Archives for April 2010
I AM ALIVE! HAPPY TUESDAY.
HELLOOOOOO BLOG FRIENDS! I am alive. I swear. I have so much blog-goodness stored up in my head that I take one look at my keyboard, shudder and walk away. I. Have. So. Much. Going. On. And it is awesome and just how I like it. Type A anyone?
In this little post you’re not getting any ettiquete tips, any pretty photos, any inspirational goodness or any of my thoughts on life. Well maybe a few. Just a big fat HELLO-how-are-you-see-you-soon-update.
Branding Clients. I love you. I have had the joy of working with a handful of branding clients on inspiration boards, color palletes, logo design, packaging concepts, social media pages and stationery design (well of course). It fires me up. It makes my soul happy. Sappy, I know. But I love this side of ELP. Seriously, helping others visualize their passions is pure joy to me. I’ll be featuring a few of these on the new blog in May! Interested in big or little help? You know where to find me.
Brides. I love you also. Just completed some GORGEOUS custom letterpress suites – one for a darling bride in Virginia and another for a bride whose groom has the coolest name ever. I will display gorgeous photos for all very soon. More custom work up my sleeve.
ELP Love. So much ELP love! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the ELP love! Featured on Style Me Pretty thanks to the talents of Ashley Baber and Holly Chapple. Featured in Eco Beautiful Weddings thanks to Get Polished Events in NOLA (a city with a special place in my heart!). (Thanks Katie, Val and Emily!) Now part of Lemon Tree Paperie. MORE exciting news to share in this little section – but not quite yet :)
Wholesale. What a beast! And I mean that in a fuzzy, snuggly monkey beast sort of way. New wholesale clients, big wholesale relationship in the works. Album is UNDERWAY (the beast itself).
Website/Blog. Guess what! ELP is getting a mini face-lift. Stay tuned for a couple changes and the new blog in May.
I’m tired just writing this. I need wine. Happy sunny, 80 degree Tampa Tuesday.
MUST READ :: LINCHPIN
Hello! It’s been a while. There has been so much going on – and I’ve been learning so much along the way. I haven’t written much because I’ve been working on a few projects and head first into the book “Linchpin” by Seth Godin. Oh. My.
New favorite book. #1. Ever.
I’ve been reading it slowly so that I can take each word in. Its a book that resonates within my heart like no other book. The basis of the book is understanding that little voice within you that says “… says who…” or “… why do we do it like this …” It is a must read. As traditional as I may be, I’ve always questioned the status quo.
- Who says you have to wear a skirt suit to be a powerful woman?
- Who says productivity is bound to the hours of 8am to 5 pm?
- Who says you should have to go to work every day for the REST of your life doing something that, while wonderful work, may not fire you up – fill the voids within you – give your life a greater purpose.
- Who says greatness is ONLY measured in reports and numbers.
- Who says I’m not allowed to question these things because “that’s how it is” “welcome to life” “everyone feels that way” or “it is what it is.”
OH I am so passionate about this. I promise I will write my own book about it one day. Favorite page from Seth’s book so far ::
“Do you remember the old American Dream?” It struck a chord with millions of people (in the United States and in the rest of the world, too). Here’s how it goes:
Keep your head down.
Follow instructions.
Show up on time.
Work hard.
Suck it up.
… you will be rewarded. As we’ve seen, that dream is over.
The new American Dream, though, the one that markets around the world are embracing as fast as they can, is this:
Be remarkable.
Be generous.
Create art.
Make judgement calls.
Connect people and ideas.
… and we have no choice but to reward you.”