I am so excited to share this post on Native Florals Wedding Bouquet Inspiration with you. There is something so timeless and elegant about natural elements, and this Adelaide Hills wedding shoot really took advantage of the natural surrounds, beautiful gardens and scenery. Sail and Swan was super lucky to be part
After the wedding reception comes the send-off for the bride and groom—one of the most memorable and photogenic elements of the entire celebration. The setting couldn’t be more perfect: you’re freshly married, your guests have all had a great time eating, dancing, and hanging out, and now everyone wants to
In today’s post I am going to show you The 6 Best Wishing Well Wording Examples that I have come across since starting my wedding stationery business several years ago. I have seen all kinds of wording, layouts and poems when it comes to Wishing Wells, and today I am going
Today I am going to show you how to write the best wedding vows! Writing the vows for your wedding day can be trickier than it sounds. There’s so much you may want to include and emotion you want to express, but you also want it to sound flawless. Knowing
In today’s post I am looking at How to Style Your Wedding Like a Pro. I am going to share the industry secrets that I learned when studying styling myself, and am going to show you how to pull off the BEST looking wedding! By the way - I have free
There’s nothing like sending a beautiful thank you card or hand written message to your wedding guests, to tell them how much it meant to you to have them with you on your big day and to show how grateful you are for their wedding gift. When it comes to
In today’s post I am looking at How to Style A Rose Gold Wedding. If you are in love with this beautiful metallic colour, then you will walk away with some amazing ideas for your wedding day, and some sound styling advice on how to pull it off! Knowing how
Planning a wedding is a pretty big job and I remember that when I got married, the thought of having to plan a whole wedding seemed like a lot of work! If you want to stay organised and on top of things, then you will love today's post as I
Well done! You have done an amazing job planning your wedding day so far, and the good news is that you are nearly there! In today’s post, Sail and Swan have compiled a last minute checklist for your wedding day, including last minute details for your wedding ceremony and reception set
Well done! You’ve been busy planning for your wedding day, and now it’s time to start thinking about your wedding invitations. Have you been asking yourself "what information do I need to include in my wedding invitations?" Sail and Swan have put a really helpful checklist together so that you can
Planning a wedding keeps you pretty busy and I remember that when I got married, the thought of having to plan an engagement party seemed like a lot of work! If you feel a bit overwhelmed you can take a deep a breath because I have made a Checklist for
Adelaide’s surrounding regions of vineyards and hills make it a naturally romantic place to stay. I recently wrote a post about the stunning gardens of Al-Ru Farm, in Adelaide’s northern hills. While Al-Ru has stunning gardens, they also have spectacular B&B accommodation to match. If you are looking for a
Well aloha! Today I have an incredible tropical boho wedding photoshoot in Hawaii to share with you. In this photoshoot, romance meets the ocean in a loosely styled bohemian feel. This is great inspiration if you are planning a Hawaiian wedding, but will also suit any tropical or beach themed
Today I have some oh-so-stunning tribal boho wedding inspiration to show you. Tribal motifs are a beautiful design trend at the moment, and with a cultural meets global feel, they have a timeless nature that can be adapted to suit many other looks. Sail and Swan was super lucky to
We have collected our top 10 perfect garden wedding invitations. Garden themed invitations are a great choice for an outdoor wedding. They are elegant in nature and let the natural elements speak for themselves. You really can't go wrong with any type of foliage, as nature has a natural beauty
Adelaide is a beautiful city, graced with hills, vineyards and parklands. If you are wanting an outdoor or garden wedding you will probably be spoilt for choice. But with so many gardens to choose from, do any stand out from the rest? I’m more than excited to say yes - I
What is the correct wording for formal wedding invitations? The wording of a formal wedding invitation may change depending on who is hosting the wedding. Traditionally, the bride's parents pay for the wedding. This idea originated from the concept of 'dowry', where a sum of resources was paid to the groom in exchange
The Benefits of Pastel Wedding Invitations Today I'm sharing our top 10 all time favourite pastel wedding invitations with you! I have always loved pastel colour combinations. There are surprisingly a lot of benefits to choosing pastel colours for your invitations, here are a few: 1. One of the benefits of pastel wedding
Sail and Swan was super lucky to be part of an exciting collaboration with some amazing wedding suppliers in Australia! We took part in an Industrial Boho Wedding Styled Shoot with Sarah Godenzi Photography. You can check out the full feature on White Magazine here. The other suppliers were as
Have you ever found yourself needing some serious Event Planning advice or tips on where to get started? Well you're in for a treat today because Alex from A Love Affair Floral + Event Design has shared her top insights and she has been in the industry for 7 years! Alex
Today I am looking at the benefits of choosing rose gold invitations for your wedding. We create all sorts of stationery on a daily basis here in the studio at Sail and Swan, so I've seen a lot of stationery in my time, and I'm going to help you weigh up
I have some beautiful Bronze Foil Watercolour Wedding Invitations to show you. They are available in the Sail and Swan shop here but you can read on to find out more about them. Bronze Foil Watercolour Wedding Invitations These stunning invitations feature a hand painted soft pastel watercolour artwork in the background, with simple but
