August Empress

Look what I made!

I am so excited I can hardly contain it! After two years of always planning to redesign my own site (I think every designer will understand), I have finally created a site that I absolutely love...

Feb 11, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

August Empress

Wrapping up 2012

Well things have been very quiet here over the last few weeks, a mixture of wrapping up client projects before the holidays start tomorrow as well as taking some time out to think about what I’d...

Dec 20, 2012 Like

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Four Words

Wander. Discover. Connect. Truth. Four things that I feel like I need more of in my life. This collection of photos seem to speak to me right now, if I could bottle them all up into a single...

Nov 5, 2012 Like 2 people like this

August Empress

Friday Footage: Over Thinking

I came across this illustration on Pinterest created by artist kiwiTACHAN and immediately thought ‘that’s me’. I often replay past and future conversations in my head, wondering if I should or...

Nov 2, 2012 Like 4 people like this

August Empress

A while ago I created a blog post featuring some lovely Floral Fonts that could be used in a design, and today I have sourced some gorgeous examples of fonts with illustrative elements and drawings...

Nov 1, 2012 Like 11 people like this

August Empress

Weekend Wanderings

I was lucky enough to spend the weekend in Byron Bay for the wedding of two amazing friends, it was so beautiful and such a great weekend I wish we could do it all over again. Images 1, 2 – Arrived...

Oct 30, 2012 Like

August Empress

Blog Design Tips: Fonts

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Oct 24, 2012 Like 7 people like this

August Empress

Friday Footage: A Swiss Designer Gone NYC

TGIF! Today I’m sharing a wonderful talk by Tina Roth-Eisenberg of swissmiss, where she shares her thoughts on being a Swiss designer now based in NYC, creating and building her blog and launching...

Oct 19, 2012 Like 1 person likes this

August Empress

Thirteen before 2013

In the same fashion as last year’s Twelve before 2012 list, these are the things I’d like to get done by the time 2013 rolls around: 1. Pre-launch a new digital product 2. Redesign The Darling...

Oct 18, 2012 Like 3 people like this

August Empress

Penguin Drop Cap Series

Over the last few years there have been some incredible Pengiun classics cover redesigns by designers like Coralie Bickford-Smith (I particularly love her culinary themed book covers) and I was...

Oct 9, 2012 Like 2 people like this

August Empress

Friday Footage: Nagging Doubt Viognier

Let me introduce a new series I am having on the blog, where each fortnight on Friday I will share a creative design related video. I’ve featured Dana Tanamachi’s work previously on the blog here...

Oct 5, 2012 Like 1 person likes this

August Empress

The Roost Tribe

I’m excited to share with you the latest amazing offering from Going Home to Roost‘s blog author Bonnie Forkner. Bonnie has recently launched the Roost Tribe, a monthly membership that provides...

Oct 1, 2012 Like 2 people like this

August Empress

Ashley Goldberg Patterns

Above is just a small example of all the amzing patterns created by Ashley Goldberg, I love the hand made feel of paint stroked and pencil lines, the rawness and feminine colour palettes. You can...

Sep 27, 2012 Like

August Empress

September Link Love

Nice finds from around the web: 1. Your Darling Blog - Registration is open again for the next blog design workshop! 2. You’ve Been Foiled - Learn how to add custom foils to your cards or...

Sep 25, 2012 Like

August Empress

Colour Study: Aubergine

Images: 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 / 11 Comments Love this!!! Eggplant/aubergine is a favorite color of mine and ... by Ranu this is an absolutely luscious and luxurious colour....

Sep 18, 2012 Like

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Exploring Melbourne

Today I’m back to work after spending the last few days in Melbourne, I had such an amazing time there. The first couple of days were cold and very wintery, but luckily the sun came out for the...

Sep 11, 2012 Like 1 person likes this

August Empress

My Daily Work Toolkit

When it comes to my work as a designer and running my own business there’s a few key products and services which definitely help keep me organised, productive and motivated. I’ve created a list of...

Sep 6, 2012 Like 5 people like this

August Empress

Harland Miller

The two photos above have been sitting in my home decor inspiration folder for a while now, and I’m sure you can see why. They both feature the artwork of Harland Miller who is well known for his...

Aug 28, 2012 Like 1 person likes this

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Your Darling Blog Scholarship Winner

A big thank you to all the lovely ladies and gentleman who entered the giveaway. I loved reading your posts and I wish I could have all of you in the workshop, you’re all incredibly amazing and...

Aug 27, 2012 Like

August Empress

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August Empress

Look what I made!

Wrapping up 2012

Four Words

Friday Footage: Over Thinking

Illustrative Fonts

Weekend Wanderings

Blog Design Tips: Fonts

Friday Footage: A Swiss Designer Gone NYC

Thirteen before 2013

Penguin Drop Cap Series

Friday Footage: Nagging Doubt Viognier

The Roost Tribe

Ashley Goldberg Patterns

September Link Love

Colour Study: Aubergine

Exploring Melbourne

My Daily Work Toolkit

Harland Miller

Your Darling Blog Scholarship Winner

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