My Blog
Finding the magic of creativity
There has always been a part of me that needed to create things. Whether it was drawing, cooking, designing, or simply dreaming up ideas, creating has always felt like second nature, even necessary. I didn't even realize that I was "blocked" as an artist until I...
The Best Thanksgiving Turkey
This Thanksgiving turkey will be the talk of the table! Aside from a few dirty jokes (depending on the type of family/guests you have) this turkey will be the talk because it's seriously delicious, juicy and flavorful. Also - it's FAST. About 90 minutes or less to...
Fall Bucket List for your Business!
What is a fall bucket list? It's just a list of things that you really want (or absolutely must!) do during the fall season. Get your business on track this season by doing these things: Fall bucket list for your business: Start planning those...
How I found graphic design
I often get asked how I got into graphic design, or why I chose this as a profession. My road to design is a lot messier than you might think! Here, I share all the juicy, passion-filled details of how I found graphic design, how it found me, and how it saved my...
How to make a cheeseboard for any season
You can improvise a cheeseboard (or snack board, charcuterie board) for any occasion and season if you remember some simple rules… Boards are so easy and endlessly customizable. Should you choose to go with whatever looks good to you, or a fun theme (“backyard...
Rebrand… or refresh? Which one is right for you?
It’s 2021, and you may be getting tired of your branding. It’s OK - it happens to all of us. But do you toss everything you’ve built so far and start from scratch? Perhaps… or maybe instead of a rebrand, you just need a brand reFRESH. In this blog, we’ll dive into...
Pregnant during a pandemic
This is a strange time, for so many, but as a pregnant mom, it feels even more uncertain. I find myself feeling extra vulnerable, and opted to self-quarantine about 2 weeks before it was an order from the Governor of Oregon, where I live. Being pregnant comes with...
Why I use Canva as a graphic designer
“Oh this looks great! Can you send it to me in a format that I can edit it in??” Uhhhh, no. The big problem I hear a lot in my work: There is one major problem in the design work when it comes to handing off a file to a client - ...
Mom Boss Prepping for Maternity Leave
I'm having a baby! I'm out August 21st - October 4th, "back to work" on Monday, October 5th! I'm saying "back to work" because I don't really know what that will look like yet! I'll have two kids at home (daughters!), one of them a new baby, and I'll...