byKsenia

In the Studio: 2015 Hand-painted Landmarks Around The World Calendar

2014-10-07T20:43:00.000-04:00

Hello hello!!!

I am super excited to announce that the 2015 (12) Landmarks Around the World calendar is now available for pre-order!!!!! Head over to the shop to order yours today!! Limited quantity.

xoxo,
Ksenia

Inspiration daily

2014-08-04T13:26:00.001-04:00


Credit

Have an amazing Monday!

xo,
Ksenia

In the studio: iPhone Snippets

2014-07-16T06:56:00.001-04:00

What has been going on lately?! A lot of watercolor painting, which is my favorite medium—I am working on gouache right now. A few month back, I got a request from a bride wanting to paint her entire wedding stationery. I am always up for that. So here are few snippets of her wedding illustrations.

I will be sharing photos of the finished product in a few months. I can hardly wait!

xo,

Ksenia

Stop And Smell The Roses

2014-05-12T23:03:00.001-04:00

Hello, hello!

I can't believe the last time I posted was many months ago. What a slacker I am! The life on this side of the screen has been pretty hectic—I will not waste your time with that :) But I will be sharing some of my exciting projects that I've been working on for the last few months. That would be my next post.

The lesson for today and yes, you already know this one is to not forget to Stop and Smell the Roses!
It's so easy to forget. I did it this weekend and it felt great. Now it's your turn.

xo,
Ksenia

In the studio: Happy New Year!

2014-01-04T10:49:00.000-05:00

Happy 2014 everyone!!!

I just can't believe that another year has gone by. So many great things has happened in the last 12 months that I am really thankful for.

+ Designing wedding stationery and working with the most wonderful clients
+ Getting published in UPPERCASE magazine. Wow!
+ Having my work featured in branD magazine
+ Having a great year working at Ethic Inc
+ Paying off my car. Woo Hoo!
+ My parents became citizens :)
+ Going out in a boat in Savannah. This can't get any better.
+ Making new family memories
+ Watching my dad's Etsy shop grow
+ Having my work published in FPO
+ Meeting new friends
+ Being inspired by (here just a few, otherwise the list would never end) Tin Can Photography, Brita Photography, Brown Linen, Liddabits, Carly Lawrence, Quill & Fox, Cindy Harter Photography.
+ Paying off our debt
+ My sister in-law is cancer free. YAY!
+ Having two wonderful boys in my life
... I am sure there are other things that I've left out.

On a sad note, we had to say goodbye to our loving pit bull. We love you Xan and you will always be in our hearts!

As we say goodbye to 2013 and I want to welcome 2014! I am beyond excited to see how adventurous this year will be. With the creative space ready to go, I can't wait to meet new clients and work on new projects. Let's work together!

photos by Tin Can Photography

Here is to new beginnings!

xo,
Ksenia

In the Studio: Wedding Stationery

2013-12-03T21:09:00.001-05:00

Hello Hello,

I hope everyone had an amazing Thanksgiving!!! I am so excited to share with you my latest projects. But before I do that, I want to thank my amazing clients who trusted me with their wedding stationery. Thank you, thank you, thank you goes out to Taylor & Gopal and Jessica & Enrique :)

Photos by Tin Can Photography

xoxo,

Ksenia

Taylor+Gopal Wedding Stationery

2013-11-02T15:55:00.000-04:00

What a beautiful day for a wedding celebration! Congratulations to Taylor & Gopal who are tying the knot today!!! I am so glad that they've trusted me with their wedding stationery :) It was such a blast working with them and seeing how well the finished wedding stationery compliments their garden wedding.

More photos to come soon :) Have a great weekend everyone!

xo,

Ksenia

New on Etsy

2013-09-22T23:03:00.000-04:00

Please welcome the new watercolor illustrations!

I have been into lemons (pineapple) lately and the vibrant combination of yellow and black. The best part is these illustrations are now available at my Etsy shop.

Have a bright Monday!

Cheers,

Ksenia

In the Studio: Matt + Sarah

2013-07-11T20:55:00.000-04:00

Hello lovely blog followers!

I could not resist, so here it goes I am sharing two more images of Matt and Sarah's lovely wedding stationery. This time you are getting a closer look at the floral watercolor illustration.

Photos by Tin Can Photography

Happy almost Friday!!!

xo,
Ksenia

Etsy Favorites 7/13

2013-07-06T22:38:00.000-04:00

1. iPhone Case 2. Bracelet/Necklace 3. Twig Pencils 4. Cotton Bag

Have a great Sunday everyone!

xo,
Ksenia

Holiday Cards 2013 for Minted

2013-06-17T20:15:00.000-04:00

I have been busy designing holiday cards for Minted "The 'Oh What Fun' Holiday Card Challenge." Here are a few below. Please take a look and vote for my designs.

xo,
Ksenia

Goodbye Xan!

2013-06-17T19:06:00.002-04:00

Photo by Tin Can Photography

Today we said goodbye to our sweet Xan.

He was sick for a very long time and whatever he had gradually took him away from us. Nothing seemed to work, and I when I say nothing—I mean we have tried so many medical options.

We miss him very much and it has been torturous to put his things away.