With so much happening in the world of weddings, it's hard to keep track current trends and what new trends are on the rise. If you are not sure what wedding trends for 2017 are currently popular or what's on the rise, I've collected a short list here: Metallics/Foiling While it's not
I've been wanting to feature this beautiful set of Marble Wedding Invitations for a while now. Not only has been marble been a huge trend in the last year or two, but foiling has really made a come back too! In case you are wondering, this lovely collection is available
Do you have an Etsy shop or want to start one? I came across this interview between Alicia Shaffer of Three Bird Nest and Kelsey Humphreys on how to make your Etsy products sell, and it was a big eye-opener. If you run an Etsy shop or are thinking about starting
Over the last few years I've noticed a huge trend in brides asking our studio for foil invitations. Gold foil, and rose gold foil in particular, have become really popular. So what is foil stamping, and why is it so popular? What is Foil Stamping? Foil stamping, or foil application, is a
I recently posted a photo of our 'Marsala Love' invitations on Instagram, and it got so many comments that I thought I would post it here on the blog. In case you are wondering, this lovely set is available on the Sail and Swan website here but feel free to
Congratulations on your engagement! Wearing a diamond ring on your finger could be a moment that you've been waiting for your whole life. But now what? Most people don't know how to plan a wedding or where to begin! If you're not sure where to start, don't worry you are
Why buy local? It's a good question, especially because everything overseas seems to be so cheap. I know that's hard for me to resist a good bargain when I see one, whether it's local or not. Online shopping is quick, easy and convenient so why bother to seek out local
I previously wrote about living with purpose, and I thought I would take it a step further if you are currently running a business. How do you use your business to make a difference and live with purpose? I am a big Seth Godin fan and really connected with some of
So I listened to this really great interview between Bob Goff and Kelsey Humphreys, founder of the Pursuit, which you see here. Bob has a lot of life experience to share with the world, but for me, a theme of simplicity seemed to come across from what he was saying and
I am SO excited to share this with you. Our little team at Sail and Swan have been working away to create something new, exciting and helpful for you! Behold our Ultimate Wedding Planning Guide. This Printable Wedding Organiser was made just for you; the dreamer, the planner and soon
If you are planning a Baby Shower for your little man then you're in for a treat because today I am looking at some fun Baby Shower Ideas for Boys! Get ready for some cute baby shower inspiration! What Theme? I don't know if it's just me, but Boy Baby Showers seem
Here are 6 super helpful tips for wedding dress shopping. These tips will help you to be more organized and will also help you to make the most of your appointments and enjoy yourself in the process of wedding dress shopping. Don’t make too many appointments in one day. Trying to fit
Today I am featuring some gorgeous purple wedding inspiration! Purple comes in all kinds of shades and allows you to pull off a different look with each shade. As a result you can apply it to many wedding styles as well. So let's dive in and take a look at
What could be more fun and colourful than a tropical themed party?! Today I have some amazing tropical party ideas for you!! Tropical themed parties work great for spring and summer. Not only can you go crazy with bright and vibrant colours, but there is so much amazing fruit readily
Today I am looking at some beautiful Baby Shower Ideas for Girls! There are some adorable ideas out there, so get ready for some amazing baby shower inspiration! A lot of these ideas are fairly simple and would make for a great DIY project. Pink vs No Pink When it comes to
Nothing says 'romantic' more than an Antique styled wedding so today I thought I'd share some Antique Wedding Ideas with you! Maybe it's because Spring is finally here and I'm embracing all of the soft pastel colours! Or perhaps it is simply the old, worn, nostalgic nature of antique items
Today I have some Woodland Wedding Inspiration for you to enjoy! Somehow Woodland themes seem to work really in winter. I think it's the ideas of damp moss, soft fog and deep colours. Woodland themes are pretty flexible though. With the right kind of decorations you can pull off a
Today I am featuring some beautiful Marble Wedding Inspiration! Marble has become a huge trend in design, weddings, events and housewares and consequently it is an incredibly versatile material. Because of this, marble inspiration seemed like the perfect idea to get you going on your own wedding planning! By the way,
Today I have some some stunning kids bedroom ideas for you to see! What room is more fun than a kid's bedroom? I can't think of a better excuse to experiment with colours, patterns and fresh ideas! So today's post is celebrating kids bedrooms! Kids are full of energy, life
Woohoo today I have some beautiful Nautical Wedding Ideas and Inspiration to share with you! For some reason I am just obsessed with navy at the moment! It is such a timeless colour and be pulled off in so many different ways. It really does lend itself to nautical themes,
Today I have some fun and colourful wedding inspiration - nothing beats a Mexican Wedding Fiesta! A Mexican theme is not only fun and relaxed, but lends itself to a variety of colours. You can take it as far as you want to go, or make it as authentic as
Today I have some Destination Wedding ideas for you to drool over. Destination Weddings can be a really different way of doing things when it comes to your wedding day, and also make for a very memorable experience. Imagine getting married anywhere in the world and the kind of photos
Get ready for some Wedding Dress inspiration today! I've collected some beautiful, and different, ideas for you to see! Your Wedding Dress can be one of the most memorable elements from your wedding day. For some ladies, this is something that has been planned for years. Understandably you want to pick
