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Mismatched is only cool if you are 5 years old

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I remember when my daughter first wanted to dress herself. Like all 5 year old little girls, she wanted to be fiercely independent, especially when it came to her wardrobe. Most days she would come out of her room wearing a fluffy pink tutu, her favorite cowgirl boots, a long sleeve shirt with some sort of princess motif (every 5 year old owns at least 3 of these) and a pink … [Read more...] about Mismatched is only cool if you are 5 years old

Starting Your Own Success Squad Part 2: Off & Running

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Read Part 1 in the Starting Your Own Success Squad Series by Lisa & Sarah here. Sarah and I met in July of 2011.  I was vending at Renegade Craft Fair San Francisco for the very first time. She was playing roving photographer and working toward starting her own photography studio.  It was a time of transition for both of us and while we might not have known it at the … [Read more...] about Starting Your Own Success Squad Part 2: Off & Running

How I began to learn about design (& how you can too!)

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A couple of years ago, I was considering going back to school to get a degree in Graphic Design. I was seeing all of these cool designs out there in the world and I said to myself, "I want to do that!" However, I'd just finished a master's degree program studying yoga and creativity and it wasn't really a practical option for me to go back to school again. So I started … [Read more...] about How I began to learn about design (& how you can too!)

Formulating A Plan for Your Dreams with Mad Scientist & Seamstress Erin

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At your day job, you’re the type to knit through staff meetings, sketch your co-workers while on the telephone, or read photography blogs on your lunch break. You dream about running your own creative business in the future but you’re not ready to take the leap right now for any of a number of reasons – from money to timing to self-confidence. I’m in the same position. I’m … [Read more...] about Formulating A Plan for Your Dreams with Mad Scientist & Seamstress Erin

Social Media Branding for Indie Biz: YouTube

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Branding is not just about pretty colors + the perfect font (although they are certainly part of the whole!) Branding really encompasses all of the little bits that represent your company. It's everything from your logo to your packaging; your customer service approach to your social media presence. Yep. We said social media. Having a unified brand across the web … [Read more...] about Social Media Branding for Indie Biz: YouTube