Finals

Alright, Dont mind if I bow out for probably the next week or so, finals are upon us. This is the fastest quarter I think I have ever been apart of, it has certainly been a great journey and have enjoyed it immensely. My first quarter with just design classes, ah living the life.


 gonna be drinking a whole lotta this the next week.
 
 yep, I decided to do hand lettering for a final project. oye.

although I enjoy the challenge time to time.

game face

This is the face of determination, of hard work, of uncertainty, of growth. This week has been able to show me how everything I have worked for in my college career has come down to this moment, and it is my time to shine. I always hoped people would call me for those interviews for internships but the fact that it was before me was amazing rewarding.
 





I put together my trusty portfolio, knowing how hard it has been to come to this moment. I also had to accept it in terms of realizing that I am worth it, that I am not just another design student making it through the program, I work very hard and this is my dream, to make it.

Yep, I still dont believe I get to say it, I got an interview with Hallmark. Yes, Hallmark the 4.1 Billion dollar company that owns the retail greeting card market and is a staple for every holiday. Even if I dont get the opprotunity, I was chosen for an interview, mind-blowing.


It was a great week of growth, and realizing that I am worth the opportunities before me. A very hard realization that has taken some time. 

eating...

Okay so I have never loved eating more than I have here in Savannah, so many options, so much good food. You would think I would be gaining like 94832048 lbs. but luckily I bike everywhere and keep my outings to once a week (if i can)

Green Truck Pub;

Be still my heart.  What is not to love about this place!? Fresh organic ingredients and everything made from scratch!  Truly worth every penny and trip down to 40th and Habersham.






A must have is certainly the homemade ranch dressing (eek!) and homemade ketchup (perfect for this food) There arnt many words I have for Green Truck other than love. I must say, it keeps me speechless.

heres a layout I have devoted to the glory.

What a Week....

First and foremost, if you have not seen my layout on Jillibean Soup today, you should probably do that. Jillibean Soup  What an honor, I am happy for just about any first step.



It made me so very happy.  Above is my V-day Garb, tried to be festive while slaving on school work, ya know. I am not to sure that my professors really cared.














Spent the week working on this, Repeat patterning really is not as easy as it looks. But I am happy with the overall result and am excited to see the finished product.  This pattern is going to be applied to a model scale vehicle as a mock vehicle wrap, fun right?



Got my Pantone solid coated color bridge in the mail. It is so much easier for color matching and understanding what color you items will really print like.  Downside, printed on some really flimsy text weightish paper, I paid 75$ (cheap) for this thing, where is my cardstock?!







The final Vehicle wrap laid out in illustrator for print. eek!

other than that I'm a bit flustered "breaking the grid" for a publication project for my brand identity I showed you all a bit earlier. Not as easy as it may look, argh.

Off to more and more researching. hmph.

Creating

With Valentines day a moment away, I thought I would share this layout i created for Crate Papers color challenge this month.  I love my kitty, and shes always there so she gets the spotlight.

Sure, I am getting back into crafting, my apartment is usually one big craft project because I cannot stop decorating it! I have been re-arranging it too.






in other random picture news, check out all of these coke bottles, and well pepsi... In the coke capital of america it is fun to see all of the collector special edition versions.

Hey there....

Alright, I'm back its been a pretty crazy few weeks... My mom visited me, and midterms rolled around like a thief in the night.

oh that up there? my new do, it was time for a change and plus im tired of dealing with all of my hair when its 398237493287 degrees outside.







The perk of visitors; free food. My mom and I revisited Gryphon Tea Room, owned by my school. We have not been there in some time and boy was I glad I went back.  They have re-done the decor, and re-vamped the menu.  I got the croque monsieur with salad on the side. Not overdone, not too heavy, perfect amount of cheese, mustard and green apple (!). It was heavenly, and certainly reminded me that that place is certainly another savannah gem.



designed this ^


& rebranded this ^


its been pretty crazy, but enjoying most of it. I have been scrapbooking again, and its been fun to try a new style I am sure you will find firmilar.  soon!

getting a bit crafty!

I also have to give a shoutout to my good friend Cheryl Day from Back in the Day Bakery here in Savannah for another appearance on paula deens show, I finally caught you on the show!

sorry for the vacancy, things have been a bit hectic around here; projects due, medical issues, and trying to take care of life!

Today I wanted to share a bit of a craft for you craft friends out there, I don't get much time to do this stuff while at school so this is a quick and cheep house decoration for just about anyone:

this here is part of my living room, and since my couch sits diagonal there is a cornered wall for me to decorate, quickly and easily.


We start off simply by using any sort of picture frame, any size any color, this one is from Target but I definitely hitting up your local dollar store (dollar tree) for some great architectural frames, even if they are not the right colors.  I ended up spray painting all of mine gold and got a very eclectic vintage feel.


