Introducing...

Hello blog world! It seems as though the best way to keep up-to-date with what's going on at Meredith Elder Design is with a blog - so here I am! I've kept a personal blog for years, so it will hopefully be a natural transition to start blogging from a "professional" standpoint. I am excited to post my latest designs on the blog, along with anything else design-related that I find interesting! So keep checking in to see what's happening!

The title of this post serves a double-meaning, because the design I want to feature today is the New Years card and birth announcement I designed for our baby boy! So not only am I introducing my blog, but more importantly, introducing my sweet baby! We had James 6 weeks ago (time flies!) and as I am starting to get back into working-mode, my day-to-day life has a whole new look to it. Of course it revolves around my family and the newest little addition, but while he naps, I'm off to work! I am so incredibly thankful that my office is located one room over from the nursery :)

I had this design ready to go long before James was actually born. In fact, it was originally done in red and green and was a Christmas card and birth announcement. I figured since he was due to be born on December 12, I'd be able to get them out in time for Christmas. Well, our boy was already letting us know that he has a mind of his own, and he didn't come until the 21st! Thus the Christmas card became a New Years card... and was sent out in mid-January (people are still celebrating the New Year all January, right?!) Anyway, I was thrilled with how it turned out. It features pictures we had taken by the wonderful K&R Photography here in Albany.

Interested in a birth announcement for your newest addition? Leave a comment, or contact me through my website, www.meredithelderdesign.com! I would love to work with you on a design to introduce your little one to the world.