NEW WEBPAGE / NEW LOGO

Our NEW WEBPAGE is up and our NEW LOGO posted!!! Please resave our new homepage, http://www.elledesignsbyleslie.com/. 

Even though we are still pulling our new web home together, we are still accepting design and print jobs.  Thanks for your patience and we promise to have new product pics up soon for your viewing and also great gifting of some new Elle products as well -- stay tuned!

Mon-Day Madness!

{OK Fine It's Monday!}

I am hoping this MonDAY finds you all well and have enjoyed your weekend.  As the warmer weather heads in I'm feeling very excited for all the things that mean summer .... like ice-cream, corn on the cob, walks downtown in the city, festivals, lemonade, manicures and pedicures, and winery tours.  OOH and lets not forget SUMMER PARTIES, and when it comes to that Elle Designs has you covered from cook-outs, weekend cocktail parties, girlfriend gatherings and just plain summer hanging out with family and friends - what could be better!

Here are a few of our Monday finds to get your week going  --

• A girls gotta have some color in her life ... the nail polish colors that are a big hit for Spring/Summer 2011 include blues, nudes, pastels and greys. Check out the Sephora website, or the store nearest you and pick out your favorite color today. It's the biggest and best pick-me-up for under $10.00.   

• Mark your calendars now for Northern Virgina's favo upcoming  festivals:

          Celebrate Fairfax Festival June 10 - 12, 2011

          4th Annual Northern Virginia Summer Brewfest June 25 - 26, 2011

• For all of my lemonade fans, which taste so much better if being enjoyed with friends, while enjoying the great weather outside, here is a recipe from the web for you to try that got my attention when I got to the 4th ingredient -- ENJOY!!!:

Lemonade

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
• 4 oz of lemon-flavored vodka
• 1/2 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest

Mix the sugar and water in a small pot and boil to make a simple syrup. Let cool. Add 1/2 cup simple syrup, lemon juice, vodka and lemon zest. Stir together and serve. For a twist, pour ingredients into ice cube trays, add raspberries, sprig of mint or a slice of lemon (rind included) and freeze.

Blend cubes together in a blender.

• As the warm weather approaches consider throwing your own PAR-TAY!  Here are a few idea's to get you going ... BBQ's, Block Parties, Cocktail Parties, Game Nights, Girl's Night, Guy's Night, Dinner Parties, Pool Parties and Wine tastings, just to name a few. 

Call Elle today to help you get those invites in the mail, I mean really who doesn't love getting something INVITING & FUN in the mail.  And of course if you need any extra party pointers, "The Real Party Girl" is there for you!  Email us today - designsbyleslie@hotmail.com. Also stay tuned as we spotlight Party Girl Pointers coming to The Real Party Girl Blog near you!

Warning: HEAVY LIFTING ZONE

There are many sounds of construction over here at Elle Designs by Leslie as we start to get ready for our new look, our new logo, new products and much more, in the upcoming weeks.

However, while our stunning new office is being redecorated, we will be without our website presence, BUT our boutique doors are still OPEN FOR BUSINESS.  Please pardon our dust and feel free to email us at designsbyleslie@hotmail.com as we'd be happy to help you with any of your invitation and stationery needs.  

Also our blog and Facebook homes will still be active and we'll keep you updated as to when our web doors will re-open. 

Stayed tuned for exciting give-aways, a new logo, a new website, and more fabulous custom products to celebrate your every special occasion!

See ya soon ~ xoxo, "Elle"

Refreshing Spring Break

Our family has never taken an OFFICIAL Spring Break Vacation, but this year we decided to pack up and head to the big apple -- New York!!! We had a GREAT time visiting some local sites, pushing our way through the crowds, eating the great food, and shopping ~ of course! We even were able to visit the Museum of Modern Art and took in a show at Radio City Music Hall. We all had an exciting time, and I have to admit the five hour train ride I had been dreading was a fun, relaxing experience.

With that said, "Elle" even took a little break to get re-inspired through the city sites, new spring colors, and spring fashions.  All of which has inspired and revamped us with some blooming new ideas that we can't wait to share with you in the
upcoming weeks. 

We are so excited here at Elle Designs, that even though our new logo is NOT completely finished, we wanted to give you a little sneak peak!

