the last 35 years of New Year’s countdown celebrations at Times Square, New York. The perfect hostess gift.

5. Wine bottle label printable that takes you to Etta James’ At Last, but feel free to put in your own song.

6. Business card with QR code on back that takes you to company website.

living + loving life

Yep, this is me. I decided to head to the salon today and get my hair all cut off. I asked for a French look. Really, I did. Maybe it’s 40. Maybe it’s yearning for the need to start feeling on a whole new level. Living life to it’s fullest. I am surrounded by the most incredible family, friends, clients, and all of you that follow my blog. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for allowing me into your lives and letting my art be seen. Now go out there and start living life to it’s fullest. You have my permission to find some time to kick up your feet and enjoy your weekend! Tgif blessed blog followers.

style statement

First page of a book I just purchased entitled Style Statement. Oh yeah, this is going to be good. Thank you Melissa for informing me about this lovely read.

We are woman entrepreneurs.
A designer and a writer,
an athlete and an artist.
One of us wears pearls,
the other wears dreadlocks.
Different styles, shared values.

We think big.
We do our homework.
We’d choose love over logic any day.
We love a good deal.

We have branded companies and rallied causes;
designed websites and books and business plans.
We have style homes and style people,
and what we know for sure is that style is a language.

We help people to articulate.
We inspire authenticity.
We see possibility everywhere.

happy may day

I think of this painting every 1st of May. It’s entitled Snow Hill by Andrew Wyeth and hangs so beautifully in the Brandywine River Museum. It’s truthfully one of my favorites of all time. I was hesitant to post this today due to the fact that it doesn’t do the painting any justice, then decided to use it in order to give thanks to dear ole’ Andrew for the inspiration you’ve provided to so many over the years.

the color run

Whoever came up with this idea needs a medal. Check this out…the Color Run. I’m signed up and so excited. Wishing you a very colorful weekend.

Shark Tank

We recently designed a viewing party invitation for a Shark Tank Entrepreneur on ABC. Our lovely client Barbara, airs with her new product on the show this Friday, April 27th at 8/7c. We’ll be cheering you on from Pennsylvania Barbara! Good luck!

a communion cutie

I love this little chick-a-dee! We’ve been taking her photo for years and I adore each visit. What a nice way to close out this communion season. Between designing invitations and taking photos, it’s been smooth sailing with such lovely clients. Thank you so much for having Silverbox be part of such a special time in your life.

a $10,000 Friday

Do you own a professional photography business?

If so, here’s your chance to win a complete overhaul of your business and the chance to transform your studio and your life! Silverbox is so excited to be a part of this awesome opportunity in offering up our design services to one well-deserved soul, along with a team of the industry’s top experts that will put you at the top of your game! For more information, visit thrivemakeover.com.

The value of this contest is worth over $10,000 in products and services from support and sponsors! What a way to end the week! Good luck!

a family photo session

the image box

Introducing the Image Box, by Silverbox. These boxes are custom-designed for each and every session and house as many as 800 4×6 loose prints. What a fancy way to store your memories! Did you have a past session or sessions that you think my warrant an Image Box? If so, inquire within for your custom keepsake. Oh, how we love these!

 

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