For my fabric I ended up choices coordinating designer patters that matched my quilt on my sofa up there and purchased them in fat quarters, plenty for many frames each.  Take the glass insert and measure your fabric around it, and cut it with about a half inch border around the actual glass.

With the fabric cut keep it on the outside of the glass and place all layers within the frame.  Now with the extra fabric peaking out pull taught from all sides to get a smooth piece of fabric on the front. If you have excess fabric on the back you can cut it from being visable while hanging.



You can add pictures on top of your fabric to give it a more personal feel if you want, I also added a few paper touches.  But you can certainly keep them plain so you just get a graphic display of the patterns.

It's that simple!


ah the excitement of new scrap supplies!


heres a great picture of my every morning view. ah Savannah.

design sites & some food

What a hectic full week of school, it has gone by fast though because I do enjoy all of my classes.  I get to do research all of the time and just enjoy designing and concepting, and I could not ask for more. 

Here are some Design Sites I have come across in the past few days researching, and are just my style.

1. Lowcountry Press// A local graduate has start up this buisness here in Savannah and its pure elegance.  Its not overdone and it just works.  So many letter press buissnesses I run across are typical and unoriginal, this one is still clean but with a southern twang.

2. Make and Matter// This austin based design house is my most favorite design company I have ever come across.  This site speaks me X23948237409827, my style perfectly.  I could stare at the design, and clean lines all day, a definate dream career.

3. The Dieline// A well organized packaging site.  There are many different categories, styles and designs.

SoHo South Cafe//







 SoHo South is located right on East Liberty Street here in Downtown Savannah.  Its a bit under the radar but is located right across from Mellow Mushroom (a pizza place).  Its a funky art spot with eclectic furnature and local art sprawled throughout.  The entrance is sort of a gift shop.  They offer takeout and sit-down lunch/dinner.

My friend Kaylee frequents the resurant often so she led the way.  The menu is a variety of soups/salads/ sandwiches and it was to die for! 



 Ahh the Monte Cristo, its hard to find a place that does it right and boy was this right.  Brioche bread with ham, turkey, bacon and cheese topped with a puff of powdered sugar and side of strawberry jam.  The side of salad was perfectly crisp and dressing was light and refreshing.  My mouth is watering while typing this, it was an experience to have again for sure!  My only downfall is that it is a bit pricey but with the fresh ingredients and great variety of flavors you do get what you pay for. 

Can't wait to head back!

design inspiration

alright so i have been scouring the land of periodicles these past few days to find inspiration for my latest project that is a re branding for a non-profit center. below are my current ideas and inspiration for the project from HOW magazine, my most favorite and highly recommended design mag!









 the rest is color and theme inspiration:







hope you guys got some great design inspiration! Happy Wednesday!

what i've learned in the past week

So I have been back in savannah for a week now and I'm back to doing a lot more of this:









and this:



but none the less I have learned and redsicovered what used to be a challenge for me in my life.

1. I love Savannah- 
I have fought with this issue the moment I got here freshman year, although I am happy to have saved money and learn about myself more while i was at home last year, I could not be happier that I am back.  No, I dont feel homesick and I am not counting down the days to go home (yet.) but I am enjoy the beauty in which she has to offer and the reason why I fell in love with her in the first place.

2. I love my major-  
I always had a doubt if I made the right decision and discovered what I truly love but after this past years visit to surtex and CHA, I love where I am at.  I love the uncertanty of the future and I love that my life has yet to begin.  This whole quarter I am in all graphic design classes, probably my most favorite thing is that I have earned my ticket out of foundations and onto becoming that designer that will make her mark.

3. I love living alone-
Sure would I love a homecooked meal not by me every once in awhile, yes.  But I have learned the value of just enjoying being with myself.  I love the fact I have no one else to worry about, manage or understand because all I have to worry about is me. I have now realized how valuable that is for me atleast.

4. I am Happy-
I cannot tell you the last time I said that but it feels good to own that now.  I am starting to move on from the past, heal, and be the best I can be.  I know what I have done in my life to make me successful thus far and where it is leading me; my only happiness.  This degree that I am working on has not come without hardships and definite lows but I am in a current happy place.

5. I love the heat- 
Yep I bet you would never hear that out of this northerner who used to die for snow.  After coming back, I have been wearing shorts and t-shirts again enjoying wafty breezes and beautiful sunrizes.  Not wearing my winter coat, freezing everytime i drive, and battling snow.  Amen for leaving all of that.

in other news I just bought these shoes:



Which I ABSOLUTELY love, but wore yesterday walking a marthon it seems and now I have blisters and also 2390483028 embarrassing moments when I almost fell 2309u4320984 times. Although they make that beautiful clanking sound when you walk on hard surfaces (ahh I have lived my life for that sound.) They are from Red Clover Boutique (featured in my last post)