Wedding Trend Alert | Upscale Wood
You may have noticed that I don’t really care for trends. I believe a couple should celebrate their big day in the way that best represents who they are as people and as a couple. However, when something I love gets a moment in the sun and couples are able to...
As Seen In | Celebration Society
I adore Heather Vreeland’s update of her wedding magazine. Occasions Magazine became The Celebration Society and got some posh new clothes to step out into the world in. I recently sat down with Lindsay from The Celebration Society to talk about A Fine Press and...
Do You Sketch?
Earlier this week, I had the opportunity to learn from Aaron Draplin. I enjoyed his speaking fiasco, but really dug the meat of two Q&A’s he presented. I could probably write for a month on the things I learned, but one of my greatest takeaways was that...
A Lesson From The World’s Coolest Wedding Cake
By now, you’ve likely seen it. I hope you have. The Cake Seen ‘Round The World. Rachael Tuefel of Intricate Icings made what I think might be the most stunning cake I’ve ever seen. From one side, it’s the simplest of three-tiered cakes. No...
Lessons from Aaron James Draplin
I have to admit something to you. It’s kind of embarrassing, but I need to get it off my chest: Yesterday, I was a total fanboy. I don’t know about you, but I didn’t come to graphic design “honestly.” I fell into it while I was pursuing...It’s That Time of Year
It’s engagement season. You know how I know? This infographic is getting repinned daily. It’s a timeline of when to send your wedding invitations and save-the-dates. The thing I didn’t include: timelines for engaging your stationer. That’s...
Why You Can’t Always Trust Your Graphic Designer
A few months ago, I got a quote request from a company that I was really eager to work with. It was a well-known brand that fit the profile of my ideal client and I was so excited. But whatever smile that first contact brought me quickly faded. The project was...
On Breaking Traditions
If I could distill a couple decades of learning music into one principle, it would be this: [no_blockquote text=”If you’re going to break the rules, you have to understand them first.” text_color=”” title_tag=”h2″...
Little Ways to Reinforce Your Brand
So, you’ve either learned to say “no” when the client asks to make the logo bigger or you’ve culled those clients from your list altogether. People are starting to get it – there’s too much noise and shouting louder doesn’t...
What Happens When You Don’t Practice What You Preach
Experimentation is an iterative process. Rarely does the first version work. Sometimes it’s two, or five, or seventeen times. Maybe it’s even Edison’s infamous 1,000 attempts. Part of the iterative process is testing. Testing at every stage. And...
Making Sure Your Invitations Arrive
[no_blockquote text=”If you’re concerned about getting mail to your loved ones, the postal service recommends addressing all post with a sans-serif font, point size 10-12.” text_color=”” title_tag=”h2″ width=””...Handling the Unexpected
How do you handle the unexpected? I like to believe I thrive on change, but if I’m honest, I thrive on positive change. The not-so-positive stuff? It sucks. Like yesterday morning. I woke up to find my website – this website – all but paralyzed. It...Music Mondays | This is War
Are you a Thrice fan? I’ve always had friends who are, but I’ve never been able to get into them myself. Then I discovered my favorite Christmas song ever. May I present to you “This is War” by Thrice frontman Dustin...
Loree’s Surprise Party
Do you know those people with the perfectly-curated instagram feeds? People like Hilary or my friend Beth? People who just exude style? I hate those people. OK. It’s not hate. It’s more like a tinge of jealousy. And it’s not because I’m fooled...If You’re Wondering How Much Logo Design Costs
My friend Sarah Dayan wrote a great article about logo pricing. Spoiler alert: she doesn’t tell you a dollar figure. The cost of a logo should be dependent on a myriad of factors. I’d argue that a designer who quotes a logo price without taking some time...Three Keys to Your Wedding Hashtag’s Success
Your guests want to know: Are you having an unplugged wedding? I think you should consider it. But you don’t care what I think. Sightlines be damned! You’re not telling your guests to stow their electronics. So if you’re going to let them have their...
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