invitations // Sonoma Valley Muse : 2011
“Dress in denim and dripping in gold”—the theme of this year’s Sonoma Valley Muse. Using these two elements and some historical pictures of Sonoma’s legendary Nicholas Carriger and his estate, Mary designed these eye-grabbing and playful invitations for the annual Sonoma Community Center fundraiser. Here’s to Sonoma Valley’s colorful legacy—carried on brilliantly by the SCC! [...]
save the date // Sonoma Valley Muse
Here’s a can’t miss event to add to your calendar—2011 Sonoma Valley Muse celebrating Sonoma Valley patriarch Nicholas Carriger. Saturday, May 14 at the original Carriger homestead, the Sonoma Community Center will hold its annual fundraiser celebrating another iconic figure in Sonoma Valley history. In true wine country form, the event will be held in [...]
poster // Beervana
We were recently tasked by the Sonoma Community Center to develop a graphic and poster to promote their first annual Beervana amateur beer brewing competition. They asked us to create something to expressed the idea of “Nirvana for beer-lovers”—something a bit humorous. We instantly thought of an effervescent, jolly buddha rising from the frothy bubbles [...]
posters // Trashion Show
The Sonoma Community Center is curating a “Trashion” Fashion Show & Exhibit centered around fashions created by Bay Area artists from recycled and found materials. We were inspired by the subject matter to make our own imagery for the posters from a collage of found items and imagery. Click here to learn more about the [...]
Ra Ra Riot at Gundlach Bundschu
Our friends at Gundlach Bundschu have excellent taste in music. Case in point: last year’s first annual Huichica Music Festival headlined by Fruit Bats, Vetiver and Citay. They’re keeping the vibe going this year with a special concert featuring rising indie chamber pop darlings Ra Ra Riot: There are ruckuses, ragers and rampages, but none [...]
The Community Table
We got a little peckish putting together this postcard promoting the Sonoma Community Center‘s newest program. They are partnering with local chefs and culinary connoisseurs to offer a special series of cooking events in their state-of-the-art Rotary Community Kitchen: Feb 19: Four-course dinner by Chef Molly Heyerly, Rocket Café & Catering Feb 26: Olive oil tasting event [...]
print // SCC Summer Arts Festival
Poster designed for the Sonoma Community Center’s upcoming Summer Arts Festival + Salad Plate Special. Visit their site for further details!
2010 Sonoma Valley Muse
Each year, the Sonoma Community Center selects a prominent character from Sonoma’s history to celebrate as the years’ Sonoma Valley Muse. Past years have been in honor of Jack London, “Big Alma” Spreckels and Robert Lynch. A special event is the focus of the celebration, which raises much needed funds for the treasure of an [...]
Summer scc:ARTS brochure is out!
We helped the lovely Sonoma Community Center produce their seasonal scc:ARTS catalog of arts programs, workshops, classes and camps. Be sure to pick one up to see all the incredible arts programs happening this summer. You can also browse the listings on their web site!
SONOMA Magazine // summer issue
We love working on SONOMA magazine—what better way is there to immerse ourselves in and celebrate the Sonoma Valley culture we hold so dear? The summer issue has been published and is now on local news stands. This issue also marks a major step forward for the magazine as it is now being distributed nationally. [...]
Over the Moon for Sonoma Community Center
You say “Community Center” and one perhaps thinks of a lackluster public building used as a makeshift teen hangout. In a lot of communities, this may be the case. But Sonoma Valley has a jewel in its cultural crown—a focal point for art, performance, culture, education and, of course, community—The Sonoma Community Center. The Sonoma [...]
Say it with us: wee-CHEE-kuh
There’s rarely a moment around the Home Offices when music is not playing. Sure, it may range from our youngest team member banging out a primary-colored glock riff to the Jackson Five to a full on dance party to the latest jam—but it all boils down to one fact: music is a huge inspiration around [...]
feeling creative?
We were delighted to once again work with Sonoma’s under-appreciated treasure The Sonoma Community Center—the Valley’s cultural center for the arts—on their catalog of Spring Arts offerings. Be sure to visit their site and download the catalog—we’re certain you’ll find at least one class or workshop you won’t want to miss!
a lot of good beer in Sonoma!
Camel love. Beer love. What else is there, really? The winter issue of SONOMA magazine hits the newstands this week—featuring our art direction and page layouts and a some tasty features on local beer by Sarah, who enjoyed every moment of her research. Stay tuned for Sarah’s Sonoma Valley guide to beer tastings . . [...]
Bryant Park West : a Sonoma Valley fashion show
Lights, camera, cab! Sonoma’s own Sarah Haggberg will be producing her 2nd annual Bryant Park West benefit fashion show in Sonoma this Janaury 30. Last year, we helped her market and advertise an event that brought Project Runway’s Rami Kashou and his fashion-forward frocks to the catwalks of Sonoma’s Jacuzzi Family Winery. San Francisco Chronicle [...]
"Assorted Olives" : Dennis Ziemienski paints the spirit of Olive Season
Renowned Sonoma artist Dennis Ziemienski aptly portrayed the spirit of the Sonoma Valley Olive Season in glorious colors and brushstrokes—titled Assorted Olives, his painting of, well, assorted olives (purchased, of course, at Sonoma Market) has been selected for the 2009/2010 Olive Season poster we created with the Sonoma Valley Visitors Bureau. Keep an eye out [...]
poster art: Indian Valley Line + Goldfinch in Sonoma
We can’t wait to for to the waves of live dream-folk and pop Americana to wash over us . . . Indian Valley Line Goldfinch Emmy’s Spaghetti Shack
by your own two feet: Hike + Bike Sonoma
There are some days when Belle Creative does not set foot in a car. We are lucky to live in a flat, friendly, temperate, sunny valley. And we are lucky to have clients, friends and shops in walking and biking distance. We love being outdoors, riding our bikes together. The Hike + Bike Sonoma brochure [...]
scc:ARTS : fall/winter
We worked with the Sonoma Community Center to reformat their fall/winter arts classes & workshops catalog. The Community Center is an excellent resource for arts classes, events and activities—a true cultural center for the Valley. Click here to peruse the catalog online or download a PDF version.
next left: don't miss real wine country
New billboard we designed for the Sonoma Valley Visitors Bureau is up along highway 37 at Sears Point.
broken glasses and stolen kisses: poster designs
We were recently asked to create posters for a couple upcoming charity events in Sonoma—we happily obliged and look forward to both nights. We hope to see you at the Battle of the Bartenders and the Dance for the Troops!
peggy, sonoma and a boxcar
The Bay Area/Seattle band Indian Valley Line asked us to create custom, hand-made cover art for their limited edition debut album release. We happily took up the cause, being big fans of the band and their music. (Click through for more…)
welcome to sonoma!
Between major Sonoma events, such as the Sonoma International Film Festival, The Olive Festival and Sonoma Jazz+ the historic Sonoma Plaza can sometimes seem a little empty without any banners. To remedy this, we recently worked with the city to design three banners that would be placed on the light posts as defaults when no [...]
chaac mol: in the haus
this weekend, the “bean to bar” chocolate startup we’re working with, Chaac Mol, debuted some of their chocolate at a holiday event, held at Haus on the Sonoma Plaza. we couldn’t be there, but they sent along some photos, included below. our absence was bittersweet: sad to miss the event, we did enjoy an evening [...]
