Wedding Season

Wedding season is almost in full swing!! We are busy at kj Design finalizing details, and printing unique invitations. Here are a few of the latest!

Grace Abounded

Another #SheReadsTruth inspired free printable. 

She Reads Truth

I look forward to reading scripture and devotionals at #shereadstruth every morning. Here is a little graphic I put together after reading this verse. Feeling like I'm to listen carefully to this one.

Studio Tour

Welcome to my studio! I'm so excited to show you around. I love working out of my home. It allows flexibility in my time, as well as keeping overhead costs down. Take a a peek with me!

One thing I love about my space is being able to rearrange and redecorate. I love "branding" it in a way that feels very "kj design". It also makes my work space feel new and fresh, and as a result, I'm more productive.

Here is a post I wrote a bit ago showing the changes that have happened thus far.

This newest change is making me sooo happy.
New desks that match. And are smaller so there is more space for client meetings.
Also, the stacked crates are so awesome.

Cute little office supply & lamp section. 

Similarly cute decorations on top of the filing cabinet.

Love these Target ruffle curtains.

Ahh... happy spaces make work days so much better. 

Valentine's Day

Remember this little package that went out a couple weeks ago? Well, I finally get to show you what's inside!

One of the pastor's I work with at Grace Road Church asked me to design a Valentine's card for his sweet wife. He had been reading a book on Lincoln, and sent me a quote. I fell in love with it. Girls, this guy is getting major points for such a thoughtful gift! We decided to make it into an 8x10 print so his wife could put it in a frame on her desk. 

The quote he sent me:

We years ago were lovers.

We are now parents- 

A new relation has taken place.

The love of our offspring has open up fresh fountains of love for each other.

We look forward now to life, not for ourselves only, but for our children.

I loved you for your beauty, grace and loveliness of your person.

I love you now for the richness and surpassing excellence of your mind.

One love has not taken the place of the other, but both stand side by side.

I love you now with a fervor and truth of affection which speech cannot express.  

--- Edwin Stanton to his wife Mary, circa 1840.

And, here's the print!

The story behind it is just as lovely: 

"This excerpt was written by Lincoln's Secretary of War (during the civil war). His wife died after 8 years of marriage, leaving two small children. He poured himself into work and the war during his grief.  He wrote over 100 pages about their love story and relationship to give to his son when he grew up so that his son 'could know what a remarkable Mom he had' and 'would never forget'. I don't know if these words were penned during their relationship or after her death - but he was very passionate about preserving how he felt for his children's memory of her."  

I had so much fun with this one. I decided to post it to my Etsy shop in case anyone wants to order one. 

I hope you love it as much as I do. I love to hear from readers...tell me about your favorite Valentine's memory below!

Dancing & A Free Printable

I've had a new "cooking routine" recently. During the day when I'm working, I listen to a wide variety of music, but mostly country, bluegrass, folk, etc. When I'm done for the day and ready to get dinner together, I blast my favorite Pandora station "G Fit Dig Deep." My husband usually comes home to a white girl [emphasis on white girl], wearing a ruffle apron, dancing, rapping, and stirring something in a mixing bowl. It's a little cute, and a little clumsy. 

Anyway...

Bruno Mars has become a favorite of mine.  Lyrics aren't always super clean... but, his songs and live performances are always so much fun! This one gets me dancing every time I hear it: 

"MY KITCHEN IS FOR DANCING"

I saw this quote on pinterest and just loved it! Decided to make it in to my own little printable...with a couple words added in :) 

Print for your own kitchen! Enjoy!

Happy New Year

kj design has been very busy and we're excited to see what the new year brings!

If you don't already, check us out on instagram, facebook, and pinterest. 

Some great ideas on our pin boards, and fun photos on instagram showing the "life" of kj design. 

Some projects we are currently working on:

A recently finished invitation suite:

And, a fun day at the January Rochester Wedding Bridal show:

Notice the new blog design, and let us know what you think. We love to hear from friends, fans, and followers.