I’m Leaving On A Jet Plane
This week has been a crazy week as I prepare to go out of town for two weeks. Think lots of hanging out with my family, packing, re-packing, cleaning, and writing a ton of lists. While I’m out of town new content will still be posted and I will be checking my email daily, so […]
New In The Shop: Plant Life Art Print
I have a confession to make: I’m a plant killer. I’ve killed 3 ferns, 6 succulents, a polka dot plant, and various other house plants that were sold to me as “hard to kill.” This all within the last year. Alas. I currently have a tropical fern, 3 succulents, and a random house plant (I […]
7 Questions: An Interview with Angela of Enamel
Welcome to the first installment of 7 Questions! The goal of this series is to present a range of business owners and creatives with 7 questions that provide insight into their process, an understanding into how they reach their goals, and get some advice on how any business can grow. For the first interview, […]
Weekend Prep: Unplugging and Recharging
You guys, I am so ready for the weekend! It’s been a busy/stressful week and I’m looking forward to taking a much needed break to spend with family and get some rest. I know the holidays are going to be super busy and if I don’t recharge now I don’t know when I’m going to. […]
Social Media Do’s + Don’ts
I’ve seen some great conversations in some of the business groups I’m in about social media. Specifically, the numbers game. We all know how awesome it feels to see new likes on our FB page or to gain more Instagram followers. Numbers are a great tool for gauging your reach and figuring out what works […]
Starting and Growing Your Etsy Shop
I’ve been selling in some form or another on Etsy since 2008. I started out making jewelry and eventually transitioned to art prints, paper goods, and offering some design services. When I first started selling, many people had no idea what Etsy was. It took years before Etsy became an almost household name for quirky […]
New In the Shop: Record Player Art Print
I’m in the process of filling up the shop with new art prints and cards for the holiday season. Can you believe that Christmas is only 2+ months away! It may seem long, but people are already buying holiday gifts and they can’t buy what’s not available, right? I’ll be posting some of my new […]
Books I Wish I’d Written: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
With Halloween around the corner, I can’t not indulge in some Harry Potter love. Because I’m a grown up. Anyway, if my youngest was a little older I would be dressing him up as Harry Potter but I know he will never keep on the glasses. Mom problems. Maybe I can dress him up as […]
What Are You Worth: The Value of Design Work + Why You Should Never Work for Free
I’m so excited to be working on several new projects right now! There is nothing better as a freelancer than being busy because it means your making money. I love design but I also run a business. Freelance isn’t free, ya’ll. Which brings me to a much discussed-and argued about-topic: money. Specifically the value of […]
Leyda Design Co branding: A Case Study
I promised that I would go more in-depth regarding my personal rebrand for Leyda Design Co. so here it is! Here’s my current branding style sheet: I’ll take you through why I chose what I chose and why having a niche makes branding so much easier. If you have a business I hope you have […]
