I was born an Artist. It has always been in my blood and the talent comes naturally to me. I have been exposed to many forms of Art throughout my life, starting from childhood, through college, and now into my adulthood. 

I worked as a professional Landscape Designer & Artist for a large multi-disciplinary firm for 5 years, as I have a BLA (Bachelors in Landscape Architecture).  It was a great job, as I was allowed creative freedom in all of my projects and design work.  However, when the economy fell in 2008-2009, fate led me to make my own waves and I took the roll of Entrepreneur and pursued a business of my own.  Inspired by one of my best friends, I decided to start my own on-line stationery shop which officially established in August of 2009.  My home-based stationery business has been a great experience and journey and I look forward to this life long commitment, as I build my business into a well-known "brand".  My Lady Dye is a professional service that is here to provide you with truly genuine and innovative designs. Whether you're a traditional or non-traditional client, I can bring your vision to life!  Creative freedom is the best ingredient to any great design!

Fun Fact - My shop name was inspired by the nickname my high school track coach gave me, which was "Lady Dye".

*** Wedding photo by Erin Lee from The Collection, based in Nashville, Tennessee.

PUBLICATIONS / UPCOMING EVENTS / NEWS

2010 Summer Publications:
My Lady Dye was featured in the July 2010 summer issue of Romantic Country Magazine.  Country Decorating Ideas #112 "Style For Less!".  Article is in the "People & Places" section on page 24 and titled "To Have & To Hold", "Fate and artistic inclinations set path for Diane Schillow's wedded bliss designs."  Article by Linda Iaderosa. Photography & Styling by Fifi O'Neill. 

My Lady Dye's paper favor bags were featured in the summer 2010 issue of Jacki Allen's Kentucky Bride Magazine.  Article is on page 80, titled "Fuchsia & Orange".

Upcoming Events:
(TBD)

Past Events:
Weddings the Bridal Show
August 1, 2010
Nashville Convention Center

Bridal Bliss the Bridal Show
March 21, 2010
The Knoxville Convention Center

MY PREFERRED VENDORS

Mary Elizabeth Perkins - Wedding Coordinator
Email: maryelizabeth.boswell@yahoo.com
Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Specialty - Coordination, details, and all!

Perfect Party Rentals
Kris Parks - Owner
Phone: (931) 881-7888
Email: kris@myppronline.com
Website: www.MyPPRonline.com
Location: Crossville, Tennessee
Specialty - Inflatables & Bounce Houses, Wet & Dry Combos, Wedding & Event Tents, ***Licensed & Insured***

Sweeten It Up Events
Michelle Kollias - Owner
Phone: (248) 342-5304
Email: msizeland@yahoo.com
Website: www.sweetenitupevents.com
Location: Michigan
Specialty - Dessert Tables