happy holidays from mcclain design.

I was very excited when my friend's mom asked me to design a series of Christmas cards for her interior design business. Every year her card will feature this drawing of the same door, but with different colors and details added. 

black and white stamp.

black and white stamp.

2013 & 2014 cards

2013 & 2014 cards

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erin criswell cosmetology

Erin Criswell and I have known each other forever. We bonded over gossip and tennis back in our high school days. Over the years, she has been one of my favorite clients to work with. I recently rebranded her cosmetology business and had a lot of fun coming up with something super girly for her!

Erin wanted to keep things simple with her logo - Her only request was to use teal and pink

Erin wanted to keep things simple with her logo - Her only request was to use teal and pink

Gift cards come in hot pink envelopes

Gift cards come in hot pink envelopes

The business cards double as appointment reminders

The business cards double as appointment reminders

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all that glitters.

When a bride comes to you and says she wants her invites to be gold and glittery, you get excited! Really excited! These beauties were recently sent out and if you received one, you should feel very special. (or at least I would;) 

220# lettra paper (that means THICK) with red painted edges, gold foil, spot calligraphy and gold glitter envelope liners

220# lettra paper (that means THICK) with red painted edges, gold foil, spot calligraphy and gold glitter envelope liners

Bright red paper source envelopes, gold glitter liners, finished with custom hand lettered gold metallic addresses

Bright red paper source envelopes, gold glitter liners, finished with custom hand lettered gold metallic addresses

Reply card and details 

Reply card and details 

Return envelopes with gold foil

Return envelopes with gold foil

I had a great time working with the bride on this luxurious invitation suite. Cheers to the bride and groom!

I had a great time working with the bride on this luxurious invitation suite. Cheers to the bride and groom!

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let's get down to business.

I worked for DJ Howard and Associates back in my high school days. My job consisted of taking photos of comp properties and being the office trouble maker. We've stayed in touch through the years and now I take care of all of their design needs. 

I redesigned their logo this year. I had to stay within a few strict parameters: the colors could not change and I had to incorporate the column from their old logo.  I think I achieved a more modern look/feel, without too much of a departure f…

I redesigned their logo this year. I had to stay within a few strict parameters: the colors could not change and I had to incorporate the column from their old logo.  I think I achieved a more modern look/feel, without too much of a departure from the old look. (see below...I did not design the old!)

Woof! ;) 

Woof! ;) 

While this work is a lot more serious than my usual undertakings, (no glitter or baby lions here) I still have a lot of fun working on it. If you're looking for a fabulous appraiser, look them up here!

While this work is a lot more serious than my usual undertakings, (no glitter or baby lions here) I still have a lot of fun working on it. If you're looking for a fabulous appraiser, look them up here!

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fun folds.

Adding unique folds to stationery is a sure way to make things stand out! Here are two accordion fold birth announcements.

Welcome Baby Reid! The Mower Family is a fave to work with.

Welcome Baby Reid! The Mower Family is a fave to work with.

Cutest birth announcement/Christmas card that I've ever seen. (I may be biased though...)

Cutest birth announcement/Christmas card that I've ever seen. (I may be biased though...)

I can't wait to design Michael's Christmas cards this year! Just a reminder: The Holidays are right around the corner!

I can't wait to design Michael's Christmas cards this year! Just a reminder: The Holidays are right around the corner!

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baby lion shower.

I love when someone comes to me with a theme that is out of the ordinary! A purple baby lion shower is now checked off of my list.

The invitations featured this cute illustration I did of the purple lion. She was carried throughout the whole shower.

The invitations featured this cute illustration I did of the purple lion. She was carried throughout the whole shower.

Three posters were displayed at the shower and then used for the nursery.

Three posters were displayed at the shower and then used for the nursery.

Straw pennants always add a special touch!

Straw pennants always add a special touch!

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tone athletic performance

Tone Athletic Performance is the place to go in St. Louis for the most grueling, fun, kick-yo-butt workouts. I have been working out there for the past year and half and have loved every minute of it. I was super pumped when Jacque, the owner of Tone, asked me to design some t-shirts for the gym. We did a summer special edition of burnout tanks and tees. 

 This white tank features the oh-so-popular #sunsoutgunsout. 

 This white tank features the oh-so-popular #sunsoutgunsout. 

Wake up. Kick a**. Repeat. Enough said!

Wake up. Kick a**. Repeat. Enough said!

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Tone threw a "Partner Palooza" fitness competition this past weekend. I designed the logo and some really fun shirts for the event!

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I even participated in the event! I had a lot of fun and worked really hard, but let's just say that everyone is a winner at Tone...even those of us that come in last! 

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bonjour bebe.

Talk about a festive fete! This Bonjour Bebe Shower was the perfect touch of something a little different than your typical blue/pink baby shower. Amour!

Double sided invitations

Double sided invitations

Bunting spelled out Bonjour Bebe.

Bunting spelled out Bonjour Bebe.

These three posters welcomed guests to the shower.

These three posters welcomed guests to the shower.

Straw pennants always add a little extra fun!

Straw pennants always add a little extra fun!

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can i get an amen?

When my sister asked me to be baby Michael's godmother, I knew my first duty would be to throw him a fabulous party. I flew out to Baltimore this past weekend to do just that. After the baptism ceremony, my sister, mom and I planned the perfect brunch for family and friends. 

Here are the invitations:

Michael's fave thing on the planet right now is his little, stuffed lamb, so of course he needed to be incorporated!

Michael's fave thing on the planet right now is his little, stuffed lamb, so of course he needed to be incorporated!

Cute little bunting welcomed everyone to the party.

Cute little bunting welcomed everyone to the party.

A few sayings were framed and displayed on the tables. 

A few sayings were framed and displayed on the tables. 

These yogurt parfait toppers were the perfect touch of wit!

These yogurt parfait toppers were the perfect touch of wit!

And of course no baptism is complete with out a cake with buttercream frosting! 

And of course no baptism is complete with out a cake with buttercream frosting! 


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