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Instagram Diaries :: Photos from our Bloggers

This is our last day in the office before Christmas! This year has brought us much joy, and it is really fun to look back on the Instagram diaries! We hope you all had a beautiful year, and that you snapped some photos along the way!

Above, Kaity shared her holiday party personalized wine bottle labels. Her guests were super impressed. Also, her blue hued Christmas tree and her very spirited UF ornament collection.

Below, I photographed my holiday bar with my holiday party invitation. My holiday card was quite the project this year (I couldn't make up my mind!), but I love how it turned out. Finally, the color run came to town! Any color runners out there?

Courtney + her hubby celebrated their first Hanukkah as a married couple- her menorah is beautiful! She also has started planning her wedding photo album - we can't wait to see. Courtney also Instagrammed one of our production assistant, Kelly Ann's holiday cookies based off our of popular Santa VIP Pass invitation!

How gorgeous is Amy's holiday card with her wedding photo? Just perfect! Also snapped: the refreshed inspiration board from team Gamma, and some festive hot cocoa.

Allison's kids have been finding their little elf in the craziest places this year! Also pictured: our colorful meeting from this week's planning session, and some sweet golf themed party accessories.

Antoinette bought herself a colorful Christmas treat this year - how cute are those flats? She also baked us all some yummy salted caramel chocolate macaroons for the holiday cookie exchange.

Happy weekend, happy holidays, stay safe and warm - all of you beautiful readers!!!

Instagram Diaries :: Photos from our Bloggers

Here are this week's lovely snapshots! Courtney shared our personalized notepads that she tied with some pretty raffia, a gorgeous bundle of roses in a charming little vase, and hilarious voo doo cookies! 


Kaity's football roadtrips continue! This past week brought her to Jacksonville, FL. Kaity also snapped photos of an election day cupcake and a fancy date night with her hubby.

Amy and Team Gamma decorated funky and glittery Halloween pumpkins! Also pictured, a really awesome Tampa mural.


I was a little excited over election day, so I baked the United States of cupcakes. The little book was a funny gift from a friend and this single rose was a remant from a birthday bouquet from my husband.

Have a great weekend (snap some photos!)

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Instagram Diaries :: Photos from our Bloggers

This week was Zeta week! We had a blast... stay tuned for a blog post on that next week. Here are this week's 'grams, including picturesque photos from Antoinette's trip to Washington DC, my mini-vacay in Los Angeles, and Courtney's visit home in Chicago.


Amy shared her pretty flowers and her foodie adventures in her own kitchen and out and about at the Tampa Flicks + Food Trucks event. Below, Kaity is out and about cheering on the gators and celebrating Halloween and Allison snapped some photos of her Halloween party for her little ones.



Have a great weekend (snap some photos!)

Instagram Diaries :: Photos from our Bloggers

COURTNEY + GAVIN GOT MARRIED!!! How exciting! They looked radiant, didn't they?! Also pictured, Courtney's mom's adorable welcome bags and a fun shot of Butcher + Bee, a restaurant they visited on their honeymoon in Charleston.

Antoinette Raced for the Cure in St. Pete and celebrated at a friend's baby shower. How cute is that cupcake?

Kaity loved this photo from Herman Massey Park in Tampa, shared the cutest photo of the cutest little tomato from her new garden, and is seeking inspiration for fall all month long on Pinterest.

Amy went on a trip home to Chicago and got to see real life fall foliage! We're all jealous. Amy also shared the Chicago skyline and the home of her Chicago White Sox.

I visited the Don Cesar in St. Pete for a concert (which was canceled, but their lobby has a nice bar to enjoy). Kind of collecting polka dotted items at the moment, and how gorgeous are our new personalized wine bottle labels? Especially when paired with a bundle of coordinating blooms.
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Instagram Diaries :: Photos from our Bloggers

Last weekend, I went to Pensacola Beach for the Deluna Fest Music Festival. Among the highlights were Pearl Jam (above photo of Eddie dropping in on The Gaslight Anthem), The Wallflowers, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, City & Colour, Band of Horses... I could go on. It was so, so much fun. Bonus, I got to see my friends and meet their little corgi, Nala!

Antoinette shared a sneak peek of some new holiday designs coming very soon. Also, happy birthday to Antoinette's mom! Mrs. Jonas is such an excellent fan of IC, and is always our favorite person to comment on our Facebook posts. Finally, how funky is Antoinette's bangle collection?

Kaity snapped a photo of our recent Facebook promotion! Head on over to our Facebook page + click the claim button to receive a free custom art print! Also, Kaity instagrammed her super fun, super shiny metallic manicure and the gorgeous Tennessee mountains.

How cute is Amy's sleepy cat Halloway!? She only sleeps in the dark, so she covers her eyes when the lights are on. That's pretty darn cute. Amy and her husband checked out the signature drink at the recently reopened Sapphire Room & Hotel Floridian, and shared a photo of her college team- go Noles!

