The London Symphony Orchestra

The LSO is one of the world's leading orchestras and earlier this month they celebrated the 70th birthday of conductor Michael Tilson Thomas at the Barbican Centre, London. Along with this celebration was a dinner at St. James's Palace.

We had the pleasure of printing and designing the stationery for this honoured occasion which included the invitations, place settings and programmes. One of our illustrators produced beautiful illustrations of Buckingham Palace and St.James's Palace, all printed on a watercolour stock. Grey calligraphy added the finishing touch. 

Two programmes designed for a concert at Buckingham Palace, in the presence of Her Majesty The Queen, and a dinner in The State Rooms at St James's Palace

At GG Print we really pride ourselves on attention to detail and we were really happy with the end result.

Michael Tilson Thomas and The London Symphony Orchestra at The Barbican Centre

Jumpography

We love working on our clients' wedding thank yous because it means we get to see some really beautiful photographs from their big day. Not long ago we finished this couple's thank you cards; we especially adored one of their images portraying them holding hands behind their backs in the shape of a heart whilst jumping. We then discovered that our client, Clemmie, is a ‘Jump Photographer’!

She started taking Jump Photos when working as a journalist in Mauritania back in 2007. Her job took her all over the world, and before she knew it she had compiled an impressive archive of friends and strangers jumping all over the place. She had an exhibition a few months ago called 'Jumpography' at The Tabernacle in Notting Hill, which was a great hit. Now she is setting up a website through which she will be selling her images; she has even started taking commissions of Jump Portraits.

“A Jump Photo is engaging and inspiring. When you jump, you leave the world beneath you for a split second. Nothing matters. Your inner child leaps out. You are at once a bit scared and a bit excited, but mostly, a bit free. Look at people's faces when they jump. They are children again. It is so fun capturing this split second transformation on camera.” - Clemmie

Head over to www.jumpography.org or find her on Instagram (#jump0graphy). How about a family jump portrait or a set of greeting cards? It's definitely something not to be missed.

Emella Events: launching in style

Very excited to have been at one of our client's launch last night. Emella Events took over The 20th Century Theatre in Notting Hill and invited a glamorous crowd for a rather special quiz night in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. Henrietta Rodgers, Emma Robertson and Louisa Byng founded the events consultancy, and after last night's seamless event, one that I can highly recommend. 'Green Wing' and 'Episodes' star Stephen Mangan turned into an impressive quiz master, and Jennifer Saunders lent a helping hand at the raffle. 

Peardrop treated us all to delicious food presented so beautifully on black boards and small jars; my favourites had to be the duck liver pate topped with orange, pesto and buffalo mozzarella, the truffled mac n'cheese balls and the salted caramel desserts. 

Goody bags included homemade honeycomb and marshmallows which was already eaten by the time I got home. Before I sign off, a little something from the quiz: 'shrink a policeman' is the annogram for which tv celebrity?

Lounge in style with Olivia Von Halle

We've just been working with the gorgeous Olivia Von Halle and her team and couldn't resist blogging about her fantastic brand of luxury pyjamas. Stocked across London in exclusive boutiques and stores, keep an eye out for them.

For our brides, this is a piece of luxury that the whole bridal party can enjoy, whether on the hen or the Big Day. These aren't your regular jammies; made from silk, with stunning prints, you really can lounge in style and comfort. One's name can be embroidered onto the pyjamas adding that extra special personal touch - a truly wonderful keepsake of your special day.

Olivia von Halle has quickly become the go-to brand for brides looking for something elegant to wear on the morning of their wedding. Luxurious lounging pyjamas set a sophisticated tone during hair and make-up and make for stunning photographs on the wedding morning.

Monogrammmed pyjamas are a beautiful gift for bridesmaids – we recently dressed a bride and 10 of her bridesmaids on the morning of her wedding in Mauritius. And of course every woman should have a pair of silk pyjamas in her trouseau for her honeymoon…

Visit Olivia Von Halle for more details.

Sweet Sleep

A client of ours, Emilie Salama-Caro, came by the studio this week to pick up the birth announcement cards we've just printed for her. Emilie went for a gorgeous white stitched grosgrain ribbon in navy, definitely the new baby blue. Emilie is a certified baby and child sleep consultant, as well as a mother of three boys, so we thought we had to blog about her. She has a gentle approach to helping children improve their sleeping habits so check out her website to see more information on the services she provides for parents and children.

'Having a new baby is giving me the opportunity to try out different sleep techniques first hand and I am delighted to say he is already a fantastic sleeper at just 6 weeks old!' Emilie S-C

Healthy Snacking

Congratulations to Jenna Barclay for the launch of her cookbook: 'Super Healthy Snacks and Treats'. I popped by her launch party yesterday and grabbed myself a few copies. Filled with delicious and easy recipes free from gluten, dairy, sugar and eggs. My favourite section is the Dips & Dippers, filled with yummy dips like edamame and miso, light babaganoush and black bean. Be sure to get yourself a copy.

Pam Weinstock launches debut collection

We've recently completed a range of print work for designer and photographer, Pam Weinstock, as she launches her debut furniture collection ‘All Paths Lead Home’. This September she will showcase her collection of three upholstered chairs at London’s leading decorative design show, Decorex. ‘Hibernate’, ‘Joie de Vivre’ and ‘Reawaken' merge the 2 dimensional and 3 dimensional world applying photography to furniture. Her pieces are stunning and personal as the photographs she uses are from significant moments in her life, making them truly unique.

You can see her collection at Decorex, Stand K6, The Orangery, Kensington Palace, September 22nd-25th.

Want to satisfy your sugar kick? Try...Upcakes

Last Friday, Jenna Zoe (the creator and founder of Upcakes) swung by to collect some labels we made for her. We pinned her down for a quick gossip to find out how her business was going. She said the demand for home made wheat-free / gluten-free cakes was higher than ever. It’s so easy to hit that all time sugar low at 4pm in the office and just crave a snickers so why not choose a healthier option that is free from wheat, dairy, sugar and eggs for your colleagues? We particularly love the Upcakes Choc Bites in the GG Print office.