Today I am dedicating a post to the ever humble but adorable Lemonade Stand, and I have some amazing Wedding Lemonade Stand ideas for you to see! Having refreshments to follow your wedding ceremony is always a nice touch, and depending on the weather, can be a must. So why
Oh boy do I have some beautiful Wedding Cake ideas for you to see today! There are so many different styles and ways that you can get you wedding cake made nowadays, and this collection definitely doesn't show every possibility. But, I have seen a lot around online and this
I'm in love with Boho Home Decor. There's something about the Bohemian look that visually just appeals to me. Maybe it's the relaxed but beautiful vibe it produces, or the freedom in colour you can embrace. Either way, the Boho style can look great in almost any home and is
Happy July everyone! We are officially half way through the year! I'm loving my tropical backgrounds at the moment and I hope you are too. So for this month, I'm continuing my theme and have a Tropical Desktop Background for you to enjoy featuring one of my favourite quotes "Drink
As some of you may know, Sail and Swan donates $20 from every wedding order to help fight poverty with Good Return. I love making a difference with Microfinance and thought it would be nice to feature a true story on the blog. It's good to remind ourselves why we
Ok so I totally couldn't resist and I just HAD to share some travel inspiration with you! We're well and truly into to winter now, I'm tired of the dark and cold and I am definitely in a traveling mood! (am I ever not in the mood to travel??) My
I've sort of fallen in love with wedding flower crowns lately. My beautiful friend Amy from Bella in Bloom started the whole thing. She makes the most amazing wedding flower crowns and she also runs workshops on how to make them. You can use them for any other occasion as
Before I share some of these Boho Wedding Ideas with you I thought it would be good to ask the question, "What is Bohemian style?" because so many different types of images come up when you search the term online. As far as weddings go, I've always believed that you
Ok ladies, it's not Spring yet but get ready for some amazing wedding bouquets and floral arrangements! I've put together an amazing collection from peonies to tropical plants, soft pastels to bright orange colours! For more ideas and inspiration you can see the Sail and Swan Wedding Bouquets Pinterest Board
Today I wanted to share some beautiful work space ideas with you. Planning (or improving) your office can sometimes be challenging. Not only does the space need to be practical and functional, but it can be hard to know what to do when you see your office everyday and it
Get your party hats on because today I am showcasing some very cute and creative kids birthday party ideas! To me, the best ideas for a kids birthday party are the ones that are simple and can be an easy do-it-yourself job. Often this is where you can be the
For those of you who love outdoor weddings, you are in for a treat because I have some Garden Wedding Inspiration to share with you today! Inspired by greenery, nature and the beautiful outdoors, a garden wedding makes for a memorable wedding day! Not only do they lend themselves to
Happy June everyone! This month's treat is a Tropical Desktop Background! It features a lush tropical forest background, and white brush script writing (the quote I thought was appropriate for this month since I've had so many changes at Sail and Swan). "Any change holds opportunity." - Daniel Eggers Simply click here
Have you checked out our Sail and Swan Pinterest Boards lately? I've just added a whole bunch of new and beautiful ones to our collection! Today I am feeling inspired by these beautiful watercolour illustrations. Thought it would be nice to share some of my favourites here on the blog,
Lately I have been obsessed with country weddings, and thought why not share some country wedding inspiration with you! The thing I love about country weddings is that they are so versatile. You can go a full traditional and typical 'country' kind of look, but you can also go with
Recently I wrote about finding a good balance in life and looking after yourself, but I thought it would be good to go a tiny bit more in depth in one of those points - happiness - and share some tips for staying happy. For many, happiness is a fleeting feeling,
I'm excited to announce that Sail and Swan now offer a range of Ready Made Logos! As many of you will know, Sail and Swan specialise in custom logo designs and branding, and we love working with business owners to help them achieve their business goals. But I also know
I'm excited to show you these minimalist wedding invitations - they are modern, clean and simple. While I love going over the top with our designs, especially the flower department, I know that sometimes keeping it simple is best. In design, often the strongest artworks are the ones that are
Happy May everyone! Here is an inspiring quote to get you set up for this month. This from the Sail and Swan Whimsical Range - a beautiful brush script quote by Coco Chanel encouraging all of us to simply be ourselves. It features my brush script writing in a bold
Who doesn't love a bit of confetti in their life? These confetti invitations are simple, pretty and make a statement without going over the top. Confetti is one of those things that says 'celebration', 'party' and 'fun'! When I see confetti I know I'm in for a good time. Whilst
Being in the graphic design industry, I love creative business card ideas! Who would have thought that one little card could say so much about a business or person? But the truth is, there are just so many beautiful ways for us to express ourselves, and and I thought I'd
Hand lettering. Somehow, there is nothing quite so beautiful or romantic as hand lettering. Each swash, marking and the personal writing style that comes out of every individual's hand simply mesmerizes me. It's like our own individual mark. Sort of like fingerprints. So I thought I would spread some of the
Happy April! This month I have this cute cat illustration for you to enjoy! She is wearing her cute green dress and is getting ready to go out with her other furry friends. Simply click here to download this FREE desktop background and enjoy! In other news, I may have mentioned
