Driscoll Design Blog

Martha E. Harris Flowers & Gifts

2011-02-07T08:33:00.001-08:00

Check out the beautiful Seattle store, Martha E. Harris Flowers & Gifts for incredible home decor, flowers, gifts and of course, cards! Your senses will reel with happiness.

Martha E. Harris Flowers & Gifts

Give a Hoot

2011-02-04T19:52:00.000-08:00

"I give you OWL my heart"... that's just the corny yet sweet sentiment that's perfect for Valentine's Day! Show your loved one that you give a hoot by ordering our Owl Lovers card at www.shopterrain.com

Birthdays Around the World

2011-02-01T17:06:00.000-08:00

Here's one of our new birthday cards! Four birthday cakes that say "Happy Birthday" in four different languages: French, German, Spanish and Italian. Add some adorable mushrooms, a horseshoe, a little piglet and hearts for good luck and you've said it all. Printed on beautiful, heavyweight, 100% Post Consumer Waste (PCW) paper, naturally.

For wholesale info contact us at info@driscolldesign.com or call 206.789.1978

Best of the New

2011-01-28T14:39:00.000-08:00

We heart New York AND "Greetings, Etc" magazine for listing our cheerful Coney Island series of greeting cards as a "Best of the New" product in its Winter 2011 issue!

Mums The Word

2011-01-28T12:13:00.000-08:00

Just in time for Spring, three of our beautiful new Mums-inspired cards for Wedding, Sympathy and Special Blessings! Email us at info@driscolldesign.com for wholesale info.

Thank You, Stationery Trends!

2011-01-15T19:02:00.000-08:00

Our little purple and orange "Thank You with all of my heart" blossom card was recently featured in the 2011 Winter Issue of Stationery Trends, one of the stationery industry's leading publications! What a great way to start out this new year! Life is good indeed.

Today's Top Stationery Artists

2010-12-15T14:37:00.000-08:00

One of our favorite stationery designers, Tori Higa, has just released her second book, "Today's Top Stationery Artists 2". Like the first book, it features talented and creative leaders in today's stationery industry.

We are so proud to say that she chose Driscoll Design as one of the featured artists in her first book, "Today's Top Stationery Artists"! It also features fantastic designers such as Hello Lucky!, Hammerpress and Snow & Graham. You can purchase it online by clicking on this link to Amazon.com:

http://www.amazon.com/Todays-Stationery-Artists-Tori-Higa/dp/0764328328

Proper Topper

2010-12-15T14:04:00.001-08:00

Trying to find a few of our glittery holiday card designs for purchase? Find some at Proper Topper's online store here:
http://www.propertopper.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/page222.html

Merci Bien, Santa

2010-12-08T21:02:00.001-08:00

Hark the herald and ho ho ho, people! Just yesterday, we happened to find our "Merci Bien" match box featured, smack-dab, on page 108 of this month's issue of Harper's Bazaar magazine under "Haute Hostess" gifts! What do ya know? Christmas has come early for the Driscolls. Thanks, Santa baby.

2010-12-03T14:07:00.001-08:00

Our first "retail show" was yesterday at the annual REI Holiday Bazaar! We were excited to do this as an opportunity to meet other artisans and talk with people first hand about our products. It was a GREAT experience and we loved everyone's enthusiasm! Check out more photos on our Facebook page here:
Driscoll Design @ 2010 REI Holiday Bazaar

Snow Day

2010-11-23T14:30:00.000-08:00

It snowed fiercely in the Seattle region yesterday. We rarely get snow as it's a usually mild climate in the Pacific Northwest but, when it does snow, it takes everyone off guard! Look at this poor little kitty surrounded by frost. This photo was taken today at the beautiful Woodland Park Zoo, just a few short blocks from the Driscoll Design studio.

Come One, Come All!

2010-11-22T12:52:00.000-08:00

Join us on December 2nd from 10am to 4pm at the 2010 REI HOLIDAY BAZAAR! We will have a table set up with lots of our holiday and "everyday" cards, matchboxes, journals and more. It should be a blast, as there will be lots of other vendors there as well, displaying their handmade wares. It's a perfect time to shop for the most unique holiday gifts!

REI Headquarters are located at 6750 S. 228th St. in Kent, Washington, south of Seattle. Here is a Google map of our location that you can use to find directions and driving time.

MAP

See ya there!

More Lil' Munchkin Cards!

