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exploded flowers
Please enjoy these incredible exploded flowers, created by Qi Wei. So beautiful!If you need a creative designer to improve your graphic identity, contact me for a consultation.
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the bad and the ugly
Right now I am fully immersed in the house-selling and house-buying process and when I think of things to blog about, all I can think about is how hard it is to nicely photograph a home for sale. I...
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the good
The art of photographing interior spaces to help sell a home is a very difficult one. Lighting is key. Composition is key. Color is key. Hiding most (but not all!) of your stuff is key.I already...
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yum
I have a soft spot for beautiful food photography. I'm not sure I'll ever actually make strawberry, quinoa, and feta salad but wow does it look spectacular. This photograph and recipe is from Love and...
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knuffle bunny
As a mother of two little ones, I spend a fair amount of time reading (and re-reading and re-reading) children's books. I admire many authors and illustrators and I have long planned a blog series on...
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heaven
You guys, it's that time of year again. I am leaving tomorrow to spend a week in heaven. I am a truly lucky woman. See you in August! If you need a creative designer to improve your graphic identity,...
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photographic memory
Prepare yourself to be amazed. This artist, Stephen Wiltshire, is autistic and can draw city skylines after taking one helicopter tour! Unbelievable, right?! These photos show him working on the New...
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travels
I know. It's been a month. What can I say? I'm busy. Like everyone else in the world. Happily, I was busy going on adventures! OK, one adventure. But still. Fun! My husband and I went away for 4 days...
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sweater weather
So I may or may not be currently homeless. Remember those posts about good and bad real estate photos? Well, we're still in the hunt. All this to say, I'm essentially living out of a suitcase and I...
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flash cards
For the design-nerd in your life. Enjoy!I saw these on Design Mom. They were illustrated by Emma Cook of Behance. So fun!If you need a creative designer to improve your graphic identity, contact me...
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elegant pumpkin
Before I miss October all-together, I wanted to say Happy Halloween!This image is (of course) from Martha Stewart. Like you even had to ask.If you need a creative designer to improve your graphic...
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skeuomorphism
I just read a great article on Slate about the debate at Apple over skeuomorphism (Steve Jobs was a big fan, so was Scott Forstall who was recently let go). Who knew there was a word for this -...
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comfort
What is more comforting than a chocolate chip cookie? I know this is a design blog but hear me out. I'm kind of an expert in chocolate chip cookies. They are my go-to treat for parties, gifts, and...
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baby colors
Did you know that Pantone published a book for babies about color? So brilliant! It is blatant self-promotion but it's executed so beautifully.Lovely illustrations and (of course) colors. Well done!If...
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Mandela sculpture
This is a sculpture by Marco Cianfanelli of Johannesburg. My dad sent this link to me. The photos below are from the site.South African artist Marco Cianfanelli has constructed a monument to recognize...
View Articlewebsite overhaul
Big News! I am working on a very exciting project. A long-overdue website overhaul! Hooray! The good part is that I'm really excited about it. It's going to be mobile and tablet-ready and gorgeous. The...
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new website
Hooray! It's done!I rolled out the new website design last week and so far it has gone very smoothly. Take a look and let me know what you think.If you need a creative designer to improve your graphic...
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jack-o-lanterns
Happy Halloween!I'm sure I'm not alone in celebrating that this pumpkin-carving chore comes only once a year. It's fun but I'm happy to be done until next time!If you need a creative designer to...
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cookie cutters
You. Guys. There's a shop on Etsy that sells cookie cutters. Amazing cookie cutters. Letters in different fonts!Buy them for the type-lovers in your life. (cough cough, hint hint)Aren't they amazing?...
View Articlelogo design in 15 minutes
This guy. Come on! If you have 15 minutes and you want a peek into logo design, watch this video.In his interview with lynda.com designer Aaron Draplin describes his process for exploring a new logo...
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framing
I was so inspired by Design Mom recently. I took photographs of some of my artwork and got two pieces beautifully framed at Framebridge.They turned out so perfectly, I am kicking myself that it took me...
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book signing
Last night I got a chance to meet Gabrielle Blair (Design Mom) at her book signing in Boston. I've never had a book signed before and I wasn't really clear on the point of it but I'm so very glad that...
View Articlehistory of typography
Take 5 minutes and watch this video by Ben Barrett-Forrest. It is superb. Cut paper animation! The history of typography! What's not to love?If you need a creative designer to improve your graphic...
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greeting cards
Check out these empathy cards by Emily McDowell. She is a cancer survivor who was inspired to create cards with these spot-on messages. They are honest, funny, and sometimes heartbreaking. Perfect for...
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onesie decoration
My friend since sophomore year English class, Laura, is due next month with a baby boy. Words cannot express how excited I am about this. New baby smell! New baby snuggles! I get to go home after a...
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