Current inspirations, musings and wanderings, a peek behind the curtains of Slow Dance Studio (and life, because it’s all kind of intertwined at this point). We’ll share some peeks at what we’re working on, what we’re loving and who we’re crushing on (but not like, in a creepy way). There will definitely be some teaching moments, a look at our creative process (yes, the messy side too), and some real talk around what running a creative business really looks like. Sometimes it’ll get a bit personal, and other times, you’ll walk away inspired, or maybe with a new skill or way of looking at things.
01 // A Grand Budapest Hotel themed tea party? Yes please! Sugar & Cloth is always a go-t0 source of styling and DIY inspiration, and this collaboration shoot with BHLDN is no exception, featuring details drawn from one of my favourite Wes Anderson films.
Read MoreI've alluded to it a number of times over the past few months, and you've probably noticed hints here and there that Bicyclette is undergoing a little bit of a transformation, entering into its next phase as Studio Bicyclette. As I embark on this process, and since branding and styling play a key role in this newest iteration of Bicyclette, I want the blog to be a place of transparency, and to share the journey and behind-the-scenes as my business shifts from one model to the next.
Read More01 // A colourful style guide. I'm still on a bit of a branding kick as I (slowly) continue with the Bicyclette rebrand and work on a few other exciting projects, and the design nerd in me is especially loving style guides and brand boards right now, which pull together all the graphic elements of a brand. The colour palette and branding for restaurant Calexico'sis right on point.
Read MoreNot only is Pinterest one of my favourite social media sites to get completely lost on, it’s also an incredibly important tool for my business. I’m pretty intentional with how I spend my time on Pinterest these days, limiting my daydreaming pinning sessions so I don’t get too carried away and it doesn’t eat into my day too much or decrease my productivity. But when it comes to creating an inspiration board, there’s no better place to start, and I’d like to think I’ve mastered the fine art of Pinterest inspiration gathering, and in turn I’ve seen it benefit my business and drive traffic to the blog as one of the top referral sites.
Read More01 //Current mood. I've been especially conscious of finding work/life balance as of late, and the importance of setting aside time to do what feeds you. This week, that's meant a lot of reading, as I seem to be on a bit of a learning kick and consuming articles, blog posts, podcasts and books like it's nobodies business. Anything business, design, creative-oriented, I'm interested, and I've been brainstorming ideas for the Working Girl column as a result of that, which I'm really excited to start sharing.
Read MoreIt's a pretty safe assumption to say that no matter what we do for work, our time is extremely valuable. We've all struggled with the evil temptations of procrastination, and have quickly realized the importance of working smarter and more efficiently. The act of trying to balance everything you're working on on any given day can be a tough challenge for the best of us, and I'm always on the hunt for tips and tricks to learn the coveted secrets of increasing productivity. And though it's different for everyone, there have definitely been some gems I've discovered along the way.
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