A client workflow sheet makes life as a designer (or any field where you work with clients), easier. When I bring on a new client, a workflow sheet is the first thing I grab. It helps keep the conversation with the client organized and makes it 100% easier for you to stay on track when […]

I haven’t done a font find in FOREVER. So lets start off the new year with a free collection. These are fonts you can find for free (links provided below) to download. Font browsing is one of my favorite past-times (is that sad?) I could spend hours looking at beautiful lettering. Finding the right font […]

In any relationship, communication is key. Communicating with your clients can be a daunting thought. Sometimes you get a client with exquisite communication skills, and other times your client may lack the description and timing of getting back to your inquiries. It’s important in both situations to stay professional in your exchanges and pay attention […]

2019 is here, ready or not! It’s at this point each year that I begin to re-evaluate my businesses to see where they are headed and if it aligns with my vision of the future. Creating goals is necessary to expand your business and to make sure that it is headed in the direction you […]

I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving and enjoyed your time with your family and friends! Did anyone get a great deal on black Friday or Small Biz Saturday? I was stuck at home due to an illness, and it was the first year in many that I missed out on my favorite weekend […]

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I cringe when I hear people tell me they could whip up a good logo in a couple of minutes. No, sir/ma’am it takes way longer than that. A lot goes into creating a logo, and sometimes clients don’t fully understand that. A clean and beautiful logo takes time and has a process…and here it […]

When the seasons change it’s a good idea to think about investing the time to evaluate the way your business worked the past few months. Some people do it more often, and some less often. But best results are if you check in on your business every few months. Allowing for a few months gives […]

Let’s face it. There are some days, weeks, months where we aren’t feeling it. Work might be the last thing on our minds or we are trying SO hard to stay motivated. I’ve been there, and I’m sure I’ll be there again. It is EASY to loose motivation. Especially if you’re like me and your […]

Note: This post is about a real life conversation. The other party has given me permission to write about the interaction in order to help answer any questions others might have on the subject. I never post about business conversations without willing permission. xo Everyone has a side hustle now: I had one, my sister […]

A Christmas Cookie Exchange is a fantastic way to gather with friends and family while eating delicious cookies of all different varieties. The idea of a Cookie Exchange, or Cookie Swap is that every guest brings a certain number of cookies that they baked to share with other guests at the party. Our Cookie Exchange […]

Besides cleaning, I love everything about spring. The flowers, the holidays, the cool air turning just a little warmer. It’s heaven. But my absolute favorite thing about spring: the blooms. In order to get ready for spring, I wanted to try out making a floral hanger for the corner of my guest room. But to […]

Now that it’s getting warmer outside I’m attempting to get my skin ready for all of the tank tops and maxi dresses I can handle. I have super sensitive skin – so I have to stay away from certain chemicals. Last year, I tried making my own sugar scrub and to be honest – it […]