Stay tuned for our FRESH NEW LOOK and NEW PRODUCTS

~ xoxo "Elle" 



Happy Earth Day

On behalf of my daughter Carley, the biggest recycling fan I know ... Elle Designs would like to wish everyone a

Happy Earth Day!

xoxo ~ Elle and Carley!

Happy 5th Birthday Bryan!

Elle Designs would like to wish a VERY VERY special Happy Birthday to Bryan. We have worked with Bryan's mom on several previous projects, but when it was time for Bryan's birthday, we knew we had to create something fun and energetic for his 5th birthday to match his bubbly and busy personality.

Bryan's birthday invitation was completed using a one layer 5x7 format with a coordinating envelope. However his special invitations would not have become complete without a little help from our lil' birthday frog with google eyes!

We also put together a special party favor for Bryan as well, which of course included our lil birthday frog!

Contact Elle for your lil one's next special occasion and let us help you create something fun!

~ Elle, xoxo

Cupcake Fever!

I think we officially caught cupcake fever over here at Elle Designs.  However, since we showed off the "adult version" of our cupcake line with "Cocktails and Cupcakes" (see below), we thought it was only proper and right to show the kids version as well. 

Happy Birthday to Makenzie!!!

Elle Designs has been lucky enough to work with Makenzie's Mom on a few Elle exclusive projects, so when she gave us her cupcake theme and told us to design to our hearts were in paper heaven that's exactly what we did.  Makenzie's Birthday invite consisted of our 2 layered 7x7 larger than life design and used a combination of our shimmery paper.  To add the finishing frosting, we added a chipboard glitter cupcake popping off the page, and a coordinating "Boa" envelope.

There is nothing better than an Elle Designs VIP customer!

Contact Elle to help introduce your lil one's next birthday!

xoxo ~ ELLE, "The Real Party Girl"

Cocktails & Cupcakes Come Alive ....

Elle Designs recently created the below invitation for a smashing GIRLS ONLY birthday celebration.  The Birthday Girl gave us the event colors ... black, white, and pink ... and we took care of the rest.

This chic invite uses our layered flat 7x7 size Envelopment's paper, a pop of color we call "Boa" and a great design sitting on top of what could be better than a shimmery display. Last but certainly not least, we sprinkled our Elle Designs touch on top with the perfect size pearls for attention and a lasting impression.

Happy Birthday Tiffany!

 

This same invite style would also work great for bridal showers or any other celebratory event. Call  Elle and let us customize your next special event!

designsbyleslie@hotmail.com

As an added bonus for this special birthday girl, Elle Designs also provided her own signature drink recipe, and since it was such a big hit we thought we'd share with all our VIP blog readers as well.

Mix Raspberry Stoli + Pink Lemonade and enjoy in a glass rimmed with your favorite sugar!

{major thank yous to the "Big Guy"}

xoxo ~ "The Real Party Girl"

Cocktails and Cupcakes

       What could be better than .....

Stay tuned ....

Elle Designs by Leslie brings you another

Real Party Girl Exclusive!

Happy Sweeties Day!

Dear VIP Elle Designs Customers,

Valentines day is a less than a month away - don't let it sneak up on you.  Order your kids valentines kits through Elle Designs today, and mark one more thing off your to-do-list!

See our exciting FULL line of pre-printed, and fill-in valentines for your sweetie at the below link.

http://sitebuilder.vpweb.com/em/util/link.aspx?h=1d41fef7-8a05-448f-8908-c2265d4b844b&s=76f011a1-95cf-4d25-af14-2e489718d468

Email your order today to

designsbyleslie@hotmail.com

*** All orders that are placed by January 26, 2011, will also include a valentine "extra" for a 

classroom of up to 30 friends *** 

Any and all referrals are much appreciated , please pass us on to your family and friends list. 

xoxo ~ Elle

P.S. If you are having a valentines day party -- call us for invite ideas!

Happy 2011!

Elle Designs would like to thank YOU for making 2010 a year we'll never forget.  From sweet celebrations to special announcements, we are so glad you chose ELLE DESIGNS to help you celebrate with a special introduction for your special moments!

Here are a few of our favorite projects that filled our boutique with smiles and swirling butterflies (purple butterflies of course)!

From welcoming beautiful babies ....

Helping to introduce great beginnings ...

Announcing great businesses....

Wishing holiday joy and cheer ...



And of course Noteworthy notes ....

Thanks again and here's to many more memories in the year to come!