We’re loving the bright colors from our holiday photo card designs!
The Askew Occasions Album is SHIPPING! Retailers, if you’re looking for an album with vibrant colors, playful patterns and lots lots of sassy designs…Askew Occassions is the album for you!
Yep, it’s raining cats and dogs here and we’re quite prepared for the occasion with these Askew Umbrella Invitations.
Askew Umbrellas: Pink and Red A-330129 and Aqua A-330130
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This lovely design by Askew is super fun and very versatile. I can see these pieces being used at a little girls birthday party or at the birthday of someone older who still adores color. I am really loving the pink, teal and yellow color palette. It perfectly describes celebration and fun!
Askew’s Teal Birthday Soiree products are available through the Askew Occasions Album.
Retailers: Email us at orders@whitneyenglish.com to get more information about the Askew Occasions Album.
The Fourth of July is just around the corner. We’re looking forward to cook outs with friends, swimming and watching lots of fireworks! Oh yes, and a reason to wear red, white and blue together!
The Fourth is a casual holiday but you can still have fun with the little details. Fill mason jars with American flags, decorate red, white and blue cupcakes, spray paint lanterns or make your own table runner and napkins. Whether you’re crafty or not, you can easily add a little red, white and blue into your Fourth of July!
English Paper Company will have you well prepared for this years holiday with a great selection of patriotic paper goods.
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Hicks Flag Invitation: H-330131
Hicks Uncle Same Invitation: H-330154
Askew Cookout Invitation: AO510257
I went to Pottery Barn yesterday in search of a wedding gift. I didn’t find what I was looking for but I did find a fun little treasure for summertime entertaining. Neatly tucked behind all of the outdoor serving ware were these little condiments jars shown above. There is just something so sweet about them. Maybe it’s the colors, the handwritten type or the oh so cute spoons for serving. I would probably have a cookout just so I could use them…
Don’t forget about the invitations! For your summer cookouts and outdoor celebrations, use this Askew Cookout invitation. Wouldn’t it match perfectly with the PB condiment jars? Take advantage of the nice weather and gather with the ones you love!
Askew Cookout AO510257
Askew Cookout AO510257
Currently, we’re loving this Green Cocktails invite by Askew. The light pink + chartreuse color palette reminds us of a poolside cocktail party! Oh how fabulous!
A-330216 Green Cocktail
Retailers: this product has a ship date of June 1.
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We’re excited to show off the Askew Occasions album at the National Stationery Show! Earlier in the week we introduced you to the designer of Askew Design, Sophie Askew. We wanted to share our excitement with you by showing you a little sneak peak of the fabulous Askew Designs. If you love bright colors and bold patterns, this album is perfect for you and your store. It is filled with baby shower, birthday, bridal shower and bachelorette invitations. Take a peek and enjoy!
If you are interested in ordering the Askew Occasions album please contact your rep or email us at orders@whitneyenglish.com
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Don’t forget to visit Sophie’s blog: Nugget Cantina
Sophie Askew of Askew Design
Let us introduce you to Sophie Askew, the designer for Askew Design. Her design style is vibrant and eclectic. Each of one her designs are filled with eye catching patterns and color palettes. Sophie balances modern and elegant style in her designs so well.
We’re thrilled to pieces that Askew Design is part of the English Paper Company. We could go on and on about our love for Askew Designs but we’ll stop and let you get to learn a little bit about Sophie and what inspires her design.
Where are you from? And where currently do you live?
Today I call New York home, but I was born and bred in Memphis, Tennessee. I got to New York via a pretty circuitous path through Colorado Springs, Sydney (Australia), Denver, Seattle and Atlanta.
How would you describe your design style?
Very eclectic- I love to mix traditional elegance with modern sleekness. Most of my work incorporates bright colors and bold patterns, infused with delicate graphics — the visual “icing” on the card.
What inspires your design
As clichéd as it may sound, the constant stream of excitement and energy that permeates life in New York City never disappoints me as a muse. I find I get ideas from any number of things — restaurant menus, Indie rock posters plastered on subway walls, old typographic graphics on historical buildings, I could go on forever!
What is your design process? To elaborate, In what way do you go about getting your ideas out and onto the computer?
I firmly believe that the more design you see, the more you can evolve your own style. I love interior design — the patterns, textures and textiles and the endless combinations you can create. I read shelter magazines avidly — in another life I might have been an interior designer. I had the privilege of working at Conde Nast and fashion editorials have formed a lot of the characters I use in my designs. A beautifully art directed editorial spread can serve as a phenomenal snapshot for a card design.
How did you begin your path in graphic design?
Since I was a child, I’ve always loved to paint and draw, and I come from an artistic family. I lost touch with this side of myself for a while until my best friend pointed out that I needed to play to my strengths and do what I love. Soon I found myself at the perfect spot to reengage my creative side: The Portfolio Center in Atlanta. As soon as I entered there, I felt that I was back home.
How did your interest in paper goods evolve?
I started making simple cards and invitations for friends and over time, I found that they were asking me to do things for them, rather than my offering! Funnily enough, while in Memphis visiting my family recently, my grandmother brought out cards that she had saved that I had made and sent to her many moons ago. I guess it’s always been in the blood!
How long have you been in the design field?
8 years
What is your favorite of your designs that the English Paper Company carries?
to be released: celebrate (champagne bottle popping) and cameos
from last collection: aqua fork and spoon/ pink royalty
Does the look and feel of Askew designs translate into your home decor or fashion style?
Yes and yes- to a point where my friends tease me. In fashion, I love vibrant colors and feminine designs. Rarely will you find me in all black — it seems like such a waste to me when there are so many amazing colors to be worn! And I firmly believe no room or outfit is complete without the right mix of accessories — like the delicate graphics that accessorize my work.
Is there a design trend your loving right now?
I’m really loving creating vector-based designs from watercolor backgrounds. It’s a new design direction for me— make sure to look for how it translates on paper with my future collections.
What is your absolute favorite part about designing paper goods?
Making people smile when they open an envelope. There’s no better payback.
Askew favorites:
Be sure to check back later in the week for an Askew album sneak peek!
Be sure to visit Sophie’s blog: Nugget Cantina
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