Friday Morning Studio Tunes

Busy day today!!

Prepping several new items to be listed in my Etsy shop.
Going for a run.
Taking care of a few website edits.
Making blog post edits. (I can't wait to show my favorites from New York International Bridal Week)

And then a bittersweet moment this evening when I drop off 3 of the most adorable kittens that I've been fostering for the past week. They were accepted to a no kill shelter and will be put up for adoption in a few weeks.

Are you attending any trunk shows in the area this weekend? If so, I hope you find the perfect bridal gown!

Have a great weekend!

Sweet Inspiration

  

Oh, Monday morning...sometimes the idea of staying under the covers is so hard to resist! Especially when we are having such strange and gloomy weather today.  My cup of coffee isn't quite enough to get me going this morning but these cakes by the talented Maggie Austin are just the right amount of sweet that I need!  My favorite one has the be the pink ombre with frills and if you can't tell, I am loving the frill technique on all of these cakes.  Delicate and delicious!

I've been busy creating new sash designs to list in my Etsy shop.  They will be listed today or tomorrow but here is a sneak peak...I hope you like them!

Elsa Ribbon Sash

Remy Ribbon Sash

I hope you have a sweet Monday!

images via Maggie Austin

Etsy Giveaway

If you've dropped by the SND Etsy shop or Facebook Fan page recently, you probably know about the giveaway that is taking place!  If you haven't, well, I'm here to tell you about it...

The lovely Morgan at La Chapstick Fanatique contacted me a few weeks ago to see if I might be interested in doing a giveaway on her blog.  She was scouring Etsy and came across my shop.  See, Morgan recently got married herself, so she knows all about planning a wedding and trying to find the perfect accessories.  So of course I was happy to help her readers!

The contest ends tomorrow, March 17th, at 7pm EST.  The winner receives a $100 credit to use in the SND Etsy shop or towards a custom design.  For more information and to enter, please visit Morgan's wonderful blog here.  While you're there, check out her Francophile Friday posts, which are some of my favorites!  Her blog has become one of my daily reads and it's an honor to work with her on this giveaway!


Good luck to all who enter...I can't wait to see who wins!

Cheers!

Charlotte Wedding Magazine Casting Call!!

Three amazing wedding vendors have teamed up for an open casting call!  Charlotte Wedding Magazine, Weddings & The City and Kristin Vining Photography are working together to find new models for the next issue of Charlotte Wedding.  

Who doesn't want to model beautiful wedding gowns in a stylish magazine?!?  If you are interested in appearing in Charlotte Wedding Magazine please check here for more information!

Since the magazine launch a year ago, Charlotte Wedding has not failed in bringing area brides the latest in bridal trends, superb vendor recommendations and wonderful planning resources.  Their editorials are ones to be rivaled and the whole magazine is receiving national recognition.

Don't miss this wonderful opportunity and feel free to pass it along to anyone you might know!

images via Kristin Vining Photography, Charlotte Wedding Magazine and Weddings & the City

Smooth Move

Hi Guys,

Just wanted to let you know that the new website is up! Please let me know if there are any broken links. I wanted to get it posted ASAP but I know there is still a little work that needs to be done. I also need to update some of my links.....it's coming, slowly but surely!

The most important thing is my email! It's back up and running under the shea@sheanicholedesigns.com email. Please use this email for all customer inquires.

I have some great upcoming news about expanding out into other locations! I will keep you posted!

As always, it is a pleasure working with you and thank you kindly for your business and support!

SheaNichole Designs
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J Major's Bridal Gala for Breast Cancer Research- 10.10.08

photos courtesy of Natalie Storment Photography and my mother :)


A HUGE THANK YOU TO ALL OF YOU WHO MADE THIS POSSIBLE AND A SUCCESS!

New Products from SheaNichole Designs

I just wanted to share with you the most current inspiration for SheaNichole Designs...


With winter approaching, SND wanted to offer accessories approprate for the season. This means lots luxorious furs (faux, of course, SND does not believe in the use of fur for fashion), winter whites, lustrous silks, delicate textures and new embellishments of the rhinestone and crystal sort!

