Today’s one of those crazy busy days with deadlines and meetings that kind of make me feel like never getting out of bed in the morning.
Gotta keep in mind what motivates me.
(image by me)
Month: October 2012
Sometimes do you ever wonder to yourself, “This is what I do for a living?”
…Because I do!
I spent the better part of last night making basically a picture of myself on fire, then at some point I stopped and realized how odd my life is at times. I followed this very helpful tutorial. Judging from my before and after, you might guess that the first step is to take a very unflattering picture of yourself- and you may be right.
But in all seriousness, I’m so lucky to work with such fun clients who let me really play with our assignments. It’s a bit kooky, but it’s a great way to make a living. I’m so excited to put this image to use for a client- stay tuned!
Manic Monday
Hello there!
Although I had vowed to spend as much time as I could on my couch last weekend, it proved to be a busy time, punctuated with lots of work! Which is good. I am so lucky to have so many great clients at the moment, and my creative muscles are definitely getting quite a stretch!
(I did, however, manage to eat pretty well)
Given all the quality computer time, though, I also set aside quite a few links for today’s post. Here you go:
- Here’s a pumpkin carving contest– top prize wins a Kitchenaid mixer! Get your creative caps on!
- We need a new word for marketing- a great summary from what sounds like an amazing creative hangout session! Couldn’t agree more.
- With the return of 30 Rock, this Liz Lemon in a box kit is perfectly timed! High-fiving a million angels!
- A very helpful worksheet to get to the heart of your brand, from A Moxie Pear and Oh My, Handmade Goodness!
- Thinking with my abundance of vertical space in my apartment, I might just need to try out this plant hanger DIY.
- Fall is here, and from my blog reader, I have deduced that apple picking is the new black. Here’s a delicious looking recipe from In Honor of Design.
- These kids costumes are so clever and adorable- do you think it would be equally cute if an adult wanted to be Frida Kahlo for Halloween?
- Any Portland area social media geniuses looking for work? Here’s an opportunity with the amazing Frolic! blog.
- Ahhh, the old work/life balance discussion. Will we ever find our perfect mix? Does it change every job/every day?
- Hmm. Try to be amazing at a few things, rather than just decent at a lot of them. I always try to keep this in mind when I inevitably take up a new hobby. (I’m looking at you, banjo.)
- This is a little self-promotional, but I finally got my chalk art up on the old portfolio! It’s one of those quirky services I offer that is a bit more of a passion project- definitely a creative release!
Have a great weekend, you!
This weekend, my plans are to be with friends, play my banjo, and in general assume the following position on my couch:
(sitting. I will be sitting on my couch. Probably with my laptop nearby, but still.)
Finger Lickin’ Good.
The other day I was lucky enough to have a client with delicious food who needed more pictures.
This was one of the best breakfasts of my life. If you’re in the Portland area, I cannot recommend the Circa 33 weekend brunch enough. For more images of this feast, visit my portfolio!
Feeling like: Minnie Mouse
It’s been a little while since I’ve done any outfit posts, and frankly it’s not because I haven’t had cute outfits. (Just kidding. But I have been really busy 🙂
Today’s outfit was inspired a bit by Minnie Mouse. I love that polka-dots are in fashion, obviously. And I also happen to love reds in the fall. This outfit is a combination of both, perfect for meeting up with a client at a coffee shop, or heading to my more corporate gig out in LO.
Now if only I could convince myself to act a little more corporate and less goofy…
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