July 2010

I’m Doing A Thing! And… Another Thing!

July 20, 2010

This past weekend was FULL of brainstorming, new ideas, and general awesomepantsauce. (That’s a word I made up. But you can totally use it if you like.) Website Fairy Godparents! Along with Catherine Caine, Holly Jackson, and Chris Anthony, who happen to be three of the most awesome people on the planet, I’m proud to [...]

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[Awesome Interviews] Bridget Pilloud, an Intuitive Rockstar

July 15, 2010

Finally, the start of my Awesome Interviews series! I’m so excited to introduce you to Bridget, who runs a fantastically awesome blog called Voila! (and really, how can you NOT love a blog called Voila! with an exclamation mark?). The Interview Rachael: So, I already know you’re completely awesome. Can you tell me something about [...]

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This Is My Manifesto

July 14, 2010

I see you there, so far under that you can’t breathe. I hear your silent screaming and your shame-filled voice as you ask for help, one more time. I know your pain. I love you. I will help you if it takes my last breath. I will teach you how to pull yourself up by [...]

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How To Be An Awesome Design Client

July 1, 2010

I’ve been incredibly blessed to have a long list of really awesome design clients, and I wanted to pull out some lessons from those interactions for you. Enjoy! So you need to hire a designer, right? You’ve done your research, found someone whose attitude or design aesthetic or persona really appeals to you, and you [...]

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