Above is an inspiration board for the new products! Shrugs, wraps, caplets and custom orders will be accepted. Please contact SND for more information and pricing!

A Typical Day at SheaNichole Designs

Instead of just being a blog, I thought I would show you a little bit of what I do.

I don't have a "studio" but I do have an amazing sun room that I have converted into a work space. Even if it is overcast outside there is still plenty of bright light!



As you can tell in the photo, there is not a lot of space! I enjoy working in an area that inspires me, so even though I had a limited amount of space to work with, I didn't want to feel uninspired when I was in the room. I had to think creatively and utilize the space in a way that is conducive to my work habits.

I have converted two drafting tables into work areas. One serves as a desk and/or sewing machine table and the other is a pressing table/supply table. I use most of the floor space as my cutting area....I know...this is so bad! Along the opposite wall (the only wall that does not have windows, but does have a door) sits a bookshelf and stackable storage for fabrics and other design supplies. I even have stackable storage under the majority of my windows! But, I totally love the work area....I guess you could say I "made it work!"

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Below are a couple of photos of my order process. This order was for 14 pocket squares produced in garnet diva satin from Bill Levkoff. Here you see a handmade pattern for a 7x7 pocket square, cutting supplies, and the 14 pocket squares that are cut, pinned, and ready to be sewn.





This is a photo of the almost finished pocket squares. They have been stitched together, pressed and are ready to be hand sewn closed. After they are complete, they will be packaged neatly in custom SND boxes.





Well, I hope you enjoyed a typical day at SND!!!! If you are interested in more information regarding product availability, please visit the SheaNichole Designs Website.

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Updates

Hi All! So sorry for the lack of posting lately! I've been busy with gathering new ideas for the blog and I am still in the process of getting my business card design finalized. With tons of stuff to do, posting has been pushed to the side. In the next few weeks I hope to be up and running on a regular basis! But for now...please enjoy the Feature Friday post!

OH! I hope to have some photos posted soon from the Gala for Breast Cancer Research that was hosted by J Major's Bridal Boutique! The Gala was AMAZING!!! It was a wonderful night of fashion, dancing, decor, and more!

Featured Clients

There is less than one week left before J Major's hosts it's benefit Gala for the Susan G Komen Foundation and SND is busy putting together new samples and a portfolio of past work. Posting will be minimal this week due to energies being put towards the Gala production...but please check back for the first client feature which will post on Friday October 10th!

SND will feature clients on "Feature Friday" so set your blog subscriptions so you don't miss any of the stunning photos!

If you are a past client and would like to submit photos for "Feature Friday" please email all inquires to shea@sheanicholedesigns.com and please list your photographer credits so I can include them with the photos. All photos submitted will also be added to the portfolio available for viewing at J Major's!

SND has some great upcoming posts...but for right now....enjoy the weekend and I'll see you soon!

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Up and Running!!!

As you see, SheaNichole Designs (aka: SND) has undergone several changes...and for the better!

If you are reading this blog, it means you have visited the new and improved website! The website color scheme has changed and the pages have become easier to navigate. SND has taken the minimalist approach and hopefully visitors and clients will find the website user friendly and appealing.

In January SND will celebrate it's second year, so to prepare SND has undergone several cosmetic transformations...color changes, graphic changes, and new business cards, which are in the works...even better, they are professional! A more mature/classy look is needed since SND's birthday is approaching quite quickly!

SND is also working on this new blog!!! What better way to stay in touch with old, current, and perspective clients??? It's better than a newsletter (which would most likely end up in your spam box) and you can subscribe or unsubscribe anytime you wish! SND will keep you posted on current designs, the hottest colors, new fabrics, and best of all, the blog will include a "real brides" feature with photos of SND's work.

And speaking of photos...a portfolio of SND's work will soon be available for client review at J Major's Bridal Boutique.

Well, SND hopes you like the revamped look...enjoy!

Cheers!

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