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introducing...

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Express Yourself

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invitations

and announcements

for all of life's

occasions

casual to chic

couture to custom

we do it all

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gifts & notions

for all your events

weddings Taking you from “"Will you?"” to “"I do”!", Express Yourself offers smart, unique and fresh options for every bride and groom. Whether your style is classic or contemporary, formal or fun, modern or mountain, you’'ll find your look. Specializing in custom design, offering unique solutions and creating extraordinary printed pieces is what we do best. Walking you through the process from start to finish, our team will assist you with your save the dates, engagement party and wedding invitations, rehearsal dinner invites, brunch notices, bridal party correspondence, ceremony programs, escort cards, welcome letters, wedding stationery, welcome bags, wedding favors and bridal party gifts. We will help make your wedding uniquely yours. Visit with one of our experienced designers to explore your options today. We think you’ll look great together on paper.

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celebrations

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Silver anniversary, milestone birthday, sip and see, happy engagement, open house, graduation, new job, new dog, wedding day or Thursday, backyard b-b-q, ladies’ bingo, après ski, pre-opera, brunch, lunch, dinner, champagne reception, cocktail hour or baby shower, notes to post, a calling card to receive, a business identity to see…. Express Yourself creates the perfect first impression for all your invitation and design needs. Whether you are looking to commemorate, throw a shindig or host a formal affair, your options at Express Yourself are endless. In-stock invitations abound and custom ordering options are forever to be found. Visit us today to put your party on paper and your event in the envelope.

stationery

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There is something special about receiving

a handwritten note in the mail box.

The words of a friend sent from miles away with nothing more than paper, pen and heart.

A letter to be read over and over.

Express Yourself offers a plethora of stationery and notes, for thank yous and hellos,

happy birthday wishes and goodbye misses. Featuring in-stock boxed notes to go home right away or custom personalized stationery

for that individual touch.

With the daily paces of life moving so fast,

it’ is nice to slow down and experience the joy of putting pen to paper the good old fashion way.

Visit us today to find your letter style.

We can fit you to a “t”. What’s your signature?

gifts and notions

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When you step into Express Yourself, you’ are surrounded by a plethora of unique gifts, note-able notions, merry mementos, sensational sundries and more. From wedding day to baby shower, anniversary celebration to birthday bash, housewarming party to a kid’s big day, we’ve got you covered. With all these goodies and a selection of greeting cards galore, gifting (and receiving) has never been easier. Gift bags, tissue, fancy ribbon and gift wrap also abound. Guess you could say we’'ve got your gift needs all wrapped up.

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No matter what the dress code is for your next special event, we’ve got you covered –from head to toe. Tuxedos and suits available to rent for wedding, prom, black tie soiree and quinceanera. Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, and Givenchy are just a few of our designers you can wear for an evening (or more).
Black tie? White tie? Bow tie? Cummerbund? Whatever does it all mean? Click hereto get all the details on:- How to rent a tux- Measurement tips- Fitting & style tips- Formal wear terms- History of the tuxedo- Additional F.A.Q.'s
Visit us in-store for a view of our selections and a detailed fitting. Questions regarding your event or party? Give us a call, we’ are happy to help. Want more details now? Visit www.jimsformalwear.com to view all available styles without traveling a mile.
SHOP online

online at our etsy store for:eco-friendly paper stock and envelopesselect express yourself custom designsprinted cocktail napkins and guest towelsevent and packaging supplies
online at our stationery store for:invitations - party goods - bag tagsstickers - labels - birth announcementsid cards - notes - enclosuresstationery - photo cards - holiday cards

Online at William Arthur and Vera Wang

online at theHELLOtotecollections and services available for custom welcome totes and bags.
who we are
A note-‐ably unique boutique, Express Yourself is widely acclaimed for their custom invitations, stationery, announcements and accessories. Located in Basalt, Colorado, they serve clients from Denver to Aspen, Los Angeles to Chicago and New York to London. They are committed to the art of paper, with the ability to craft custom and unique items for every client by a team of experienced designers, including the duo of Erin Jones and Amy Forsey - sisters with a passion for paper, great design and the occasional grande skinny cappuccino.Erin is the number‐cruncher, bookkeeper and back‐office realist, while Amy is the designer and artist extraordinaire. Erin loves the color blue, dreams of being a writer one day and always needs a vacation. Amy is the fantasist who is always stylish, wears bright shoes and is often the first one to leave at the end of the day. They both long for bigger offices with space for an espresso machine and a letterpress.And they both love cupcakes...some things never change!Paper and gifts are their passion and they are excited to share that with their clients. Whether it’s one card or an entire wedding, a baby gift or anniversary memento, they pride themselves on top‐notch service, products and design. With their focused level of service, they will help you from concept to design to final product. They believe in the power of connection with their clients and are happy to answer your questions at any time. Client care, maintaining high standards and providing unique goods is what defines Express Yourself.Visit 214 Midland Avenue, Downtown Basalt, Colorado 81621 Monday - Friday 10:30‐ to 5:30 Saturday 10:30 to ‐4:30 and always available by appointmentRing 970.927.2533Email info_expressyourselfbasalt.comWrite Post Office Box 4436, Basalt, Colorado 81621

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"Ladies! The birth announcements are amazing! I love the colors, the labels, everything! Thank you! The box you sent me is wonderful, so thorough! Your other customers must be as impressed with you all as I am! Thank you!!!!!" - Alex"We received so many compliments on the welcome bags - thank you for making this part of the wedding so beautiful and easy!" - Chelsea"Thank you so much!! We could not have asked for better Save the Dates!!!" - Ann Hannah and Patrick"Love it! It's simple, beautiful and unique. Thanks so much!" - Kaitlin"Pretty, pretty stationery!" - Jenn"You guys absolutely 100% rock!" - Jessie"Thank you so much for all of your hard work and patience. I had so much fun working with all of you and it turned out beautifully!" - Kirsten"Thank you both so much for all your efforts in making my surprise birthday special. I heard the invites were adorable." - Fran"Team Express Yourself! I got to see the stationery last night, AWESOME!" - Randy"The announcements are adorable...they go out this week!" - Stacey"Thank you so much for our birth announcements. I'm so excited and know they'll be fantastic!" - Aimee"The wedding was magical! Such fun. Thank you for all your help!" - Barb"We just wanted to write a note of thanks for the excellent work you did for our wedding in Aspen, CO. We loved your suggestions for the save-the-date cards! We appreciated, too, your expert assistance with our thank-you notes, the welcome letter, our complicated menu, and all of the other printed paper products for the wedding. Everything came out perfectly!" - Brian and Danielle"Thank you both for all of your hard work to make our wedding experience unforgettable. It was fun working with both of you. Thank you again for all of your help." - Autumn and Chris"Thank you for all your help!" - Debby"I just wanted to tell you girls that everyone loves the invitation. They are flipping out. Thank you so much. You did a beautiful job on it." - Amy"The invitations are lovely, as is the calligraphy. Thank you again!" - Mary Anne"Zach and I wanted to thank you for helping me make our wedding day truly magical! From the invitations to the name tags and tuxes, everything was perfect and our day couldn't have been any better. You will come highly recommended." - Erin and Zach"Thank you for all your hard work! We had such a wonderful time! All my friends and family are still calling and talking about 'it was the best wedding they had ever been to'! Thanks for helping with all the details - you made it extra special!" - Kathy and Jeff

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BRIDES Magazine

January 2010

Gretchen Bleiler Wedding Feature

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July 2011

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