This weekend, all holiday cards are
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Shop Brookyln
Borough President Marty Markowitz, along with other Brooklyn elected officials have launched the borough-wide “Shop Brooklyn” initiative, an awareness campaign highlighting the uniqueness of our neighborhoods and very cool local businesses.
We love Brooklyn! We love our local businesses! The owner of the deli on your corner knows more about your life than your mom, plus how you like your coffee. The bartender down the street has been your mySpace friend since you can remember. And your favorite local restaurant? Well, they always seem to have exactly what your craving.
"Shop Brooklyn" has been created so we remember to embrace our local flaves and faves, and hopefully get to know some new ones! So, go have a beer, have a scrumptious dinner with your sweetie, stop in your local market for fresh fruits and veggies, and, of course, stop by serimony for some locally made goodies for holiday giving... all in our wonderful neighborhood of Brooklyn!
As part of the "shop brooklyn" campaign, serimony is offering some great sales! This friday, aka "Black Friday", stop in for 15% off ALL Brooklyn themed merchandise; tee-shirts for him & her & the little rugrat; cards & totes. We're also offering special deals every weekend through Christmas!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Monday, November 24, 2008
serimony on supermarket
we've just launched our boutique on supermarket, where most of our cards and t-shirts are available for purchase!
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Saturday, November 22, 2008
new tote bags
We've just added these new tote bags available for purchase here.
They're perfect for groceries, books and gym clothes or as an overnight bag!
Friday, November 21, 2008
Thursday, November 20, 2008
block printing demo today
I am giving a block printing demo today at the brooklyn women's exchange in brooklyn heights. I'll be going over the whole process, from design, to carving the block, to printing cards and shirts. Stop by between 4:30 and 6:30.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Shop Brookyln
Everyone who lives or works here knows the pride that comes along with Brooklyn. This is a great initiative by local government to bring about more awareness to our local flavor, and encourage all of us to support local businesses.
Stay tuned for some great deals on "Brooklyn Friday", November 28.
Monday, November 17, 2008
new la mer watches
we just got a new shipment from la mer collections, of their gorgeous watches, which are available online for purchase.
La Mer was recently featured on New York Magazine's Holiday Shopping Guide
Sunday, November 16, 2008
If you missed it..
We recently sent out our November Newsletter. If you missed it, you can view it online here.
If you want to receive Serimony News in the future, visit this page and enter your email address.
Friday, November 14, 2008
SALE - 25% off all card packs!
our holiday cards are in, and we have some new designs.
*this sale applies to in-store purchase only*
Stop by Serimony at 421 Court St in Brooklyn
Thursday, November 13, 2008
hot off the presses
here at serimony, we've been slowly but surely updating our website, and today finally posted some of our recent custom wedding invitation designs.
Congratulations to Dominique and Todd, who got married last month in Arizona! They were looking for a design that conveyed the colors in the desert, but also had a luxurious feel. We worked together picking out papers and fonts and colors and came up with these gorgeous letterpressed invitations.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
new jewelry
i just got these really cool necklaces in... they're actual antique burmese currency hung on sterling and suede.
new block print card design
I just finished carving a new linoleum block for my card line, and I'm really excited about it! A lot of people ask me how I make the designs, how I carve them and what they look like. Here's what the block looks like:
Most of the time I draw something in Illustrator, usually based on a few photos, print it out, and transfer it onto the block with pencil. Then, I set to carving. This process takes quite a while, depending on how complicated the image is, it can take a few days of manual labor (almost always resulting in a cut finger too). I have to admit this particular block is drawn from a photo I took of my husband and our very sweet new puppy, Dottie :)
Once the block is carved, I can start making prints. They always come out a little different every time, which is kind of cool I think. It depends on how much ink I use, how much pressure is put on the paper, and even how wet or dry the ink is as I'm applying it. Its not all down to a science, but its really fun!
Most of the time I draw something in Illustrator, usually based on a few photos, print it out, and transfer it onto the block with pencil. Then, I set to carving. This process takes quite a while, depending on how complicated the image is, it can take a few days of manual labor (almost always resulting in a cut finger too). I have to admit this particular block is drawn from a photo I took of my husband and our very sweet new puppy, Dottie :)
Once the block is carved, I can start making prints. They always come out a little different every time, which is kind of cool I think. It depends on how much ink I use, how much pressure is put on the paper, and even how wet or dry the ink is as I'm applying it. Its not all down to a science, but its really fun!
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
a brooklynite to know
A woman came in my store recently and we chatted for about an hour, about art, Brooklyn, community and salons that cater to curly/wavy hair. One of the absolute best things about owning a store in Brooklyn is meeting new cool people! So, my new friend Eleanor wrote this very sweet article about my store on her blog creative times. If you ever want to read smart and thoughtful commentary about brooklyn and artists, politics and what's going on in the community, I highly recommend creative times!
Eleanor also runs her own business as a professional organizer who helps busy Brooklyn moms, artists, and entrepreneurs de-clutter homes and set up systems for organizing clothes, papers, and everything else in their lives. Who doesn't need a little help in their busy Brooklyn life?!
Monday, November 10, 2008
Buy in Brooklyn Snowflake Festival
Buy in Brooklyn is putting on the Snowflake Celebration, a two day (the first two Thursdays in December - the 4th and 11th) local shopping campaign. While this festival is taking place in Park Slope, we at Serimony couldn't be happier.. Buying local is incredibly important and buying in Brooklyn even better!
Of course, Serimony takes this a step further buy selling wares from local designers and artisans.
During Buy in Brooklyn you can find Serimony cards and t-shirts at Lion in the Sun.. Check it out!
Of course, Serimony takes this a step further buy selling wares from local designers and artisans.
During Buy in Brooklyn you can find Serimony cards and t-shirts at Lion in the Sun.. Check it out!
face lift
so, as you may have noticed, I changed the layout a bit here. Every now and then, probably having something to do with the change of the seasons, I get really tired of the design and need to do something new. I also updated serimony's website. Some new navigation, new product and take a look at that great shot of my sign, photographed by my very talented friend Amy McNamara, poet and photographer, jeweler and card maker extraordinaire!
Sunday, November 09, 2008
Brooklyn Women's Exchange Event!
Brooklyn Women's Exchange is featuring my stationery and t-shirt designs as part of their “Holiday Thursdays”. I will be there from 4:30 to 6:30 on Thursday November 20th .
I'll be demonstrating block printing and will be showing off my latest designs..
Come on by!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
Posts