Life can get really hectic at times and it's hard to find the right balance with work, rest and play. I thought it would be nice to write an encouraging blog post and remind all of out there that it's ok to look after ourselves. I don't know about you, but
I just have a thing for rugs at the moment, especially colourful ones! Whether old or new there is nothing like a beautifully patterned and coloured rug in your home. But why not use them for your wedding? They are striking and beautiful, and really add something to the styling
I'm excited to share some more of this year's new wedding stationery designs with you, and today it's our Modern Vintage Rose Wedding Invitations! Last time I mentioned that I've been feeling really inspired by vintage botanicals lately and just can't get enough of them. This time I thought it would
I recently visited the Ken Done Gallery in Sydney and was absolutely blown away with his work. I thought it would be nice to share on the blog as his work is too beautiful to keep to myself. The Ken Done Gallery is situated at the Rocks, in the older part
I’m really excited to share some more of our new designs with you! At the moment I am just loving everything vintage and old, and can't get enough of vintage botanicals. So I've fueled all this inspiration to make these Pretty Protea Wedding Invitations. These Pretty Protea Wedding Invitations feature a
Knowing how to get into your creative zone is important because let's all be honest; sometimes, it can be really hard to be creative on demand and turn the 'light bulb' switch on when we do don't feel like it. If you are professional creative, then you have probably accepted
A Simple Guide to Goal Setting I thought it would be useful to talk about a simple guide to goal setting, since I mentioned goal setting not so long ago last month in our Tips for Getting Organized segment. Many people seem to drift through life, working hard but not really
I'm excited to show you this month's free desktop background. It features a lovely fox dressed up and ready to go out for a coffee date with friends. As with last month, I've actually tried simplifying the design and taking out the calendar so that you can keep each design
I'm really excited to share some of our new designs for this year with you. I've been working really hard in the studio, buried in piles of paper and sketches, to bring out some designs (and new ranges!)..While I thoroughly enjoy working on these new adventures as I like to
With today’s busy pace and lifestyle, it’s hard to do things well when you're not in peak form so here are some tips for getting organized, I hope they will help you as much as they have helped me! Over the last year I’ve been running a business, building a
I have to admit, it gives me a huge buzz to see our work in gorgeous wedding photos with happy brides and grooms - and Alicea and Caleb’s vintage bohemian wedding was no exception! A wedding involves so many elements which need to complement each other if the end result is
I love Christmas and get excited at the thought of choosing gifts, gift-wrapping and especially Christmas table setting ideas. It’s great fun to plan ahead and work out exactly how you will set your table for friends and family and these Christmas table setting ideas can be used for any of
I don’t know about you, but I get as much pleasure out of gift wrapping as I do selecting just the right present for someone – and I’m always on the lookout for gift wrapping ideas. I came across some fun, and did I mention pretty? gift wrapping ideas for
Look no further than this Adelaide wedding cakes business – this is a feature of Amanda from Sugar Sugar Cakes. Not only is she one of the sweetest people I’ve ever met, she has a great attitude about her work and her cakes are truly mind blowing. (She even hand
Your brand is like your signature – unique and easily recognisable – take a look this fabulous, bright geometric logo design for one of our clients, the Furry Kid Grooming Salon. Our easy to spot geometric logo design for Furry Kids is cheerful and makes you smile. It also makes you
Blackboards are an enduring symbol for creating messages and wedding chalkboard signs are a fabulous, fun addition to any style of celebration! Sail and Swan can prepare your wedding chalkboard signs using a wide range of sizes, framed or unframed, and which can include decorative elements such as flowers or
Woohoo! Here is a free wallpaper for December! Simply click here to download it for free and enjoy! x Lauren Save Save
You can almost smell the lush roses on our Ruby Red Invitations. Captured on high quality thick, textured art paper, the Ruby Red Invitation roses are complemented by more floral elements and, like the delicious centre in a box of chocolates, feature hand written calligraphy. These Ruby Red Invitations are elegant,
Set the scene for your next celebration with our Confetti Kids Birthday Invitations! This fun, bright and happy confetti design is suitable for children of all ages and is available in pink and mint for girls and blue and orange for boys. We’ve got the etiquette of inviting your child’s friends
I'm super excited to show some sneak peek photos from a recent Chateau Tanunda Wedding! Nothing says wedding like this gorgeous old stone building, chandeliers and pretty roses! How romantic! This couple were wonderful to work with and wanted to create some signs for their wedding day with a parchment
Yikes sorry this is late folks! Since when is it November already?! I hope you enjoy this free pineapple wallpaper with bright geometric colours to brighten up your office space. Simply click here to download it and enjoy! Made with love by Sail and Swan especially for you! By the way, like
Here at Sail and Swan we love working with complimentary businesses to enhance our client experiences. For our Adelaide Wedding Photographer we choose Lucinda May Photography. She is based in Adelaide, South Australia, but is also available for interstate and destination weddings. Lucinda May Photography is a boutique wedding photographer,
Nothing shouts ‘party’ on children’s birthday invitations more than bright balloons and we have had such fun with these designs. Balloons have been around for a long time, would you believe they go back to the time of the Aztecs who used to make balloon sculptures to give to their gods.
