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Recent Work: Identity for Ms. D Reads

I have had the pleasure of working with Linda Diekman, a.k.a… “Ms. D.”  Ms. D tutors and guides students to develop solid research and writing skills to help them excel through high school and prepare themselves for college. I worked with Linda to create an identity for her brand {logo, stationery, and website} Learn more about Ms. [...]

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Music Muse: Alabama Shakes

This week’s Music Muse features Hold On by the Alabama Shakes.   Screenshots from Alabama Shakes Design by Orange Marigold 

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Coffee Talk: Barista Parlor

Barista Parlor is brand new addition to the coffee scene in Nashville, and we were lucky to visit while we were there! Barista Parlor is among a new wave of coffee shops that feature multiple roasters and multiple brew methods handcrafted by-the-cup.  I ordered a cappuccino (espresso from counter culture) and to accompany, a delicious breakfast [...]

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In the Kitchen: Sweet Potato Fries

Down south in Missouri, I had the MOST delicious sweet potato fries EVER. The key ingredient was the brown sugar sprinkled on top. Unable to drive 6.5 hours to get the real deal, I decided to try it on my own. Although they didn’t have the “blow my mind” factor  as the ones I had [...]

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Shop Talk: imogene + willie

While in Nashville in the 12th Street Neighborhood, we made sure to stop into imogene + willie, a boutique-studio-shop of handmade denim and clothing. The store is located in a building that was once an old gas station and is curated like a museum. Arrangements and small installations of flea market finds and product work together harmoniously. [...]

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Look at that Shoe!

This oxford shoe by Rachel Antonoff for Bass is AMAZING! I have a pair of plain oxford shoes from bass, but these really take the cake. I love the colors and whimsy, how fun would it be to wear these?   Photo from Modcloth  

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