This little microdistillery is going to make big waves in the Midwest, brought to life by two people with a great vision and passion for their craft. I’m excited to have helped them develop a logo that speaks to the beauty and history of the river, and their vision for a one-of-a-kind, handcrafted product.

Congrats, MRD, and wishing you great big things to come!

In his weeks on this earth, Colgin left a huge impression on the hearts of many, even though his own heart needed healing. A congenital condition made him a beautiful, smiling angel to the Lohman family a few short weeks after he was born in 2001.

Colgin’s family carries his spirit with them in everything they do. And each year, around his birthday, the family has organized a memorial golf tournament to celebrate his life and raise funding for a room in his honor at Mercy Regional Health Center. Over the past eight years, the event has raised nearly $50,000.

The 2011 event is a milestone one for the Lohman family and the tournament. June 19, 2011 marks Colgin’s tenth birthday :: and to mark the occasion, the family has planned an extra-special weekend to celebrate, remember, and honor Colgin. As such, a special person like this needs a special identification, and I was honored to be asked to create a logo that helped to memorialize Colgin and everything he means to the Lohman family. I’m proud to share Colgin’s logo and to pay it forward in a small way to the Lohmans ::

Here’s also more information about the June 2011 event, to be held at Prairiewood Retreat and Wamego Country Club ::

This coming Saturday, June 5, will mark the ninth annual event. If you’re in the area and would like to attend, you may register your team and find out more information here.

Watch for another PIF this week to come, too!

So it was time to shake things up a bit. A few months ago I posted about this. I thought, ok, this is what I’m looking for. It’s fun, it’s cheeky, it does the job.

Oh, and then I saw a while back that I can (deep breath here) make my own lovely case. With anything my heart desires. Oh. My. Goodness.

So, finally, in a few short days, my iPhone will be sportin’ a sassy new look. And this ends the story of the nekkid-looking iPhone.

(Oh, you want one too? Get it here. Need inspiration? You can also choose from their great catalog of ready-made designs…)

:: Updated to add :: It has arrived…and it is gaw-geous! Get one for yourself…seriously. Here’s 20% off your order to sweeten the deal :: RDE0915873

A few things that I’ve come across lately that I love ::

Doily Rug by Anthropologie :: Handbag by jennjohn :: Earrings by Ursulas Beaded Jewelry :: Felted Wool Bowl by Knitting Treasures :: Letterpress Bicycle card by Snow Owl :: Sunburst Wire Wall Art by West Elm :: Smart Candles from MOMA

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 ::