2010-11-10T10:51:00.000-08:00

Here's another nifty photo of some more of our newest item: Enclosure cards! Or, Mini Me's, if you will, since they are kind of like mini versions of our greeting cards. Ask about them at your local boutique or contact us for a store list in your area: info@driscolldesign.com

A Click Away

2010-11-08T09:50:00.000-08:00

You can now purchase our newest Calendar of Whimsy and Delight directly! Each month features a different illustration within our signature postage stamp frame. Makes a great stocking stuffer!!

Click on This Link to Purchase

Saint Nick Is On His Way...

2010-11-06T18:29:00.001-07:00

Christmas is right around the corner. If you're a shopper, you've probably noticed the amazing, shimmery window displays in your local boutiques already. If you're a retailer, you're probably frantically trying to unpack shipments and decorate your store into a festive wonder land!

If you haven't already, be sure to pick up a few of our 2011 easel Calendars for some extra bling. Quantities are limited. There's still some time to order a few glittery cards and boxed notes from yours truly! Contact us at 206.789.1978 or info@driscolldesign.com for a catalog.

Mini Me!

2010-10-27T17:25:00.000-07:00

Check out our cute, new product: Enclosure Cards! Just like mini versions of our greeting cards, they literally sparkle when accompanied with a gift or floral bouquet. Each card comes with its own richly colored envelope. We made sure they were designed to be the most vibrant, smile-inducing, tiny treasures that one could possibly find! For more info, contact info@driscolldesign.com

Think Pink

2010-10-02T23:54:00.000-07:00

Select one of our new "Think Pink" cards, custom designed for Cardstore.com. 40% of sales will go to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation:
Think Pink!

New Halloween Designs!

2010-09-24T20:45:00.000-07:00

Check out my newest Halloween designs on Cardstore.com! You can add your own photo, have it printed and mailed all in one, fell swoop! So easy breezy.

HALLOWEEN CARDS ON CARDSTORE.COM

Pippi and Me

2010-09-23T14:51:00.000-07:00

Since childhood, one of my inspirations has been Pippi Longstocking. In Swedish, Pippi Långstrump, in German, Pippi Langstrumpf. I loved her moxy, her superhuman strength, her stand against injustice and her fierce independence. Also, she lived by herself, could lift a horse, and her red brains and freckles would turn heads! I always thought of myself as a mix of Pippi and her shy, quiet friend, Annika. This childlike part of me is reflected in my design work, I think. I hope I never lose it.

Halloween Photo Cards!

2010-09-19T17:41:00.000-07:00

We've added a couple more Halloween photo cards to our Cardstore.com offerings! You can add your own photos and text, have your cards printed, then delivered, all in one, easy, fell swoop!

Driscoll Design Cards on Cardstore.com

BOO!

2010-09-16T14:38:00.001-07:00

Halloween is starting to unveil itself already in our local stores. This reminds me of two particular costumes I had as a kid. My earliest costume was an authentic, traditional Korean dress with matching shoes that my parents bought for me when my father was stationed in Seoul. When we moved back to the States, I wore that lovely silk dress with all its striped colors and tiny, pointed toe shoes for years before I just wouldn't fit in it anymore!

My next costume after that was much more basic: a Caspar the Friendly ghost costume consisting of a plastic mask and a matching plastic drape. The kind with the mask that made your face feel moist, hot and cold all at the same time. My mother didn't sew, as you might presume. Didn't matter, Halloween was always full of anticipation! So, here's an early reminder that it's just around the corner...

Zurich!

2010-09-10T13:55:00.001-07:00

We now have a new customer in Zurich, Switzerland! It's a beautiful, family-owned store called Landolt-Arbentz which was founded in 1882. Take a peek:

Landolt-Arbentz

Dilly Lily

2010-08-03T10:14:00.000-07:00

Dilly Lily, a unique flower and gift boutique located in Chicago, is chock-full of eye-candy! Its doors have been open since 1996, selling delightful sundries including cards and match boxes from Driscoll Design. They are a loyal customer and deserve a visit so if you're in the Windy City, stop on by, it's a sight worth taking in!
http://www.dillylily.com/

Ballard Art Walk

2010-07-29T19:47:00.000-07:00

Here I am with our display at the Ballard Sip'n Ship during the Ballard Artwalk a couple of months ago. Lots of people came in to scope out the shop and chat with myself and another talented designer, Penny Eversole, of Pinkerton Design. To see some of Penny's fabulous work, here's her website: www.pinkertondesign.com

Ship Ahoy!