Oooh sparkles! Who can resist – we couldn’t, which is why we’ve designed a new range of Gold Glitter Invitations. Elegant and classy, the design uses a combination of calligraphy and flourishes, with plain block printing in black ink on a white background enhanced by a gorgeous band of gold glitter
It’s a question I get asked a lot – please help find some nice ways to ask guests not to bring kids to your wedding. This is a really tricky topic but one which often comes up for many different reasons. Sometimes venues aren’t child friendly, or the bride and groom
Your baby’s nursery is a special place, a combination of sanctuary and safe haven and a fun place which shows off your newborn’s individuality, so we can’t think of a better way to celebrate your unique new family member than with a feature custom print as part of your little
Happy October! Here is this month's Desktop Background for you to enjoy! I have titled it 'Create Something New Everyday' as I hope it inspires you to be creative and that it brightens up your office space too. Simply click here to download it for free! Need some more help feeling
We’ve added some glitter to our newest invitation designs called ‘Triangles’ – because, let’s face it, who can resist sparkles – glitter makes you happy just to look at it! These glitter invitations are too pretty to resist! The design features triangles in a pretty array of peach, grey, gold and
I recently wrote a post about why wedding invitations cost as much as they do and I still get a lot of questions from brides who can’t work out how much of their wedding budget they should allocate to this important part of their planning. Your budget is completely up to
Stunning flowers and weddings go together like a bride and a groom – just imagine a wedding without them! Here at Sail & Swan we work closely with Adelaide wedding florist Bella in Bloom to help every bride achieve her dream wedding – stunning wedding invitations matched with beautiful blooms is
I'm so excited to showcase one of our new designs, a very pretty collection of floral wedding invitations and other wedding items. I know that for us, here at Sail & Swan flowers are a big deal when it comes to weddings! And you just can't go wrong with them. To
It is SPRING ahhh!!!!! Happy Spring everyone! Here is September's spring desktop background for you to enjoy! It features our cute picnic hare on his way to a picnic with his friends. Simply click here to download it for free and instantly brighten up your office space or home. You may have
I'm excited to share some recent illustration work with you that I did for the Pipsqueak Market promoting their upcoming event, Market at the Movies! As always the illustration brief was incredibly creative and featured the chipmunk family of 'Pipsqueaks' out and about at the movies in a bright flurry
To all you Brides-to-Be out there I just wanted to remind you that the Bay Bridal Fair is only two weeks away! Come along on August 16th from 10am - 4pm at the Endeavour Homes Pavilion at the Morphettville Racecourse! There will plenty to see with fashion shows, food and lots
Happy August everyone! I hope you enjoy this month's free wallpaper and stay WARM!!! Simply click the here to download and enjoy! In others news, lots has been happening around here but I'm sorry for the lack of posts lately. Try as I might I wasn't able to dodge this year's rounds
Thanks so much One Fab Day for featuring our lovely Sail and Swan Tea Towels! One Fab Day is an online magazine, blog and resource, aiming to help brides, grooms and wedding guests navigate their way through the production of a wedding. They can be summed up in two words:
Today I am sending out a HUGE thank you to Mid North Coast Weddings Magazine for featuring Sail and Swan in their current issue!! I am incredibly excited and humbled to be part of such a stunningly beautiful magazine! With gorgeous photos and inspiration, each page is absolute eye candy.
Happy June everyone! Here is this month's freebie - a cute bird desktop background for you to enjoy! I hope it will brighten up your office and that the calendar will keep you organised too. Simply click here to download it and enjoy!
