There are many reasons that I became a graphic designer. One of the ways that I knew that I wanted to be a designer, was that I was obsessed with making all of my correspondence look like it was specific to me. That meant that I'd use the same font, similar note-taking style (hello, colour …
Volunteering at Ladies Learning Code: CSS Fundamentals for Beginners
In a few weeks, I'm going to be a mentor instructor for Ladies Learning Code: CSS Fundamentals for Beginners. You should come learn to code! I think that it's really important for everyone to know just a little bit of code and I'm really excited to help out with the event. If you're nervous, don't …
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3 Places to Find Design Inspiration
Something that I occasionally struggle with, is finding inspiration for my design projects. As much as I wish that amazing ideas would just fall out of my head whenever I want them to, that just isn't reality. So, I like to go hunting for inspiration. I try to spend a little time everyday foraging for …
the loving spoon.
I met the lovely Maya earlier this year and found out about her custom spoon business. I immediately loved the idea! She recycles silver spoons by customizing them with a message. Aren't they cute? I think they'd be great for a new baby or for a newlywed couple. Check out Maya's website here and her …
new paintings by terri whetstone.
For any of those readers on the East Coast looking for something to do this March, may I suggest a fantastic show at the Craig Gallery at Alderney Landing? Terri Whetstone, who just happens to be my aunt, is a super talented painter showing her work there from March 1 to 25. The show opens …
new years resolutions.
This week is all about the new year! I usually embrace the tradition of new year's resolutions and this year is no different. Some years I'm successful at my resolutions and other years, not so much! I'm feeling ambitious this year so I've picked three big (ish) ones. They are: 1. Wake up at 7. …
happy new year.
{An image from one of my "On My Way To ..." posts.} This has been a wonderful but very busy year! I'm really looking forward to this coming year. Though I'm a total resolution person, I haven't really worked them out as such, yet, but I do know that I want this year to be …
on balance.
The simple phrase above is something that I read a few weeks ago that has really stuck with me. It's such a simple thought but to live that way, is not so easy. I'm one of those people who wants to get through every day's to do list (work, freelance work, volunteer work, yoga, swimming, …
occupy vancouver.
I didn't attend Occupy Vancouver this weekend but I did catch part of it. (Nick's parents were here this weekend and we were downtown for a bit on Saturday.) I have to say that I agree with the sentiments of the Occupy Wall Street movement. I think that the gap between the rich and the …
distracted.
{Preach it, brother!} Life is busy this week which means not a lot of time for my beloved blog. For some reason though, there is always time to get distracted by the internet. Here are a few things distracting me this week: How to be organized. A pretty dress that I'm coveting. A great cause …
Kate Moore Hermes 