petit bureau

This Girl Walks Into A Bar Tshirts!

2011-11-11T17:26:00.000-08:00

My sister and I launched our business This Girl Walks Into A Bar almost a year ago now, and things are on the fast track! We launched our book, (I designed and she wrote) have had book signings, TV appearances, and a multitude of press references and articles. Now I've designed a line of Tshirts, with the plan of expanding our brand. Get yours today at our store!

book review

2011-09-05T09:33:00.000-07:00

From the North County TimesSunday, September 4th, 2011:

By CIGI ROSS cross@nctimes.com

I've never worked in a bar, but I have sat on many stools and watched as bartenders simultaneously slung bottles, took orders from impatient patrons and mixed multiple drinks.

"This Girl Walks Into a Bar," a wannabe bartender's guide, is as fun and easy to read as it is helpful for those looking to land their first job behind the bar. It also offers advice for those of us who want to learn how to mix a tasty cocktail at home or at
a party...

wedding flourishes

2011-08-07T14:57:00.000-07:00

A recent invitation project for a wedding in Washington

IT'S OFFICIAL! OUR BOOK HAS ARRIVED!!

2011-07-13T22:19:00.000-07:00

My sister and I are so excited to announce that our book has arrived!!! It is available right this very second on Amazon and will soon be at a store near you! Cheers! Jocelyn

sisters

2011-05-17T08:10:00.000-07:00

thisgirlwalksintoabar.blogspot.com

floral designer

2011-05-13T12:19:00.000-07:00

Some samples of recent work from my incredibly talented friend Cara Nelson (San Francisco Bay Area).

what women want

2011-03-25T12:56:00.000-07:00

My mother has a painting up at The Space at San Diego Repertory / Lyceum Theatre. Opening reception is April 1. This content is a departure for her, but ties in some of the elements she's currently working on in another series. The paintings in this show relate to the play "In The Next Room" currently showing at that venue. Here are some details of the canvas.

layers

2011-03-05T13:05:00.000-08:00

I'm happy with the way this Save the Date turned out. This bride & groom wanted something romantic, with layers of imagery — photographic and hand drawn. I'm looking forward to working on the rest of their invitation!

NY wedding

2011-03-05T12:42:00.000-08:00

This bride loved the art deco invitations I did a while back and wanted to do something similar but put her own spin on it. I loved that she wanted to use this electric green, and paired with silver it looks very youthful and elegant.

this girl walks into a bar...

2011-01-10T08:58:00.000-08:00

My sister and I have launched our website and a blog — This Girl Walks Into A Bar — where she writes about all things bartending. "Read true, sometimes shocking stories, get insider tips on how to deal with drunks who hump barstools and customers who don’t tip, or become an expert bartender with our fabulous book and amazing accessories!" I designed it, she wrote it...we're a sister team!

happy red nosed reindeer day!

2010-12-23T20:53:00.000-08:00

project

2010-12-08T10:57:00.000-08:00

I'm designing Save the Dates and Wedding Invitations for my cousin. Here's a sneak peak. Almost done trimming! Stay tuned for the Invitation design.

old to new

2010-12-02T15:57:00.000-08:00

Another painstakingly long DIY project is finally complete. Thanks to Pepe's Thrifty Shop in Culver City I was able to find these fantastic chairs locally, and at a great price. Initially I wanted to refinish them, but as I began sanding them down, I realized that their curves and round limbs made that difficult. I think this gray paint looks great instead! Check out my before & after pic.

table signs & menus

2010-11-17T08:50:00.000-08:00

just a few more pics from the Sonoma wedding...

l'artiste

2010-10-22T16:29:00.000-07:00

My mother...happily at work. www.jeannedunn.net

oh so beautiful paper

2010-10-19T09:12:00.000-07:00

My wedding invitations are featured on this blog today.
http://ohsobeautifulpaper.com/

posters

2010-10-18T14:34:00.000-07:00

Here are 3 posters I designed during an in-house freelance gig I had this year. They were intended for a toy company's lobby. I think they went for something more photographic, but I really liked the way these turned out.

deer sanctuary

2010-10-06T15:25:00.000-07:00

ALL MINE!!! Thank you Jay Ryan.

salon

2010-09-28T15:17:00.000-07:00

I've been working on print collateral for a salon with one of my loyal clients Janae Raphael of Jjems Communications. Here's a sampling of a few printed pieces.

meet me in Montauk

2010-09-22T18:12:00.000-07:00

Clementine and Joel in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind introduced me to Montauk, but a friend's wedding brought me there. There was no dilapidated house on a snowy beach, like in the movie, but instead a charming coastal town with warm sandy beaches. A train ride to Manhattan topped off the long weekend with a visit to my favorite lunch spot Veselka, many subway rides and long walks through the city & Brooklyn.

sonoma wedding

2010-09-03T17:10:00.000-07:00

I had the pleasure of designing wedding invitations for a couple getting married in beautiful Sonoma. The main invitation was letterpressed and the rest of the items were printed offset using blue and gold inks on cream colored paper. My dear friend Cara Nelson designed the beautiful floral arrangements.

project

2010-09-03T16:45:00.000-07:00

This was supposed to happen about 5 years ago. Finally I took a chunk of my Saturday to check this project off my list of things to do. The upholstery was done by a great little mom & pop shop in Venice on Lincoln called Add-A-Chair Upholstery 310-396-4674.

laser cut

2010-06-20T20:34:00.000-07:00

My friend Maggie is getting married! Her bridal shower invitation included this delicate laser cut bird motif, which I love. She's a master printmaker with mad skills maggielomeliprintmaking.blogspot.com

Save the Date

2010-06-18T18:26:00.000-07:00

A stylish San Franciscan couple approached me to design their wedding invitation. This is their Save the Date printed on Classic Crest Windsor Blue paper with light green and gold inks. This project has been a delight to work on...more to come!

line drawing

2010-03-01T07:47:00.000-08:00

I've always loved architectural drawings — maybe it's their graphic nature. R.M Schindler, an architect whose most important projects are here in Los Angeles, has a really interesting drawing style.

amoebas

2010-02-17T20:51:00.000-08:00

My very dear friend Shelley from childhood gave me these fantastic etchings many many years ago that she made, and I thought I'd lost them! Recently found in a box of keep-sakes, they're next home will be in their frames on my wall.

Bird Machine

2010-02-07T19:45:00.000-08:00

This is some of my favorite work from Jay Ryan, a Chicago based screen printer.

Tangle Trees

2010-01-28T13:56:00.000-08:00

My mom's (Jeanne Dunn) new series of paintings has many dimensions — I find them to be eerie and dream-like, evoking feelings of solitude and quiet. I love this group of new work.

Christmas Gift

2010-01-28T13:48:00.000-08:00

My husband and I went to an art opening with my parents in November for painter Stephen Curry. We all were really drawn to his graphic series of wood panel paintings. To our delight, my parents bought us one of his pieces for Christmas! We aren't sure which one it is, but can't wait until the show comes down so we can get our hands on it.