2010-06-16T16:36:00.001-07:00

With summer vacations starting up, I've been daydreaming about ocean cruises and warm sunshine (it's only 55 degrees in Seattle today, Lord help us)! Summer Solstice will be here in 4 days and I still haven't had my yearly sunburn, boo-hoo (I'll take anything I can get other than pale).

On a cheerier note, here's our new, cute sailor card to wish any little (or big) boy a very Happy Birthday!

2011 Calendar of Whimsy and Delight!

2010-06-09T10:59:00.000-07:00

Well, it may be early for some folks but we couldn't wait to show off our 2011 Calendar because it's hot off the press! It features our "Par Avion" line of postage stamp format designs. Each month has a design with bold colors and a unique theme.

It retails for $15 and comes in a practical, clear cd case that turns into a display easel and it's perfect for any nook and cranny in the office or home. For wholesale questions or to purchase, contact us at info@driscolldesign.com or call 206.789.1978.

Par Avion

2010-06-07T21:16:00.000-07:00

Here is the latest collection from yours truly! I hope you like them. It's from our newest collection, "Par Avion", which features the signature Driscoll Design style within a postage stamp format and printed on a beautiful, clean, white paper (100% Post Consumer Recycled Fiber, naturally)! Oh yeah, and don't forget the glitter, mon ami. XOXO

Farm Chicks!

2010-06-07T09:10:00.000-07:00

My friend and I went to Farm Chicks this weekend! It's a show located at the Spokane Fairgrounds and Expo and it is filled with vendors who sell antiques, collectibles and handmade goods. It's one, big, girly fest! While there, I found a couple of old pieces of vintage luggage to use as a tv stand, an old, brass, lard bucket with a cool brand label and a vintage belt buckle (which I'm wearing right now) from the 40's or 50's that has some cowgirl boots on it. Can I call myself a farm chick even though I've never made marmalade and dinnertime usually means dining out at a sushi restaurant? Sure, why not. Besides, I've got the belt to prove it.

www.thefarmchicks.com

Greenwood-Phinney Artwalk

2010-05-10T19:18:00.000-07:00

The annual Greenwood-Phinney Artwalk in Seattle is swiftly approaching! Come one, come all on May 14th (6-9pm) and 15th (12-5pm) and take a stroll along Greenwood from 59th to 87th Avenue to view the local art, meet the artists, shop in the unique boutiques and simply drink in the scene!

While you're there, drop on by the Greenwood Sip'n Ship (8560 Greenwood Ave N) to help celebrate it's first-year birthday with cupcakes, balloons and coffee. Yours truly (lead designer and co-owner of Driscoll Design) will be there to feature some of my newer designs which include greeting cards, journals and glittery matchboxes.

Here are a couple of links to guide you there:
www.greenwoodphinneyartwalk.com
www.sipandship.com
www.driscolldesign.com

2010-04-08T14:10:00.001-07:00

We have a new customer in California! Roger's Gardens, known as "America's Most Beautiful Home and Garden Store", is located in Corona del Mar and is simply chock-full of amazing plants and incredible gifts. Creative Director, Eric Cortina, also happens to make some of the world's most beautiful and unique heirloom glass ornaments. Browse Roger's Garden's online gallery and see for yourself!

http://www.rogersgardens.com/default.asp

Spring has Sprung!

2010-03-28T16:27:00.001-07:00

Spring is here and we can't help but think that there are as many babies being born now as there are daffodils blooming! We have two brand new snugly bug baby cards to welcome your little boy or girl into this bright, shiny world.

What goes around comes around

2010-03-28T16:14:00.000-07:00

How about adding a little country fair twang in your birthday celebration? Vivid red, pink and orange roses embellish this sassy merry-go-round pony that will give any kid at a heart a reason to smile.

To Feel, To Hear, To See, To Taste, To Smell

2010-03-25T22:28:00.001-07:00

Have you ever been in a store in which you want to touch, taste and smell everything in it because it's all just so, well, desirable?! Watson Kennedy is just such a boutique. With two locations in downtown Seattle and one on the Microsoft campus in Redmond, you're bound to find the perfect greeting card (um, Driscoll Design, anyone?), gift or home decor item for yourself. If you're lucky enough to run into Ted Kennedy, the proprietor, you'll be welcomed with a gracious hello that is as warm as the store's interior.

www.watsonkennedy.com

As the Crow Flies

2010-03-17T16:17:00.001-07:00

"May all of your wishes come true!" says the raven when you open this, our newest birthday card. Comes with a yummy aqua envelope and is printed on creamy, 100% post consumer stock with soy ink, natch.