How much should I pay for wedding Invitations? This is a question that I know a lot of you are thinking, and when I got married it something I had to consider too. Money is one of those tricky topics but it affects everyone so I decided it might be
So much has been happening around here lately and I don't think I've had the chance to post about our Logo Designs in a while. Branding is one of the most important steps when you first start a business, and I am passionate about working with business owners to create
So much is happening around here and I just wanted to share some of our new vintage floral wedding invitations with you! This suite, called 'Clover', features a mixture of gorgeous vintage flowers and botanicals. Pink, peach, green and white roses, soft petals and clovers are beautifully balanced with a
Woohoo I super excited to announce that I have released some new and original paintings for sale!! I decided to extend my Flourish Series and create a few more artworks in this range. They feature different animals (horses, an elephant and deer) in gorgeous bright colours and metallic gold. Below
I just wanted to share some of our new Watercolour Wedding Invitations with you! These invitations are not only oh-so-pretty, but they are versatile and can work with nearly any wedding theme! They are also popular with grooms, who prefer a navy blue colour scheme to something more girly like
Here is our May Rabbit Wallpaper for you to enjoy! It features our ever adorable Explorer Rabbit, sailing the skies in his hot air balloon. I hope this cute fellow will brighten up your office space as well as your day :) Simply click the link to download and enjoy! As an
I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who came along to the Chateau Tanunda Wedding Open Day! It was a great day and I enjoyed getting to meet you all in person, as well as all the other suppliers who were there on the day too. For those
I am super excited to announce that we have some new wooden invitations for you to see! I am in love with wooden invitations
I can't believe that Love Cherish Adore was over a week ago already! I just want to say a HUGE thank you to everyone who came along the day. There was so much to see but my favourite thing is getting to meet everyone in person and having a chat
Happy April!! Here is our Free brush script Wallpaper for you to enjoy, featuring a lovely Coco Chanel quote. It is simple, inspiring and will hopefully brighten up your office! Not to mention it may force you to clean up all those messy files on your desktop
Decorating a nursery can be tough! Where to start? What colours should I use? Do you want to keep using the room as a nursery in future? With our new range of Nursery Prints here at Sail and Swan, we thought it would be good to show off some of
Ladies, get ready for the Chateau Tanunda Wedding Open Day this April! Come along to see their gorgeous wedding venue, set in the Barossa Valley. Vineyards, a gorgeous garden and the beautiful old building make for a lovely wedding location! There will also be a selection of beautiful suppliers and
Today we are sending a lot of love and a big THANK YOU to Tickle the Imagination Magazine for featuring one of our lovely products in their current issue!! We feel incredibly honoured to be part of such a beautiful and amazing magazine!!! Tickle the Imagination celebrates all things handmade and
Woohoo I am super excited because Love Cherish Adore is here again! Get ready ladies because this April and May we have a gorgeous and vintage(!) wedding fair that I'm sure you will love :) Sail and Swan will be there among many other great businesses and product on the
I'm still working on some new card designs and thought I would gather some Autumn illustration inspiration! Autumn colours are so pretty, and I felt inspired by this quote that I came across: “Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.” Albert Camus So I hope you enjoy these
Happy Autumn everyone! I have to admit that I am a bit sad to be waving goodbye to summer but I certainly enjoyed it while it lasted. Nevertheless Autumn is a beautiful season filled with crunchy leaves, hot cross buns, warm sunny days and rainy days too. It's time to
Sail and Swan now offer custom nursery art! I'm super excited because although these prints are just the start of our new line, I'm already in love with these cute as a button designs! Featuring adorable animals in a variety of colour choices, you just can't go wrong with these
I'm super excited to share some photos with you from a collaboration shoot with Daniel from Keepsake Photography (ACT & QLD)!! If you are planning a seaside or nautical wedding then this beach wedding inspiration is just for you! The shoot took place at Mollymook and has a relaxed and
I am incredibly excited to share our new range of art prints with you! These are from our inspirations range and feature everything that I absolutely love - hand lettering brush script writing and beautiful quotes. Every girl needs something to keep her motivated, inspired and help her to remember
Happy February everyone! Here is a cute deer desktop background to brighten up your office! Simply click the link to download and enjoy. Seriously, where does all the time go? One minute it was Christmas and all of a sudden Valentine's Day is around the corner! I am busy working
I haven't posted about wedding inspiration quite a while, so I thought I'd put together some Rustic Wedding Ideas! Planning for a wedding can get overwhelming really quickly; the to-do list seems to expand overnight, people can have a lot of opinions of what your wedding should be, and there
We are excited to release a series of new designs in our stationery range for 2015! Here is a closer look at the Australian Botanical Wedding Invitations, one collection out of the many available. This set features the perfect balance of old and new! Vintage botanicals meet modern graphic design in
4 Tips for RSVPing to Your Next Wedding Although submitting a wedding RSVP may seem simple, there are more things to consider before making your decision. We've put together Tips for RSVPing to Your Next Wedding in this post. Being courteous and smart about your approach as a guest will only
2015 has been off to a great start with my favourite Adelaide Bridal Fair at the Glen Ewin Estate last weekend! Thank you to all the lovely brides I met on the day as well as some lovely other business owners. I had a fabulous day! Below are some quick
Happy 2015 everyone! I have been away on holidays over Christmas and there's so much to catch up on. Thanks to everyone who was at the Glen Ewin Bridal Fair over the weekend - I will be sharing more about this soon! For now I thought I'd share some photos
Get ready ladies! The Glen Ewin Estate Bridal Fair is coming up in January 2015! It runs from 11am-4pm on Sunday January 11th and there will be lots to see and do! Activities include tours with Luke Simon Photography and fashion shows by Caleche Bridal House. There will also be
I'm so excited to show this logo rebranding that I designed for the Bay Bridal Fair a few months ago. Lisa has just launched her new website for the Bay Bridal Fair and it looks amazing! She originally came to me with the idea of fashion sketches, watercolours, and glitter.
