We spent a lot of time promoting this event, so when the night came, we donned our best duds, overcame some stage fright with a speech, jumped into the DJ booth and enjoyed the show. Above is a video we produced for Cult Sonoma recapping the evening . . .
Category: recent projects
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video // Heels + Wheels photo shoot
A fun video we produced to promote another aspect of Sonoma’s young, creative culture: fashion! Rising Sonoma photographer, Douglas Thompson, was on hand at Infineon Raceway and Jacuzzi Winery recently to photograph some hot couture in advance of Sonoma’s own upcoming Bryant Park West Fashion Show. Dubbed “Heels & Wheels” the second annual runway show—which is produced by Sonoma’s own Sarah Haggberg—will take place June 5 at Jacuzzi Winery and feature cutting edge designs from up-and-coming fashion icons. Ms. Haggberg, a young native of Sonoma, has selected Sonoma Valley Teen Services as the recipient of all proceeds, so it’s a great cause, too!
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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 Community Center not only provides art studios, performance spaces, art education, event spaces, community happenings and even a couple of schools, it also produces the popular Fourth of July parade and festivities, the annual City Party and many other events that are at the heart of Sonoma’s lively spirit.
The building it is housed in has such a storied history that we can’t even get into it here (most people may recognize it as the exterior for the high school in the Scream franchise.) It serves as one of the shining connections to Sonoma’s rich and colorful past as well as a beacon looking forward, celebrating Sonoma’s progressive character. Though, as all old buildings do, it has accrued quite a bit of maintenance needs—in order to meet these needs, the Sonoma Community Center is holding a raffle (see the poster we made for them, above) for an incredible, exclusive dinner at a beautiful estate with some of the Valley’s top chefs. Tickets are limited, so be sure to get yours today!
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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 here.
For this reason, we’ve been beyond excited to work with Gundlach Bundschu on creating a public relations campaign, including this poster, for their first annual Huichica (wee-CHEE-kuh) Music Festival—especially as the event will feature some real favorites around here.
For instance, Citay’s album has maintained regular rotation for quite some time now (see song above.) We were able to see the Fruit Bats play at Gundlach Bundschu last summer (see video below) and they blew us away with their billowy ‘bootgaze’ sound, and Vetiver—whose musical cadre often includes Devendra Banhart—conjures the voice of Donovan on a languid afternoon in Golden Gate Park.
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This is sure to be a fantastic music fest, growing right here in the soils of Sonoma Valley. Tickets are already for sale here.
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Foundfuture: fashion showroom
We’ve had the pleasure of working with our good friend Shannon Lorraine on her new, cutting-edge fashion showroom: Foundfuture.
Foundfuture is based in Brooklyn, N.Y. and brings you the best kept secrets in fashion. It also just happens to focus on sustainable practices. We dare you to check it out and not want to buy everything! We’re looking forward to the Necklush we ordered!
Click through for more . . .
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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 . . .
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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 fashion editor Sylvia Rubin even declared Bryant Park West “the number one fashion event of the year.”
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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
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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 we created for the Sonoma Valley Visitors Bureau has opened our eyes to some great new trails and parks. We’ve hiked a trail we weren’t aware of before, at Jack London State Park, and we took our bikes to Annadel State Park for the first time. We’re inspired by these maps to explore more . . . !
You can download a pdf version here or stop in one of the Visitor Centers to pick one up.