A little Paris in Savannah

2010-03-15T10:06:00.000-07:00

We're busily putting together a special delivery for one of our favorite stores located in beautiful Savannah, Georgia! It's called Paris Market & Brocante. This is exactly the type of store that I would love to open one day. It's chock-full of nostalgic and whimsical treasures that will keep you there for a long, long time. While there, we found a large, beautiful magnifying glass with a twisted, black horn handle for my mother which she displays on her antique desk in all its glory.

Charlie and I had the pleasure of visiting this amazing town in December of 2008 when all the historical town homes and charming boutiques were all a-glitter with Christmas ornamentation. Spectacular! We still daydream of moving our home and business there one day (although we would dearly miss our beloved Seattle)! Savannah School of Art and Design is there as well and I would imagine that students there would find so much inspiration amongst the antique stores, historical lore and Spanish moss.

http://www.theparismarket.com/

Here Yee, Here Yee! Read All About It!

2010-03-05T16:40:00.000-08:00

Check out this news feature from NW Source! It's about our visionary Seattle sales rep, Tamara Gellert, of the Gellert Collection. Not only does she represent some beautiful paper and gift lines, but she recently opened a charming paper boutique in Seattle's Wallingford neighborhood called "Birch". Read all about it here: http://www.nwsource.com/shopping/gifts-crafts/stationery-hobbies/birch-paperie-showcases-northwest-boutique-card-paper-and-gift-lines

If you are a retailer and would like to carry Tamara's product lines (including Driscoll Design's, natch) in your store, you can find her via her website: http://www.gellertcollection.com/

2010-02-17T15:48:00.001-08:00

It's almost wedding season and the blushing bride is still planning her last-minute details. Need some unique gift giveaways for your wedding guests or a unique accent to doll-up your tables? Check out our new boutiqe match box design featuring a beautiful pink and brown layer cake, hand-detailed with sparkling glitter and brown match heads to complement. Add a pretty candle or two and you'll be set! We're proud to say that these are exclusively designed by yours truly and you'll be hard-pressed to find anything quite like it. No wedding day planned? How about lighting some birthday or wedding anniversary cake candles!

Sweets For My Sweet & Sugar For My Honey

2010-02-08T13:32:00.000-08:00

Valentines Day is swiftly approaching and we have two of many very Valentines-y card design selections to give your sugar pot pie. Love is in the air and so are birds, roses, cupcakes, sprinkles, ribbons, glitter and hearts, apparently.

To order, shoot us an arrow, er, email or contact one of our many fabulous retailers: http://www.driscolldesign.com/findus_retailers.html

It's Hitchin' Time!

2010-02-01T21:56:00.000-08:00

The smallest signs of Spring are popping up around here. Green crocus tips are peeking their tiny heads out of the leaf-covered soil and birds are starting to chirp a little louder. It's that time when brides are getting ready for their May or June weddings too. If you have any upcoming weddings to attend, consider giving our newest "Just Hitched" card that will surely become a keepsake for the newlyweds. To purchase this card, contact us for a list of our retailers in your area: info@driscolldesign.com

Make Someone Happy

2010-01-15T16:47:00.000-08:00

Did you know that all of our greeting cards and paper products at Driscoll Design are environmentally friendly? We use 100% POST CONSUMER PAPER plus the protective sleeves that they come in are biodegradable and compostable?! For more information on our green efforts, contact us at info@driscolldesign.com.

So, send a hand-written greeting out that can make your loved one AND our earth a little happier.

New Year's in Paris

2010-01-11T18:44:00.000-08:00

Didn't get your Christmas and Hanukkah cards out in time? There's still time to send a personalized New Year's card! Check out our popular Eiffel Tower New Year's card via Cardstore.com. Add your own photo and a message, then click-click-click and you're done!

Driscoll Design New Year's Cards on Cardstore.com

Last of the 2010 Calendars

2010-01-11T11:32:00.000-08:00

Get the very last of our 2010 Calendars of Whimsy & Delight here!
http://amzn.com/B0030MWPI0

A Big Merci!

