Hello!Lucky Shop!

Birthday card display The moment we moved into our new space, we fell in love with the idea of having a little shop area where visitors could purchase our letterpress greeting cards and custom invitations, which are all designed and printed on premises. We're thrilled to announce that it's finally happened, and our little shop is open to all!

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Downstairs we've displayed greeting cards and boxed note cards (interspersed with vintage ephemera). Our custom studio and wedding-related items are upstairs (some examples from our baby collection are below).

Girl birth announcements

The talented Francois Vigneault did our window display, based on our Birthday Cars card. Ridiculously cute!

Window display

So stop by if you're in San Francisco! We'd love to see you!

White elephant display

Location: 977 Howard Street between 5th and 6th (Powell St. Bart) Shop hours: 9:00 - 5:30, Monday - Friday and by appointment

Photos courtesy of Shauna Leytus and Sara Remington.

San Francisco Zine Fest

zinefest_sign.jpg We took a trip to Golden Gate Park last weekend to visit the San Francisco Zine Fest. Some of our highlights were handmade books from Newlights Press (and Hello!Lucky printer Aaron Cohick!):

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As well as zines from Family Style, and new cards from Motermouth Press:

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One of our favorite booths was Pod Post, with their letterpress patch kit - too cute!

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Real Wedding: Cristy and Charles

Wedding Dress Thanks to Geoff White Photographers and Morgan Doan of Events by Morgan for sharing these gorgeous photos of Cristy and Charles' wedding in Half Moon Bay, California. Above, the bride's gorgeous Oscar De La Renta wedding gown.

Cristy and Charles ceremony and programs

Hello!Lucky designed programs (and wedding day stationery) with a seashell motif, which Morgan anchored elegantly with starfish. The ceremony aisle and trellis were beautifully decorated with white roses and petals by Edward Bellingeri Design (Note: his website is under construction). The wedding took place at the Ritz Carleton Half Moon Bay.

Cristy and Charles

The bride and groom looked stunning and happy!

Cristy and Charles wedding reception

Morgan created a glamorous reception, with dramatic lighting design by Got Light? and a delicious chocolate cake with raspberry filling by Susan of Elegant Cheesecakes.

Rehearsal dinner

It was a weekend-long affair (the couple hails from New York City), and the ocean theme was carried throughout, including the weekend rehearsal dinner.

Rehearsal dinner

See more photographs here. Congratulations, Cristy and Charles!

Photographs courtesy of Geoff White Photographers.

One Love Campaign

One Love CampaignOne Love Logos 1One Love Logos 2 We're thrilled to be participating in The One Love Campaign, a new initiative to promote same sex marriage which launched this week. Originating from the recent California same sex marriage ruling and San Francisco's status as a leading destination for same sex weddings, the Campaign's mission is create a national movement to raise awareness and support for all couples of decide to tie the knot.

The Campaign will showcase select high profile Bay Area businesses, of which Hello!Lucky is one, who offer a full range of luxury services for relationships, weddings, events and honeymoons for all couples tying the knot.

The One Love Campaign includes a select list of high profile local businesses representing the first group of vendors openly promoting their services to all gay & straight couples getting married. The One Love Campaign Preferred Businesses offering Wedding Services include:

Hello!Lucky: Hello!Lucky is a specialty design firm, creating vintage-inspired, artisan-printed custom letterpress, social stationary, and wedding invitations. www.hellolucky.com. In honor of The One Love Campaign, Hello!Lucky will donate 5% of each One Love client package to SF Pride, sfpride.org.

One Life, LLC: One Life, LLC established by renowned relationship expert Ali Berlin (the aforementioned co-founder of The One Love Campaign), is a San Francisco based company dedicated to visionary relationships, innovative global service and the active expression of conscious love. As One Life’s passionate leader, Berlin offers both private custom coaching and exclusive wedding officiating services for progressive couples and individuals. www.aliberlin.com In honor of the One Love Campaign, One Life will donate 10% of all One Love affiliated client services to the client’s choice of SF Pride, sfpride.org or SF LGBT Center, sfcenter.org.

Paula LeDuc Fine Catering: For twenty-eight years, Paula LeDuc Fine Catering has pushed the boundaries of what is possible, by creating unique and unforgettable events for each client and their guests. Create, celebrate, experience ~ the extraordinary. www.paulaleduc.com. In honor of the One Love Campaign, Paula LeDuc Fine Catering will donate 5% of your total event catering to the client’s choice of SF Pride, sfpride.org or SF LGBT Center, sfcenter.org.

Alison Events: With a fresh take on weddings, Alison Events doesn't just lead couples down the aisle, but helps them create unique, authentic and inspiring wedding experiences. With a down-to-earth planning process and a sophisticated take on style, we will help you create the wedding of your dreams and enjoy the process along the way. www.alisonevents.com. In honor of the One Love Campaign, Alison Events will donate 2% of each package purchased to SF Pride sfpride.org.

