Yesterday marked my last day working for the State of Texas. For 7 years I worked at the Texas Historical Commission, initially as an architectural designer with the Texas Main Street Program and most recently as a graphic designer in the Marketing Communications Division. I vividly recall my first experience with the commission as an architecture [...]
Categories: Portfolio
Whew, what a month! April was a whirlwind of activity and I have the lengthy “to do” lists to prove it. May I please lie down and take a nap now that it’s all over? One of the events that kept me hopping was the Annual Historic Preservation Conference which was held in Houston last [...]
Categories: Brand Identity,Portfolio
My baby brother was born 15 years ago today. Jacob brings immeasurable joy to our family; there is never a dull moment with him around. He is truly one of the kindest and most considerate people I know. Jake, I am so proud of the young man you have become and know God has amazing [...]
Categories: Friends & Family,Invitations,Party,Portfolio,Stationery
A while back I had the pleasure of developing the brand identity for a cute wine bar and cafe in Brenham, one of my very favorite small towns in Texas. To top things off, The Vineyard occupied a historic building on the downtown square right across from the 1939 Moderne-style Washington County Courthouse. It was [...]
Categories: Brand Identity,Food,Logo,Portfolio,Signage
I know it’s still February, but I’m already in spring cleaning mode. While organizing files on my computer, I came across an invitation I designed this time last year for my sweet friend Christian’s bridal shower which was held at a vineyard in Driftwood, Texas. Of course there was wine tasting involved, so I didn’t [...]
Categories: Invitations,Portfolio,Wedding
It’s February and love is in the air! In my house that means it’s time to break out the construction paper and doilies. We have a rule that store-bought cards and fancy gifts are not allowed on Valentine’s Day. Instead, our tradition includes exchanging homemade valentines and baking heart-shaped pizzas together. It’s the stuff romance [...]
Categories: Freebies,Gifts,Greeting Cards,Holidays,On the Cheap,Portfolio
Bold geometric patterns seem to be popping up everywhere from textiles and fashion to decor and product packaging. I think they bring such a timeless quality to design and somehow look vintage and preppy at the same time. You can easily and inexpensively bring this trend into your own home with some framed prints or [...]
Categories: Decor,Design Trends,Greeting Cards,Portfolio,Stationery
Holiday cards are near the top of my “favorite things” list, so it only makes sense that I dedicate my very first post to them! Who cares that the holiday season has already come and gone? It’s never too early to start brainstorming ideas for next year. Once upon a time, I shopped for my [...]
Categories: Holidays,On the Cheap,Portfolio