The lovely publication from this has arrived! And guess what :: a sweet (and very unexpected!) surprise :: Ohmigosh, a back cover placement? I don’t know what I did to deserve it…but it is wonderful and gratifying to see one of my favorite projects in print, not to mention on. the. cover. Here’s the spread...
This month’s Pay it Forward is going to be a fantastic event, and we’d love to see you there to help adoptive families! Kansas Adoptive Families is a new organization to our community :: created by and for families who are welcoming home a new family member. The organization warmly wraps around new arrivals, providing...
A company I consult with asked me to help with their annual client gift – a lovely desk calendar with whimsical illustrations for each month. Last year’s project involved stars (part of the company’s identification) :: each month’s illustration involved stars somehow, either subtle or obvious in the design. This year the team decided to...
When I first considered starting the studio and developing design and photography businesses simultaneously, one of the hallmarks that I wanted them to be founded on is a truly boutique experience—in every sense of the word. As such, I often write notes to clients and vendors alike to share news, and often, my appreciation for...
I have long been looking for new album suppliers, and after LOTS of sample prints, research and digging, I think I’ve finally arrived at the products that I’m happy with. While it’s been a lot of work and time to find just the right options, my willingness not to compromise on quality or detail means...
With the holiday rush quickly approaching, it’s a fantastic time to start thinking about 2009 holiday cards. I’m very excited about this year’s offerings—while things are changing a little if you’ve ordered in the past, this year’s cards are definitely a step above! Here’s the lowdown :: This year’s cards are available only as a...
This is a post that I’ve debated hitting the “publish” button on because it’s becoming a hot topic among the design community, both for and against. But I feel that it’s only fair to share and voice an opinion, as such—I feel there’s a strong argument to be made, because of the passion I have...
