trend sighting. polka dots

trend. n. A general tendency or inclination. Synonym: Tendency.

We all follow them, whether it's intentional or not. An it's ok. It's the natural flow of things. One trend I have been seeing lately is polka-dots. I have to admit I have definitely jumped on that bandwagon. It's one of my current obsessions, right along with peacock feathers. lol. But trends are not only seen in fashion design, we see them in branding designs...logos, stationery, websites. I even have a form of polka-dots in my own branding with the words forming a circle. You can check that out here.

I've also been using polka-dots in my recent designs...









The great thing about polka-dots are that they are fun and can be used in a variety of ways. Aligned, different sizes, different colors, arranged in pictures...the options are limitless.

Here is another polka-dot design I've been digging...


Shelly designed her own logo. Isn't it refreshing a playful.

What do you think? Is this a trend worth following?

Bon Voyage!

blabs. vacation style.

Eeeeeeeeekkkkkkkkk. 3 days till we set sail to the Bahamas! I can hardly contain myself. The excitement is just too much! hehe But I think I will manage.

Don't worry though just because I'm on vacation doesn't mean the blog will be. I have few posts scheduled for your entertainment. And of course I will be posting some of my awesome adventures on here and twitter (if your not following, shame on you.)

I'm not taking my lap-top ( I know, right) so I will definitely be going through Internet withdrawals. But at least I have my cell to get my Twitter and Mobile Blogging fix. I would go completely nuts if I didn't have some form of technology.

There seems to be some other things I wanted to blab about but all things cruise related keep popping to mind. Hmmmm. O'well.

Oh yeah don't forget to comment here with a word to inspire me for this month's design challenge.

Bon Voyage!

design challenge. typography.

One of my favorite parts of being a designer is the use of typography. There is something about arranging and manipulating typefaces into unique designs with different point sizes and colors that makes me all giddy inside. Typography can be seen just about anywhere. Advertisements, posters, monograms and invitations... just to name a few.



This months design challenge. will be all about Typography. And I want to get you all involved. Each week I will ask you to leave a comment with a word or phrase that you want to see a design around. I will pick my favorite inspiration and the following week post the design.

To get things started, last night I asked Twitter and Facebook friends to give me a word. I got a lot of great words and decided to go with Stephanie's...exhausted.



While designing this I kept imagining myself engulfed in a puffy white linens on a cloud-like bed. Ahhh the relaxation. Notice the subtle words related to exhaustion and relaxation embossed into the crisp background. Doesn't it make you want jump into bed and catch some zzzzs?

Have any inspirations for me next week?

logo design. Jennifer Ring Photography

Jenny of Jennifer Ring Photography came to me a few weeks ago in need of a new logo and a business card. She wanted something more elaborate than her current one. After a few concepts, this is the one she chose.





Jenny- You were such a delight to work with. I wish you the very best in your photography business. Your images are are always wonderful. Keep up the good work.

You can check out Jenny's work for yourself on her blog.

design challenge. pink notes.

I can't believe this month is already almost over and that means this is the last entry to this month's design challenge. pink notes.

Like all the rest it is a folded 4.25" x 5.5" notecard. It features tumbled pink ribbons around a large ribbon. You can purchase 10 for $15.00. All proceeds will be donated to Pink Initiative.



An extra tidbit: This is my 100th blog post! I can't believe it. Looking forward to the next 100!

Christmas List

Have you been naughty or nice this year? Either way it's time to make your Christmas List so Santa can check it twice. Why not do it in style. Order these Personalized Christmas Lists to get your little ones in the spirit (or you.)

And yes my mom still asks me for my Christmas List. Never too old. :) I used the Polka Dot Snowflake design. Which will you use?

The list are delivered by email in a .jpg file for $3.00. You can print and get to making that list right away. Order at my Etsy shop or email me.




I'm also working on adding lots of things to my Etsy Shop so keep checking back.