Today’s Biz Ladies post comes from previous contributor Katrina Padron. Katrina is an award-winning director of marketing and a social media consultant and is co-creator of the Create + Connect Project, where creative entrepreneurs turn passion into profit. Today she shares some of her deep knowledge on the subject of promoting events via social media. From before the event…
Today’s Gainesville, FL City Guide comes from Melanie Ling, a digital branding and social media manager who can’t resist prints, colors, patterns and good design. While Melanie is originally from Miami, Florida, Gainesville has been her home since 2003, and she is currently working on a photography book of Victorian architecture in Trinidad and Tobago. Today she gives…
I am a firm believer that design should incorporate the things that make you happiest in life. Yes, functionality is key, but if I can add a dose of quirky and silly to my design style, I am all about it! Luckily there’s a bevy of hilarious gadgets out there, and I just can’t get…
Normally I write my wrap-up posts on Friday afternoon before I head out the door, but I had to cheat and write this one early. I prepped ahead of time because I’m currently on the road to Brimfield with Amy and both of our moms for what has to be the best Mother’s Day weekend…
Today’s Biz Ladies post comes from previous Biz Ladies contributor, creative director of Anthology Magazine and mother of two, Meg Mateo Ilasco. Meg recently released her newest book in the “Inc.” series of creative business books, Mom, Inc., with co-author Cat Seto. This newest installment focuses on motherhood and creative entrepreneurship, and today Meg is graciously sharing some…
I’ll admit, my memory is not my strong suit. My life revolves around lists. (I’ll even put “make new to do list” on my to do list so I remember to update the list . . . it’s pretty pathetic.) With a memory that doesn’t span more than a few hours, it is crucial that…
Today’s Biz Ladies post comes from Chicago-based interior designer, Sarah Stevenson. Sarah dedicates her work to helping artists and creative people in all fields carve out space for themselves, and she is the founder of the Create Explore Discover Art Retreat, an annual getaway in Lake Tahoe that brings together women for creative workshops. In this post, Sarah…
As kid, I loved color. Couldn’t get enough of it. Now as I age (gracefully), I have found myself turning more towards the blacks and grays of the rainbow–except when it comes to my tech. There is just something about a really sleek, colorful gadget that makes me swoon. No need to settle for the…
Remember the crazy awesome geometrics happening at Anthro? Here are the final bits and pieces that are my favorite, ranging from gorgeous hardware knobs to coasters, trivets and bottle openers/corkscrews (which are all resin inlay, not paint). Using all of this in one room would drive me crazy, but one of these pieces would be…
Hello, my name is Stephanie, and I am a kitchen dunce. It’s true; I have never been the culinary genius that my grandmother, mother and sister can boast to be. But not to worry. I have finally decided to jump in and take my place in our family lineage of chefs — or at least learn…
Today’s Biz Ladies post comes from Shannon Guirl, the owner and designer behind the handcrafted lighting company Caravan Pacific. Shannon has found great success utilizing the online campaigning and fundraising program Kickstarter to help launch her product lines, and today she shares some tips and advice for using the program. Thanks for this enlightening and…
Today’s Biz Ladies post is from previous contributor Tara Gentile. Tara helps entrepreneurs redefine their businesses as the distribution of connection, meaning and experience. You can also find her tackling the subjects of earning, email marketing, digital products and big brand strategy for small businesses. Thanks, Tara, for another wonderful post! — Stephanie Read the full post after the…
Marbling has been on my mind non-stop for a few months now. I want to incorporate neon or metallic marbling into every aspect of my life, from my towels and dishes to my clothing and writing paper. I know I’d look a little insane if that dream actually came true, but it would be fun…
Today’s Biz Ladies post comes from photographer, writer, blogger and all-around artistpreneur Becka Robinson. Becka has a passion for inspiring other creative business owners, so she began her personal blog to candidly share the struggles, lessons and triumphs of creative small-business ownership. In this post, Becka offers valuable tips on avoiding the comparison trap and maintaining a…
All photos by Natalie Today’s Montpellier, France City Guide comes from Natalie of The Haute Housewife. After six years in San Francisco, Natalie and her husband picked up and moved to Montpellier in April 2011, where she has spent the last year exploring, eating every pastry she sees and traveling Europe. Today she graciously shares some of…
(I’m thrilled to welcome one of our contributing editors, Stephanie Todaro, to our Design*Sponge guest column for My Life Scoop! Her first post is up this week, and after a couple more columns from me, she’ll be taking over. Welcome to My Life Scoop, Stephanie! — Kate) This is the year I finally decided that a…
I’m so excited because today, my dad is coming to town, and we get to have a little dad & daughter time in the city while the sun is still out. So I’m leaving early to meet him after work. Before I go, I wanted to share these beautiful invitations that Kelli Anderson created for…
Today’s Biz Ladies post is from the women of the branding, graphic design and web design company, Drawing from Memory. They’re sharing some of their knowledge on mastering search engine optimization (SEO) for your sites. They offer this easy-to-follow guide on exactly what SEO is and how to utilize it to maximize your online reach. Thank you,…
Last week I was walking home from brunch in the city and decided to swing by my favorite Anthropologie store on 5th Avenue. They were having a great sale on tabletop goods, and I ended up leaving with some random odds and ends to spruce up our office desk, which also serves as a dining…
Today’s Biz Ladies post comes from Biz Ladies veteran Lauren Venell. Lauren is an independent designer, artist and small business consultant in San Francisco and will be teaching small business workshops at the Craftcation Conference this month and at WorkshopSF in April. Today she offers her insights on reaching out to other established business owners for advice and…
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