Month: May 2012

Great Ideas from Indie Wed Milwaukee

Great Ideas from Indie Wed Milwaukee

A week has past since the inaugural (I hope!) Indie Wed Milwaukee show. I think it was a hit. The best way to describe it was that Etsy Weddings came to life and all couples were channeling their inner-Zooey Deschanel and Joseph Gordon-Levitt. In short – my heaven. I didn’t […]

Sound Off: The Shops At Target

Sound Off: The Shops At Target

I am a thirty-something white female, which means I spend at least $50 per Target visit as demanded in our rule book. (What’s that? There is no rule book? Well, this law is written somewhere!) I appreciate a good bargain as much as the next girl, but I do like […]

WUWM Lake Effect Interview

How exciting! Mark the Occasion Designs was featured on WUWM’s Lake Effect radio show this week. Until you and I meet for coffee or a cocktail, it’s probably the best way to learn exactly what this business is and how we got here.

Finding Confidence to Dye Your Hair Pink

Finding Confidence to Dye Your Hair Pink

Last summer when I was considering making Mark the Occasion Designs my full-time gig, I told people that I’d dye my hair pink once I did have any stodgy corporate dress code to follow. Fast forward to seven months later and I finally got the courage to do it! Actually, […]

Casual Wedding Idea – Placemat Menus

Casual Wedding Idea – Placemat Menus

Have you started following the Wedding Chicks on Pinterest yet? Their boards link to their blog (and other great ideas) in the wedding industry. It can be a little overwhelming, but I’ll guarantee you’ll find some good ideas no matter what the style of your event.