2010-01-11T11:19:00.000-08:00

Don't forget to send your loved ones a big "MERCI" for the holiday gifts that they so thoughtfully gave you. For instance, the soap-on-a-rope, the knitted reindeer slippers with the plastic googly eyes or the ocean-scented potpourri that will likely sit on your bathroom toilet tank for the next 10 years. Gotta love it.

Happy New Year!

2010-01-04T12:15:00.000-08:00

With our holiday ornaments safely tucked away for next season, we're looking forward to Valentines Day and the spring season already. Here is one of our newest greeting card designs, meant to send on any day whether it be birthday or simply to ring in this new year- a fresh start, a new era!

Stille Nacht, Heilige Nacht

2009-12-10T18:16:00.000-08:00

We've been having so much fun these days, dolling-up our space with beloved decorations both new and old. One of our favorite decorations is our paper Christmas town. It's a replica of an historic town in Germany, complete with a cathedral, several churches, at least 20 town homes, a town hall, a tower and Christmas market stands. About four years ago, I sat down and studiously cut out and pasted together the entire village which originally came as flat pages in a book. We added the tiny bottle brush trees and vintage mica snow.

The silver tinsel tree was a new find this year. I added hand-folded paper ornaments (purchased from a wonderful local retailer, Lucca Great Finds: www.luccastatuary.com) and tiny, gold star ornaments.

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas.

Jingle Bells and Tinsel Galore

2009-11-30T15:33:00.001-08:00

It's that time of year! Holiday decorating, tree shopping, gift seeking, cheerful music and that strange mix of both chaos and calm in the air. We LOVE the holidays here at Driscoll Design and look forward to it all year long. Well, at least I (Angela) love it. Charlie is a bit more of a curmudgeon but I like to think that in the past ten years of knowing him, I've been able to pull him towards the more jolly, less "scroogy" side. Sometimes I feel like a perky Christmas cheerleader and even I have to roll my eyes at myself.

That said, we are wrapping up last minute holiday orders that are being rushed out to our beloved retailers and are also getting ready to send out our 2010 Spring Collection to our reps. It's so cute and special, if we do say so ourselves. If you are a retailer and would like a copy of our new 2010 In Addition Catalog, please let us know and we'll send one to you right away! You can email us at info@driscolldesign.com

HAPPY HOLIDAYS ONE AND ALL!

A Chipmunk Thanksgiving

2009-11-15T15:23:00.000-08:00

It's a quiet Sunday and the damp, Seattle air is all too willing to chill me to the bone if I don't fight it off with hot beverages and my trusty wool sweater that is rabbit-soft from almost daily wear and washing. After quickly downing a cup of hot espresso this morning, I mustered up the courage to stick a hat on my head and take a walk around the old neighborhood. It really is beautiful right now and I was reminded of how much I love this city. The maple leaves are spectacular in a variety of gold hues, there's a fresh breeze in the air that faintly smells like the ocean and a few of our old craftsmen style homes have smoke coming from their chimneys. All signs that Thanksgiving is almost here.

Eye Candy for the New Year

2009-10-16T18:02:00.000-07:00

Don't forget to get an order in for our 2010 Calendars! It's the perfect, little gift or stocking stuffer for folks of any age. Our adorable calendar features our unique designs, both US AND Canadian holidays, as well as space for personal notation. Oh yeah, and you can either hang it or set it on your desktop since it has a built-in easel. A holiday treat that won't add to your waistline! Quantity limited. To order: email us at info@driscolldesign.com or call 206.789.1978.

Fabulous Birthday

2009-10-14T17:01:00.000-07:00

Ladies and gentleman, feast your eyes on our Fabulous Birthday card, adorned with a trained circus elephant, giant beach ball, brilliant colors, stars and sparkly glitter! Now that's something to celebrate. For wholesale inquiries, call (206) 789-1978.

Holiday Cards Discount at Cardstore.com!

2009-10-13T15:33:00.000-07:00

To reward the early birds, Cardstore.com is offering FREE SHIPPING on all orders over $50 placed between Oct. 8th and Nov. 7th. This discount only applies to the 'mail to sender' option, not the 'mail to recipient' option. It's easy, just enter promo code earlybird at checkout.