Woohoo happy first day of SUMMER! To celebrate, we have this lovely Christmas Wallpaper that you can download and enjoy! It will brighten up your desk and hopefully put you in the mood for some Christmas carols. It's not long to go now before all the celebrations begin so you
This week I thought I'd make a feature of these Classic Wedding Invitations. What exactly is 'classic' I hear you say? To me, something classic is something that is timeless. It won't go out of style or age easily. It is simple, elegant and can fit in easily with what
If you are needing some wedding colour scheme ideas then look no further! How pretty is this colour scheme by Design Seeds? Titled 'Hummingbird Hues' this colour combination has found a sophisticated way of tying magenta, purple and green together without going overboard on bright colours. I particularly like how
Who doesn't love a design based on old love letters and romance? These floral vintage wedding invitations do just that! Originally flicking through an old and worn out vintage book, I thought to myself that the old and beautiful pages were too lovely to leave on the shelf. Don't get
Can you believe it's that time again
I just wanted to share a fantastic blog that I found this week. I came across this amazing portfolio by illustration artist Dan Orr of Dan Orr Creative. Dan learnt how to draw by copying his favourite cartoon characters as a child, and later went on to study Advertising and
I can't believe it has been a month already! I say this often but where all my time goes I just don't know. I'm still working on new product and designs, but am also so busy with current orders that it's happening slowly but surely behind the scenes. Having said
I am loving being in Spring and it certainly feels like Summer is just around the corner now! So here is a bit of a celebration (and some colour scheme inspiration) for you to enjoy! It is certainly celebratory with a splash of colour - how pretty is this colour
I thought I'd share my latest photos with you of these charming handwritten wedding invitation envelopes. They feature my personal calligraphy style which has a modern twist to it, with a flowy cursive feel. It has both a relaxed and beautiful feel to it, and suits the Sail and Swan
I just wanted to share some more photos of my Rustic Romance Invitations with you. These Vintage Wedding Invitations are a new collection of mine that I introduced to my range recently and I now have them up on my website here. They feature some lovely subtle vintage touches with the
Happy Spring! Even though it's still a bit frosty we're starting to get some lovely sunshine and warm days coming through. To celebrate here is a free Spring Desktop Background for you to enjoy! It features one of my original illustrations and will hopefully brighten your work area - and
This weekend Sail and Swan were part of the Bay Bridal Fair - our first time! For those of who you aren't familiar with us, Sail and Swan is an Adelaide Wedding Stationery business, servicing all parts of Australia. We also offer services such as handwritten calligraphy envelopes, custom wedding
Feeling a bit over the cold winter weather? I'm super excited to show you the result of a recent Winter Wedding collaboration shoot, in which I was lucky enough to feature my new rustic winter wedding invitations! These winter wedding invitations feature rustic fonts such as this loose calligraphy font as
These charming Chalkboard Wedding Invitations by Sail and Swan are sure to set the tone for your wedding day! They are a perfect match for a vintage, rustic, farm or garden themed wedding. They feature vintage fonts and lettering, along with charming borders and flourishes that make for a truly
Love Cherish Adore is a vintage wedding expo featuring local businesses and product in Adelaide. This time, the winter fair hit it off in Hahndorf, focusing on the wonderful feel and flavours of the Adelaide Hills! Thank you to everyone who came to visit the Sail and Swan stand -
Yep that's right! I have another Free Wallpaper for you to download and enjoy for the month of August :) This one is based on my original illustration titled 'You Sculpt' and features some lovely blue and neutral tones. Simply click the link to download and enjoy this pretty design
I am so pleased to announce that my first Children's Book Illustration project is about to be released! To have my work in a published book is simply overwhelming and incredibly exciting. It was well over 12 months ago that Karina Hudson, a children's book author, initially approached me about
I'm excited that I'm officially back from holidays now! I certainly missed being away from my work and it's nice getting settled back into things again. I thought I'd show you a few photos from my time away - particularly of the Compassionate Hearts Foundation's Gala Dinner. The Compassionate Hearts
Welcome July! I hope you enjoy this month's free desktop background and all of its little characters. Hopefully they will keep you company while you work :) Simply click here to download it and enjoy! On a side note I am about to have some time off work for the next
What could be more fun than First Birthday Invitations? In a recent collaboration with Lucinda May Photography and Bella in Bloom, we partnered up for a super cute 1st Birthday Cake Smash. This Boy's Birthday Invitation set features a sweet but simple confetti design, with a bright orange, blue, yellow
Are you planning on having a Vintage Wedding but are finding it hard to narrow down some of the details that will tie it all together? Or have you seen the same things over and over again but would like something a little more unique (yet still on theme)? I thought
Happy June everyone! This Free Desktop Background is a great way to say goodbye to last month and celebrate the start of a new month (and a new season, in case you haven't felt how cold it is - hello winter!). June definitely marks a different time of year..things start
If you are getting married these Hand Drawn Wedding Invitations are a must have! Inspired by my love for autumn, this charming set of Stationery features soft pink watercolours and hand drawn elements such as dry leaves, flowers, vines and petals. It is titled Autumn Leaves and can be found
Get ready Brides! Love Cherish Adore is coming to the Adelaide Hills this August for another stunning and inspirational Fair! This vintage wedding expo is exactly what you need if you're planning a wedding or a special event. Featuring boutique, unique and handpicked local vendors you will leave with some
