Feb 24, 2014 | Corporate Stationery, Letterpress, Weddings and Social
I’m not going to lie: I’ve needed this reminder more than once already this year. I am gonna make it through this year if it kills me.
Feb 23, 2014 | Uncategorized
I find this reverse axe by Chris Magnusson electrifying. There’s such delight in turning preconceptions on their heads. Daddy wants.
Feb 21, 2014 | Uncategorized
I’m a little disappointed to find out that this is not a paid advertising campaign. It is, however, an incredible use of a non-traditional printing method!
Feb 21, 2014 | Letterpress
Ever since I started handling letterpress printing in-house, the shop has brought me moments of utter delight and sheer terror. Those moments usually occur consistently in two distinct parts of the shop. Delight at the press. Terror at the cutter. I’ve hated my...
Feb 20, 2014 | Uncategorized
I might have to duck after this one. Have you ever been subject to a “pain in the butt fee?” You may have without even knowing it. Some creatives have a dirty little secret to pricing. Do you? How do you feel about it? Please, tell me. I really want to...
Feb 13, 2014 | Uncategorized
Shia LaBeouf’s been in the news lately for some rather odd behavior. Except I don’t think it’s all that odd. Welcome to the fourth installment of #CreativePeopleAreWeird, wherein we explore the Creative’s use of source material. What do you...
Feb 12, 2014 | Uncategorized
In a few hours, I’m heading to the offices of my local United Way to participate in one of their Community Investment Teams. This is my second year participating and it’s one of the most fulfilling things I’ve ever done in my community. My...
Feb 10, 2014 | Corporate Stationery, Letterpress, Weddings and Social
Music Mondays: because life’s better with a soundtrack. If you knew me as a teenager, you knew Joy Electric. Some days I wonder how in the world I came to be obsessed with such a strange little one-man-band. Other days, it makes sense that I sought to love what I...
Feb 7, 2014 | Uncategorized
I believe we are all artists. “Go into the arts. I’m not kidding. The arts are not a way to make a living. They are a very human way of making life more bearable. Practicing an art, no matter how well or badly, is a way to make your soul grow, for heaven’s sake. Sing...
Feb 6, 2014 | Uncategorized
The Creative Process can at times be incredibly messy. It may leave you wondering how in the world the end result can be what you’re hoping for. If you’ve hired a creative because their work resonates with you, trust their process. It may not make sense to...
Feb 5, 2014 | Uncategorized
If you haven’t already noticed, let me point out the following: Creative people are weird. It’s true. And it can be maddening if you’ve engaged one of us in some custom commission and you’re not sure you’re even speaking the same...
Feb 3, 2014 | Corporate Stationery, Letterpress, Weddings and Social
Music Mondays: because life’s better with a soundtrack. For the longest time, every gig I booked had a different lineup. One of the benefits of booking me to play jazz for an event is that I don’t have a steady band and can book for your budget and space –...
Jan 31, 2014 | Letterpress
If you follow me on instagram, you might already know what I was up to yesterday. It’s not often one gets a call from Team COCO. And when one does, it’s a real delight. I’m proud to share these letterpress notecards and envelopes that I created for...
Jan 30, 2014 | Uncategorized
Don’t shortchange yourself by asking a creative, custom artisan to make for you something they already made for someone else. The results will be magnitudes better if you go into it expecting to inject yourself into the process.
Jan 29, 2014 | Uncategorized
I believe the future of weddings is 3D printing. Not just jewelry or the occasional cake topper, but everything from food to florals will be influenced by 3D printing. The Laser Girls are offering their 3D-printed nail designs via Shapeways, the cafepress of 3D...
Jan 27, 2014 | Uncategorized
Jerry Uelsmann, Untitled, 1969 In a previous life (not that long ago), I worked in an art museum. One of the greatest joys of that time (aside from working in a space filled with such inspiration), was meeting many of the fine artists whose work we exhibited. Many of...
Jan 27, 2014 | Uncategorized
Chris Guillebeau (I’ve never been able to figure out how to pronounce it) was the first example I encountered of email marketing done right. I’m impressed with this guy. And I’m really excited about this project he’s doing with Jen + Omar of...
Jan 27, 2014 | Corporate Stationery, Letterpress, Weddings and Social
Music Mondays: because life’s better with a soundtrack. Note: No, I’m not unaware of the GRAMMYs having happened last night. I just happen to think they’re not all that relevant. Particularly for any music deeper than the hit parade. That’s not to...
Jan 26, 2014 | Uncategorized
Leave it to Austin to be home to one of the most interesting cake makers I’ve seen. And how in the world did I miss this when it first made the rounds? Sideserf Cake Studio’s owner, Natalie, first gained some visibility for the Willie Nelson cake she made....
Jan 23, 2014 | Uncategorized
Many thanks to Alison Howard and James Victore for the inspiration, I’m making videos for your pleasure again. Hopefully these look a little nicer and will be of value to you. Today’s lesson: Music Matters
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