Plus, Driscoll Design's newest holiday card offerings, exclusively designed for Cardstore.com, will be available Oct. 15th so check in soon!

http://www.cardstore.com/designer-cards/driscoll-greeting-cards.html

Simply Ducky

2009-10-12T21:34:00.000-07:00

Wouldn't it brighten your day to find a cheerful, yellow envelope in your mailbox? It's the rainy season but you can lift your spirits (and someone elses) by sending this card to let them know that you're still thinking sunny thoughts about them! Quack quack.

Trick Or Treat?

2009-09-28T20:07:00.000-07:00

In our efforts to conserve, we've promised ourselves to not turn on the heat until October 1st. Today was the first time since last winter that we didn't crack a window in our studio space in spite of the brilliant sunshine outside. Crisp breezes over the choppy waters of Elliot Bay and Lake Washington, maple leaves turning red and gold, Halloween decorations in the windows of our neighborhood boutiques, and shopping for new accessories to help dazzle up last year's winter wardrobe... Fall is creeping in and we love it! In the spirit of the season, take a look at our latest Halloween card design, sprinkled with candy corn, licorice bats and sparkly glitter!

I Have A Vision

2009-09-09T10:45:00.000-07:00

"I HAVE A VISION"! My husband and partner in all things paper related, Charlie, has learned to cringe at this proclamation of mine because it usually means that more manual labor tasks are barreling his way. This time he's been assigned to repainting our office from a dingy-looking mustard to a light sea foam color with white trim. It looks so fresh and clean, it is inspiring! I can't wait to start working in the "new" space, dreaming up new visions and card designs.

Summer Has Left The Building

2009-09-05T09:54:00.000-07:00

Signs of Fall have arrived just in time for Labor Day weekend in Seattle. A gray sky, steady rainfall and a dampness in the air. It's the perfect day to stay cozy and warm indoors, make something tasty to eat and maybe even light a candle or two in homage to a fleeting Summer. Sigh...

Send Hope

2009-08-27T14:45:00.000-07:00

We just wanted to let you know that you can send a free personalized card on Cardstore.com from September 1-7, 2009 for the Hope is in the Cards movement.

Two of our designs were chosen for Cardstore's Hope Collection, which features uplifting cards of encouragement and thanks. You can personalize any card in the collection with your own message and photo, and Cardstore will mail it directly to whoever you choose, at no cost to you! Use coupon code: SENDHOPE (expires 9.7.09 at midnight PST.)

The Week of Hope is an event supporting a grassroots movement called “Hope is in the Cards”. This effort was started by an American small business owner whose goal is to send 300 million messages of encouragement by mail during the first week of September.

Please spread the word by forwarding this blog to anyone who you think would be interested! Feel free to blog and Tweet about it, too!

Now take a few minutes to send a free personalized ‘thank you’ or ‘thinking of you’ card, and make someone’s day. To personalize your free card click here: www.cardstore.com/hope-cards.html.

Thanks!

Vintage Tart Blog

2009-08-16T16:11:00.000-07:00

It's the ultimate compliment to be recognized by a fellow card designer. Amanda Chenevert of Tart Paperie included our Graduation Hot Air Balloon card in her August 10th blog post. Thanks, Amanda!

http://vintagetart.blogspot.com/2009/08/full-of-hot-airballoons.html

Look, Ma!

2009-08-16T15:46:00.000-07:00

Gift Shop Magazine, a guide for savvy retailers, and Stationery Trends, one of the stationery industry's leading publications, have recently featured our 2010 calendar and journals as a nod to our fresh design approach. We love coming up with new ideas and products that (hopefully) bring a little happiness in people's lives. To be recognized for our design work is the cherry on top!

DRISCOLL DESIGN SIGHTINGS!

2009-08-08T18:28:00.000-07:00

We've recently been seen in Martha Stewart Living, Pottery Barn Kids and Traditional Home magazines! Have you spotted our cards as you leaf through other publications? We'd love to hear about it so please zip us an email at info@driscolldesign.com

Cuckoo-Cuckoo!

2009-08-07T18:11:00.000-07:00

Growing up in Germany and as the daughter of a German mother, it was protocol to have at least one cuckoo clock in the house. I still remember the little colorful one in my childhood bedroom whose little bird didn't seem to ever really adhere to chirping at the appropriate hour. Sometimes it would chirp at five minutes after the hour, sometimes five 'til, sometimes not at all. I can really appreciate that kind of schedule.