Allison has been busy renovating her mom's kitchen & she describes it as 'design on a dime'. Above is a photo mid-construction & a snapshot of her lunch break at the local restaurant, Oxford Exchange.

Have a great weekend (snap some photos!)

 

Instagram Diaries :: Photos from our Bloggers

Antoinette shared two photos from her evening walks around St. Petersburg- doesn't the bottom right look postcard-worthy?! Bonus, a pretty photo of a brand new mountain themed wedding invitation.. coming soon!

Allison provided a peek into her home with a little vignette showcasing an Anthropologie mug, and one of her favorite patterned rugs. Bottom right is an invitation to Olivier's black belt party.

It's officially football season, so Kaity is traveling coast to coast to support her University of Florida Gators! Also from this past week, a snapshot of our back to school lunch, and a Tampa Bay Bucs football game.

How cute is that tray I spotted at Target? I love the type. I am also very into polka dots right now (which, they're everywhere, right?). Finally- a photo of my husband and I (and a banana) outside of The Daily Show taping. 

Courtney shared this gorgeous view of Tampa in the early morning and a photo of a ridiculously long receipt from Michael's (they scan each piece of paper separately!) - she's got some wedding crafts to do! Lastly, a sneak peek at a very special Invitation Consultants project-- more on that soon!

Have a great weekend (snap some photos!)

 

Happy Grandparents Day! [Special Contest]

Whether you are able to enjoy time with your grandparents or if you are left with special memories of them, Grandparents Day is a fun little reminder of how sweet grandmas and grandpas are. Personally, I couldn't tell you how much I love my Poppy. He's a special piece of my heart and can make me laugh until I cry. My Nanny lives in Canada, and while I miss her terribly, I love calling her to hear about her dart team, her mini-bowling league, and her exciting bingo tournaments. Do you have any favorite moments with your grandparents to share? Comment on our Facebook page, and you could WIN the adorable personalized Grandma notepad featured below. The contests ends Sunday, 9/9 at midnight EST so hurry on over there!

Above and below are some photos of our team with their grandparents. Totally heart warming, right?!




Have a beautiful weekend everyone, and don't forget to enter the contest!

Instagram Diaries :: Photos from our Bloggers

Our web designer, Kyle, moved from Tampa to Colorado this week! We're so sad to see him go but are thrilled he will continue to work with Invitation Consultants. Our team gathered last Friday to give him a little send off. I also snapped photos of my adorable niece and some pretty flowers.

Antoinette went to Disney with friends, helped Kyle with some bubble wrap, and had to photograph the adorable utensil band from our team breakfast at our favorite morning spot.

Amy lives so close to the Channelside District and downtown Tampa where the Republican National Convention is taking place. It's been an interesting week!

Allison snapped photos of her bulletin board, her little ones on some awesome beachside chairs, and an adorable baby shower invitation.

Kaity won the Gamma Greatness prize & was deemed a jedi-master by our customer service team! She also relived childhood with some totally excellent Lisa Frank post-its and dressed for the weather as we faced Tropical Storm Isaac.

Have a great weekend (snap some photos!)

Instagram Diaries :: Photos from our Bloggers

Allison shared snippets from around her home, including her pretty moving announcement.

Amy was a busy bee around the office in our shipping department and creating new treats for the Gamma (customer service team) Greatness Award.

Antoinette designed a vibrant custom art print, and shared these gorgeous flowers and yummy looking fried donuts.

Kaity hosted a fab giveaway on our Facebook page (there's still time to enter!), and snapped pics at the zoo & her birthday dinner.

I spent some time with our new pocket wedding invitations, shooting pictures for a special blog (we'll share later!). I also got stuck at an airport this week and then relaxed from the traveling by spending a little quality time with Pinterest.

Have a great weekend (snap some photos!)

Instagram Diaries :: Photos from our Bloggers

Courtney's week was packed with wedding goodies, including personalized notepads and stationery for her bridesmaids!

Allison shared a little sneak peek inside her home den (and brand new custom art prints!), living room, and office with these cute detail shots. 

Kaity insta'd one of our treats we send customers while she was packing up some orders, chicken and waffles from her weekly breakfast-for-dinner night, and a clip of the gators, who are performing excellently at the Olympics!

I LOVE postagram. You should check it out. Also insta'd- a craft for a gender reveal party I am throwing this weekend, and some strawberry-banana-quinoa-chocolate chip muffins!

Antoinette was busy pinning inspiring patterns to the IC Pinterest but took a break and photographed an evening stroll in St. Pete, FLA.

Finally, Amy snapped two photos of our customer service team (Team Gamma!) building little houses out of index cards as a fun afternoon activity, and a gorgeous photo from a recent trip to the Dali Museum.

Have a great weekend (snap some photos!)