Lisa Lefkowitz Photography: Lisa Lefkowitz has been documenting unions since 1999 and has earned a national reputation for her luminous images and sensitive style. Her approach to weddings is photojournalistic in spirit; she unobtrusively captures each moment as it unfolds. Lisa’s work has been featured in Martha Stewart Weddings, Elegant Bride and Bride’s magazines, as well as many other publications. www.lisalefkowitz.com. In honor of the One Love Campaign, Lisa Lefkowitz Photography will donate 2% of each package purchased to SF Pride sfpride.org.

The Claremont Resort & Spa: Perched majestically on a pristine mountainside in the Berkeley Hills, standing watch over the glistening Golden Gates of The San Francisco Bay, The Claremont Resort & Spa is a San Francisco Bay Area landmark focused on preserving its tradition while conserving the future. From Signature Journeys at Spa Claremont and fitness classes at the newly renovated Club at the Claremont to exquisite Four-Diamond restaurants and the famous Bay Area views, The Claremont is a tradition, an entitlement of generations and America's quintessential grand resort. Please contact The Claremont for special packages. www.claremontresort.com

Mulberry Photography: Mulberry Photography specializes in fashion inspired weddings and portrait photography. Led by husband and wife team Albert and Tari Lewis, these two accomplished professional photographers have made Mulberry Photography an innovative and highly recognized company, with a style that is unmatched in the industry. Mulberry Photography has studio offices in Lake Tahoe & Palm Springs, but travel globally to shoot. www.mulberryphoto.com. In honor of the One Love Campaign, Mulberry Photography will donate 2% of each One Love package during 2008 to SF Pride, sfpride.org or SF LGBT Center, sfcenter.org.

TRuEStyle: TRuEStyle offers expert personal styling for fashionable weddings and everyday elegance. Founded by Teresa Kuhl, TRuEStyle translates each couple’s unique taste into a sophisticated and polished look with a flare all their own. www.truestylesf.com. In honor of The One Love Campaign, TRuEStyle will donate 5% of One Love client services to SF Pride, sfpride.org.

Sillapere: Sillapere is a San Francisco-based style lab, inventing parties and celebrations with irresistible sassiness and enduring sophistication. While providing the highest quality of service and design to clients, Sillapere also uses creativity to instill cutting-edge style with a strong commitment to sustainability for our planet. We believe in celebrating love and designing weddings that allow people to connect at a deeper level. www.sillapere.com. In honor of The One Love Campaign, Sillapere will donate 2% of all One Love packages to the client’s choice of SF Pride, sfpride.org or SF LGBT Center, sfcenter.org.

San Francisco Zine Fest

SF Zine Fest We're looking forward to checking out the SF Zine Fest this weekend, organized in part by Family Style co-founder, Handmade Hellos contributor, and Hello!Lucky team member and window decorator extraordinaire Francois Vigneault! Now in its 6th year, the Zine Fest is a great gathering of small presses, crafters, and artists and will include panel discussions and 100s of exhibitors. Hope to see you there!

Renegade Craft Fair

Hello!Lucky booth at the Renegade Craft Fair Last weekend we participated in the first annual San Francisco Renegade Craft Fair at Fort Mason. Not knowing what to expect, we were blown away by the energy and excitement at the event! There were too many vendors to list all our favorites, but here's a start:

City-themed t-shirts from Campfire Goods :

Campfire t-shirts

Apple boxes and tea towels from Miss Natalie:

Apple boxes from Miss Natalie

Mobiles and collages from Petit Collage, and jewelry from Nous Savons:

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Not to mention, a fantastic performance from the Mucca Pazza marching band:

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Thanks to everyone at Renegade and those who stopped by our booth!

-Shauna

Julia Rothman in San Francisco

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We originally met Julia Rothman at the National Stationery Show last year, and have been huge fans of her work ever since. Her first San Francisco show opened last week at Rare Device. The theme of the show is Home, and Julia's pieces illustrate that it's not the space itself, but the items in the space that make one feel at home. For those of us who move a lot, it's easy to relate. Some of my favorite pieces were the pile of chairs and the polka dot bikini. Julia also made incredibly detailed three dimensional houses for the front window display. If you are in the Bay Area, I recommend checking out the show - it's really inspiring. Rare Device is also a fantastic store with one of the best curated selections in San Francisco (they carry our cards too!). The show is open until August 1st.

Julia with Jenny and Matt

Julia also stopped by our studio with Jenny and Matt, her partners from Also, to see where her cards were made. Julia, Jenny and Matt - thanks for stopping by!

-Shauna