Back To School Teacher Gifts

What is the saying? "You only have one chance to make a first impression." The new school year is starting all across the US. Wish your child's teacher a "happy new school year" with one of these gifts from Easton Place! You may even want to stock up on a few things (like note pads, pens and notecards) for your gift collection. 

• Personalized Book Stamp - $40
• Notepad - $16
• Fine Liner Pens - $2.25 each
• Personalized Stationery - $27
• Custom Paperweights - $38

Happy Back To School!

xoxo

Patti

Happy 2012!

Wishing you a very happy and healthy New Year!
Several new product will be gracing the webpages of Easton Place Designs in 2012.
In the new year, let's keep the handwritten note in style! My personal goal is to write at least one handwritten note per week, and mail it the old fashion way... with a stamp. Join me in making 2012 the year of the handwritten correspondence! If you'd like to be a recipient of one of those handwritten notes, feel free to email me your snail-mail address. I'd love to send you a card or note. No spam... just a lovely paper correspondence from me to you!

Happy 2012 friends!

xoxo
Patti

Autumn Inspiration: Giving Thanks

Today I received a shipment of Thanksgiving Cards I designed for a corporate account. I'm so happy with the way they came out! Here's a peek at the cards and the photos that inspired the design. I hope you're enjoying this Autumn weekend! Feel free to share in the comments below.
xoxo
-Patti

photos by easton place designs 2011

Holiday Sale!

The holidays are here! In the name of good will and fun I'm having a sale in my Etsy shop! From 12:00 a.m. Monday, November 22 - 11:00 p.m. Sunday, November 28, all items in the "HOLIDAY" section of my shop will be marked down 25%.

A special thank you to fellow etsian and twitter friend, Ashli Crowe of Factorygrlashli (visit her shop for sweet handmade accessories) for introducing me to EtsyOnSale - a site for setting up sales in your Etsy shop. The process was quick and simple which is just what I need during this busy season!

Stop by my Etsy shop and stock up on holiday cards, tags and stickers, now at 25% off!

Holiday Cards Have Arrived!

I'm so excited to announce 10 new holiday cards listed in the shop! Stop by and have a look!

I've also added holiday labels. They're great for personalizing your gifts and they make a thoughtful gift for teachers and co-workers! You can see them here.

Over the next few days I'll be adding more designs in the labels department and several new stationery designs! The holidays have definitely arrived. Have you started preparing?

New at Easton Place Designs: Custom Web Design

It's been over a month since my last post.  As you may have guessed, much has been happening at Easton Place Designs.  I'm thrilled to share with you the latest creations and ventures!  First up are the newest services offered at EPD... Web Design!  Actually, in all honesty, I should say I now offer web design elements.  This includes logo design, blog banners, blog buttons, ad buttons, etsy banners, blog backgrounds etc.  I started this side of design several months ago when I created a blog and etsy banner for my friend, Kelly Jo Guastello at Purple Vine Design.  From there I created my own etsy banner, twitter background, facebook button and all the design pieces on my e-commerce site, Easton Place Designs.  Most recently my lovely (and quite funny) friend, Kathryn Doran of "The Coastal Chic", asked me to design elements for her newest blog venture, "The Saucy Bits".  I had so much fun with Kathryn and her fellow "Saucy Broads"!  Go check her out... on both of her blogs!

The next item of business I'd like to share with you is my line of holiday cards.  I'd love to say I have photos of everything as well as have them available for purchase on my sites, but that's a few days away.  Until then, have a peek at one of the newest designs...

Coming soon!

Holiday cards will be offered as single cards and boxed sets.  Photocards will be offered in sets of 25.  Launch date is set for Monday, November 1, 2010!

Autumn Has Arrived (sort of)

Technically speaking, it is officially Autumn. Weather-wise, um, not-so-much. Today in New England it was a lovely 82 degrees and the weatherman says warmer and more humidity for tomorrow. That stated, the trees, squirrels and geese know the seasons have changed. Everywhere I look I note shades of Autumn color on the treetops. The squirrels have been busy digging in the garden, finding that perfect hiding spot for Winter's culinary treasures. The Canada Geese can been seen (and heard) flying in their perfect "V" formation as they make their way to a warmer climate.

This imagery brings me to some of my latest card designs.  I recently had the honor of creating a custom design for a business that specializes in the humane removal of Canada Geese by using canines.  The owner of the company had received a business holiday card last year from a client of mine. She contacted me this Summer asking if I could create a holiday cards unique to her business. Here is the finished product. I especially love the look of it with the rhubarb colored envelopes! The order was complete with coordinating, round return address labels.

More and more companies are sending appreciation cards during the Thanksgiving season which is smart and thoughtful business! Here are some of the other Autumn designs you can find in my shop. If you send out business "holiday cards" perhaps you'll consider sending Thanksgiving cards instead. My clients who do so report a lot of positive feedback!