What’s in my Bag: ALT Essentials

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I’m packed and ready to leave this afternoon for ALT Summit! I tried to pack as light as I could for this trip. No checked luggage for me please. Just a carry-on and cross-body bag filled with the essentials that I will carry with me throughout the conference. I hate carrying around a lot of stuff so I picked a few things I think will come in handy–and there is still room left over for all the goodies I hear they give out at ALT. 
Scarf: I hate being cold and I hear SLC is brutal. No goose bumps distracting me during the conference.

Moleskine: For taking lots of good notes and doodling from time to time

Writing Utensils: Bringing a few extra just in case a new friend needs one

Chapstick: No sore cracking lips here

Snacks: Just in case

Business Cards: lots and lots of business cards

Promo Postcards: A little more info never hurt anyone

Iphone: phone/camera/internet all in one

Jake will probably be popping in here a little while I’m gone. Be sure to follow me on Instagram and our facebook page for updates throughout the conference. 

Promotional Postcard Infographic

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Last weekend I decided at the last minute to design some kind of promotional material to hand out at ALT. I wanted to have something other than just a business card. Something that told a little more about us and what we do. I decided to do an infographic style postcard. Jake and I came up with the fun facts we wanted to share and this is how it turned out. I wasn’t sure it was going to finish printing in time for ALT but thankfully yesterday we were able to pick it up from the printer. I love how they turned out and I can’t wait to start handing them out tomorrow!

Finders Keepers: The Fauxmartha

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This find is a little different then the usual Finders Keepers posts. Have you ever heard of The Fauxmartha? Melissa is an amazing tallented graphic designer and food enthusiast that just so happens to have the same alma mater as Jake and I! I recognized her profile picture on the Alt Summit facebook group and contacted her right away. How cool is it that we both are graphic designers, bloggers and JBU alumni attending ALT? Small world!

Her blog is filled with great recipes, helpful tips, and scrumptious food photography. You’ve got to go check it out. Let me warn you ahead of time though, it’s probably going to give you the appetite of a bear waking up from a long winter of hibernation. Yep, the food looks that good!

Shop/Social

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Yesterday I mentioned how I get together every week with other creative small business owners. Those same women (including myself) are putting together an event called Shop/Social. It will be a fabulous night of tasty treats and finely crafted goods. People can come to socialize and shop. And to add to the fun we are each donating something for a raffle (let me just say I wish I could win these prizes) as well as other activities.

So who’s going to be there?

A Pair of Pears
rql designs
StephVillaDavis photograph
Cheli Jewelry

We would love for you to stop by if you’re in the Los Angeles area. And of course I would love to meet you. If you’re planning on coming please head over to facebook and join our event or leave a comment below.

Decorate Your Desktop: 01

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Every week I get together with three other friends who are also creative small business owners like myself. Each week I walk away more inspired and encouraged than the last. These women are amazing.

A few weeks ago one of them told me this quote from Jon Acuff, “Don’t compare your beginning to someones else’s middle.” Those words really hit home for me. Comparing yourself to others is a dangerous trap that can really leave you frustrated and discouraged. I to easily find myself looking at other blogs or small businesses and wonder how they got to be so successful and then ask myself why I am not where they are. When in reality they have probably been working at it longer and who knows what else they had to do to get where they are. I’m are still at the beginning of my entrepreneur journey. I have a lot of growing and work to do.

So as I prepare to go to ALT Summit in just one week, I thought it would be a helpful reminder to have this quote on my phone (nicely designed of course). So that as I talk to all the amazing, creative people I can remember not to get caught up in comparing myself, but instead enjoy their company and learn what I can from them, because after all they have been at this a lot longer than I have.

I hope this quote is encouraging to you too!

Watch me Grow: 35 Weeks

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He just keeps on growing. He’s got to stop at some point right? We weighed him just the other day and he’s 56 pounds! What a chunk. We are supposed to start decreasing his food intake today. I have a feeling he isn’t going to be to happy about it. 

New in the Shop: Travel Postcards

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We are finally adding new items to our shop. I’m particularly excited about these Travel Postcards. They turned out just how I imagined! I was inspired to make these postcards when I inherited a bunch of old photos from my grandfather. I cherish every single one. The mountain photo was one of the ones taken by my grandfather. The other two Jake and I snapped while visting Long Beach and New York City.
The postcards come in a set of 3 or 6. They are perfect for sending quick notes to friends. Or keep them for yourself to hang on the wall. You can find the Travel Postcards in our shop.

Finders Keepers: Mi Goals Book

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One of the of the best ways to accomplish goals it to write them down. I came across this book that helps you do just that! Mi Goals even has inspirational quotes throughout the book to inspire you. It doesn’t hurt that they are well designed either.

Getting Ready for ALT Summit SLC

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I still can’t believe I’m going to ALT and in exactly two weeks! I still have lots to do to get ready for it.
I was chatting with a blogger who is one of the speakers at ALT and she described the conference as Project Runway meets HGTV. At first I kind of panicked and wanted to immediately race out and buy a whole new wardrobe for the conference. I expressed my concerns to a friend and she reminded me that most importantly I just need to be myself. So instead of revamping my entire closet, I decided to just pick up a few new things to jazz up the clothes I already have.

1: This statement necklace added to any outfit should do the trick.
2: Loving stripes lately. The perfect bag to carry around a few necessities.
3: A blazer to instantly dress up any outfit and a little extra warmth for chilly SLC.

Now that I have the Project Runway part down I need to more importantly focus on the real reason I’m attending: to make new friends, learn from the vetrans and show the blogging world what I have to offer. To do that I need to:

1: Re-stock and design new products for our shop.
2: Print more business cards. I’m thinking yellow edge painting would be a nice touch.
3: A fresh moleskine to take lots of notes to share with you when I get back.

Time is ticking. I better get moving.

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