11.22.2013

Malachite Moment



Losing my mind for these malachite inspired pieces.
Dress: Monique Lhuillier dress from Bergdorf Goodman and 
baubles by Kelly Wearstler

11.08.2013

Love this look


Layered. Colorful. 
I call it crazy cat lady chic.

Darcy the Flying Hedgehog


I will momentarily relinquish my obsession with anything Frenchie to admit
there's a new nugget in instagram town. And her name is Darcy the Hedgehog
And you must follow her. 

Son of a Nutcracker


Can't believe the holidays are slowly descending upon us. 
Christmas music is already starting to waft through department stores, 
and at TCO headquarters, the initial signs of holiday planning are
starting to fill our inboxes. Above, an engraved calligraphed 
invitation I designed for markets to use.

A Guide to NYC


Hilarious animated gifs to help newcomers navigate their way 
around the big apple

10.19.2013

Sunset in downtown NYC


From last week's walk home

Art Deco Wedding



A few shots of the printed pieces we created for a glam, art-deco themed wedding.
Mazel to two of our favorite people, Kira and David! 

Work Night on Greenwich Street


Huge roster of freelance projects that need to be completed in the 
next few weeks, so spending this chilly fall eve in my apartment, getting 
my design-on. 

9.17.2013

Interesting Tidbit


Ran across this while pulling swipe for a project.... 
The MGM lion was recorded and filmed at the Memphis Zoo, back in the 
1920's. Considering how close my family's house is to the zoo, I could
usually hear the lions at night... which was a little unnerving.

9.16.2013

PMP's Twentieth Anniversary


To help our friends at PMP celebrate the momentous occasion, 
we designed options for their anniversary logo to use on collateral 
and mailer pieces.

9.12.2013

Current Artist Obsession




Teil Duncan. Positively love her abstract beach scenes and 
use of colorful bold strokes. 

8.29.2013

I-KANT


...handle this.
His name? Trotter. His deal? Sassiness.
Follow him on instagram to find out how fancy and
fashionable this little nugget is.

Labor Day Weekend in M-town


Headed home to Memphis tomorrow for a fun filled weekend 
with old (and new) friends. It's been a gazillion years since
I've hit up Horseshoe Lake, but low and behold, I might be found
scooting around Saturday on a wave runner. *gulp*

8.23.2013

Jump Around


Because it's Friday. And payday. With zero humidity. TGIF y'all!

7.30.2013

Sneak Peek


Currently working on our client's branding and website using Wix.com. 



7.29.2013

Avett Brothers and Old Crow Medicine Show





I had an incredible opportunity in July to fly in for 24 hours to see both
bands in Denver play at Red Rocks... and natch jumped at the chance.
I mean, what's not to love about banjos and mountain air after all? 

Many many thanks to MP for making it all happen and for letting
me get back to my CO roots.

7.28.2013

Event Design for Ladies with Bumps


For our fabulous freelance client, featuring a full day of great giveaways 
and fitness for pregnant women in which companies will be promoting 
healthy prenatal foods and modified pregnancy workouts.

7.04.2013

Happy 4th, Nuggets!


May your independence day involve hotdog comas and bottle rocket mishaps.

And to truly celebrate like a real 'murican, follow these tips by the very
embodiment of red white and blue awesomeness, Ron Swanson


7.02.2013

Here Comes the Sunscreen


Great pictures from a piece in the NY Times. Fairly certain I made every one 
of the expressions as a kid being tormented by constant sunscreen application.

7.01.2013

So this happened today


My reaction upon learning a truckload of cookies were left on
the free counter at work.

I really can not be trusted around buttery confections.
Not one bit.

6.25.2013

From the Cuba files...



Out in the streets of Havana with our personal serenader



And my favorite shot during our trip-- taken by the incredibly talented Kimmies


Montreal Jazz Fest, Here We Come




Headed with the ladies to Montreal's Jazz Festival this weekend. 
Attempting to polish up on my french which is, um, pas si bon. But oh la la,
I can't wait for decadent food, great music and lots of trouble. 

5.31.2013

Last Night on the Water



Beautiful views and weather combined with endless champagne. 
A big thank you to Heather and Jon for setting the whole affair up!

5.30.2013

EID ecard


Challenging making an ecard luxe... hence the use of gradients to give 
the allusion of metallic gold. Above, one of my many outtakes for next 
year's EID card.

Tonight: Boating on the Hudson!


Can not wait to join friends who have rented a sailboat this evening 
for cocktails along the Hudson. The perfect end to a very hot, 
and very crazy, Thursday.

Makes me want to pull an Andy Samberg on the high seas!

5.19.2013

Must Have


Finally found an affordable sputnik chandelier... via ZGallerie. Can't wait to order!

5.17.2013

In honor of the Preakness


A fab fascinator I wish I had to don. Also, so sleepy from working crazily on 
freelance projects that I originally typed in "Prickness". Time for bed!

5.12.2013

Happy Mother's Day


I certainly hit the lottery with my mom. Thank you for all the love and support 
and for constantly making me a better person. My world wouldn't be the same
without you.

5.10.2013

Freedom Tower's Big Day


Watched the freedom tower this morning from my living room receive its 
height-defining spire. Felt incredibly patriotic, while standing in my 'jamas.

Oh wow...And my pic got picked up in story featuring spire photos. 

Maybe They Should Have Tried Golden Grahams


Quite possibly the best thing this Friday morning (besides the sunny weather) 
is this series of Vine videos by Ryan McHenry in which Ryan Gosling refuses 
to eat his cereal. 

5.08.2013

Engagement Press Kit



The product of my 2012 blood, sweat and tears, in the flesh. 

5.07.2013

Nacho Friend


A drunk woman told her animator husband a really lame joke
about tortilla chips. He turned it into a cartoon.

4.26.2013

Lunchbox Treat


Sweetheart Dad illustrates his kid's sandwich bag every morning for 
school since 2008. Click here to see all of his graphic designs.

4.19.2013

Tutu Birthday Invite for Little Sophia


Ballerina themed birthday invitation for one of NYC's cutest little pickles.

Wedding Monogram Exploration


For my client, and beautiful bride-to-be, Kristen, and her groom, Kevin. 
So excited to not only have a double K monogram to play with—but luckily 
for me, the groom has one of the best last name initials to work with- W.
Above is our first round of monogram treatments without color, ranging
from traditional to modern.

TCO Lunar Gifiting Envelopes


Printed pieces I created for this past year's Lunar New Year. Gold Foil on a 
speciality red paper with hints of gold flecks. 

4.18.2013

Invasion of the Blue Box


Happening at Rockefeller Center. Tiffany's biggest yearly event is here: 
the opening gala for the debut of the 2013 Blue Book Collection

4.17.2013

Coachella Rave Dad


Just when I feel like I'm too old for certain things (like outdoor, all-day concerts 
or flip cup competitions)... I stumble upon Rave Dad, and think to myself, 
I'm just fineeeee 

Because aren't we all just a little Rave Dad deep down inside?

Party on Garth.


Women Are Truly Their Own Worst Critics


Truly fascinating study involving a sketch artist and peoples' perceptions
of their own physical selves. 

I would be all, "you're going to need to back up if you intend to fit all this
hair on one page." I'm fairly certain my stranger friend would agree.


UPDATE
Now the hilarious male rebuttal to this video

Me, Last Night


 Upon finding out Grace's performance was cut to a quick montage 
on The Voice Battlerounds