Julybm - My sisters freind did the writing on the sign for us. It was a last minute project and he saved the day.JenLu - yes my shoes were dyed, I had them dyed at a shoe shop in Covina for $25.00 I can look up the name if your intrested. The earrings I purchased at Nordstrom, they are by Nardi, I'm sure you can still find them there.