This is a recent Rebranding project that I worked on for Peacock Lane Photography, as they were heading in a new direction from doing just weddings to focusing more on family, children and couples shoots as well. Amber and I have worked together before and so it was a nice
Haaapppy May everyone! As usual to celebrate the new month I am spreading some Sail and Swan love your way with a Free Wallpaper! I hope you like this month's watercolour flamingos! This pattern was painted with some Autumn inspired colours, although I have to admit it is feeling like Winter
Well it's been a while since I've posted some updates on my recent work. So what do I get up to at Sail and Swan headquarters then? Here is some recent illustration work of mine that I thought you might like to see! This first image is an illustration for an
Wow! I've been so busy lately that I haven't even had the chance to show you some photos from That Dapper Market a couple of weeks ago! First of all I just want to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone who came and made it a great day! It
Happy April everyone! I hope you enjoy this month's Free Desktop Wallpaper and that it will brighten your room or office :) Simply click the link to download and enjoy! x Lauren
Hi everyone! I am having a massive sale at That Dapper Market tomorrow from 3pm-9pm! All my Prints and Cards will be on sale so don't miss out, I'd love to see you there! I will also be showcasing some of my brand new art prints which I'm very excited about! Details
Bridgette Hall is a freelance illustrator from Boise, ID. Some of you may recognize Bridgette's work from her online shop, Confetti Love on Etsy. She is inspired by traveling, the world and finding new places. Her illustrations of cityscapes are both beautiful and inspiring and I was lucky enough to
Well what can I say? More Sail and Swan product is available online and this time I have gone for a very vintage and hand painted look! This charming set of hand painted wedding stationery features watercolour florals and a lovely hand written script with your initials. They are printed
Hey everyone! I am sending out some Sail and Swan love with this free desktop background for March! Simply click the link, download and enjoy! This beastie is based on one of my art prints which has currently sold out but more will be in stock soon. To see some
These colours are too beautiful! I just had to quickly share this! From New York Fashion Week Spring 2012. Enjoy!
I can't help myself! Magenta is honestly my favourite colour. Give it to me with other brights like oranges and yellows, or soften it with some hints of gold. I just love it. Below is: Magenta Paint Photograph found on We Heart It, Ink Butterfly Painting by AMOMA on Etsy,
As you may have noticed I've been working on a new series of paintings lately. I've moved away slightly from my usual style of scribbly drawings to this lovely hand painted look, and I've been SUPER excited to tell you more about the project! So, what has inspired all of this? Well
Woohoo! Love Cherish Adore is coming up all you Brides-to-Be! Not only is it a fantastic wedding expo but I am excited to announce it is my first time exhibiting with them! Love Cherish Adore is a unique and boutique wedding and special event planning fair where you will find heaps
How lovely are these ink paintings that I came across? I have been in a huge painting mood lately and am loving my inks and watercolours..hopefully all this inspiration will give me even more ideas for future artworks, illustration projects and maybe even some wedding invitations! Below is: Indigo Rock - 11,
Woohoo here comes February's lovely Flower Desktop Background :) How the months seem to fly! It's a good thing I put calendars on my desktop backgrounds because otherwise I would totally lose track of time! I hope you enjoy this month's edition and who doesn't love a free desktop background
What can I say? The Glen Ewin Bridal Fair went even better than expected! Thank you to everyone who was there and for all your lovely comments about my work. It was a great day, packed with people, the smell of pop corn, live music and plenty of smiling brides-to
That's right! The Glen Ewin Estate Bridal Fair is almost here! See below for more details of what promises to be an exciting day. The Fair includes free tastings, music, fashion shows and plenty of amazing product. This will also be a first for Sail and Swan to be a
I just want to say a huge thank you to everyone who came to the Arts Bazaar on Friday! This is one of my favourite Adelaide Markets and I loved seeing you there - I am already looking forward to my next Adelaide market! It was a great day with
Happy December! Here is December's Free Desktop Background from Sail and Swan! Simply click the link, download and enjoy! Hopefully it puts you in the Christmas spirit. For those of you who don't know, every month I send out some Sail and Swan love in the form of a Free Desktop
Here is some recent work of mine - a logo design for A Time for Seasons. This is a beautiful new store that has recently opened on the Main Street in Tanunda SA. It is both a salon and homewares/gift shop in one and it is certainly worth a visit!
Exciting news! I'm going to be part of this year's Tafe Arts Bazaar! Come along for a fun day, beautiful product and competitions! Some of my product at the market will include: Art Prints, Greeting Cards, Doily Bowls and my favourite 'Hedgehog' Book Sculptures! Here are some details: Friday December 6th 1.00 - 8.00pm at
Well as you may know I am adding a new Wedding Stationery range to Sail and Swan! The last month has been crazy and fun, busy and exciting - all worth the effort for this lovely new product. Sail and Swan offers a Wedding Stationery range featuring Rustic, Vintage and
Happy November! Although it is extremely late here is this month's free desktop background! Being in hospital is no excuse for being disorganized so I hope it's not too late for you to download it and enjoy it with me - simply click the link and enjoy! PS - As a
Welcome to Sail and Swan – a creative business specializing in Design and Illustration. Run by Lauren Downton, Sail and Swan offers services in Illustration and Design - ranging from logo design and branding, to custom wedding stationery and illustration for commercial projects. On this site you will be able to