Out of nostalgia, I have replicated my childhood cuckoo-cuckoo clock onto a new birthday card to help you know that it's time to celebrate. Herzliches Glückwunsch zum Geburtstag (Happy Birthday)!

A Bright And Hopeful Future

2009-08-03T17:31:00.000-07:00

Can you believe that this year is already over half over? Some might be thankful for this, considering these tumultuous times. As a nod to what we believe is a bright and hopeful future, we have already displayed our 2010 calendar to remind ourselves of the good times to come. Plus, it's just so gosh darn pretty if we do say so ourselves.

Driscoll Design's 2010 Desktop Calendar has both a built-in hook for hanging and an easel for the desktop. Includes space for notations plus lists major US and Canadian holidays. $15 retail. To order: 206.789.1978

Joyeux Anniversaire

2009-07-26T16:53:00.000-07:00

Say "Happy Birthday" to the friend with a sweet tooth with our newest card featuring an apothecary jar filled with green and pink bonbons. Carefully hand-detailed sparkle details are included, of course. Délicieux!

On Display In Seattle

2009-07-21T20:55:00.000-07:00

Bailey Coy Books, one of Seattle's best bookstores (and a customer, we are proud to say,) located in the Capitol Hill neighborhood, recently asked us to enlarge our two same-sex union greeting cards into 4 feet tall window displays to help promote Gay Pride Month in June. We were honored to do so and we think the window displays turned out fabulous! One window featured a male union theme while the other featured female. Michael, the kind owner of Bailey Coy, even had us promote our own company with large signs for the display featuring Driscoll Design's biography.With the displays now taken down, Michael intends to donate the signs to a charity auction in support of the gay community.

Bailey Coy Books has contributed to the fun and vibrant personality of the Seattle community for many years. Here you'll find a fantastic selection of ecclectic books, journalistic publications and greeting cards to suit your fancy. For more information go to: www.baileycoybooks.com

Thank you, Bailey Coy Books, we love you!

Writing Never Looked So Pretty!

2009-07-15T17:03:00.001-07:00

Cardstore.com, our fabulous online retailer, has made mention of our new journals on their blog! Cardstore.com is great if you are looking for uniquely designed cards to personalize and add your own photos to. Need a birthday card? How about some baby or bridal shower invitations? We have contributed many of our own designs exclusively for Cardstore.com!

http://www.cardstore.com/cardstyle-blog

Subscriber for Life

2009-06-11T14:58:00.000-07:00

Something amazing happened today. A lovely lady sent us a photo of her new tattoo: an image of our Chinese Lanterns from one of our greeting card designs, beautifully emblazoned across her arm. Yeah, it's like, permanent! Now, we think THAT is the ultimate compliment! Thank you, lovely lady. We hope that you love it forever.

Dear Ol' Dad

2009-06-08T13:34:00.000-07:00

Father's Day is Sunday, June 21st. Wish you could show him your love and admiration with a classic convertible...but you haven't won the lottery yet? Our "Dad" card goes a long way to show him your good intentions. Beep Beep!

Hark! A Message to the Online Shopper

2009-06-02T15:46:00.000-07:00

Need some cards now and at a super price point? We have designed a fabulous assortment of Driscoll Design cards exclusively for Cardstore.com, an online greeting card retailer. Birthday cards, wedding and baby announcements, holiday cards and so on...you can also personalize them to say whatever sweet sentiment you wish!

Find them here:
Driscoll Design in Cardstore.com

Sitting Pretty

2009-06-02T15:26:00.000-07:00

We're happy to announce that Greetings, Etc. magazine, one of the leading publications in the stationery world, has chosen to feature our new peacock keepsake journal for its article "Peacocks Show Pretty Profits"!

Check it out at:
Peacocks Show Pretty Profits

To order, please email us at: info@driscolldesign.com or call (206) 789-1978.

Chirp, chirp!

2009-05-29T11:46:00.001-07:00

The birds are chirping outside and sunshine offers joy and comfort. Welcome little ones into the world with our "Lil' Munchkin" greeting card. Frame it as instant wall art or carefully place it in your baby's album as a reminder of fresh beginnings and a hopeful future.

