I hope you had a great week! We’ve been having an extra hot, long summer here in Portland so I’ve been escaping from the office to visit food carts and walk around a bunch of different neighborhoods. It’s always awesome to rediscover the place you call home and it’s my last hurrah of the season before heading to San Francisco, Orlando and New York in a little over a week.

These are some things I’m loving at the moment including new treasures from Darling Disctraction — more on this brilliant little store soon!

In between summer explorations, I spent a lot of time here kicking off the next issue of Rock n Roll Bride Magazine. It’s funny how that works — the issue we just wrapped isn’t even on newsstands yet but we’re already onto the next. Publishing is relentless but it also provides some of the most creative design opportunities. I’m one of those people who gets bored always doing the same thing so I’m welcoming the three-way split between branding, web design and editorial these days.

I’m still loving the new Branch business cards! Some of you have asked where to get square cards from and UPrinting.com does a great job. These are the 3 x 3 inch size.

Never, ever enough cacti!

Chubs, is that you? Haha. I love how whenever anyone spots something squirrel related, they send it my way! So cute.

Have a great weekend, friends! Also, I wanted to tell you how much I appreciate your kind words on my 8th blogging anniversary post. It’s been a long road with plenty of bumps but I wouldn’t change a thing. It’s been so awesome getting to know all of you over the years. Here’s to many more! xo

How was your week? I feel like this Summer has been all about transitions and taking responsibility. In between client work, I’ve been pushing hard to make some creative courses I’ve always dreamed of doing a reality and though that has meant less time for fun and relaxing over the last few months, I’m excited to finally be accomplishing things I set out to do years ago. It’s a good reminder that even if some of your dreams may be a little dusty, it’s never too late to put them into motion.

My idea of a good time: making weird still lifes. I’m still doing #stilllifefriday and it’s such a great opportunity to experiment every week with new ideas. Join in the fun!

Ahhh, the most citrusy perfect bikes ever. Spotted these in Downtown Portland!

My office has been full of flowers over the last few weeks while I work on a client project and I’ve been taking full advantage of the leftovers. Flowers for DAAAAYS.

The coolest thing I did this week: joined the #pdxmeet hosted by Portland Gear. It’s an awesome hangout sesh where you get to meet like-minded folks, most of who are into photography and art and then you visit a unique venue to practice shooting photos of your own. This time around, we got early access to the under construction Society Hotel. The history inside the building is pretty amazing.

I’m digging back into work before heading out to dinner with my dad tonight but I wanted to wish you a great weekend! xoxo