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January 27th 2012

Color Palette #4: Roasted Red Swirl

About two weeks ago, I found hummus.  Sean had some at a client dinner and really liked it.  Then I decided to make some, and I really liked it.  Then we were out at a Coopers, local restraurant for dinner last Friday and they have a hummus appetizer which was delicious. 

I'm kinda in love with hummus.  It's seriously like the New Crack, at least that's what we call it around the office. 

But the best part, it happens to be so easy to make.  I wish I had tried it a long time ago.  I have...

January 19th 2012

Custom Illustrations and Letterpress Design

I was recently looking for letterpress prints to hang up in my newly painted office.  I wanted something fun, a little whimisical and pet related.  While I didn't find many prints that struck my fancy, I did come across some really fabulous card sets.  I've purchased letterpress cards before and then just framed them to hang on the wall.  Not necessarily their intended use, but it works just the same.

Sweet Harvey offers ready-made gorgeous original illustration letterpress and...

January 14th 2012

Color Palette #3: Black Raspberry Sorbet

When I’m choosing a color palette for a web design project, I find inspiration in so many places. Finding the right colors is an important aspect to the overall tone and feeling a website conveys.

I love how colors influence how people feel and it should be an important aspect of your branding message.

Today my inspiration came from a simple and delicious snack I whipped up between some SEO work and some brand positioning research that I’m doing on a new project.

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A mixed berry & banana...

January 10th 2012

Color Palette #2: Peppermint Snowflake

Another thing I love is baking. I spent a good portion of our winter break baking all sorts of festive treats.

Sean’s favorite Christmas treat is Peppermint Bark which his mom makes for him.  She gave him a big bowl for his birthday on December 10th and then another batch on Christmas.  I’ve never been a huge peppermint fan. I like the occasional candy cane, but I really need to be in the mood for it.  However, I tried a piece (or 3!) of the Peppermint Bark and loved it.  So I decided to try...

January 9th 2012

Color Palette #1: Found Everywhere

It’s not really a secret that I love color. I love fonts more, but color is right up there at number #3, right after Fonts and Sean smile

I was over on Pinterest today, filling up on some daily inspiration when I my eye caught this pin. I won’t discuss my love for Container Store because that would take another post and a few hours. But these adorable CableDrop Cords inspired me today.

With the grayness of winter upon us, and the shorter “daylight” days, I tend to be drawn to brighter, warmer,...

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