We are thrilled to have Mollie Sue Openshaw on the blog today! She is the fantastic designer behind Polka Dots & Daisies, a custom invitation and favor studio. We personally have found it quiet lovely to get to know some of the great vendors in our group and hope that you too are finding this interesting! Here is a a little about Mollie and her co ...
Q: Tell us a little bit about Polka Dots, how it got started, and its specialties:
A: Back when I got married in 2006, I spent countless hours searching for an invitation that said "wam, bam, pow, I'm getting married!" (not literally, of course, but I wanted something unique & bold). It seemed that the majority of wedding invites at that time were just plain and white or ivory-- which to me seemed a bit BORING. I decided to put my graphic design training to work in order to create something new & fresh to announce my wedding. As it turns out I loved designing invites so much, I just couldn't stop. A few months later Polka Dots & Daisies was born. My goal was to bring a little color & uniqueness to the invitation industry. Now, about 5 years later that is still what I aim to do. I love paper and how tangible a wedding invitation is-- it makes the whole wedding come to life & feel more real. I love creating brand new styles & designs to suit unique brides & their weddings.
Q: Outside of work, what are your hobbies, interests, and activities?
A: I'm not sure how to say it any other way than "I just like making things!" I love refinishing projects, painting, drawing, designing graphics, etc. I LOVE bargains & treasure hunting-- I go to yard sales every weekend! I also love snowboarding, wakeboarding, ballet, yoga, go-karting, and poetry. So pretty much extreme sports + artistic endeavors.
Q: Tell us about your family...
A: I have an awesome husband, who I adore. He is my BFF (haha) and he knows me better than anyone! Next month is our 5 year Anniversary and our presents to each other are his & hers off-road go-karts... romantic, I know! We have a darling baby boy who is 3 months old and we're pretty sure he's the cutest kid on the planet (of course).
Favorite food: Miso Salmon from the Cheesecake Factory
Favorite TV shows: Anything HGTV, Storage Wars, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (I love seeing their lifestyles & homes!), The Office (before Michael left, boohoo)
Favorite Color(s): Aqua, yellow, coral (in that order)
Favorite Quotes: "With our thoughts we make the world." - Buddha
"A man cannot be comfortable without his own approval." - Mark Twain
"Decide that you want it more than you are afraid of it." - Bill Cosby
Q: What inspires you professionally? What inspires you personally?
A: I get inspired for invitation designs with the most random things. For instance when making dinner (which happens on occasion), I see a color combination in the ingredients and think "oohhh that would be an awesome color scheme for an invitation!" I also find a lot of inspiration from antique, vintage & retro styles. I love old things. Especially things from the 1920's & 1950's eras. It might sound cliche, but I also get a lot of design inspiration from nature-- after all, God is the greatest designer! On a personal level, I am inspired by my family of course. Particularly, by my son-- I want him to be proud of his mama, which drives me to be better, accomplish more and set a good example!
COMPANY INFO:
Polka Dots & Daisies
Custom Invitations + Favors
{801.995.5416}
polkadotsanddaisies.com
polkadotsanddaisies.blogspot.com
Thanks Mollie ... I cant help posting a recent fav polka invite ...
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