Xan thank you for so many great memories! See you one day buddy.

xo,

Ksenia

iPhone Snippets: Summer Vacation

2013-06-16T20:03:00.000-04:00

Hello hello! I hope everyone is enjoying the summer.

Just a few days ago we came back from the needed vacation. Above are some snippets from our trip. We had so much fun at the pool and the beach. The kiddos ate tons of ice cream and played soccer at the beach in addition to swimming and swimming. I explored "someone's" backyard, taking photos of lighthouses, birdhouses, and flowers with my in-laws :) And finally I finished a book that was taking me a long long while to read. I welcome any recommendations for my next reading.

Have a great Sunday!

- Ksenia

In the studio: Matt + Sarah's Wedding Stationery

2013-06-04T22:49:00.001-04:00

Photography by Tin Can Photography

An elegant floral watercolor illustration was designed for Matt + Sarah's wedding stationery. Inspired by the floral selection and wedding color palette, this wedding stationery is truly one of a kind. The Mrs. sign introduces the warm tones of white, pink and grey.

thank you Matt & Sarah for this creative adventure!

xo,

Ksenia

2 Great Years!

2013-04-29T20:45:00.003-04:00

Hello Lovelies,

I can't believe that is has been 2 years since we said "I do." I still can remember the bachelorette brunch, the preparation, and the last minute drive to get my wedding bouquet. The day was wonderful and I will cherish its every memory!

Thank you Eric Parton for capturing our wedding day!

xo,

Ksenia

In the studio: Recent Publications

2013-04-08T23:07:00.000-04:00

Hello hello!!!

I am beyond thrilled to share with you that some of my work has been recently published. This definitely sets the tone for 2013. And wow!!! how inspiring it is to be amongst some very talented artists and designers around the world. What publications, do you ask?! Well, that will come shortly.

But every story has its ups and downs. Not going to lie, there were days that I just wanted to quit. Perhaps having a full time job, being a mother, and wife made it hard to focus on my hobby. So every time I came close to saying "that is it, I can't!", my friends and family would come to my rescue with their tremendous support. It's true, hard work does pay off! The goal is to never give up.

I would like to say big thank you to my family and friends for believing in me!!!! You guys rock :)

So here it is. You can find byKsenia in the UPPERCASE Magazine Issue #17 and branD Magazine Issue #6.

I hope everyone is having an amazing week! talk to you soon.

Photography: Tin Can Photography

xo,
Ksenia

In the Studio: Sarah + Matt Wedding Stationery

2013-03-23T08:15:00.002-04:00

Hello Lovelies,

It has been a while since my last post... byKsenia has been busy, working on so many fun projects, which I will make sure to share soon.

Today's post is dedicated to Sarah & Matt, one cool couple that is getting hitched today!!! It was a blast working on their stationery and seeing how all details were implemented to capture their personality. It's hard to believe that their wedding is today. Congratulations to Sarah + Matt!!!

For now, I will leave you with this beautiful watercolor illustration that was created for their stationery.

Photo: Tin Can Photography

Have an amazing weekend!

xo,

Ksenia

Happy Valentine's Day!

2013-02-14T07:18:00.000-05:00

Source

Have a Lovely Day!!!

xo,

- Ksenia

In the Studio: Avi + Jenya Wedding Stationery

2013-02-11T22:27:00.001-05:00

Hi lovelies,

I am thrilled to share with you the latest wedding stationery. This wedding stationery is inspired by the Bob Marley song, "One Love." The invitation consists of 3 cards (Bali, India, and Russia) with a custom die cut and pattern for each.

Here are just a sneak peek of this stationery. You can see the entire project on my Behance page.

Photography: Tin Can Photography.

xo,

Ksenia

And I'm 1 year older...

2013-02-05T23:17:00.002-05:00

Credit

Today is the day when I get a year closer to being 30!!!!

- Ksenia

Inspiration Daily

2013-02-05T07:42:00.001-05:00

Source

Have an Amazing Tuesday!!!

- Ksenia

An Ampersand a Week 2.1.13

2013-02-01T07:24:00.001-05:00

Happy February 1st!!!

Photo Credit

Have a great Friday!!!

xo,

- Ksenia

Home Accessory: Muuto Lighting

2013-01-28T22:59:00.000-05:00

Today I stumbled upon Muuto lighting, and this is how this blog post was born.

I would love to introduce - E27 pendant lamp - modern, beautiful, stunning...

I hope everyone's week is going great!

xo,

Ksenia

Today I am inspired by Anne Ten Donkelaar

2013-01-17T23:35:00.002-05:00

Hi lovely bloggers,

I came across some lovely work of Anne Ten Donkelaar. Stunning right?!
No words necessary for the below images...

Have a fun Friday!

xo,

Ksenia

In the studio: Behind The Scenes

2013-01-14T23:19:00.000-05:00

Hello Hello!

It's Monday and it has been raining all day... not an ideal day for a joyful ride home from work. Ok, I am done venting. How was your Monday?

On the other hand, the weekend was exciting! My mom turned ___ years old and had an amazing day full of surprises. I learned from my 5 year old that he does not want to date and wants to get married....huh?

And I got to hang out with Erin from Tin Can Photography, who took some beautiful photos of my studio. Here is a sneak peek.

Have a great Tuesday!

xo,

Ksenia