Cynthia Warren Design

A Delicious Gift

Lately I seem to have Pizzaiolo, and their delicious food, on my mind... I think I need to go and visit! Above is one of the best gifts I can think of, a gift certificate that feeds you! I designed and hand-lettered this gift certificate several years ago and I still love it's simplicity and old world charm. I found the wood oven engraving in a book of mine and I think the … [Read more...]

Happy anniversary Pizzaiolo!

Pizzaiolo Restaurant just had it's sixth year anniversary! I have worked with Charlie, the owner, quite a bit on various projects. My favorite projects being the commemorative Anniversary Posters! Sadly, I did not create this year's poster due to my crazy schedule and timing. But I thought it was timely to share the poster I designed  for last year's 5th anniversary. Please … [Read more...]

Tea Time – Molly Hatch

Today seems like the perfect day to share a wonderful project that I did for Lola Home Store. It is pouring rain and I feel inspired to make myself a pot of tea, which I always serve in my cherished cups and bowls by Molly Hatch! Lola Home Store is a gorgeous local shop offering unique and beautifully designed items for the home and personal use. The store also hosts inspiring … [Read more...]

Marion’s 80th

Spring has truly arrived here in the Bay Area. Flowers are blooming everywhere. Today's post is a "Spring Inspired" menu for Marion Cunningham's 80th birthday, a delicious Sunday supper at Chez Panisse Restaurant. I printed a botanical line drawing of a crocus onto vintage paper and hand-lettered a birthday message on the ribbon. I hand-painted each menu with soft water … [Read more...]

60th Birthday Dinner

I've been reorganizing my studio lately and sorting through drawers and drawers of my lateral files. I came across this menu that I created for a special birthday dinner at Chez Panisse Restaurant. A 60th birthday celebration for two of Alice's close friends. I love the charming, funny little morel mushrooms, photographs from one of Alice's books. Here is the back of the … [Read more...]