Twittering On Paper

2009-05-15T22:09:00.001-07:00

Call it Twittering with a pen and paper. Whether you need to keep notes on your fancy-free thoughts, to-do lists or doodles of the fellow commuters on the bus ride home, we now have a choice of five gorgeous journals in which to jot it all down! Each journal cover is carefully hand-embellished with glitter and contains 150 lined and blank pages, bound together by a sleek, black coil so that it lays flat while writing. The coil is cleverly hidden by the fold-over cover. At 5" x 7", it fits perfectly in most purses. Printed with soy ink on 100% Post Consumer paper, of course.

To order or for more information contact: info@driscolldesign.com or (206) 789-1978

Get moving!

2009-05-07T21:27:00.000-07:00

What kind of housewarming gift do you give someone who seems to already have everything (that you can afford)? Keep it simple with our beautiful moving announcements! Each flat card is adorned with either a critter-sized mushroom post office or a sparrow nest housing vibrant, turquoise-colored eggs. Cards are printed on luxuriously heavy, cream-colored paper and are 100% post-consumer, of course! 8 per pack accompanied with matching red or aqua envelopes.

You are Beautiful

2009-05-01T17:45:00.000-07:00

These days we can't seem to get away from dreary news. It's a time to give pause to our fast-paced lives and to reevaluate our priorities. Take a closer look at what you are thankful for now. It is the loving relationships with family and friends that bring true happiness. Let someone special know how beautiful they are to you.

Hopes and Dreams

2009-04-24T21:34:00.000-07:00

It's about that time of year when many students complete another school year and move on to fulfill their hopes and dreams. Send them off with finesse with our striped hot air balloon card adorned in bold colors of turquoise, gold and glitter. Destiny awaits!

Party On

2009-04-19T18:53:00.000-07:00

Don't be a party pooper! Help set the festive mood by sending your favorite birthday guy or gal our dandy popcorn themed card, hand-embellished with glittery "salt" and delicious colors. Cleverly tuck a couple of movie tickets inside the card and you have an instant gift that anyone would eat up!

Mother's Day

2009-04-13T09:29:00.001-07:00

Mother's Day is May 10th so why not start thinking about mom a little early this year? We are and we're reminded of the many things we love about her, both inside and out. Here's one of our newest cards to help tell our mom that we're thinking of her. Purple and golden yellow with oranges and delicate blossoms. Pretty...just like her.

Here comes Peter Cottontail

2009-04-06T20:11:00.000-07:00

Easter is just around the corner and what better way to celebrate than with our new card featuring a beautiful big, turquoise decorated egg adorned with pink blossom branches! To purchase, contact us at (206) 789-1978 or via email info@driscolldesign.com

Trophy Cupcakes: A Winning Bakery!

2009-04-02T09:25:00.000-07:00

Most people have a favorite bakery in their town. One of ours is Trophy Cupcakes! With its absolutely delectable, fresh cupcakes and a sweet (pardon the pun) storefront, it is a real treat stepping inside. So playful and charming, we can't help but smile despite the gray Seattle weather outside. And here's the best news, they are opening a new store in University Village, a swanky shopping area with park benches and elegant white lights. We can't wait to go!

http://www.trophycupcakes.com

Spring is here!

2009-03-31T16:56:00.001-07:00

FINALLY, a sunny day in Seattle! Although to be fair, it did pour only twice today and then the sun showed it's sheepish face. Spring was in the air today and it reminds me of sweet things like fluffy lambs and buttercups. Kinda like our new spring baby card. Awww...

FREE SHIPPING SPECIAL!

2009-03-30T08:52:00.000-07:00

For our wonderful retailers, we are now offering a FREE SHIPPING SPECIAL on orders shipped in the U.S. over $250 from April thru June! To request a catalog, please contact us at 206.789.1978 or visit our website for more info. www.driscolldesign.com

Struwwelpeter: A book of German Fables

2009-03-29T11:50:00.000-07:00

Growing up in Germany with a German mother and American father, I was surrounded by multi-cultural books, toys and entertainment. One of my favorite books was (and still is) a book of fables that were written long ago by Dr. Heinrich Hoffmann. The book contains stories of children who reap the consequences of their misbehavior. Although the fables can be a little gruesome, the morals and illustrations within the book still inspire me in life and work. I bought a brand, new copy of the book a few years ago and keep it on display. It reminds me of home.

Driscoll Design...entering the blogging era (finally)!

2009-03-28T13:03:00.000-07:00

Phew! Driscoll Design has finally done it! We're really excited to get in touch with friends and customers alike this way. Stay tuned for product updates and sweet, sweet deals on our merchandise! Cheers!