After months of "fiddling" around, I've decided to make it official.... I guess I have a lot to share and say about my business, my family and the fact that I'm able to successfully manage both of them (most of the time).
Family and friends often look at my designs and ask, "how did you think of that?" or "what made you think of that color combination?" Well...the truth of the matter is, great design inspiration for me is EVERYWHERE! I don't know if it's just a "designer" thing...but no matter where I am, I am drawn to colors and patterns. At a family birthday party....I can't keep my eyes off the the gift bags. Out to dinner at a trendy restaurant...I can't stop looking through the graphics on the menu. Running to Target to pick up some "essentials".....forget about it! I'm immediately distracted...too much eye candy all over the place: displays, clothing, plates, vases, etc. etc. etc.
My eye for great design was definitely inherited....my Nana was always impeccably dressed and very "fashion forward". Her love for fashion and design was passed down to my mother, who translated her gift for design into a career as an interior designer. I was lucky enough to grab hold of the gift and turn it into a successful career designing stationery and other printed products.
Family and friends often look at my designs and ask, "how did you think of that?" or "what made you think of that color combination?" Well...the truth of the matter is, great design inspiration for me is EVERYWHERE! I don't know if it's just a "designer" thing...but no matter where I am, I am drawn to colors and patterns. At a family birthday party....I can't keep my eyes off the the gift bags. Out to dinner at a trendy restaurant...I can't stop looking through the graphics on the menu. Running to Target to pick up some "essentials".....forget about it! I'm immediately distracted...too much eye candy all over the place: displays, clothing, plates, vases, etc. etc. etc.
My eye for great design was definitely inherited....my Nana was always impeccably dressed and very "fashion forward". Her love for fashion and design was passed down to my mother, who translated her gift for design into a career as an interior designer. I was lucky enough to grab hold of the gift and turn it into a successful career designing stationery and other printed products.
I have binders full of "inspiration" that I pull from pages of my favorite magazines. Some of my favs are DWELL, the knot, Domino, In Style, REAL SIMPLE...just to name a few. It is my hope that this blog will serve as a platform for me to share some of my inspirations and great finds with you!
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