My parents love being outside — they built their house (literally) and then got married in it, a detail which I love. Our yard was, and still is, full of flower beds, blossoming bushes, and trees, while bordered at the back by the woods. Recently when I was home for a visit, my mom had [...]

Posted on Apr 24.10 to Design, Etsy Product   

Dear Great Lakes Ladies, single or taken, who are planning their own or their best-ies bachelorette party — My Unmentionable Bachelorette Invitations are featured in the current issue of Metro Detroit Bride magazine, page 48, Wedcetera! YAY!
If you’re interested in a set (customized, fill-in or thank you notes), please check out my Etsy [...]

Posted on Jan 30.10 to Design, Detroit, Etsy Product   

I am fortunate enough to have always lived in a place that shines by having all four seasons (albeit, sometimes in one week). And though I am among those who love the very first snowfall and hate the following fifty each year, I really wouldn’t trade the bundling up, the crisp air or the mornings [...]

Posted on Dec 20.09 to Design, Etsy Product   

I recently had the pleasure of working with the duo behind Francis Marie Photography, Chris and Becky, on their new identity and business cards — with more pieces to follow shortly. After many rounds of possible business names for their Chicago-based studio, including the lighthearted “Aww Snap!”, they happily agreed on “Francis Marie Photography”, a [...]

Posted on Oct 14.09 to Design   

Being on a strict(ish) budget, given the times, has taught me the beauty of window shopping and browsing, especially on a perfect fall afternoon, which Chicago had a few earlier this week. However, since my Monday trip, I can’t stop thinking about the Nancy wallet by Hobo! They had me at their mix of materials [...]

Posted on Oct 09.09 to Pleasures, Shopping